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Munich Tourist Information
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| Day Trips from Munich by train |
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 easiely be reached by train from Munich. Alternatively
there are  organized bus
tours that take to all main sights.
The Bayern-Ticket (Bavaria-Ticket) offers a cheap way to explore Bavaria by train. It is avaiable as Group Ticket up to 5 persons or as Single Ticket.
 Conditions Bayern-Ticket
See our proposals:
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Tegernsee (Lake Tegernsee)
By train to Lake Tegernsee , the lake of millionaires. At no other place in Germany you will find such a congregation of super rich. Options from Tegernsee-town: Take the regular boat to the elegant spa Bad Wiessee (casino) or take Bus 9556 to Rottach-Egern to the cable car up to the 1722m high Wallberg with a beautiful view of the entire lake. Boat/cable car extra.
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Open-Air Museum Glentleiten
Biggest open air museum in South Bavaria. Situated in the charming landscape of the foothills of the Alps about 70 buildings - farms, mills, Alpine buildings, workshops and much more - have been reconstructed here oomplete with their entire furnishings and
convey so a living picture of Upper Bavaria's past. Train to Murnau or Kochel, from there Bus 9611 to the museum. Bus only from April to end of October.
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Around the Wendelstein
By BRB train (Bayerische Regio Bahn) to Brannenburg/Inn. Ascent by the cogwheel train to Wendelstein, the most popular mountain of the locals. Approx. 1 hour round trip under the summit offering wonderful views. Descent by cable car to Osterhofen. BRB to Munich. Cogwheel train and cable car extra.
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Royal Castle of Herrenchiemsee
The palace is located on an island of Lake Chiemsee, the largest Bavarian lake. It is the biggest and most splendid of King Ludwig's dream castles - a replica of the palace of Versailles. The highlight is the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Go by train to Prien, from the harbour by a scheduled boat to Herrenchiemsee Island. Boat and entrance fee extra.
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Burghausen
Visit the old Ducal Town Burghausen and see the world's longest fortress (1,051 m long) dating from the 13th century set on a hill above the town. It spans a trail of six linked courtyards. Guided tour recommended.
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Garmisch/Partnach Gorge
The gorge as a natural conduit for the Partnach river runs almost 1 km between 80 meters high limestone walls. In the wintertime night-walks in the light of burning torches are organized. Train from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen every hour.
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Mittenwald
By train to the Violin-making village Mittenwald. The charming village with its colourful lüftl-painted houses is situated between two mountain-ranges. Visit to the violin-making museum. A train starts every hour from Munich.
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Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Tour
Dressed in miner's clothing, the visitor enjoys rides on a train, a funicular, a raft and down slides through the fascinating underground world. Train directon Salzburg, change in Freilassing to Berchtesgaden, from the station 1,4 km on foot to the salt mine.
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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. Many ships offer crossings to the opposite Swiss shore or also to Bregenz on the Austrian shore. But Lindau itself has also a lot to offer.
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