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Bavaria's secret charms: a tour of off-the-beaten-path wonders

Discover the lesser-known marvels nestled within Bavaria, from mystical castles tucked away in lush forests to quaint villages that tell tales of a bygone era. Each point of interest offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich history and cultural heritage, far from the bustling tourist crowds. Venture into the heart of Germany's most enchanting region and let these hidden gems surprise and delight you.

Regensburg
Regensburg

Stadtamhof, Germany

City in Bavaria, Germany

Burghausen Castle
Burghausen Castle

Burghausen, Germany

The world's longest castle complex sprawling atop a ridge

Walhalla Memorial
Walhalla Memorial

Donau, Germany

A hall of fame honoring laudable and distinguished Germans

Weißensee Lake
Weißensee Lake

Füssen, Germany

A serene lake with crystal clear water surrounded by stunning scenery

Herrenchiemsee New Palace
Herrenchiemsee New Palace

Chiemsee, Germany

An opulent palace on an island, modeled after Versailles

Wies Church
Wies Church

Steingaden, Germany

A Rococo masterpiece set amidst meadows and forests

Veste Coburg
Veste Coburg

Coburg, Germany

A fortress that served as refuge for Martin Luther during the Diet of Augsburg

Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace

Ettal, Germany

A smaller yet stunning palace built by King Ludwig II

Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg Old Town

Bamberg, Germany

A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved medieval architecture

Regensburg Old Town
Regensburg Old Town

Regensburg, Germany

Known for its intact medieval structures including the Stone Bridge

Partnach Gorge
Partnach Gorge

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

A dramatic gorge with waterfalls and rapids near Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Königssee
Königssee

Schönau am Königssee, Germany

A picturesque lake in the Berchtesgaden National Park

Hohenschwangau Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle

Schwangau, Germany

The childhood residence of King Ludwig II located near the Alpsee lake

Oberammergau
Oberammergau

Oberammergau, Germany

A town famous for its Passion Play and beautifully painted houses

Weltenburg Abbey
Weltenburg Abbey

Kelheim, Germany

The oldest monastery brewery in the world on the banks of the Danube River

Kuchlbauer Tower
Kuchlbauer Tower

Abensberg, Germany

An unconventional brewery tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines

Berchtesgaden, Germany

Ancient mines offering a journey into the mountain's depths

Roseninsel
Roseninsel

Starnberg, Germany

An island in Lake Starnberg that was once the summer residence of King Ludwig II

Mittenwald
Mittenwald

Mittenwald, Germany

A picturesque alpine town famous for its violin making tradition

Frankenweg Trail
Frankenweg Trail

Franconia, Germany

A scenic hiking path through the Franconian countryside

Zugspitze Summit
Zugspitze Summit

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

The highest peak in Germany, offering panoramic views over the Alps

Freising Cathedral
Freising Cathedral

Freising, Germany

An early Romanesque basilica with stunning views

Schachenhaus
Schachenhaus

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

A remote mountain lodge and botanical garden built by King Ludwig II

Alpsee
Alpsee

Schwangau, Germany

A crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains, popular for hiking and relaxation

Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald
Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald

Ebrach, Germany

A treetop walkway offering views above the forest canopy

Pfaffenwinkel
Pfaffenwinkel

Pfaffenwinkel, Germany

A region known for its historic churches and peaceful countryside

Tegernsee
Tegernsee

Tegernsee, Germany

A resort town by a lake, famed for its breweries and water sports

Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace

Munich, Germany

A grand Baroque palace with expansive gardens and historic significance

Erding Thermal Spa
Erding Thermal Spa

Erding, Germany

One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes, located near Munich

Asam Church
Asam Church

Munich, Germany

A beautiful example of Baroque architecture, built in the 1700s by the Asam brothers

Eibsee
Eibsee

Grainau, Germany

A stunning lake at the foot of Zugspitze with clear turquoise water

Ottobeuren Abbey
Ottobeuren Abbey

Ottobeuren, Germany

A majestic Benedictine monastery known for its spectacular Baroque architecture

Befreiungshalle
Befreiungshalle

Kelheim, Germany

A historical monument built to commemorate the victories against Napoleon

Village of Ramsau
Village of Ramsau

Ramsau, Germany

A picturesque village near the famous Hintersee Lake and magical forests

Franconian Switzerland
Franconian Switzerland

Franconia, Germany

A region known for its dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, and unique rock formations

Blutenburg Castle
Blutenburg Castle

Munich, Germany

A medieval moated castle surrounded by idyllic gardens and a chapel

Chiemgau Alps
Chiemgau Alps

Chiemgau, Germany

A mountain range known for its hiking trails and breathtaking views

Margravial Opera House
Margravial Opera House

Bayreuth, Germany

A UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe

Kallmünz
Kallmünz

Kallmünz, Germany

A historic town with colorful artists' houses and a ruined castle on the hilltop

St. Bartholomew's Church
St. Bartholomew's Church

Schönau am Königssee, Germany

A pilgrimage church situated on the western shore of Königssee

Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim
Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim

Oberschleißheim, Germany

A branch of the Deutsches Museum focusing on aviation history

Karwendel
Karwendel

Bavaria, Germany

A large mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps offering numerous hiking routes

Regensburg City in Bavaria, Germany

Regensburg
Regensburg City in Bavaria, Germany
Burghausen Castle The world's longest castle complex sprawling atop a ridge

Burghausen Castle
Burghausen Castle The world's longest castle complex sprawling atop a ridge
Walhalla Memorial A hall of fame honoring laudable and distinguished Germans

Walhalla Memorial
Walhalla Memorial A hall of fame honoring laudable and distinguished Germans
Weißensee Lake A serene lake with crystal clear water surrounded by stunning scenery

Weißensee Lake
Weißensee Lake A serene lake with crystal clear water surrounded by stunning scenery
Herrenchiemsee New Palace An opulent palace on an island, modeled after Versailles

Herrenchiemsee New Palace
Herrenchiemsee New Palace An opulent palace on an island, modeled after Versailles
Wies Church A Rococo masterpiece set amidst meadows and forests

Wies Church
Wies Church A Rococo masterpiece set amidst meadows and forests
Veste Coburg A fortress that served as refuge for Martin Luther during the Diet of Augsburg

Veste Coburg
Veste Coburg A fortress that served as refuge for Martin Luther during the Diet of Augsburg
Linderhof Palace A smaller yet stunning palace built by King Ludwig II

Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace A smaller yet stunning palace built by King Ludwig II
Bamberg Old Town A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved medieval architecture

Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg Old Town A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved medieval architecture
Regensburg Old Town Known for its intact medieval structures including the Stone Bridge

Regensburg Old Town
Regensburg Old Town Known for its intact medieval structures including the Stone Bridge
Partnach Gorge A dramatic gorge with waterfalls and rapids near Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Partnach Gorge
Partnach Gorge A dramatic gorge with waterfalls and rapids near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Königssee A picturesque lake in the Berchtesgaden National Park

Königssee
Königssee A picturesque lake in the Berchtesgaden National Park
Hohenschwangau Castle The childhood residence of King Ludwig II located near the Alpsee lake

Hohenschwangau Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle The childhood residence of King Ludwig II located near the Alpsee lake
Oberammergau A town famous for its Passion Play and beautifully painted houses

Oberammergau
Oberammergau A town famous for its Passion Play and beautifully painted houses
Weltenburg Abbey The oldest monastery brewery in the world on the banks of the Danube River

Weltenburg Abbey
Weltenburg Abbey The oldest monastery brewery in the world on the banks of the Danube River
Kuchlbauer Tower An unconventional brewery tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Kuchlbauer Tower
Kuchlbauer Tower An unconventional brewery tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines Ancient mines offering a journey into the mountain's depths

Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines Ancient mines offering a journey into the mountain's depths
Roseninsel An island in Lake Starnberg that was once the summer residence of King Ludwig II

Roseninsel
Roseninsel An island in Lake Starnberg that was once the summer residence of King Ludwig II
Mittenwald A picturesque alpine town famous for its violin making tradition

Mittenwald
Mittenwald A picturesque alpine town famous for its violin making tradition
Frankenweg Trail A scenic hiking path through the Franconian countryside

Frankenweg Trail
Frankenweg Trail A scenic hiking path through the Franconian countryside
Zugspitze Summit The highest peak in Germany, offering panoramic views over the Alps

Zugspitze Summit
Zugspitze Summit The highest peak in Germany, offering panoramic views over the Alps
Freising Cathedral An early Romanesque basilica with stunning views

Freising Cathedral
Freising Cathedral An early Romanesque basilica with stunning views
Schachenhaus A remote mountain lodge and botanical garden built by King Ludwig II

Schachenhaus
Schachenhaus A remote mountain lodge and botanical garden built by King Ludwig II
Alpsee A crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains, popular for hiking and relaxation

Alpsee
Alpsee A crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains, popular for hiking and relaxation
Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald A treetop walkway offering views above the forest canopy

Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald
Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald A treetop walkway offering views above the forest canopy
Pfaffenwinkel A region known for its historic churches and peaceful countryside

Pfaffenwinkel
Pfaffenwinkel A region known for its historic churches and peaceful countryside
Tegernsee A resort town by a lake, famed for its breweries and water sports

Tegernsee
Tegernsee A resort town by a lake, famed for its breweries and water sports
Nymphenburg Palace A grand Baroque palace with expansive gardens and historic significance

Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace A grand Baroque palace with expansive gardens and historic significance
Erding Thermal Spa One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes, located near Munich

Erding Thermal Spa
Erding Thermal Spa One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes, located near Munich
Asam Church A beautiful example of Baroque architecture, built in the 1700s by the Asam brothers

Asam Church
Asam Church A beautiful example of Baroque architecture, built in the 1700s by the Asam brothers
Eibsee A stunning lake at the foot of Zugspitze with clear turquoise water

Eibsee
Eibsee A stunning lake at the foot of Zugspitze with clear turquoise water
Ottobeuren Abbey A majestic Benedictine monastery known for its spectacular Baroque architecture

Ottobeuren Abbey
Ottobeuren Abbey A majestic Benedictine monastery known for its spectacular Baroque architecture
Befreiungshalle A historical monument built to commemorate the victories against Napoleon

Befreiungshalle
Befreiungshalle A historical monument built to commemorate the victories against Napoleon
Village of Ramsau A picturesque village near the famous Hintersee Lake and magical forests

Village of Ramsau
Village of Ramsau A picturesque village near the famous Hintersee Lake and magical forests
Franconian Switzerland A region known for its dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, and unique rock formations

Franconian Switzerland
Franconian Switzerland A region known for its dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, and unique rock formations
Blutenburg Castle A medieval moated castle surrounded by idyllic gardens and a chapel

Blutenburg Castle
Blutenburg Castle A medieval moated castle surrounded by idyllic gardens and a chapel
Chiemgau Alps A mountain range known for its hiking trails and breathtaking views

Chiemgau Alps
Chiemgau Alps A mountain range known for its hiking trails and breathtaking views
Margravial Opera House A UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe

Margravial Opera House
Margravial Opera House A UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe
Kallmünz A historic town with colorful artists' houses and a ruined castle on the hilltop

Kallmünz
Kallmünz A historic town with colorful artists' houses and a ruined castle on the hilltop
St. Bartholomew's Church A pilgrimage church situated on the western shore of Königssee

St. Bartholomew's Church
St. Bartholomew's Church A pilgrimage church situated on the western shore of Königssee
Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim A branch of the Deutsches Museum focusing on aviation history

Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim
Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim A branch of the Deutsches Museum focusing on aviation history
Karwendel A large mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps offering numerous hiking routes

Karwendel
Karwendel A large mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps offering numerous hiking routes