Bavaria

Neuschwanstein, Munich and the Alps.

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The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Neuschwanstein Castle

Bavaria

King Ludwig II's Bavarian fantasy castle, in the Alps.

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Must-See
Cities · Beer

Munich

Bavaria

Bavaria's capital, with beer halls, great art, and Dachau's memorial nearby.

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Must-See
Festivals & Seasons · Beer

Oktoberfest

Bavaria

The world's largest beer festival, in Munich, from mid-September.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Cities · Medieval

Rothenburg and the Romantic Road

Bavaria

A complete medieval walled town, on a road linking the Alps with Franconia.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Würzburg and the Romantic Road

Bavaria

A baroque palace at the start of Germany's famous drive.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · World War II

Dachau

Bavaria

The first Nazi concentration camp, now a memorial, close to Munich.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Cities · World War II

Nuremberg

Bavaria

A medieval center, the Nazi rally grounds, and Germany's top Christmas market.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Skiing

Garmisch and the Zugspitze

Bavaria

Germany's highest peak, reached by cogwheel train and cable car.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · UNESCO

Bamberg

Bavaria

A medieval town hall on a river bridge, and smoked beer.

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On the Map

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