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Sightseeing in Bavaria - what to see. Complete travel guide

Augsburg Dom Unserer Lieben Frau 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.
Cuisine of Bavaria for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Bavarian cuisine is well known all over the world; many tourists associate it with delicious beer and classic Bavarian sausages. Every beer festival in Germany features them both. Each … Open
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
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Bavaria inhabitants
Cultural traditions of Bavaria are interesting, original and diverse. They represent a wonderful combination of old and modern lifestyle; travelers will feel the unique atmosphere of past … Open
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.
Diözesanmuseum - Eichstätt 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.
Excursion over cultural sights of Bavaria - 'must visit' points of interest
Bavaria is full of amazing historical and architectural landmarks; there are many sites of global importance among them. These include the Würzburg Residenz palace. This incredibly … Open
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.
Eichstätt - Residenzplatz - Mariensäule 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.
Your active city break in Bavaria. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
In addition to priceless cultural monuments, Bavaria is famous for interesting entertainment options. Every town has great shops, bars and picturesque parks. Travelers may visit natural … Open
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.
Neues Schloss Ingolstadt 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.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Bavaria
1. It’s most convenient to travel around Bavaria by train; thrifty travelers are advised to buy Bayern-Ticket at the train station. It operates 24 hours and gives the right to travel … Open
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.
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Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Bavaria
♥   Castle 'Schloss Hexenagger' , 19.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Dachau Palace' , 59.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Blutenburg' , 69.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Nymphenburg' , 70.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Amalienburg Munich' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Bavaria
♥   Nature Park 'Naturpark Weißbach' , 169.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Every city of Germany has much to offer to its visitors – numerous historic landmarks, masterpieces of architecture, religious shrines, interesting museums and many monuments that will amaze even experienced travellers. … Open
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Sightseeing in regions nearby Bavaria

Ingolstadt
There are several museums opened in Ingolstadt. You can get acquainted with the history of the region in City Museum that is opened in the tower named Heap. 30 halls of the museum exhibit collections referred to the Stone Age, Ancient Roman period, some halls are devoted to crafts and culture of Jesuits. Priceless armor collections are represented in Bavarian museum of ... Open »
Regensburg
The cathedral is the most graceful and majestic building in the city. Regensburg Cathedral was built in honor of St. Peter. It is located in the heart of the city, on the main square of Regensburg. This is one of the finest examples of the German Gothic style in South Germany. The building of the shrine started in 1273 on the site of the Roman church that had been destroyed ... Open »
Landshut
Duke’s palace named Trausnitz built in XVI century proudly raises above the old district of the town. Once this palace has been used as a residence of Wittelsbachs. One of the most famous sights of this palace is the ladder of jesters. It is decorated with wall drawings featuring scenes from Italian comedies. If you climb up to the palace’s top, you will see a wonderful ... Open »
Dachau
Starting from XVI century in the town survived a part of the medieval castle and many other sights as the local town hall, Garden Palace, ancient churches of St. Jacob and St. Nicolas. Currently Dachau is very popular among tourists. People arrive to see the town with long history and rich cultural life. Here you can also visit the former concentration camp that has been ... Open »
Augsburg
Augsburg is a city of museums, so you should definitely visit here the Museum of Augsburg Puppet Show, the House-Museum of the Mozart family, the Museum of Maximilian II, The Museum of the Romans and the Schwabischen Architectural Museum. You can also have an unforgettable experience if you take a ride to Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park. You can enjoy picturesque ... Open »
Munich
Munich is one of the richest and most expensive cities in Europe. It was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, the Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. Since 1806 Munich has been the capital of Bavaria. The most important banks, media companies and large enterprises, such as, for example, BMW, are headquartered in this city. The main city of Bavaria is home to a large number of museums of ... Open »
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