As a teen I visited Salzburg, only to soon replace all my memories with typical teenage interests, completely forgetting all that I had seen. But one fateful day, upon watching The Sound of Music for the umpteenth time, there was a sense of familiarity about the whole setting. Had I…
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The Best Time to Visit Munich for Perfect Weather and Sightseeing
One of the most popular cities to visit in Germany, Bavaria’s capital Munich has a marvelous altstadt to explore and many great churches, palaces and museums to check out. Each year, millions descend upon the city to celebrate Oktoberfest – the world’s largest beer festival. If you’re not a fan…
What To See & Do in Bavaria, Germany
Bavaria is the southern German region with a culture all of its own. In fact, many of Bavaria’s traditions and much of its cuisine are often conflated with Germany as a whole; beer halls, bratwurst, and that typical Bavarian architecture that makes everything feel as though it’s from a fairytale….
Where to stay in Munich: Best Neighborhoods & Hotels
The capital of Bavaria, Munich, is Germany’s third biggest city and is known worldwide for its famous celebration of Bavarian culture – the annual Oktoberfest. Set alongside the banks of the Isar river, Munich is filled with a wealth of interesting historic sites, cultural attractions and beautiful architecture which attract…
8 Most Beautiful Castles Near Munich
Munich is also home to some impressive castle palaces, notably the Baroque Schloss Nymphenburg and the 14th century Residenz. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history or German royalty, you can plan to see some of the other castles near Munich that are definitely worth a visit. If you head 120…
How to Travel from Munich to Vienna
To explore the Alps and see the best of Germany and Austria in one unforgettable adventure, this article provides an itinerary that winds from Munich all the way to Vienna. Although it is less than 450 km (280 miles) from Munich to Vienna, the two cities provide very different architecture,…
Beyond Oktoberfest: Munich’s Top Attractions
Munich is a glorious city that shrugs off the coldness and sternness of buildings that are so prevalent elsewhere in Germany. Sure, it has a few of these buildings, but in the old city visitors will find attractive historic buildings and monuments. Munich has a good public transportation system (bus…
10 Top Destinations in Southern Germany
Southern Germany is not only the country’s most economically strong region; it is also the home of some of its most picturesque attractions. It is a location where you can see the black forest, the Alps, and the many rivers like the Danube, Rhine and Rhone. Throughout the region, fairy…
10 Magical Day Trips from Munich You’ll Never Forget
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, was founded by a group of Benedictine monks who settled in the rich farming area that was close to Catholic Italy. In 1175 Munich formally became a city. It was eventually destroyed by allied bombing during World War II. After the war, the Bayern set…