Top Bavaria Day Trips

Munich is an ideal jumping-off point for day trips along Bavaria’s famed Romantic Road. But escaping the city usually requires negotiating a stressful car rental. Instead, leave the driving to someone else during this full-day sightseeing tour, so you're free to admire the scenery. In just one day, you can explore Harburg Castle (admission tickets own expense) and the picture-perfect medieval town of Rothenburg.

Save time when visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, with this small-group tour that includes skip-the-line admission. Enjoy direct entry as soon as you reach the castle, with a guide leading the way to showcase the estate's highlights. What's more, save your feet with an included bus ride to Mary's Bridge and a horse-drawn carriage ride back down the hill that the complex is located on (when both are in operation).

Getting from Munich to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) by public transport makes for a long day trip. Avoid stressing about connections or the hassle of arranging a rental car, and take this relaxing tour instead. Explore the Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and Eagle's Nest at your expense, and stop at the alpine town of Berchtesgaden. A special bus and lift then take you up to the Kehlsteinhaus at an altitude of 1,834m where you will be rewarded with spectacular views. Note: The tour operates in all weather. If snow, ice, or fog blocks bus access, guests spend more time at the documentation center and Berchtesgaden.

Discover Salzburg, Austria's Lake District, and iconic "The Sound of Music" locations with ease thanks to this day trip from Munich. Have a chance to explore Salzburg’s landmarks independently, including film locations. In high season, opt for a St. Gilgen boat trip (additional charge); in winter, experience a festive event at the lake. Then, complete your journey with a Lake Mondsee visit before returning to Munich

Discover beautiful and historic Nuremberg on this full-day rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, enjoy free time for lunch, and take a guided tour of the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Wind through soaring peaks to the picturesque mountain village of Hallstatt—then explore the beautiful lake-side city of Salzburg—on a full-day, private tour that puts Austrian highlights within day-tripping distance of Munich. With a professional driver to handle the winding roads, you can focus on the scenery and culture. And unlike group tours with a fixed schedule, this one lets you spend the day at your own pace.

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first permanent concentration camp to be built by the Nazi Party, on this 6-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from the Bavarian capital to Dachau, where you'll learn about the camp’s prisoners, gain insight into life under Nazi rule, and visit the visitors' center, reconstructed barracks, gas chambers and other rooms.

Further your understanding of WWII history with this early-morning group trip to the Dachau Memorial Site. After arriving at the former concentration camp, one of the first the Nazi's set up, join your guide as they share stories of the people who were sent here. As the tour is in the morning, the site tends to be a little quieter.

Explore Bavaria's fairy-tale landscapes on a private day tour from Munich, with all the details handled for you. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry to Neuschwanstein castle, a horse-drawn carriage ride, and a visit to the peaceful Ettal Monastery. Discover hidden villages you'd likely miss on your own, take in sweeping countryside views, and learn about local history along the way.

Discover the fairytale world of King Ludwig II on this full-day excursion from Munich to the Bavarian Alps. Travel comfortably by coach to the picturesque village of Hohenschwangau, home to two of Germany’s most iconic castles: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. With a later departure at 9:30 AM, this tour offers a relaxed start to your day while still allowing ample time to explore the royal highlights. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the world-famous inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Just below lies Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood residence of King Ludwig II. Guests have the opportunity to tour the castle and learn about the fascinating history of the Bavarian royal family. A true highlight of the day is the Marienbrücke (Mary’s Bridge), where you can enjoy the most famous panoramic view of Neuschwanstein Castle set against dramatic mountain landscapes. This tour is ideal for guests who want to fully experience both castles.

This early start, small-group half-day tour offers a deeper and more contextual visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. With an early start from Munich, you arrive ahead of larger crowds for a calmer and more focused experience. Led exclusively by guides certified directly by the memorial, you explore key areas of the former camp through accurate historical explanation, personal stories, and space for reflection. After the memorial visit, the tour continues into Dachau’s historic old town—an important but often overlooked part of understanding the site’s wider context. Here, you learn about the town’s medieval roots, artistic heritage, and how the community has confronted its past since 1945. A relaxed lunch break in a local restaurant offers time to decompress and reflect before returning to Munich. Designed for travelers seeking a respectful and thoughtful experience, this tour provides a more complete understanding of Dachau as both a memorial and a living town.

Experience Bavaria's most iconic royal castles without the hassle of planning transport, parking, or tickets yourself. Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery from Munich before exploring Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau with the flexibility to join optional guided castle visits. With free time to enjoy the surrounding village and viewpoints, this is an effortless way to discover King Ludwig II's extraordinary legacy.

Go beyond Munich and get a taste of Bavaria on this full-day, group trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles. After meeting your group in central Munich, relax knowing the logistics and activities are all sorted for you, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy an itinerary that includes guided tours at both castles, as well as free time at the village of Oberammergau.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

Discover elegant Salzburg—historic birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—on a day trip from Radius Tours Office and make your way with the group to the train, heading to Salzburg, Austria. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Salzburg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Domkirche Cathedral and the Festung Hohensalzburg fortress, then enjoy hours of independent time to explore. Soak up Austrian history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the city set against the striking backdrop of the Alps.

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, roll-call square, reconstructed barracks, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, religious memorials, and the crematoriums. You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims from over 30 different countries are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will proceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

Discover the castle that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, without worrying about logistics, on this day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle. Travel by luxury coach and take in the scenery of Bavaria as you make your way to the castle. After exploring Neuschwanstein on a guided tour, head back to Munich, where you enjoy a short walking tour that includes the Christmas Markets and other city highlights.

Discover the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a hassle-free, full-day trip from Munich. Let someone else take on the driving while you relax and admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery on route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. At Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home, join an optional interior tour and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Then, continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture-book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s "Sleeping Beauty" castle.

Discover the highlights of the Romantic Road in a day—without putting in the hours of research time—by going on this day trip. Setting off from Würzburg, the route showcases the beautiful castle in Weikersheim, the small wine villages of the Tauber Valley, and the romantic medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

There is no better way to get to the capital of Tyrol with its famous Golden Roof: On our large panoramic tour of the Alps in the new VW Comfort Van, you will be just as enthusiastic about majestic mountain peaks as about idyllic mountain villages and lush green meadows with happy cows. In addition, you will experience no fewer than five crystal-clear mountain lakes - such as the popular Tegernsee in Upper Bavaria and the largest lake in Tyrol. Enjoy a guided tour through the historic old town of Innsbruck with your personal professional guide, optionally take a spectacular cable car up the Karwendel mountains, marvel at the famous Olympic ski jump at Bergisel and/or of course the fascinating Swarovski crystal worlds. The return trip on a scenically unique route with impressive stops completes the grandiose variety of this unforgettable panoramic excursion!

Tailor your Neuschwanstein Castle day trip from Munich by choosing your own morning adventure. Perfect for families and friends, this tour allows you to explore the woodcarving village of Oberammergau or ride the Alpine Coaster through the Bavarian Alps. Regroup for a traditional brewery lunch before your guided tour of Neuschwanstein, where you'll discover the secrets of King Ludwig II’s fairytale masterpiece.

Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust than you might pass over if visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial solo on this private tour. Be picked up from your hotel or meet your guide at Munich Central Station, then travel by train to the former camp. Listen to stories from individual survivors as you learn about the camp's history, and ask as many questions as you like along the way.

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.