Backroads of Germany - Bavaria
Germany’s largest state is worthy of an entire vacation – it has the best of all worlds. The Vibrant city of Munich, synonymous with Oktoberfest, with it’s easy access and thriving mix of cultures forms the region’s main getaway. And yet just a couple hours drive from Munich is the charming Bavarian countryside, filled with romantic castles and grand imperial palaces, spectacular mountain peaks, rolling hills, and lovely lakes, with the mighty Danube running through its heartland. Towns seeped in history are dotted along its banks, and if this is not enough, you are within a few hours drive of Salzburg, Tyrol, Northern Italy and Northwest Slovenia!
Trip Highlights
- With the Danube river winding through its heart, Bavaria has some of the most traditional and scenic towns of Germany. Begin your trip in the Marienplatz, the historic center of Munich – the capital city of Bavaria
- Drive along the Romantic road, through the medieval towns of Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, and Nördlingen – each prettier than the other. In Rothenburg, take the Night watchman tour which brings history alive in the most entertaining and histrionic setting
- Heading South, visit the Neuschwanstein Castle – widely recognized as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s theme park castles – and Linderhof Palace – glittering with lavish ornamentation, its size and its setting amid cool green forests give it an intimate appeal
- Cool your heels on the banks of the Königssee – the stunning emerald green lake surrounded by steep wooded mountainsides and the rocky cliffs of the Watzmann range. Ride up to Kehlsteinhaus, or Eagle‘s Nest, soaring over 6000 feet high, overlooking teh spectacular Berchtesgaden region.
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a visa to visit Germany.Â
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 5 days for Bavaria, and additional days if you wish to spend time in Munich or explore western Austria and southern Italy
Best time to visit
Summer is the best time to visit (July-Aug) with long warm days. However, shoulder months of May-June and September are also worth considering as the crowds are lesser. Most attractions in the mountains are either closed or run on reduced opening hours during winter months, however, there are plenty of opportunities for skiing and other winter sport
medieval architecture, world war history, scenic drives, unique cultural tours, fairy tale castles, iconic beer
Did you know
- There are over 60 beer gardens in the city of Munich
- Oktoberfest actually starts in September (and ends in October) – it celebrates the wedding of King Ludwig II
- Munich is home to the oldest cinema in the world. The Neues Kino Gabriel is most likely the oldest cinema in the world. It has existed since 1906 and it’s been open ever since
- Levi Strauss, a German-American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans, came from the Bavarian town of Buttenheim (north of Nuremberg).
- Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, is located in Bavaria. At 9,718 ft above sea level, the Zugspitze has three large glaciers and is also a top ski resort in Germany.
