37 days in Europe Itinerary

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the galleries of Royal Palace, enjoy breathtaking views from Stockholm City Hall, then step off the mainland to explore Riddarholmen, then get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, and finally walk around Kungstradgarden Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm and then examine the collection at Skansen.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Stockholm online journey planner.

Sydney, Australia to Stockholm is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Stockholm is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Sydney in January, expect Stockholm to be colder, temps between 0°C and -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Nyhavn, wander the streets of Stroeget, make a trip to The Little Mermaid, and step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Copenhagen day trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Stockholm in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Copenhagen: highs are around 3°C and lows about 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Change things up with a short trip to Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem (about 36 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, visit The Jordaan, explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and stroll around Vondelpark.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Brussels is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, and see the interesting displays at Atomium.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Brussels trip builder website.

You can drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In January, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): examine the collection at Musee Miniature et Cinema, make a trip to La Longue Traboule, then stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and finally ponder the design of La Place des Jacobins. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Colline de Fourviere, admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, then stop by La boutique de Mathilde, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Lyon visit site.

Getting from Paris to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. January in Lyon sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lausanne (Musee Cantonal d'Archeologie et d'Histoire, Cathedrale de Lausanne, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, and kick back and relax at Bains des Paquis.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Geneva itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lyon to Geneva in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can fly to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich).

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Zurich online trip maker.

Take a train from Geneva to Zurich in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. January in Zurich sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, examine the collection at BMW Museum, walk around English Garden, and steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Munich trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Munich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): browse the exhibits of Schloss Ambras Innsbruck and then take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): meet the residents at Alpenzoo, fly down the slopes at Stubaier Gletscher, then relax and rejuvenate at Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld, and finally don't miss a visit to Pfarrkirche Fulpmes.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Innsbruck trip planner.

You can drive from Munich to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): see the interesting displays at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Petersfriedhof, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, then examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, and finally stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian).

To see photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Salzburg day trip planning site.

You can drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. February in Salzburg sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

On the 3rd (Sat), don't miss a visit to Altstadt, don't miss a visit to Tiefer Brunnen, explore the historical opulence of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche, and finally hunt for treasures at Hauptmarkt. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Sebaldus Church, steep yourself in history at Albrecht Durer's House, examine the collection at Toy Museum, then appreciate the history behind Gockelreiterbrunnen, then make a trip to St. Lorenz Church, and finally examine the collection at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Nuremberg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Nuremberg can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, make a trip to East Side Gallery, and pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Berlin trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Nuremberg to Berlin by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.