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Golden Gate Boys Choir Switzerland-Germany Tour 2025

Google Maps Transportation Guide

Day 1-2: July 9-10 - Arrival in Switzerland

Journey 1: Zürich Airport to Jugendherberge Luzern

  • Route: ZRH Airport → Luzern Youth Hostel (by shuttle bus)
  • Distance: ~65 km
  • Duration: ~1 hour 15 minutes
  • Google Maps Link: ZRH to Jugendherberge Luzern

Day 3: July 11 - Mt. Pilatus Excursion

Journey 2: Walk from Hostel to Boat Pier

  • Route: Jugendherberge Luzern → Pier 2 at Luzern Bahnhofquai
  • Distance: ~1.5 km
  • Duration: ~20 minutes walk
  • Departure: 7:30 AM
  • Google Maps Link: Hostel to Pier 2

Day 4: July 12 - Luzern Exploration

Walking Tour Routes from Jugendherberge Luzern:

Day 5: July 13 - Travel to Germany

Journey 3: Walk to Luzern Train Station

  • Route: Jugendherberge Luzern → Luzern Bahnhof
  • Distance: ~1.2 km
  • Duration: ~15 minutes walk
  • Departure: Walk at 8:15 AM for 11:54 AM train
  • Google Maps Link: Hostel to Luzern Station

Journey 4: Train from Luzern to Mannheim

  • Route: Luzern → Basel → Mannheim Hbf
  • Duration: ~4 hours 43 minutes
  • Departure: 11:54 AM
  • Arrival: 4:37 PM
  • Google Maps Link: Luzern to Mannheim by train

Day 6: July 14 - Schifferstadt to Speyer

Local transportation arranged by host families

  • Base: Schifferstadt (Homestays)
  • Destination: Speyer for joint concert
  • Distance: ~10 km

Day 7: July 15 - Deidesheim Excursion

Journey 5: Shuttle Bus to Deidesheim

  • Route: Schifferstadt → Deidesheim
  • Meeting Point: Schifferstadt Park, Mannheimer Str. 12, 67105 Schifferstadt
  • Distance: ~20 km
  • Duration: ~25 minutes
  • Google Maps Link: Schifferstadt to Deidesheim

Day 8: July 16 - Travel to Munich

Journey 6: Shuttle Bus to Munich

  • Route: Schifferstadt → Munich (Hotel ANDRA)
  • Meeting Point: Schifferstadt Park, Mannheimer Str. 12, 67105 Schifferstadt
  • Distance: ~330 km
  • Duration: ~3.5-4 hours
  • Arrival: 4:00 PM
  • Google Maps Link: Schifferstadt to Hotel ANDRA Munich

Days 9-13: July 17-21 - Munich Activities

From Hotel ANDRA to Key Munich Locations:

Marienplatz (Multiple visits)

St. Stephan am Südfriedhof (Day 9)

Frauenkirche (Day 9)

Gilching Senior Center (Day 10)

  • Address: Rotkreuzhaus Gilching, Andechser Straße 1, 82205 Gilching
  • Google Maps Link: Hotel to Gilching

St. Michael's Church (Day 10 - Gala Concert)

Augsburg Day Trip (Day 11)

Nymphenburg Palace (Day 12)

Olympic Park & BMW Welt (Day 13)

Day 14: July 22 - Departure

Journey 7: Hotel to Munich Airport

  • Route: Hotel ANDRA → Munich Airport (by shuttle bus)
  • Distance: ~38 km
  • Duration: ~45 minutes
  • Departure: 12:00 PM for 4:25 PM flight
  • Google Maps Link: Hotel ANDRA to Munich Airport

Important Notes:

  1. Public Transport in Munich: Consider getting day passes for Munich's MVV system
  2. Swiss Travel: The Swiss Travel System is excellent - trains and boats run on time
  3. Walking Times: Add 5-10 minutes to walking times when traveling as a large group
  4. Meeting Points: Always confirm exact meeting locations with tour managers
  5. Emergency Contact: Tour Staff Phone: +1 925 664 5495

Useful Apps:

  • SBB Mobile (Swiss public transport)
  • MVG (Munich public transport)
  • DB Navigator (German trains)
  • Google Maps offline (Download maps for offline use)
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