Overview

Places of interest in Bavaria

Overview
1 Bayreuth
Wagner, baroque theaters and Franconian beer
9.4
A small Franconian town known worldwide for the annual Wagner festival and a UNESCO listed baroque opera house. The centre is compact and walkable and trains from Nuremberg reach the station in about an hour.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Bayreuth's historic market square
  • 🍷 Taste Franconian wines at a local vineyard
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle from the base trail
1 Franconian Forest
Place
2 Bodensee
Alpine lake shared by three countries
9.2
A large lake at the foot of the Alps that Germany, Switzerland and Austria share. Konstanz, Lindau and Bregenz are on its shore, with ferries, a cycle path and islands such as Mainau and Reichenau.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Stroll through Lindau's Old Town and visit St. Peter's Cathedral
  • 🥾 Hike to the Überlinger Waterfall, enjoy panoramic views
  • 🚤 Cruise the lake on a classic paddle steamer
1 Memmingen Airport
Gateway to Bavaria’s scenic alpine escapes
Located in Bavaria’s foothills, this regional hub connects Munich and other German cities to European destinations. The airport offers efficient services, modern facilities and easy access via local transport for travelers.
2 Friedrichshafen Airport
Gateway to alpine adventures and scenic lakes
Serving the city of Friedrichschafen and surrounding Lake Constance region, this regional airport offers flights to major German hubs and seasonal leisure destinations. Modern facilities and convenient transport links make it a practical gateway.
3 Frankenjura
Cliffs, caves, castles and small breweries
8.8
A hilly limestone region in northern Bavaria between Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth. Its valleys hold caves, castle ruins and one of Germany's best-known climbing areas. Small village breweries and forest beer cellars give many visitors a reason to stay overnight.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit the historic mining museum in Jáchymov
  • 🌄 Climb Jáchymov's panoramic viewpoint for sunset
  • 🚶‍♂️ Explore Růžičky rock formations via guided hike
4 Munich
Bavarian capital of beer gardens and museums
8.7
The capital of Bavaria, with a walkable old town around Marienplatz, large museums and shaded beer gardens. Oktoberfest is its best-known event while the Alps, the lakes and the royal castles are all within reach on a day trip.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb St. Peter’s Church tower for city views
  • 🏰 Visit the grand Nymphenburg Palace and gardens
  • 🍺 Raise a stein at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese
1 Viktualienmarkt
Marketplace
1 Residenz
Historic Castle
2 Nymphenburg Palace
Historic Castle
2 Kaufingerstraße
Way
3 Sendlinger Straße
Way
4 Maximiliansbrücke
Bridge
5 Dallmayr
Shop
6 Oberpollinger
Department Store
7 Neuhauser Straße
Way
3 Weihenstephan
Brewing on the same hill for centuries
A state-run brewery on an abbey hill in Freising that claims to be the world's oldest. Guided tours end with a tasting and the Bräustüberl on the hill serves the beer fresh to visitors.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Stroll through historic town center and admire baroque architecture
  • 🥨 Sample traditional Bavarian pretzels at local market stalls
  • 🍺 Tour the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephaner
1 Englischer Garten
Forest
2 Spessartstraße
POI
8 Ingolstadt Village Outlet Shopping
Shopping Mall
3 Munich Airport
Bavaria’s stylish travel hub
Serving as a major hub for international travel, it offers extensive flight connections across Europe and beyond. Modern terminals feature efficient passenger flow, retail options and convenient transport links to the city.
5 Franconia
Beer cellars, vineyards and Baroque palaces
8.4
The northern part of Bavaria, split into Upper, Middle and Lower Franconia. Nuremberg, Würzburg and Bamberg are the main cities, with five UNESCO sites, Main valley vineyards and about 300 breweries spread across the region.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Marienberg Fortress for views of Würzburg and vineyards
  • 🏘️ Explore medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s preserved old town
  • 🏰 Tour the Würzburg Residence, a Baroque architectural masterpiece
6 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Alpine town below Germany's highest peak
8.3
An Alpine ski and hiking town in Bavaria, on the Austrian border and beneath the Zugspitze. Painted houses, a gorge and mountain railways make it easy to enjoy the peaks, with Munich about an hour and a half away.
Highlights:
  • ⛷️ Visit the iconic Olympic Ski Jump used in winter sports
  • 🌊 Hike through the stunning Partnachklamm Gorge
  • 🏔️ Ascend Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, for breathtaking views
4 Linderhof Palace
Historic Castle
2 Partnach Gorge
Gorge
3 Zugspitze
Alpine views from the country's highest summit
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit Maria Heimsuchung chapel, Germany’s highest church at the plateau
  • 🥾 Hike the Glacier Adventure Trail and explore Germany’s highest glacier
  • 🚡 Ride the world-record-holding Zugspitze cable car for stunning alpine views
4 Eibsee
POI
7 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Half-timbered streets and a walkable town wall
8.3
Highlights:
  • ⚖️ Explore the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum exhibits
  • 📸 Visit the iconic Plönlein for picturesque photo moments
  • 🏰 Walk the well-preserved medieval town walls and towers
8 Schwangau
Fairytale castles below the Alps
8.2
A small Alpine foothill village in Bavaria beside two famous royal castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Lakes, mountain trails and a cable car surround it and trains from Munich reach nearby Füssen in about two hours.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore Hohenschwangau Castle, childhood home of King Ludwig II
  • 🌉 Walk across Marienbrücke for breathtaking castle views
  • 🏰 Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the iconic fairy-tale fortress
5 Neuschwanstein Castle
Ludwig II's unfinished castle above a gorge
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit Hohenschwangau Palace nearby historic site
  • 🌅 Stroll through Marienbrücke viewpoint for sunset
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle's interior rooms
9 Berchtesgaden
Alpine town by Königssee and the Watzmann
8.1
An Alpine town in the far southeast corner of Bavaria, surrounded by Germany's only Alpine national park. Königssee lake, a salt mine and cable cars to mountain views are all close and Salzburg is about an hour away.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike to the crystal-clear Obersee and waterfall
  • 🦅 Admire breathtaking alpine views from the Eagle’s Nest
  • 🚤 Take the scenic boat across Königssee to St. Bartholomä
5 Königssee
POI
10 Füssen
Alpine old town near the royal castles
7.9
An old town in the Allgäu at the southern end of the Romantic Road. It's the closest town to Neuschwanstein Castle and has its own castle, an abbey and a waterfall on the Lech River, all within a short walk.
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Climb Hohes Schloss castle tower for panoramic views
  • 🏘️ Explore Füssen Old Town with its pastel-colored houses
  • 🏰 Visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle nearby
6 Allgäu Alps
Place
11 Bamberg
Smoked beer and a UNESCO old town
7.9
A UNESCO-listed old town on the Regnitz River in Upper Franconia, with a medieval cathedral, riverside fishermen's houses and a long beer tradition. Smoked beer is the local specialty while Nuremberg is about half an hour away by train.
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit Bamberg Cathedral and see the Bamberg Horseman statue
  • 🏛️ Take iconic photos at the Old Town Hall on the Regnitz River
  • 🌉 Explore medieval streets and bridges of Bamberg Altstadt
12 Regensburg
Medieval Danube city with a stone bridge
7.8
A medieval trading city on the northernmost bend of the Danube in Bavaria, with an old town on the UNESCO list. Visitors can see a 12th-century stone bridge, a Gothic cathedral and beer gardens by the river.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town’s cobbled streets
  • ⛪ Marvel at Regensburg Cathedral’s towering Gothic spires
  • 🌉 Walk across the historic Stone Bridge over the Danube
3 Bohemian Forest
Mountain
7 Donau
River
6 Old Town Hall
Town Hall
13 Würzburg
Baroque palace, fortress and Franconian wine
7.6
A lively university city on the Main river with a UNESCO listed baroque palace and a hilltop fortress. Vineyards reach the edge of the old town and fast trains from Frankfurt and Nuremberg arrive in about an hour.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb up to Fortress Marienberg for panoramic city views
  • 🍷 Walk across the historic Alte Mainbrücke with wine in hand
  • 🏰 Tour the Residence Palace and admire its Baroque frescoes
14 Nuremberg
Imperial castle, gingerbread and Christmas market
7.5
The second-largest city in Bavaria, on the Pegnitz river in Franconia, with a walled old town and an imperial castle above it. It's known for its Christmas market, small grilled sausages and Nazi-era sites that are open to visitors.
Highlights:
  • 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through the medieval lanes of Nuremberg’s Old Town
  • 🏛️ Learn about history at the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • 🏰 Explore Nuremberg Castle and enjoy panoramic old town views
4 Franconian Jura
Mountain
4 Nuremberg Airport
Bavarian charm meets modern travel
Serving Bavaria’s largest city, this regional hub offers direct flights to major European capitals and seasonal routes to Mediterranean destinations. Modern terminals provide efficient check‑in, dining options and convenient rail connections.
Feedback