Top Germany Day Trips

Get more out of your time in Dresden by venturing further afield and discovering interesting landmarks outside the city—including the Bastei Bridge rock formation, Pravcicka Gate, and the Tisa Walls in Czechia. Travel comfortably between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the perk of having onboard Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, the trip also includes a traditional Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

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.

If you’re short on time in Frankfurt, streamline your visit to beautiful Heidelberg on a handy half-day tour so you don’t need to drive or catch public transportation. Head to Heidelberg Castle for a guided tour; admission is included so you don’t have to pay extra. Take a stroll through Heidelberg’s historic old town and admire the medieval architecture and views of the Neckar River before the return trip.

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.

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.

This tour is a perfect blend of comfort, culture, and unforgettable scenery. In just one day, you’ll travel from Berlin to discover the breathtaking views of the Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland National Park and the cultural richness of Dresden. Enjoy a guided visit through Dresden's historic center, discovering its most iconic landmarks while learning about its fascinating history, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. It’s a seamless and enriching experience that combines spectacular natural landscapes with one of Germany’s most beautiful historic cities.

Visit the Rhine River Valley from Frankfurt, without the hassle of planning your own trip there, with this group tour. After boarding a comfortable vehicle, relax knowing the logistics, activities, and a meal are all sorted. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the UNESCO-listed Valley, a small wine tasting, a river cruise on a steamer boat (visit a castle or historic building during low season or unfavorable water levels), and plenty of photo opportunities of the medieval castles and small villages.

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.

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.

Visit Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin by train—eliminating the need for a rental car. Listen as a historian details the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Explore various locations inside the camp, such as the command headquarters, and learn about Germany under the Third Reich.

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.

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.

✨ Marvel at Aachen Cathedral and its incredible Cathedral Treasury , where you’ll discover the fascinating history of Aachen while visiting one of Europe’s most important landmarks. Be amazed by the majestic cathedral built by Charlemagne, explore unique imperial treasures and relics ✨, and travel back in time through more than 1,200 years of history. ‍♂️ We’ll stroll through the charming streets of Aachen, filled with history, beautiful squares, and magical corners that feel straight out of a medieval fairytale ️. ☕ You’ll also enjoy free time to continue exploring the city at your own pace, relax at a local café, or taste the famous Aachen Printen, the city’s traditional gingerbread cookies ❤️.Aachen is a city with a breathtaking historical legacy… Are you ready to enjoy an unforgettable experience full of architecture, history, and local charm? ✨

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.

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.

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.

Sidestep the crowded bus tours and secure a more relaxing way to explore Baden-Baden and the Black Forest with this private tour. Start with a hassle-free Baden-Baden pickup from your chosen location, followed by a scenic drive to discover dispersed regional highlights—including Lichtentaler Allee, pretty rose gardens, and medieval castle ruins.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won’t wait in the main admission queue.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Swap Munich for a full-day semi-private tour to Mozart’s birthplace and the filming location of “The Sound of Music”—Salzburg, Austria. Instead of encountering traffic, relax on a scenic train trip showcasing alpine landscapes. In Salzburg, a guide helps you explore highlights including Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Salzburg Cathedral, and Fortress Hohensalzburg. Enjoy lunch at an authentic 17th century Austrian restaurant off the beaten path.