Train trip for 5 days from Milan to Munich in March, 2026. March Trip offers stunning silver snowscape in Alps, strong beer(Starkbier) festival called Starkbierzeit as limited time of offer. It was a great trip to enjoy a nature of beauty, great drinks, & historical cityscapes to explore. Every train view was so enjoyable. I’ll take other way round from Munich to Milan for my next time trip since there was no lockers near Italy that I had to take my luggage with me to enjoy silver snowscape.
Day 1: Milan <-> Bergamo, Italy
Exploring medieval townscape to current cityscape
Starting from Milan to Bergamo in the morning. Sightseeing in the afternoon. It’s an hour away from Milan, Italy by Trenord train line to explore medieval cityscape. Bergamo, Italy, is a stunning Lombardy city 40km northeast of Milan, characterized by its distinct, UNESCO-listed hilltop medieval Città Alta (Upper Town) and modern Città Bassa (Lower Town). Known for its Venetian walls, panoramic funicular, and Renaissance art, top attractions include Piazza Vecchia and the Colleoni Chapel. Milan, located in Lombardy, is Italy’s second-largest city and its premier economic, fashion, and industrial hub. Known as a global style capital, it is renowned for the gothic Duomo di Milano, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and the upscale Quadrilatero della Moda shopping district. Milan’s bar culture revolves around the aperitivo, a social ritual from 6–9 PM where buying a drink (like a Spritz or Negroni) includes complimentary, high-quality snacks. Key areas include the trendy Navigli canals, Brera, and historic spots serving classic cocktails, with a focus on stylish, sociable, and fashionable experiences rather than just drinking. In addition, Espresso was born in Milan in the early 20th century, revolutionized by Luigi Bezzera in 1901 to solve slow brewing times by using steam pressure to make coffee “expressly” for customers. Later improved by Desiderio Pavoni and popularized at the 1906 Milan Fair, this “fast coffee” became a staple of Milanese quick-service, social culture.
Day2: Bernina Line, Switzerland & Italy
Exploring silver snowscape
The Bernina Line is a spectacular 100km+ UNESCO World Heritage railway in Switzerland and Italy, connecting Chur/St. Moritz to Tirano via the 2,253m Bernina Pass. Known for panoramic views, the “Red Train” crosses glaciers, viaducts, and spiral tunnels.
Day3: St.Gallen, Switzerland
Deep dive into a rich collection of ancient stories
St. Gallen is a city south of Lake Constance (Bodensee), in northeastern Switzerland. It’s home to the Abbey of St. Gall, a monastery of various architectural styles including baroque. The complex includes a library with a rich collection of ancient books, and a twin-towered cathedral. Nearby, the Textile Museum details this important local trade. Many buildings in the old town have decorative bay windows.
Day4: Hechingen, Germany
Explore a historic town & castle
Hechingen is a historic town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located in the Swabian Alb region near the Hohenzollern Castle, Burg Hohenzollern. As of late 2023, it has a population of 19,475 and covers 66.41 square kilometers. Known as a former princely residence of Hohenzollern-Hechingen, the town is popular for its rich history, the Roman Open Air Museum, and picturesque hiking trails.
Day5: Munich (München), Germany
Taste strong beers
Munich (München), the capital of Bavaria and Germany’s third-largest city, is a major cultural and economic hub known for its annual Oktoberfest, historic Bavarian beer halls like the Hofbräuhaus, and proximity to the Alps. Located on the Isar River, it offers a “village” feel with high-end urban amenities.
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