Discover beautiful towns and cities in Bavaria

The birthplace of Mozart is located in Austria, nestled in a marvellous mountain panorama. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights of the year are the Salzburg Festival and the atmospheric Christmas markets.

Berchtesgaden with the Watzmann is a hiker's paradise. You can also visit the salt mine and the Obersalzberg documentation centre with the Eagle's Nest and take a boat trip across Lake Königssee.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies at the foot of the 2,962 metre-high Zugspitze. The new cable car takes you effortlessly to the summit and the panorama platform. A hike through the Partnachklamm gorge is also worthwhile.

The Miller family, to whom Munich owes the Bavaria on the Theresienwiese and the Deutsches Museum, came from here. Fürstenfeld Abbey, a masterpiece of southern German late Baroque, is well worth a visit.

There are over 1500 listed buildings in Regensburg's Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the cathedral and the Stone Bridge. Guests also love the over 500-year-old Wurtskuchl on the Danube.

More than a hundred years ago, the artists of Blauer Reiter were attracted by the special atmosphere of Murnau and its surroundings. Convince yourself of the scenic beauty of the town during a short trip from Munich.  

The Marian pilgrimage site attracts over a million visitors every year. The destination is the Black Madonna in the Chapel of Mercy, where the hearts of the Bavarian kings are also buried.

Landsberg is one of the best-preserved historic town centres in Upper Bavaria. Dominikus Zimmermann, builder of the world-famous Wieskirche, left behind the historic town hall and St John's Church in his birthplace.

Many visitors come to Dachau because they want to visit the concentration camp memorial. The town also has a history as an artists' colony and is associated with names such as Carl Spitzweg, Lovis Corinth and Emil Nolde.

Bavaria's oldest city! Visit the Domberg, the legendary old town and the world's oldest brewery in Weihenstephan. A piece of history that inspires!

Looking for nature, art and relaxation? Then follow in Franz Marc's footsteps and enjoy the Alpine idyll - Kochel is only an hour away from Munich!

Landshut and Munich are closely linked as Wittelsbach residence towns and by the River Isar. Trausnitz Castle, the well-preserved old town and strolling along the Isar promenade are among the visitor highlights.

The picturesque medieval alleyways and gables make Rothenburg the epitome of a romantic small German town. Hardly any guest misses this little jewel on their trip to Europe.

The Residenz, according to UNESCO the ‘most extraordinary of all baroque palaces’, quaint wine taverns and the lively atmosphere of the student city are attractive to guests from all over the world.

Füssen attracts visitors with its historic old town, picturesque location in the Allgäu and proximity to the famous royal castles of fairytale King Ludwig II.

Nördlingen is located in the Ries, a meteorite crater formed millions of years ago. Walk around its old town centre on Germany's only completely preserved town wall.

If you're in Munich, be sure not to miss Augsburg. It's one of the oldest cities in Germany – and it's a wonderful place to discover on a day trip.

Medieval alleyways with typical half-timbered architecture, imperial castle and Albrecht Dürer's birthplace.  Visit Bavaria's second largest city.

Anyone travelling to the north of Bavaria can also expect a little bit of south, given that Bamberg is also known as Little Venice or Franconian Rome.

Colourful façades, winding alleyways and a castle that breaks every record: the small town of Burghausen is well worth a visit!

The picturesque town of Bad Tölz is situated in the Alpine foothills, not far from Munich. This historic spa town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and lies directly on the banks of the River Isar.

Just around 80 kilometres north of Munich lies Ingolstadt – a city that combines history, culture and a modern economy, making it the perfect destination for a day trip.

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

The Munich Residence is one of Bavaria’s most significant historic buildings and a real highlight for visitors to the city.

Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Discover Munich’s dark past: follow the rise of the Nazi movement, trace key sites from 1923 to 1945, and learn how the city remembers the victims today.

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

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Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

This exciting bike tour takes you through the city, the Englischer Garten and past other well-known sights.

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town.

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

This is pure relaxation: you take a cosy rickshaw ride with your guide through Munich's old town and enjoy a fresh beer and pretzel.

The hop-on hop-off city bus tours of Gray Line will let you collect unforgettable impressions of Munich.

Discover the sights of Munich and visit the Allianz Arena and the training grounds of FC Bayern.

Immerse yourself in the world of the Fairy-Tale King! Discover the royal castles on an unforgettable day trip from Munich.

A day trip to Germany’s highest mountain – with spectacular views, tobogganing and a ride on the historic rack-and-pinion railway.

Visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

Get to know the special role of Munich during the time of National Socialism on this walk.

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Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.