Travel destinations in Bavaria - Hikes & Road trips

Besides Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria's Allgäu region, Bavaria's capital Munich is also home to a famous palace steeped in history, namely Nymphenburg Palace which stands out with its impressive architecture and monumental dimensions. The abundance of water and the green landscape surrounding the castle almost make it feel like you're on a vacation in nature.

If you're looking for an active vacation or want to show your kids something to marvel at, be sure to visit the so-called Eisbach wave at the southern part of the English Garden, where crowds of spectators gather on warm days to watch the surfers.

Other more famous sights and popular destinations can mainly be found in the city centre, such as Marienplatz or Odeonsplatz.

As a final tip - especially if you're travelling with children - we can recommend the Olympiazentrum as a destination. In addition to the BMW plant, museum and world - where you can learn about the history of the Bavarian company - the Olympic Center itself offers some attractions.

Among other things, there's the Olympic Village, which served as accommodation for the athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games and is now used as a normal residential complex. To the south there's the Olympic Stadium, which was the stadium of FC Bayern until the completion of the Allianz Arena.

The Olympiasee as well as the Olympiaberg are perfect for hiking and from the Olympiaturm you can look far beyond Munich even to the Alps in the south of Bavaria.

A somewhat lesser known, but no less interesting travel destination in Bavaria is the Bavarian Forest, which is located in Germany mainly in Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate. Due to its variety of possible vacation types, it is a vacation region that should not be underestimated.

Active vacations such as hiking or cycling are well possible in many places here, such as the more than 130 mountain peaks over 1000 metres like the Arber, Osser, Rachel, Lusen or Brotjacklriegel or also on the several hundred kilometres of bike paths. Of course you can also ski in the Bavarian Forest, but only in winter, of course.

If that's too much action for you and you're looking for a more relaxed vacation in the Bavarian Forest, a wellness vacation in one of the many wellness hotels - which can be found on almost every corner - is certainly a good idea. Of course, an active vacation can also be combined with a wellness vacation.

If you're looking for a time out and want to experience something at the same time, then you're exactly right here! Away from the city bustle and up into the mountains! This is the motto of travel blogger Silvia on her channel Abenteuerzeilen.

In her route she suggests you a trip to Lengrries and Brauneck. We think this is a great travel destination in Bavaria. Depending on your mood, you can hike to the top of Brauneck here. If you prefer to relax, you can enjoy the beautiful view in no time with the Brauneck mountain railroad. The view is guaranteed to make you forget your everyday life and offer you an unforgettable time out for the summer.

Our tip: If you're looking for adventure, you can climb the 800 metres in altitude from the train station in Langgries.

Families and panoramic viewers beware: If you're looking for a relaxing excursion with a beautiful view, there are many beautiful hiking trails from the mountain station for you at this travel destination.

The bloggers Chizuru and Oliver from Woanderssein also recommend the most beautiful destinations for a time out in Bavaria for the summer. Would you have thought that Upper Bavaria and the beautiful Allgäu have so much to offer?

As special spots to really enjoy the deserved time out, the two talk about cozy towns like Kempten, Murnau am Staffelsee or Landsberg am Lech. Especially the mountain panorama, as can be found in the Berchtesgadener Land in southeastern Bavaria, and the diverse lakes on their route ´A road trip through Bavaria - mountains, lakes & lots of serenity` make for for a unique experience.

This road trip also has its own charm. Stops are made at will in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu, in Garmisch Partenkirchen and at Lake Starnberg. Whether you have a thirst for adventure or a desire to relax, there's something here for everyone! You can certainly experience an unforgettable time out in Bavaria with this route. Attention Insider Tip: If you're looking for adventure, a trip to Breitnachklamm is just the right thing! Whether it's a family trip, a friend's trip, or couple's time - you'll definitely find a reason to be amazed here! Who would have thought that you would find so many varied travel destinations in Bavaria?