Where to go from Munich for 1 day on your own – route, photo, description, map

Natural diversity, man-made sights of Bavaria attract a large number of tourists here. The Bavarian Alps, picturesque lakes, rivers, medieval cities, castles of kings can be seen using various excursion options. When traveling independently in southern Germany, it is proposed to stay in the city of Munich. After seeing museums, unique churches, breweries and other sights of the city, you should definitely see the surroundings. At the same time, it is useful to find out in advance information where to go from Munich for 1 day. It is suggested that the optimal route of planned trips be drawn up in advance by carefully studying the map of Germany.

Bamberg

The city, which grew on 7 hills in 902, is often called the German Rome. Its territory is included in the lists of UNESCO “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Now over 2400 buildings of the city are considered historical monuments. Among them are monasteries, temples of the Middle Ages, houses of wealthy residents of the Baroque era, monumental buildings of different centuries, the Rybakov quarter (Little Venice). In it, next to the elegant houses, standing along the river bank, there is a private boat dock.

It is proposed to see the picturesque attraction during a trip on a pleasure boat. The cathedral square of the city impresses with buildings of different architectural styles: early Gothic, Romanesque motifs, buildings with elements of the Renaissance, Baroque. Three zones are distinguished in the structure of the city: City on the hills, City on the islands (grown on two branches of the river), City of gardeners (outskirts). The surroundings of Bamberg are famous for the number of breweries (the world leader in their density).

Beer has been brewed since the founding of the city. You can learn the history of beer at the Museum (there are only 18 different museums in the city). Now about 50 varieties of the drink are produced, including the famous Bamberg smoked beer. Getting to Bamberg is easy from Munich (you can also from other cities in Germany). The distance of 202 km is easily covered by car, bus (the most economical Flixbus option). The duration of the trip is 3 hours.

Buy a bus ticket online for RUB 849.00

Oberammergau

The picturesque village is surrounded on all sides by the Alps. They seem to be guarding beautiful half-timbered houses (patterned wooden beams across clay walls). Here, in 1748, the famous artist, creator of unique frescoes, Frank Zwing, who created the tradition of wall painting, was born and lived in the Zum Lüftl house. The name of this style of painting is called Lüftlmalerei. The walls of the village dwellings are decorated with scenes from the Bible, household, German fairy tales according to the principle “My nest is the best”.

Three important points attract tourists to the village: the painting of the outer walls of houses, theatrical performances of the Passion of Christ and ancient crafts. The performances arose after the rescue from the plague in the 17th century. At this time, the first production of a performance depicting the suffering of Christ, the mourning of dead people took place. Productions are repeated every 10 years (year ends with 0). In the village there are ancient workshops for woodcarving, glass painting, and pottery. Wood carvers were often referred to as “carvers of the Lord God”.

Parishes, monasteries, temples, churches were decorated with their products. There are many jewelry workshops in the town. The history of the mountain village is invited to learn in the local museum. Convenient access to the village is considered to be the railway transport coming from the Munich station. At the Murnau station, you need to transfer to the red train and go to the village. The duration of the trip is 2 hours. By car, you need to drive along the A 95 highway with signs, a navigator for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Nuremberg

The first thought about the city is to see the place where the famous Nuremberg Trials took place. Nuremberg has long been a haven for Nazi pre-war parties. The city, almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, was restored and became the second largest settlement in Bavaria. The city's history begins around the year 1000 with the construction of the castle and the Nuremberg fortress on the strategically important rocky bank of the Pegnitz River.

During the Middle Ages, the city was considered the most German.” The attributes of the power of the emperors of Germany (kleinods) were kept here. The largest architectural building in Germany rises in the city – the Church of St. Lawrence with the famous “rose” (stained glass window) with dimensions of 9 m in diameter. The most popular Christmas market takes place in the famous market square. She appeared on the site of the burned Jewish ghetto.

In memory of the dead, the square is decorated with the Frauenkirche church. The amazing clock she installed is still working. On the edge of the square, an unusual well-fountain is decorated with a Gothic column. It is covered with gold, decorated with 40 figures of kings, knights, a legendary ring. You need to touch it to make a wish come true. The distance from Munich is 170 km, which is easy to overcome by car (bus) in 1 hour 50 minutes on the A 9 road.

Buy a bus ticket online for 429.00 RUB

Zugspitze

Now it is not necessary to be a brave climber to conquer the highest mountain in Germany and admire the picturesque surroundings of four countries at once: Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany. The first conquerors of the summit of the German Alps were a group of climbers led by Josef Naus in 1820. Since then, developed routes for hiking, cable car, railway, funicular have been leading to the top.

The climbing time is chosen after the analysis of weather data (their own weather station has been located on the top of the mountain since 1900). There are often landslides and snowfalls. Fans of skiing, fans of extreme sports can enjoy snowy slopes 300 days a year. At an altitude of 2962 m, a gilded cross sparkles, installed on the idea of ​​a local priest in 1851 (it was updated with the help of a helicopter delivery in 1993). The sights of the Zugspitze include a weather station, the Eibsee lake, the Tyrolean cable car, laid from the side of Austria, the Bavarian funicular.

The railway to the mountain was laid from the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Its length is 11 km. The nearest settlement in Austria (Ehrwald) is located at a distance of 6 km. It is proposed to come to the mountain from Munich: along the A 95 highway (90 km), by rail (by regional trains leaving the central station every half hour) or by regular bus.

Berkhtesgaden

The Bavarian Alps surround the small town of Germany from all sides with beautiful streets, unforgettable surroundings with natural and man-made attractions. Nature has created here a unique set of riches suitable for health improvement and active recreation of people. Famous salt mines, thermal springs, trails between mountain peaks for winter sports, the purest mountain lakes Hintersee, Könegsee, Obersee.

The city organizes resort holidays all year round. In the vicinity are amazing places related to the history of Germany. This is the famous “Eagle's Nest”, where Hitler planned to live, who had an artistic flair and dreamed of becoming an artist. Now the building houses a cozy restaurant. Here you can not only taste delicious dishes, but also see the beautiful surroundings of the eastern slopes of the Alps. The procedures of the balneological resort Bad Reichenhall allow you to restore your health.

You can come from Munich by train, changing at the Freilassing mountain or drive to Salzburg, and then by bus to Berchtesgaden. For fast travel without transfers, you need to use a car on the A8 route. To do this, it is proposed to rent a car or order a transfer.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

One of the most romantic cities in Bavaria rises above the valley of the picturesque river Tauber. It effectively reminds of the mysterious past of the Middle Ages. Cobbled streets, ancient walls, charming houses, preserved city center confirm many people's idea of ​​ancient Germany. A beautiful red stone, used in the construction of buildings (the castle of Count von Kromburg in 970 AD) and determined the name of the future Rothenburg (its first name was Detwang).

The “classic” look of the old city has often served as a filming location for films with medieval scenes. It has become a tradition of the city to hold annual costumed holidays dedicated to: the events of the Thirty Years' War (Master's Sip), Christmas. It is proposed to get acquainted with the history of the holiday in the Museum of the Nativity. Among its expositions there are many different Santa Clauses, New Year's decorations. The main attractions of the city include the Town Hall with an observation deck, the churches of St. Nicholas, Jacob, Toppler's house, the fountain of St. George. You can come from Munich (distance 235 km) along the roads A 8 – A7 or A9 – A6 – A7 in 3.5 – 4 hours.

Salzburg

At a distance of 145 km from Munich, 5 km from the border, there is a city that grew out of a settlement formed during the Neolithic. It is easy to come here by car, having studied the map of the country. Its territory is located on the banks of the Salzach River at the foot of the northern side of the Alps. It is recommended to start your journey through the Old Town from the Residenzplatz. It was formed at the beginning of the 17th century. Here are the Old, New residences of the Archbishop, the Residenzbrunnen Fountain, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter.  

The whole of Salzburg is clearly visible from the top of the Festungberg mountain, where the well-preserved medieval fortress of Hohensalzburg stands. You can get to the top on foot or by funicular. The mountainous surroundings of the city are known for deposits of salt, silver, gold, copper, zinc. They shaped the city's economy in earlier centuries. Now it is known as the main musical center of the world. The first Mozart Festival was held here in 1842.

The Mozart Museum, the snow-white Mirabell Palace, the Garden of Dwarfs in the park near the palace, the legendary building at Alter Markt 109 (the smallest residential building with a width of 1.5 m, which now houses a jewelry workshop) and many other interesting sights are located in the city. Saying goodbye to him, tourists will definitely take a picture at the original monument, called “Man on the Ball”. It is set in honor of the creator of the Mozart sweets, which have taken over the world since 1890.

Buy a bus ticket online for RUB 349.00

Nature reserve Berchtesgaden

The picturesque area, protected by law, has all types of alpine landscapes: meadows, rocks, glaciers (the northernmost in the Alps), mountain lakes. On one of them (Blaueis), hidden among the mountains at an altitude of 1600, there is a German cold pole with record low temperatures. The scenic area received the status of a reserve in 1910. There is no agricultural activity, there are no resorts. Climbing the mountains, wandering through the valley is possible only on foot.

Two mountain peaks rise above the reserve: Watzmani (the third highest mountain in Germany) and Hochkalter. During a trip to the reserve, it is proposed to take a boat ride on a mountain lake, climb the mountains to one of the shelters and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, for example, from the Malerwinkel observation deck. One of the easy routes starts at the Schönau pier and leads to the Grünsteinhütte shelters, Archenkanzel.

For people who do not like hiking, not far from this pier (outside the reserve) there is a lift to Mount Jenner. A popular place in the reserve is the beautiful lake Königssee. Its curved, elongated shape resembles a fjord surrounded by mountains on all sides. It cannot be bypassed along the coast. It is offered to look at the purest lake during a walk on a boat, a boat. You can get to the park through Berchtesgaden, using the services of the railway or by driving a car from Munich along the A8 highway.

Partnach gorge

The natural forces of the era of the transformation of the Alpine mountains defeated the ancient Triassic ocean and created a crevice at its bottom. On it is water from a glacier on the Zugspitze mountain. (along the bed of the river Partnakh) formed a narrow canyon (klamm). Its length is 1 km, and the height of the surrounding walls reaches 90 m. In 1912, this place received the status of a natural monument. The gorge is located near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The first tourists walked along prepared safe trails in 1912.

Several bridges were built over the gorge, opening picturesque natural surroundings. In spring, these are waterfalls sparkling with silver, in summer, calm currents and bright flowers on the slopes of the canyon, in autumn, fiery colors of bright foliage, and in winter, fantastic snow figures from frozen water. Ice formations are similar to cave stalactites, stalagmites. You can visit the gorge by coming from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Then you have to walk for about 40 minutes and admire the extraordinary nature. Entrance to the gorge is paid: adults need to pay 4 €.

Neuschwanstein Castle

The immortal legacy of Germany was created by the romantic fantasies of the eccentric King Ludwig II. His ideas, inspired by the love of fairy tales, seemed crazy, but the three castles they gave birth to became the unique sights of the country. The majestic Neuschwanstein (New Swan Stone or Rock) was inspired by a character (Swan Knight) from the works of the King's favorite composer, Richard Wagner. It took 17 years to build (construction began on September 5, 1869).

It seems that only a magician could build a fabulous structure on the rocks next to the clouds. The castle seems to be watching the mountain peaks of the Alps and offers a stunning view of the mountain lake Alpsee, the surroundings. Today the castle houses a museum. It invites you to walk through the Throne Room. It's not finished. According to the plan of the king, the throne was planned to be built of gold and ivory. In total, during the life of the king, only 14 halls were completely ready (there are 360 ​​in total, there are many decorations, figures of swans).

During the inspection of the castle, you can see the Grotto, artificially created in the form of a stalactite cave. Visit the Hall of Singers, conceived as a central hall. Musical concerts in it began to be held in our time. The walls of the hall are decorated with panels showing scenes from the legends about the guardian of the Holy Grail. Admire the Neo-Gothic king's bedroom with unique wood carvings. Listen to numerous legends. For example, about the fact that the disappeared gold of the Reichsbank was kept in the walls of the castle. You can come to the fabulous Neuschwanstein from Munich (distance 130 km) with a transfer in the town of Buchlo. Arriving in Füssen, it is easy to walk to the bus going to the castle.

Linderhof Castle

The rich imagination of the king was expressed in the construction of three amazing castles. The smallest of them was completely built during the reign of Ludwig II. The king chose the hunting lodge of his father (Maximilian II) in the Ammergebirge reserve as the place for the construction of the residence. Luxurious baroque castle, beautiful park created by analogy with the Palace of Versailles. Imitating the idol of the Sun King (Louis XIV), an architectural masterpiece was built, playing the role of a temple to the sun.

It is decorated with numerous figures of peacocks (symbols of the temple). They can be seen in the halls, among the alleys of an amazing park. 10 halls are open for tourists to see. Among them, halls sparkling with gold, Dining, Mirror, Reception, etc. Between themselves, they are connected by cabinets: pink, blue, yellow, purple. All rooms are decorated with gilding, rare tapestries, mirrors, porcelain items. The Grotto of Venus is very interesting.

Musical festivals were held in an artificial cave with a waterfall and a lake. At the same time, the singers sailed on a boat-shell, and the original lighting became the prototype of modern color music. The park, in the center of which stands the castle, was created by famous gardeners and is one of the sights of the country. Seeing Linderhof is offered during excursions, on your own. To do this, you need to come to the city of Oberammergau (by rail, by car) and take a special bus to the castle.

Hohenshwangau Castle

In the vicinity of the city of Füssen is the Wittelsbach swan castle. Maximilian II (father of Ludwig II) belonged to this family. The residence of the king, who has ruled the country for 20 years, is built on the ruins of the Schwanstein fortress, owned by the knights of Schwangau. To this day, the spirit of chivalry has been preserved within its walls, captured in luxurious interior decoration.

Against the backdrop of the beautiful nature of the Bavarian Alps, among the calm waves of the mountain lakes Schwansee, Alpsee, decorated in the Biedermeier style (with numerous turrets, bas-reliefs, elements reminiscent of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm), it looks like a beautiful swan surrounded by beautiful surroundings. Otherwise called the “High Swan Land” (Hohenschwangau). It is proposed to see unsurpassed beauty in the halls of Heroes, the Swan Knight, the living room of Queen Mary, the chambers of the king. The castle passed into the possession of Ludwig II, where he spent the years of his youth.

The Bavarian king did not really like this place and began the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle. Now the ancient architectural structure belongs to the Royal House. The descendants of the ancient Wittelsbach family live in it. The castle has been given the status of a museum. You can come here from Munich Central Station by train to Füssen. Then take a bus to the village of Hohenschwangau.

Schleissheim Palace

The pride of Bavaria – Schleissheim Palace is located at a distance of 15 km from Munich. The sights include three palaces and a park area:

1. Old castle (Altes Schloss). The first building appeared around 1598. The current appearance of the palace was acquired in 1617. After the restoration in 1970, the building housed a branch of the National Museum. In it you can see an interesting collection of items used in religious holidays.
2. Lustheim. Located on the edge of the park, it was erected in 1894 on the occasion of the marriage of Elector Emanuel. In modern times, it houses a huge collection of Meissen porcelain of the National Museum of Bavaria.
3. New castle (Neues Schloss). The palace was built in 1700. It was opened to the public at the beginning of the 90th century as the Gallery Palace. A complete restoration was carried out in 1970. It houses a collection of paintings.
4. Park area. The garden was created in the Baroque architectural style. Now it is the only garden in Germany that has been preserved in its original form (although not all elements can be seen at the present time).

You can come to the palace by high-speed railway (direction Freising-Airport) to Oberschleissheim. Then take the bus to the Schloss stop or walk about 15 minutes.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The small town is known as a popular ski resort in Germany. It is located near the border with the province of Tyrol, surrounded by the picturesque Bavarian Alps. At the foot of the highest mountain, the Zugspitze, there are neat, painted houses, cozy restaurants, shopping centers, souvenir shops, and modern hotels. The first Winter Olympics in 1936 in Alpine skiing were held on the slopes of this mountain. Historically, the city was formed by the merger of two ancient settlements: Garmisch and Partenkirchen. The city shares the railroad track.

Under it are connecting tunnels for transport, people. To plunge into the atmosphere of the city, you need to walk along the central street of Ludwigstrasse and look at the old buildings of different times and styles. This is the chapel of St. Sebastian, a luxurious neo-Gothic parish church. In the vicinity of the town there are interesting castles (for example, Elmau), the famous Partnachklamm gorge. You can come from Munich by rail, by car. Trains and buses depart every two hours. Travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Ingolstadt

The ancient settlement of Upper Bavaria received the status of a city in 1457 (the first mention dates back to 806). A beautiful, green city known throughout the world as a center of automotive construction. This is where Audi is located. Its museum invites you to learn the history of the creation of the concern, to get acquainted with samples of numerous products. A walk around the city begins in the historical center. It has long been a pedestrian zone.

In half-timbered houses there are large and small shopping centers, shops. Shopping lovers can drive to the Outlet Village with boutiques of world famous brands. There is a church-museum in the historical center of the city. It houses the world's largest flat fresco. German Museum for the History of Medicine, Triva Tower, Old and New Town Halls. The entrance to the old part of the city is organized through the medieval gate Kreuztor. It is made in the Gothic architectural style of the country's romantic era. Ingolstadt Cathedral with dimensions that allow you to see it from anywhere in the city.

Church of Mary Victoria, Franciscan Basilica, Church of Saint Maurice (the oldest church building in the city). The Old and New Castles, where the interesting Museum of the Bavarian Army is located. Together with children, you can visit the city zoo Kleinzoo Wasserstern eV From Munich, a convenient highway A 9 and the railway lead to the city. The distance is 80 km. You can overcome it by high-speed train in 40 minutes and by car, bus in 1 hour.

Passau

At the confluence of three rivers (Ilze, Inne, Danube), an ancient settlement of the Celts arose. Convenient for a shopping and transport center, the place quickly turned into a beautiful, green city, decorated with majestic churches. The interior of huge temples, small, cozy churches amazes with elements of the Baroque style. During the walk, you can listen to the sound of the largest organ in the world in St. Stephen's Cathedral.

In the building of the old Town Hall, see an exposition of elements dedicated to the history of the city. See the beautiful pink St. Paul's Cathedral (it has 12 black altars decorated with gold). You can imagine yourself as a traveler of the Middle Ages during a hike along the 321 steps of the “heavenly path” to the church and monastery of Mariahilfkirche. In the center of the city stands the Church of St. Michael. Inside there is a very beautiful dome, a mysterious figure of a fallen angel.

Obligatory place for a short walk around the city are its bridges. “German Venice” is decorated with several bridges built over different rivers. Among them is the famous bridge of Mary over the river Inn. It was built in the 12th century for the passage of kings from Frankfurt to Budapest. You can come to the city from Munich by road or by rail.

Buy a bus ticket online for 928.00 RUB

Mount Eckbauer

Ski lovers have long known the slopes of Mount Eckbauer. Wide mountain trails are laid in a picturesque forest, pass in the shade of trees. They are equipped with Olympic jumps, tracks, 120 km long for beginners and experienced athletes at an altitude of 1238 m. There is always the opportunity to choose an extreme or lightweight route down the mountain (blue, red, black tracks). There is a mountain near the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Its history of development is connected with the organization of the venue for the Olympic Games in 1936. You can get to the top of the mountain by a special chair lift (two seats). You can ride on natural glaciers from November to May. Modern hotels, cafes, restaurants are located at the foot of the mountain. To get to Mount Eckbauer (ski resort) from Munich, you can use the railway, highway. Travel time is one and a half hours.

Regensburg

The history of Bavaria is interesting to learn from its first capital, Regensburg. Kings, bishops, and Bavarian dukes built luxurious residences on the territory of the imperial city. Many medieval buildings created at the confluence of the Danube and Regens rivers can still be seen today. The main attraction of Regensburg is the Cathedral of St. Peter. The Gothic building rises on Cathedral Square In the center of the Old Town. In the ancient castle of Thurn y Taxis (the former residence of an ancient family), a descendant of the billionaire Albert von Thurn y Taxis lives.

Next to the legendary Stone Bridge is the restored building of Germany's oldest sausage shop Wurstküche (the country's first fast food). Church of the Holy Trinity, the house of wandering artists (Goliarden) depicting the classic battle of David and Goliath and many other attractions. It is more convenient to find out full information about them along with a tour. Drive into the city on your own from Munich (distance 124 km) by car, bus on Germany's ideal autobahn or by regional train.

Buy a bus ticket online for RUB 349.00

Kelheim

The small town is located between Regensburg and Ingolstadt and is not among the top tourist destinations. This is one of the most beautiful, cozy towns in Bavaria. Its difference is the presence here of a natural landmark of Germany, listed by UNESCO – the Danube Fault. The fast Danube miraculously cut through the mountain plateau of the Swabian Alb and formed an inland fjord.

From April to the end of October, it is proposed to make a fascinating journey by ship along the bizarre rocks with the names “The Kissing Couple”, “The Bavarian Lion”, “Napoleon's Suitcase”, “Three Warring Brothers”, “Pie”, “Beehive”, etc. The route of the trip leads to the monastery of Weltenburg. The ancient structure was founded in 617. Its medieval appearance has survived to this day. The oldest brewery in Germany, which produces 10 varieties of the drink, also operates here. On a high steep cliff there is another interesting attraction of the city: the “Hall of Liberation”.

The dome-shaped structure (with typical Roman elements in the form of columns, arched galleries, statues) was built by order of King Ludwig I in honor of the victory over Napoleon's troops. The building is located on the top of the Michelsberg mountain and can be seen from anywhere in the city. Near the city is the village of Essing with the longest pedestrian bridge in Europe over the Main-Danube canal. You can come here from Munich (distance 110 km) by train to Saal an der Donau, and then by regular bus. Moreover, one cannot do without a transfer in Ingolstadt or Regensburg.

Stuttgart

One of the main industrial and cultural centers of the country is located on the Neckar River. This ancient fertile valley has long been an important agricultural area, which allowed the creation of a rich city back in the days of the Roman Empire. Now it is one of the largest innovation centers in Europe. A city with enterprises that own high technologies in various industries. The largest mechanical engineering corporations, industrial giants are located in Stuttgart.

In terms of wealth, he occupies a leading position. In the vicinity of the city there are several universities, higher schools, institutes. Popular attractions include the building of the Collegiate Church (Symbol of old Stuttgart), the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The Old Castle, the Wilhelm Botanical Garden, the White Courts or (Weissenhof) residential area, etc. You can come to the city from Munich by train (journey time 2 hours 20 minutes), in the same time by bus or rented car, by airplane.

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