What to do in Bavaria

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Bamberg which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and a bridge
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Frauenkirche which includes heritage elements
Nuremberg featuring a sunset, a city and heritage elements
English Garden featuring cycling and a park as well as a couple
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1. 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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BMW World featuring interior views

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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Neuschwanstein, Lovely Summer Landscape Panorama Picture of the fairy tale castle near Munich in Bavaria, Germany; Shutterstock ID 621068894

3. 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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Aerial view of Munich, Germany

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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Olympic Park which includes landscape views, a monument and a city

5. Zugspitze

Experience Germany’s highest peak at Zugspitze, a ski resort located on a beautiful glacier. The mountain’s high altitude, reaching 9,718 feet (2,962 meters) above sea level, ensures excellent snow coverage for powder-hungry skiers.
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Zugspitze showing mountains as well as a large group of people

What to do in Bavaria

Discover the most popular places to visit in Bavaria

BMW World featuring modern architecture

BMW Welt

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the inner workings of this uniquely Bavarian car brand, learn about its history and see how design and functionality reach their peak in the form of an automobile.

BMW Welt
Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Almost impossibly picturesque, Ludwig II’s masterpiece of turrets and white walls is perched like a fairy tale above an Alpine valley.

Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich Trade Fair

Munich Trade Fair

4.5/5(5 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Munich Trade Fair, a top convention centre in Munich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Munich Trade Fair
Marienplatz

Marienplatz

4.5/5(130 reviews)

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.

Marienplatz
LEGOLAND® Deutschland

LEGOLAND® Deutschland

Enjoy the excitement at LEGOLAND® Deutschland and see why people love this theme park in Kleinkötz. Take in the festivals in this family-friendly area.

LEGOLAND® Deutschland
Allianz Arena

Allianz Arena

4/5(15 reviews)

Catch an event at Allianz Arena during your trip to Munich. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Allianz Arena
Theresienwiese

Theresienwiese

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Theresienwiese, an entertaining place to visit in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its acclaimed art galleries.

Theresienwiese
Olympic Park

Olympic Park

4/5(25 reviews)

With numerous events and attractions, this former site of the world’s most famous sporting event still offers plenty.

Olympic Park
Erding Thermal Spa

Erding Thermal Spa

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Erding Thermal Spa during your travels in Altenerding. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Erding Thermal Spa

Explore areas of Bavaria

English Garden featuring a garden and a river or creek

Munich City Centre

3/5(2 area reviews)

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

Munich City Centre
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Nuremberg Old Town

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Nuremberg Old Town
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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.

Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken
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Altstadt-Lehel

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Marienplatz and Rathaus-Glockenspiel 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.

Altstadt-Lehel
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Kreuzviertel

Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Karlsplatz - Stachus are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

Kreuzviertel
Hofbrauhaus showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Graggenau

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

Graggenau

 

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