What to See in Central Europe: 10-14 Day Itinerary

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Planning a Central Europe trip for later next year. Czech Republic is definitely on the list. Thanks!

[@glowish1993]

Thanks Wolter, very good suggestions. Central Europe is my favorite region in Europe with lots of history, architecture, lively neighborhoods and generally affordable! Definitely missing all these destinations now..

[@SeverityOne]

Mark. His name is Mark. :)

[@glowish1993]

Thanks, I remember it now

[@stanleyyyyyyyyyyy]

Thank you Mark for mentioning Bratislava, I am glad that you didn't forget our little capital!

[@woltersworld]

+stanleyyyyyyyyyyy we loved it.

[@knockeledup]

A few months ago I did Budapest > Bratislava > Vienna > Prague. My expectations were lowest for Bratislava but it far exceeded them!

[@rachellerachelle2931]

Nice video Mark! I'm a big fan of your videos but would love to see more that also cater to more experienced travellers as well - more off-the-beaten track places, or alternatives to the biggies (if you've been to Prague, why not try ....). Or more themed videos, like best/most interesting places for foodies, or castles, etc. Can't wait for you to come to Japan - maybe I'll run into you when you're in Kyoto!

[@mariab4905]

Did this trip last year with Cosmos tours and it was awesome at Christmas time

[@victorpedott7732]

You have the best and the most honest travel channel. My best regards, from Brazil!

[@woltersworld]

+Victor Pedott obrigado!

[@tosht2515]

I'll say it again, I really love these itinerary recommendations. Based on your original videos of these cities I did Vienna -> Bratislava -> Budapest and could not have had a better time. Initially hesitant because I only had two weeks and thought I would be rushed but it turned out to be a super fun. 👍👍👍

[@horseplop9]

Tosh T Can you tell me anywhere good,to stay,in those cities? thanks

[@tosht2515]

+Uncle Chuckles I'm the worst when it comes to accommodations because I don't do hostels or airbnb and only stay at Marriott or Accor when available and finally, I always stay in the city center. As you know, many people today hate this. In Vienna and Budapest I stayed at the main Marriotts. The Budapest Marriott is on the Danube with every room facing the river. One of the best hotel views ever morning and evening with Buda lit up. In Bratislava I stayed at the Loft. Perfect walk from the main station just above the presidential palace.

[@horseplop9]

Tosh T Totally understand buddy. I do not do hostels and i need my sleep. paying extra for a real bed and a quiet beautiful view is pretty much a must. Thanks for the answers. If you go to Brussels. Checkout. HOTEL DES GALERIES it was extremely cool.

[@woltersworld]

+Tosh T well I couldn't get that 5 Love and hates together quick enough so made another itinerary one for you :)

[@tosht2515]

+Uncle Chuckles Great location Hotel des Galeries I see. I stayed just on the other side of Les Galeries Royales at Novotel. Literally 2 minute walk from Central Station situated on a lively square. From my window I could see the top of the City Hall which was cool. As for Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest location wise anywhere in *Vienna* near a U-Bahn station is fine. The metro is efficient, consistent, safe, clean and comprehensive so somewhere between city centrum and Schonbrunn Palace would be great. *Bratislava* is so small that anywhere near old town is fine. I read that the farther east of old town you go, the more potential for crime. Again, the Loft is a direct 10 minute walk from the train station and the entrance to old town. *Budapest* has good public trans but is also walkable even from the river all the way north to Heroes' Square which is only 2 miles. Some people recommend staying on the Buda side near Fisherman's Bastion which I can understand but I definitely liked the Pest side not only for attractions but general hanging out. Good luck.

[@chefprov]

We went a few years back on a Viking cruise. got a little taste,, THIS December we are going for 3 weeks. Week in Budapest, two days in Bratislava,, Week in Prague,,, 2 Days in Nuremberg,, 2 days in Pilsen,, back to Prague to fly home !! (hope my liver makes it :) )

[@kenlee1416]

In Hungary, do take a day trip to Pecs - beautiful city, with the Zsolnay porcelain museums and very early Christian tombs.

[@kirolosnagib7438]

I watched most of your videos and this one is one of the most helpful videos that you make so please make more of the itinerary videos

[@Gav671]

We were in Salsburg in the summer. We stayed at the hotel Sacher.A bucket list must,honestly Salsburg is gorgeous.A truly amazing time.

[@AviationPro]

Great video, Mark! :)

[@woltersworld]

+AviationPro thank You!

[@davidhunt2083]

AviationPro thank u so much can u give me some tips on place to go from Switzerland

[@rjbpow]

Great video; have toured all the cities covered, at least once already, and would go back again!

[@JazzRocks57]

I did this exact itinerary 8 years ago (except for Bratislava)! It was perfect!

[@tomokeeffe2166]

Thanks Mark great video keep up the good work

[@antoniolouvado2872]

We include krakow in our central europe trip and it was a pleasant surprise.

[@bichannel3419]

Thank you for the itinerary. So useful.

[@scottbray87]

Good and very helpful video! Look forward to future itinerary videos.

[@effie-Toronto]

Mark thank you for this vlog I want to see all of the countries you suggested they all look beautiful

[@woltersworld]

+Effie Colida they really are great.

[@trinatizzard7310]

Love these type of videos...keep it coming!

[@OnlyCalvesLife]

Nice work Mark! This is exactly what I needed!

[@robbart92]

You forgot Poland!

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

great video

[@bhp4765]

Your videos are so good mark seriously

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

Have you ever had an Esterhazy-Schnitte? If not, you should try it, at your next visit. Keep having fun!

[@bunteskruemelmonster4843]

I also would recommend a daytrip to one of the medieval towns if you go to Munich. There are tons of them all over the southern part of Germany.

[@woltersworld]

+bunteskruemelmonster bamberg or Regensburg for sure

[@stasiugaska2838]

My suggestion: Vienna (Austria) -> Budapest (Hungary) -> Kluj-Napoka (Transylvania in Romania) -> Lviv (Ukraine) -> Cracow (Poland) -> Bratislava (Slovakia) -> Prague (Czech Republic). This way you will get a whole view on Central Europe

[@itsrealmochakim99]

the place u mentioned definitely Eastern europe

[@Cesarhiguera664]

@@itsrealmochakim99 Central Europe is basically what was once Austria-Hungary and Lviv (Lemberg) was one of its main cities.

[@isassirius2520]

Loved the itinerary Mark !! Hope to see more !!:)

[@paulg0170]

Fantastic video.

[@hamzahmohammad5392]

Great video .. more itinerary please

[@yanjunni6368]

Thank you

[@laurencady3700]

Doing this itinerary in May!!

[@TilmanBaumann]

Bratislava is good for a day trip. Not more. Take the twin city liner boat from central Vienna to Bratislava. If you still got tons of stuff you want to see in Vienna, rather do that.:) But it's great to have two capital cities to close together.

[@TheJagritisaxena]

I love it videos...plz do a video on how to go about planning Lapland

[@roopabhindi8121]

Love your videos Mark! Can you please do an itinerary for Scandinavia? I'm trying to plan a trip for next year.

[@woltersworld]

+Roopa Bhindi my tops for there are Copenhagen Stockholm Gothenburg Oslo Helsinki Bergen but I can't believe I didn't film a Scandinavia otinerarybwhen ideas there this summer. Dang it. Totally messed that one up.

[@roopabhindi8121]

Wolters World thank you for the suggestions 😊 will look forward to more Scandinavia content.

[@knockeledup]

Roopa Bhindi Definitely Oslo, I loved it!

[@knockeledup]

Roopa Bhindi Malmö was also really cool :)

[@stoyko1]

Great travelling infos.Any chance that you visit Serbia.You'll be suprised with hospitability,good people ,and especially the food.You gotta see it to believe in it.

[@mikepez]

Awesome video, as usual

[@DeepaK-xs3sm]

Nice video Mark!! Request if you can suggest in which season to visit any country.. Liked when you visited deserted santorini greece with ur parents, guess u hd beautiful pics clicked with no photo bombers :-)

[@rickoslife2086]

Very helpful

[@jessibertic5084]

would love to see one of eastern Europe! Maybe down starting in Croatia and make your way up

[@부산소녀]

nice advice mark enjoy your trip :)

[@adamwaldon5563]

Great video sir!

[@woltersworld]

+Adam Waldon thank you adam

[@karenf14]

another great video

[@InAUGral]

I like the suggestions you made (Having been to some of those destinations myself) however I feel if you did a similar thing in the future it would be good to add a map of some kind. Nothing fancy maybe just a simple map/summary at the start or end. Keep on travellin'

[@slavicsniper1572]

well said, You HAVE to have the Beer ;)

[@slavicsniper1572]

also Innsbruck is worth a mention if youve got the time

[@woltersworld]

+Slavic Sniper I agree on both comments

[@Hallygalli91]

I sense a bit of love for austria here. ^^ have you ever been to graz too?

[@hau5junkie87]

great tips, thanks! what do y'all think of this 14-day Itinerary (in any direction): krakow-prague-munich-salzburg-vienna-(bratislava?)-budapest. Too much, huh? How would you modify?

[@OxOSandraOxO26]

Awesome video! I’m going to Prague in 5 weeks. I’m super excited but at the same time I’m a bit nervous and anxious because I don’t want to get scammed. Question...would you consider Prague a walkable City? I want to avoid taking taxis -_-

[@woltersworld]

+Its_S yes it is walkable. The hill up to the castle you may want a taxi :) but you don't need one. So much to see on the way

[@Dollt28]

if you are afraid of being scammed in Prague, be wary of: taxis, currency exchange and some clubs... also if you will be tired, you don't need taxi, you can just use Pragues public transportation system which is one of the best in the world and should get you pretty much everywhere you need to (24h ticked should do, depends how long do you plan to stay there)

[@OxOSandraOxO26]

Haha yes...I’ve been doing my research and will take the necessary precautions not to get scammed! Lol thank you so much for the information!

[@antanoh]

love the itinerary videos! please include maps though!!!

[@elinars5638]

Zugspitze is the highest peak in Germany and is just an hour or two from Munich by train. The views are amazing. Have you been there?

[@RichardsWorld]

Up next... Vlog style videos 🙂

[@Luv2tickt]

While the Hofbräuhaus in München is cool place to visit, I can't stress enough that a must stop for probably the best beer and Bräuhaus schnitzel has got to be the Schneider Bräuhaus! The second best, IMHO is the Paulanner Bräuhaus for their Schweinshaxn.

[@notmybirthplace]

Budapest is by far my favorite among those

[@FireHax0rd]

I got into uiuc and decided not to go, but now I wish I had gone just to get you as a lecturer!

[@bialynia]

Nice video, as usual. It's so great you mentioned the cakes, post-Austro-Hungarian cafe culture is the best!

[@spelca4183]

No Ljubljana in Slovenia??

[@stanleysmith7551]

You can do Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, Prague in one go. The first 3 are in very close proximity (especialy Vienna and Bratislava), all 3 are situated on the Danube bank. Road connection to Slovenia is pretty bad, l've tried. These curvy mountain roads, it took ages from Pula to get there, and that's just neighboring Croatia.

[@mercmer....]

LJUBLJANA ❤️ SLOVENIJA 🇸🇮👍👏

[@greenmind5366]

Wow

[@thomas16green]

I'd say with 10-14 days you should really stick to the basics of what you really wanna see... I'd personally really recommend either just staying in a small region and just do little (1/2)-day trips to cities all around the region (like it was recommended in the video) If you'd like to see more of (Central) Europe in general, I'd recommend at least 3-4 weeks and then you have the time to do the big tourist places all around and maybe even a few smaller places not many people come to.

[@houstondanny1344]

Excellent video Mark! I am planning a similar trip in 2018. I am from the USA, so naturally I speak English, I am also fluent in Spanish. Would German be the best language in which to try to acquire some proficiency? Or does it matter? Thanks!

[@paulg0170]

Dan Johnson most speak English now.

[@davinelLinvega]

With english you'll be fine, that's what germans use when they're in another country (besides austria and switzerland)

[@houstondanny1344]

Davinel Linvega Thank you. Naturally I assumed most central Europeans spoke English, I just wanted to be polite and respectful of the cultures.

[@jocelynwolters293]

Dan Johnson we always recommend learning the basics in local languages: please, thank you, excuse me etc.

[@andreasbeckert6669]

If you are already in Salzburg and plan on going to Neuschwanstein and Munich after that, don't take a daytrip from Munich. From Salzburg to Munich via Neuschwanstein it's about 5 hours of travel. From Munich to Neuschwanstein it is about 1:40 hours. So a back and forth trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein is gonna take you a day, while a trip from Salzburg to Munich via Neuschwanstein is also gonna be about a day. One day is wasted anyways (for a totally overrated castle by the way). Go to Nürnberg or Bamberg or something instead. It's all just a daytrip.

[@radboy707]

Mark, I will be in Munich for business (solo) in April and not wanting to waste the chance to see central Europe I was planning on extending my stay and taking the following week off. I plan on taking the train to Salzburg the Friday evening, then during the course of the week (thru the following Saturday) also go to Vienna and then Prague. It's a tight schedule. In your opinion should I skip any of these 3 cities or make the most of the time? Fly home from Prague

[@roodborstkalf9664]

You only have seven days. I would skip Salzburg. If you go anyway keep in mind that most shops will be closed there during the weekend.

[@Balloonatics]

We are flying to Vienna but will leave from Vienna. We are staying for 2 weeks and now the more I look at Central Europe the more places I want to go. I want to visit Vienna, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Prague and Slovenia and maybe Budapest.... is it too many places to accomplish?

[@YeahJumper94]

Bratislava is cool as fuck: small, enjoyable, good food, good beer and cheap.

[@woltersworld]

+Roberto Guaitoli yes on all accounts

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Yes, I would even recommend the other way round: Stay in Bratislava and make day trip(s) to Vienna!

[@notmybirthplace]

Really? I found it boring in comparison with its neighbors...

[@YeahJumper94]

Marjorie Rodrigues I loved it, we stayed 3 days in January and enjoyed it pretty well. We also explored the outside of the city and we loved it.

[@bigfellaoo7]

How about this. 3 weeks. 1 week in Prague then Munich and then Berlin.

[@olgashenfeld7882]

When Budapest do a Danube Bend day-trip.

[@death4rt33]

Pls do the do and donts of malaysia Im planning to go there but i dont know tge customs

[@davidce11]

Go to Salzburg Augustiner Brewery

[@woltersworld]

+davidce11 we did and I think I left my liver there :) so much fun in the beer garden in summer. We drank and played cards for hours

[@davidce11]

ahahahaha thanks Mark for your reply!! very nice your videos

[@alesmarszal8890]

+Lee Francis Did you meet kangaroos in Salzburg?

[@philippdrexler9111]

Austria is not Australia :D

[@haisheauspforte1632]

I would visit Krakow or Dresden instead of Salzburg and Munich, but that's just my opinion.

[@samanthadecambra]

Do you have a travel agency or help make itineraries for people?

[@wilberamaya8955]

Any tips about how to move by train from city to city ?? which train should I take, what kind or pass should I get ?

[@mateuszsemper6336]

Why you forget about Olomouc? :)

[@woltersworld]

+Mateusz Semper the smell of the cheese ;)

[@earljack1978]

No Krakow?

[@woltersworld]

+Earl Jack train time was too long. So I left it out. But it is amazing

[@tomaszekp5]

Because trains in Poland unfortunately suck :(.

[@Sara01977]

Can't believe Krakow was missing! I literally did this trip listed plus Krakow last May and Krakow was my favorite city. We didn't take the train; we took the Polski bus. It was great! Very comfy and clean with wifi and food.

[@earljack1978]

Yeah Polski bus is great and super cheap. Took it from Warsaw to Krakow and then Budapest to Wroclaw. On time, clean and comfortable. Took overnight Flix bus Krakow to Lviv was good to and my favorite busses where the Lux busses thru the Baltics into Poland. €5 with bottle of water coffee/cocoa machine on board, good free seat back entertainment, wifi and power at each seat! But yes Krakow was my favorite city and with the Salt mines, Auschwitz, Katowice and Zakopane nearby well worth a week or more!

[@PLBizon]

Krakow and Wieliczka, both places are must-see.

[@ckcalloo]

How many nights/are recommended for each of these cities?

[@jaywilliams9294]

I'm spending 40 days in eastern Europe how much spending money should I bring?

[@extraspicyboys]

How do you make these videos?

[@hittingtax2670]

Mark, do you think 10 European cities in 10 days is too much?

[@Sara01977]

yes

[@JaffaGaffa]

Omg. In that bacillica behind Mark (twin tower church ... sort of) It has the most horrific custodian/usher guy. In his 75´s (3 years ago) Shouting at ppl to be quite and to put away phones/cameras. Aggressive as #z££ :)))) (in the opening of the vlog, Prague)

[@Sara01977]

I think your talking abou the Tynn(?) Church or something like that.

[@elsquibbs]

I'm in Prague right now, and the clock tower is covered in scaffolding. =(

[@woltersworld]

+elsquibbs NOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@elsquibbs]

Wolters World It's true but I will soldier on.

[@chuckwin100]

its due back in service for next year.

[@stanleysmith7551]

When you realize that the architecture in Kingdom Come: Deliverence is real. 😏

[@kalinmir]

the best thing about Bratislava is their metro system

[@Mrkevi123]

Best Prague tips watch this guy on his youtube channel Stream.cz international

[@polskiisapegasus6062]

you forgot my boy 😢

[@SunriseFireberry]

What countries or areas of countries do you consider to be central Europe? What are your other top 2 cities to visit in the world besides Prague?

[@woltersworld]

+TimeAndChance should have said Europe. My favorite three cities in Europe. Paris rome Prague

[@Sara01977]

In Europe, I'd say Paris, Copenhagen and Krakow, maybe Florence. I adore Florence food, scenery, culture, art, etc.

[@thinkdifferent6403]

As a French, i personally think that Paris is overrated by tourists and therefor very expansive. I agree the fact that it is a city to see once in a lifetime but there is so many nice(r) places to see in France like the côte d'azur, or all north eastern France (Strasbourg, Reims, Colmar) for the wine/champagne/gastronomy lovers, and this region was German between WWI and WWII which makes it a pretty interesting region historically. But i totally agree on Prague, i litterally fall in love with this city

[@namenlos40]

Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Hungary are always considered part of Central Europe. Sometimes a few other countries are added.

[@alissacardaman5551]

Can you make some videos covering Washington DC?

[@GK-hc4yl]

Don’t the Roman Empire ever set up the capital in Vienna.

[@coolalvin2]

Isnt Germany Western Europe?

[@nickandreescu1192]

Its actually in the North-West

[@maxbile121]

you sound like a overly calm jackblack

[@atreyurafa]

i fucked my life, lucky I will be if I ever make out of my state, thanks for the video though.

[@jojo-bl1dj]

dont forget the true capital of the holy Roman empire Nuremberg ;)

[@coolalvin2]

And Nuremberg has never had any huge events in the 20th century

[@sherrymarie1490]

Prefer your channel over Rick Steves. You have a real business in the making. Just expand your services.

[@woltersworld]

+Sherry Marie I'm trying. Any suggestions in areas you would like US to go? Figure ask the customer, they know best :) thanks for any advice

[@grandmasterglatze6135]

The Holy Roman Empire had no capital

[@valentintapata2268]

Well, Acheen.

[@lamontisabigdummy]

The don'ts when visiting Antarctica

[@Chihiro99685]

lamontisabigdummy ahhahahhahahahahhahahahahha

[@NotoriousAMY]

But you said it wasn’t UFO! Lol joking

[@Adam-jk2ur]

DON'T go to the Terror Museum (House of Terror) in Budapest! Save your money.

[@Adam-jk2ur]

Honestly, still not worth the time and money (IMO). Did not meet a single backpacker that enjoyed that place during my visit in Budapest.

[@notmybirthplace]

What? Why? I loved that museum!

[@mckenna8663]

Backpackers going to a terror museum... does anyone see obvious problems with this one? :/

[@Adam-jk2ur]

I guess you think a backpacker is 19 years old and just drinking? Or what is the obvious problem with backpackers?

[@mckenna8663]

Adam I have nothing against it at all... it just sounds the the plot of a slasher film.

[@FDNY101202]

Where's the best place to find a future wife? lol

[@justynawiesek6224]

Learn some geography. Poland is in the very centre of Europe.

[@KamikazeKatze666]

Not really. Plus it is full of xenophobic Polish. ;-)

[@woltersworld]

+Justyna Więsek the time needed on train to Krakow is why I left it off. Krakow is one of my top 10 cities in Europe. Also we have a Poland itinerary video like this. Would love to hear your thoughts

[@justynawiesek6224]

I love your vids. I was in a bad mood yesterday.