A Perfect Day Trip from Munich: Germany Travel Guide to 10 Best Day Trips from Munich

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1. 1:40

   Neuschwanstein Castle

   🚆 Day trip · Schwangau

   Allow time to take in the panoramic views over the valley.

2. 2:08

   Salzburg

   🚆 Day trip · Salzburg

   About 1.5 hours from Munich by high-speed train; older residents often speak Austrian German or dialect.

3. 3:02

   Regensburg

   🚆 Day trip · Regensburg

   Just over 80 minutes by train; a boat tour is recommended as a must.

4. 3:42

   Bamberg

   🚆 Day trip · Bamberg

   About 2.5 hours by train with the station steps from the centre; visit the Green Market or take a gondola ride.

5. 4:32

   Hallstatt

   🚆 Day trip · Hallstatt

   About 2.5 hours' drive; the salt mine tour includes a fun slide, and boat rides on the lake are available.

6. 5:26

   Zugspitze

   🚆 Day trip · Garmisch-Partenkirchen

   Buy a combination ticket and go on a clear day; altitude sickness can be worse with alcohol.

7. 6:14

   Swarovski Crystal Worlds

   🚆 Day trip · Wattens

   Just under three hours by bus or scenic train; arrive early because the site is large.

8. 6:58

   Nuremberg Old Town

   🚆 Day trip · Nuremberg

   Famous for bratwurst and gingerbread, both of which originated here.

9. 7:37

   Linderhof Palace

   🚆 Day trip · Ettal

   Ludwig slept by day and worked by candlelight in the Hall of Mirrors.

10. 8:16

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    🚆 Day trip · Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Climb the town hall tower for panoramic views.