![]() Recommended tour: Here is a wonderful direct tour to Herrenchiemsee. There are an ancient church and some lovely restaurants where you can eat fresh fish! There’s another island close by, the so-called Fraueninsel, which you should also check out. I love strolling through the park and just enjoying the beautiful scenery. That’s why he commissioned the wonderful Herrenchiemsee Palace on a picturesque island on Lake Chiemsee. The Bavarian King Ludwig II visited Versaille in France and was so inspired by all that splendor that he too wanted a piece of it. In summer, it’s a good place to escape the heat of the city, but most tourists want to visit the wonderful Herrenchiemsee Palace no matter the season. Visiting the fantastic Lake Chiemsee is one of my favorite tours from Munich. Herrenchiemsee Palace (1 hour 30 minutes) The beautiful Herrenchiemsee palace early in spring You could also rent a car and visit all the highlights in the area in one day. How to get there from Munich: You have to take the train to Füssen and then there is a tourist bus right to the entrance. ![]() This is entirely weird, as the most visited attraction in Germany (Neuschwanstein castle) is only 10 kilometers away.īlogpost with more details: Here is my Wieskirche guide.Īvailable guided tours: I could only find this combined tour, which also visits Neuschwanstein castle. It also is an important pilgrimage site and weirdly enough not very popular among international tourists. The small rococo church is famous for its awe-inspiring frescos. Right in the middle of nowhere, you’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage site of such beauty, it’s hard to comprehend. There is a sheer endless mass of outstandingly beautiful churches you can explore, but the Church of the Wies is probably the crowning achievement. The people in this part of Bavaria have always been very religious and value their ancient traditions a lot. Bayreuth (2h)Ĭlose to the alps, there is a region known as the Paffenwinkel (the ‘shavelings quarter’). Note: Do drop by at the fantastic Ettal monastery which is only a 20-minute drive away. It will take roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you don’t miss any connections. As an alternative, you can take the train to Oberau, then catch the bus 9606 to Ettal and then another bus (9622) to the castle. How to get there: Linderhof castle is located in the middle of nowhere and there are no easy direct connections by public transport. It is the fastest and best way to see the castle (& Neuschwanstein castle) Recommended tour: This is the tour I booked on my last trip. Related blog post: You can find a list of the top castles near Munich here. The small villa and it’s surrounding park was never meant to be an official place, but rather some kind of Hermitage for a man who was more constantly longing for the lost glory of past ages. It is also the only of his castles and palaces that got finished during his lifetime. It’s perhaps the most private, most intimate place he commissioned and thus the most intriguing. Linderhof is another beautiful residence of King Ludwig II you have to see. ![]() Day trip to Neuschwanstein castle (1h 50min) Note: I earn a small commission for purchases made through links in this article 1. In some cases, it will take longer, though. As Bavaria has a very good public transport system, there is (almost) no location you cannot reach via train or bus in southern Germany. ![]() You’ll find the average time to reach them in parenthesis. The easiest way to reach most of the places on this list is by car or guided tour. Here is my list of the 20 best day trips from Munich. There is also a sheer endless mass of tourist attractions in the close vicinity. But that is not the only reason Bavaria’s capital is often ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Architecture, art, tradition, food, beer – there is virtually nothing my hometown cannot offer (check my list of the 50 best things to do in Munich). Winter or summer: A massive list of the most popular day trips from Munich as ranked by a local. ![]()
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