What to do in Bavaria

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Activities

Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich

AU$127
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

AU$20
per adult
Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

AU$78
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

AU$83
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train
Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

AU$99
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break

Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break

AU$61
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
Hop-On Hop-Off: including special Sound of Music Channel

Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City

AU$50
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City
Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

AU$18
per adult
Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
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1. Marienplatz

Marienplatz (Mary's Square) is the pivotal main square of Munich, where pedestrians, street performers and tour groups gather to enjoy the atmosphere or see the city’s sights. Considered the heart of Munich, this square often hosts peace protests or rowdy celebrations when the local soccer team is victorious.
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2. Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle seems to exemplify the aesthetics of the European Middle Ages, which is always surprising given that the castle was built in the 19th century. The crown jewel of “Mad King” Ludwig II’s architectural exuberance, it is a masterpiece of Historicist Architecture, and is today one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Brave the crowds to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a truly unique building.
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3. BMW Welt

Lovers of the history and function of car design can feed their passions at BMW World. The Bayerische Motoren Werke (“Bavarian Motor Works”) has been committed to the industry of automobiles and motorcycles since 1917. Find the BMW headquarters in the iconic four-cylinder tower, located near Olympia Park in the north of Munich. Just next door, the BMW Plant, the BMW Museum and BMW World offer informative touring experiences. Learn about the history of the brand, see the evolution of its car designs and experience the future vision of BMW.
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4. Olympic Park

Olympic Park was constructed in 1972, when Munich hosted to the 20th Summer Olympic Games. The 69,000-seat Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Hall and the Olympic Swimming Pool are all linked together by a sprawling tensile canopy roof. Today, the park is a venue for sporting events of all kinds as well as various forms of entertainment, such as concerts, plays and open-air movie screenings. Situated only 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) northwest of Munich, the park is easily accessible from the city.
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5. Hofbräuhaus

A family of discontented royals founded the Hofbräuhaus in 1589. Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V voiced a court-wide dissatisfaction with the quality of local brews and agreed to establish a brewery that would produce refined beer exclusively for Munich’s elites.
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Marienplatz

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Delight in the energetic atmosphere of Munich’s central square, where Christmas stalls, gothic-style buildings and the city’s famous carillon each add to its old-town charms.
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Munich City Centre

Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Munich City Centre. Check out top attractions like Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, and jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

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Altstadt-Lehel

Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.

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Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Travellers love Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like German Theater and Landwehrstrasse.

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Nuremberg Old Town

Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

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Graggenau

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.

 

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