A 7-night European Adventure

Hi everyone! 😊

I've put together all of our Europe trip posts into one blog, with links throughout that take you to more detailed story if you'd like to explore a particular post further.

This was our 7-night Europe trip in mid-January this year, covering four beautiful countries: Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany.  From stunning alpine scenery and charming villages to delicious food and unforgettable memories, this itinerary packs a lot into one week.

Personally, out of the four countries we visited, I'd love to go back to Austria and Germany.  Even though we only had a short time there, we had an amazing experience.  The scenery was breathtaking, the people were friendly and the food was delicious too.  There's still so much more to see and I'd definitely love to return to explore more cities and experience everything these beautiful countries have to offer.

I hope this blog helps anyone planning to visit any of these destinations.  Feel free to browse through the posts and if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help as much as I could.  Happy reading, and I hope it inspires your own European adventure! 

Muscat International Airport

Fly out from Bangkok to Zurich with Oman Air, with a short transit at Muscat Airport click here

Ibis Budget Zurich Airport

Stayed for one night at Ibis Budget Hotel, Zurich click here

Lucerne, Switzerland

Enjoyed delicious local Swiss cuisine at Wirtshaus Taube in Lucerne click here

Hotel Krebs, Interlaken

Charming and historic stay at Hotel Krebs in Interlaken click here

Interlaken, Switzerland

Interlaken in wintertime click here

Chocolate pie from Mcdonald's in Interlaken

The best chocolate pie from McDonald's in Interlaken click here

Coop Supermarket

Everything you could possibly need - from snacks and drinks to ready-made meals - you can find them in Coop Supermarket click here

Chocolate fondue

We had Thai food from Tom Yum Kung Restaurant and chocolate fondue for dessert from Chasstubli Click here

Grindelwald

Beautiful Alpine village of Grindelwald  Click here

Pretzel from local bakery in Zermatt

The hunt for the iconic Matterhorn Click here

A vignette for driving in Europe

Vignette or Motorway pass Click here

Liechtenstein Castle

One of Europe's smallest countries click here

Innsbruck

Innsbruck for a night click here

Karaage Restaurant, Innsbruck

The best karaage chicken I've ever had Click here

Chocolate and cherry strudel from Kroll Strudel cafe

A must-try Austrian strudel in town Click here

Donut from Austrian McDonald's

McDonald's Click here

Pension Bergfried, Hallstatt

One night in my dream town, Hallstatt Click here

Wiener schnitzel from Restaurant Zum Salzbaron, Hallstatt

A no-regrets dinner at Restaurant Zum Salzbaron inside Seehotel, Hallsatt Click here

Hallstatt

Peaceful morning walk in Hallstatt Click here

Maislinger Bakery in Hallstatt

Local bakery in Hallstatt click here

Pork ribs burger from Mcdonald's in Germany

German McDonald's Click here

Koos Hotel in Munich

Stayed at Koos Hotel for the night Click here

Frauenkirche Cathedral, Munich

Wandering through Munich on foot Click here

Hofbrauhaus Munchen

Prost to German beers! Click here

Goodbye and see you again

Some pictures from the Aspire Lounge in Zurich Airport Click here

Hofbrauhaus Munchen, Germany

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Munich

If you are heading to Munich, Hofbrauhaus is probably already on your bucket list.  Let me tell you right now that this place is absolutely massive!  The energy inside is completely insane, with traditional live brass music pumping through the halls and creating an unmatched atmosphere.  Whatever you do, do not underestimate the crowds here because it gets packed fast.  Do yourself a massive favour and make a reservation in advance or you will find yourself circling the tables like a hawk looking for a spot to sit.

Hofbrau original and Hofbrau dunkel (dark) 1lt 11.60 Euro (around AUD 19)

You literally cannot visit without ordering a beer, as it is a mandatory rite of passage.  We ordered the original lager, which was crisp and classic, along with the dark dunkel, which was rich, smooth and perfect for hearty food.  Watching the staff was a highlight of the night.  The waiters are absolutely superheroes and I was completely amazed by how they can carry 10 or more of those massive, heavy glass steins in one go without spilling a single drop.

We went all out on the food and ordered a massive traditional spread.  The schnitzel and the weiner sausages were my absolute favourites of the night, as the schnitzel was perfectly golden and crispy while the sausages were super snappy and juicy. The pork knuckle did not look that big when it first arrived, but it turned out to be incredibly meaty and filling.  We also had the Bavarian duck and a gulasch soup that was rich and packed with deep flavour.  The only real miss for me was the potato dumplings.  They were just not my cup of tea because the texture was chewy, feeling almost like a dense meatball.

Pork knuckle 22 Euro (around AUD 36.25)

Four pieces of Wiener sausages served with mustard and sauerkraut 13.50 Euro (around AUD 22.25)

Schnitzel Wiener 19.90 Euro (around AUD 32.80)

1/4 Bavarian duck 21.50 Euro (around AUD 35.45)

Goulash soup 9.50 Euro (around AUD 15.70)

Even though the environment was very, very, very busy, the service was amazing from start to finish.  Our waiter was incredibly attentive and never made us feel forgotten in the sea of people.  I highly recommend checking this place out for the ultimate Munich experience, just remember to book the table ahead of time!

Hofbrauhaus Munchen

Platzl 9, 80331 Munchen

Ph: +49 89 290136100

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Europe:

Aspire Lounge, Zurich International Airport

Munich

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Koos Hotel and Apartment, Munich

With a whole evening to spend in Munich, I took the opportunity to simply wander through the city, the Platz and soak it all in.  The streets were lined with beautiful European architecture, from grand historic buildings to charming facades glowing in the evening light.  

I found myself exploring the LEGO store, where one of the highlights was an impressive LEGO-built Frauenkirche Cathedral model, packed with intricate details that made it hard to believe it was made entirely from bricks. 

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Munich:

Hofbrauhaus Munchen, Germany

Koos Hotel and Apartment, Munich

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McDonald's in Germany

The final stop on our Europe trip earlier this year was German - Munich, to be exact.

We stayed at Koos Hotel, which was a great location and made it easy to get around the city.  The hotel itself had a simple, modern, business-style vibe.  One thing that was completely new to us was that there were no room keys!  Instead, you open your room using an App on your phone.  We had never experienced that before, but thankfully, the lovely lady at the concierge kindly showed us how everything worked.

The room was more like a self-contained apartment than a hotel room.  It came with two bedrooms, each with own bathroom, plus a laundry area, kitchen and a comfortable living space.  It was perfect for a longer stay and gave us plenty of room to relax after a day of exploring.

We also appreciate the little touches, like the chocolate waiting on our pillows when we arrived.  That's one of the things I really love about hotels in Europe.  They often add thoughtful details that make your stay feel extra special.

Breakfast was another highlight, with a great selection of options to choose from.  Just a little tip: if you're after hot items such as bacon and eggs, you'll need to order them directly from the kitchen.

Overall, Koos Hotel was a comfortable and convenient base for our time in Munich, and a lovely way to finish off our European adventure.

Koos Hotel and Apartment

Sonnenstrasse 18b, 80331 

Munchen Ludwigsvorstadt - Isarvorstadt

Ph: +49 89 4613530

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Munich:

Munich