What to do in Bavaria

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Activities

Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich

NZ$152
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

NZ$24
per adult
Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

NZ$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
Munich Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Munich Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$14
per adult
Munich Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

NZ$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off: including special Sound of Music Channel

Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City

NZ$61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

NZ$22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

NZ$22
per adult
Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
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Marienplatz

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People-watch, be entertained by street performers and gaze up at Munich’s town hall in this central plaza, one of the city’s main meeting points.
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Munich City Centre

Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Munich City Centre. Check out top attractions like Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, and jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

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Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Travellers love Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Landwehrstrasse and German Theater.

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Altstadt-Lehel

Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.

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Graggenau

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Kreuzviertel

Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

 

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