For a wider view of Bavaria take a day excursion out to the lakes, castles and mountains of
the beautiful Upper Bavarian countryside. Many of them can be reached by train from Munich. Alternatively
there are organized bus
tours that take to all main sights.
Wasserburg on the river
Inn The idyllic 850 years old town with its Upper Italian
style houses is situated on a peninsula surrounded by the river Inn.
50 kms away from Munich. From a hill you will have a fantastic overview. more information
The Herzogstand
mountain From the favourite mountain of king Ludwig II,
a fine view of two lakes, Lake Kochel and Lake Walchen is
offered. By train to Kochel, from there by RVO-Bus to the parking lot of the "Herzogstand" cable car . more information
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Tour Dressed in miner's clothing, the visitor enjoys rides on
a small salt mine train, a funicular, a raft and down slides through the fascinating
underground world. more information
Weltenburg Monastery at
the Danube river From Kelheim a ship takes you through
the spectacular Danube gorge to Weltenburg Monastery with its
famous Rococo church by the brothers Asam. more information
Violin-making village
Mittenwald The charming village with its colourful
lüftl-painted houses is situated between two mountain-ranges.
You can reach it by train starting every hour from Munich. more information
The Partnach Gorge The gorge as a natural
conduit for the Partnach river runs almost 1 km between 80 meters high limestone
walls. By train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen every hour from Munich. more information
Bad Toelz The marketplace of the old town
with its colourful painted house facades is considered to be the finest in Upper Bavaria. By
BOB-train every hour from Munich. more information
Burghausen
Fortress Visit the old Ducal Town of Burghausen and see the world's
longest fortress (1,051 m) dating from the 13th century set on a hill above the town. It
spans a trail of six linked courtyards. more information
Altötting · Bavaria's most important pilgrimage place
More than one million pilgrims per year visit the Chapel of Grace with the Black
Modonna and the urns with the hearts of the Bavarian prince electors and kings. more information
Lindau at Lake
Constance. A part of Lake Constance belongs to Bavaria.
The lovely Bavarian small town Lindau situated on a peninsula can be reached from
Munich by train several times per hour. more information
organized bus
tours
