Sightseeing in Bavaria - what to see. Complete travel guide

Bavaria has been the popular holiday destination for many years. The beauty of alpine landscapes, unique towns with various attractions, a rich history, infrastructure and hospitality of locals have made Bavaria the best holiday destination for hundreds of thousands of travelers. There are many old cities in Bavaria; it’s worth to spend some time to describe attractions of its capital, Munich.

In the center of the city there is Marienplatz square that is a great place for hiking; the main decoration of the square is the Town Hall. There are beautiful medieval churches and temples in the city; art lovers should visit local galleries and exhibitions. The Munich City Museum, the Bavarian National Museum, Deutsches Museum, Alte Pinakothek - these are only a few cultural attractions of Munich.

Travelers show great interest to foothills of the Alps, as there lay a lot of hiking trails. In addition to awesome mountain lakes, beautiful trees and caves, several architectural landmarks can be found there. Tours to Kehlsteinhaus or Eagle’s Nest are popular too. Few can imagine that such a grand and terrible name hides a small stone house carved out of rocks. It was built in 1930 and was presented to Adolf Hitler for his anniversary. The name of the attraction was due to a specific location. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Close to Regensburg, right on the bank of Danube, there is the famous Hall of Fame. This magnificent structure comparable in size to the Athenian Acropolis stores busts and memorials of prominent figures of science and culture, military leaders, musicians and writers. Speaking about architectural landmarks it’s worth to mention the Nymphenburg Palace located in Munich. Its construction was completed in 1675. Today, there is a garden of ​​200 hectares next to it.

A trip around Bavarian towns will bring unforgettable experiences. Bavaria welcomes guests all year round; it has become a regular venue for numerous festivals and events of world scale. Oktoberfest attracts thousands of travelers from around the world.

Bavaria is popular not only with fans of excursion tourism. In the region, there are upscale ski resorts that attract active tourists from all over the world. The holiday season in the Bavarian Alps starts in the second half of November and ends in March. One of the most popular ski resorts is Mittenwald. At the resort, there are routes of different levels, including routes for children and beginners. That is why this place is perfect for family recreation. The resorts of Rupolding and Braunek welcome more experienced and professional sportsmen.

Bavaria is also famous for its healing thermal springs. On the territory of the region, there are over 70 balneological resorts. Some of them are upscale and specialize in treating serious diseases. More modest resorts suit those who are interested in general recovery and want to strengthen the body. The resort of Bad Bayersoien is distinguished by its excellent infrastructure. Another resort, Bad Feilnbach, is a favorite recreation place of many tourists.

For many people, recreation in Bavaria is impossible without shopping. Most of the attractive shopping malls and markets are located in Munchen and Nuremberg. Here, you can buy good clothes and shoes from famous European designers. It is interesting even for the most avid fashionistas to go shopping here.

In Bavaria, you should pay your attention to the food tourism. In the local markets, you can buy a lot of unique meat delicacies. World-famous mustard is also produced in Bavaria. Here, many people prefer going shopping on Christmas Eve when festive markets are open for tourists in all the cities and towns. At this time, you can buy unique festive accessories and hand-made gifts.

The Bavarian cuisine also attracts a lot of travelers to the region. The tasting of local treats may turn into an exciting entertainment. Bavarian beer is world-famous too. Hundreds of sausages are also cooked here. It is also interesting to vacation in Munchen for true gourmets. In the city, there are eight michelin restaurants. Many breweries and historic farms of Bavaria are popular tourist sites where you can take excursions. True gourmets who are looking for the rarest national treats prefer visiting small towns and villages.