Neuburg – Renaissance on the Danube
A real gem of the Renaissance is the town of Neuburg an der Donau, which enjoyed its greatest period of prosperity during this fascinating era. Its fully preserved old town is one of Bayern’s prettiest.
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Natural History and Mammoth Museum Siegsdorf
Located on the River Weiße Traun, close to Lake Chiemsee in South East Bavaria, is the Siegsdorf Natural History & Mammoth Museum. -
Achental Region
Between the Chiemgau Alps and Lake Chiemsee lies the idyllic Achental holiday region. Particularly popular is the 3-km-long footpath around the Taubensee, Germany’s highest lake. -
Pfaffenwinkel – Fünfseenland
Two popular holiday destinations in Upper Bavaria are the scenic regions of StarnbergAmmersee and Pfaffenwinkel. Both regions feature an attractive moorland and woodland landscape. -
Passion Play Village of Oberammergau
The village of Oberammergau is famous for its passion play. Ever since 1634, villagers have been performing the play in their theatre at ten-year intervals. -
Rupertiwinkel
The natural landscape is the Rupertiwinkel region’s most beautiful attraction. Besides the impressive mountains such as the Högl and Teisenberg, there are many delightful woodlands, meadows and lakes. -
Blutenburg Castle
Nestled in the picturesque surrounds of a sculpture park next to the River Würm in the Munich suburb of Obermenzing is Blutenburg Castle. Today, the former hunting lodge is home to the best preserved castle chapel. -
Herrenchiemsee Palace
Sitting majestically on the largest island of Lake Chiemsee is Herrenchiemsee Palace. Known as the ‘fairy-tale king’, Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned its building in 1878. -
Olaf Gulbransson Museum, Tegernsee
The spa gardens in the small town of Tegernsee is where the Olaf Gulbransson Museum can be found. The famous Norwegian satirical artist lived in Tegernsee from 1929. -
Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace near the hamlet of Ettal was the favourite palace of the Bavarian ‘fairy-tale king’ Ludwig II. It was the smallest of his alpine palaces but the one in which he resided the most. -
Schleissheim Palace
One of the largest royal residences in the Munich region is Schleißheim Palace in Oberschleißheim. The Baroque complex is made up of three palaces: the Old Palace, the New Palace and Lustheim Palace. -
Schrobenhausen – Lenbach’s birthplace in Asparagus Country
Schrobenhausen, the birthplace of Franz von Lenbach, the most famous portrait artist of the 19th century, lies at the heart of a large asparagus growing region with 600 asparagus farmers. -
Schliersee – Wendelstein region
Located at the heart of the Wendelstein region with the scenic Wendelstein Mountain is the holiday resort of Lake Schliersee. Everything from sailing, windsurfing and fishing to canoeing and boating is popular here. -
Town of Dachau
Dachau is a town with an attractive, wide-ranging offer of sights. Its old town is a delight with quaint lanes, historic townhouses and an art gallery. -
Tölzer Region
Between the Rivers Isar and Loisach lies the Tölzer Land, a region that delights with idyllic woodlands, flowering meadows and fragrant herbs. The town of Bad Tölz is renowned for its healthy climate and picturesque old town.