Top Bavaria Day Trips

Discover the beauty of the Bavarian countryside on this full-day coach tour from Munich, visiting the iconic Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles. Learn about King Ludwig II and his architectural masterpieces, with the flexibility to choose admission to one or both castles (entrance fees not included). Enjoy a hassle-free journey with stunning views and expert commentary along the way.

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.

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.

Don’t waste time standing in line at Neuschwanstein Castle, one of Germany’s most popular attractions. After picking up your admission ticket, you’ll ensure that you spend your time inside the Bavarian castle, known for its fairytale-like architecture and picturesque hilltop setting near Füssen.

Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.

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 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.

Experience the true beauty of Bavaria by going on a day trip to Lake Konigssee, St. Bartholomew Island, and Berchtesgaden Salt Mine. Save time figuring out local public transport schedules and enjoy having an itinerary planned out for you. Travel with ease in air-conditioned vehicle, and cross the lake on an electric boat. Along the way, hear interesting facts and stories from your guide, as you explore the best parts of the local landscape, such as Berchtesgaden Alpine National Park.

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.

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).

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.

Swap crowded tourist coaches for a more relaxed journey to Neuschwanstein Castle by scenic regional train. Travel in a small group as your guide brings the journey to life with stories of Bavarian culture, countryside life, and King Ludwig II. With your castle entry ticket included, enjoy a guided visit before taking in the scenery on the way back. It's a more personal way to experience one of Bavaria's most famous sights.

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.

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

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.

See Neuschwanstein Castle’s fairytale turrets and Linderhof Castle, inspired by Versailles, on this convenient day trip from Munich, with snacks and soft drinks on board. It’s almost impossible to see both castles in a day on public transport, but this tour delivers, with a stop at a viewpoint to capture the perfect Neuschwanstein photo too. A live guide tells fascinating tales of Mad King Ludwig and so much more. Between May 1 and October 15th, the Venus Grotto at Linderhof is also included.

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

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.

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.

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.

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing city walking tour. Led by a guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement.

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.

The beautiful town of Rothenburg is known for its medieval center and architecture, and this private tour offers a personalized way to discover its highlights in a day. Enjoy door-to-door private transfers from Nuremberg in a luxury van. Upon arrival, set off on a walking tour showcasing historical sites such as Castle Gate, Castle Garden, Siebers Tower, and the Handworker’s House.