Bavarian Alps and Salzburg Campervan Itinerary: 7 Days

Quick summary: This 7-day campervan itinerary crosses the Bavarian Alps from west to east, from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Tegernsee and Chiemsee to Berchtesgaden, the Königssee and the Eagle’s Nest, then over the border to Salzburg. It combines mountains, lakes, history and Mozart’s city. Buy an Austrian vignette before driving to Salzburg, and book alpine campsites ahead in summer for your RV rental, campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Length	7 days
Start and end	Munich
West	Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Lakes	Tegernsee, Chiemsee
East	Berchtesgaden, Königssee, Salzburg
Tours	Berchtesgaden tours, Salzburg day trips

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What does each day look like?

Day	Route	Highlights
1	Munich to Garmisch	Alpine town and views
2	Garmisch	Zugspitze or Eibsee
3	Garmisch to Tegernsee	Alpine lake
4	Tegernsee to Chiemsee	Herrenchiemsee Palace
5	Chiemsee to Berchtesgaden	Königssee boat trip
6	Berchtesgaden and Salzburg	Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg old town
7	Salzburg to Munich	Return via the autobahn

Which day needs the most planning in an RV rental?

Day six. The Eagle’s Nest bus is seasonal, and Salzburg’s center is best reached by Park and Ride. See Salzburg.

Where can you stay?

Near Garmisch, at Tegernsee or Chiemsee, and around Berchtesgaden, which is close enough to visit Salzburg without moving campsites.

What should you know about crossing into Austria?

Check that your rental allows it and buy a vignette for Austrian motorways. Heavier motorhomes use a different toll system.

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