Lake Starnberg Munich's nearest lake is about 20 km long and 5 km wide. It is a popular place for day excursions. 20 km of the 49 km shoreline are reserved for recreational purposes only. Four ships sail on the lake.
Dachau is both a town and the site of the first Nazi concentration camp. The site of the camp (10 mi/16 km from Munich) can be visited though, it might be difficult to find—the route there is not well marked. Be prepared for an emotional experience—no one leaves unmoved or unchanged by a visit.
River rafting on the Isar Romantic trip on traditional wooden river rafts through the beautiful Isar valley. Departure point is Wolfratshausen, a small town about 30 km south of Munich.
Blutenburg Romantic moated castle with a late Gothic chapel from the 15th century. The main building houses the International Youth Library; the gate tower contains the Erich Kästner memorial site, while another wing overlooking two small lakes accommodates a concert hall and restaurant.
Neuschwanstein World-famous fairy-tale castle built by King Ludwig II on an imposing rock in the seclusion of the mountains. Close by are the old castle of Hohenschwangau and the crystal clear Alpsee lake. About two hours by car from Munich.
Königsee 10 km long emerald-green mountain lake, considered the pearl of the Berchtesgadener Land. Some of the most magnificent panorama views across all of Bavaria can be found here. To preserve the purity and tranquillity of the water only electrically-powered boats have been allowed on the lake since 1909.
Glentleitn Splendid open-air museum displaying farm buildings and handicrafts. You can watch potters and other craftsmen at work. The museum is situated near Lake Kochelsee, about 1 1/2 hours by car south of Munich.
Lake Starnberg Munich's nearest lake is about 20 km long and 5 km wide. It is a popular place for day excursions. 20 km of the 49 km shoreline are reserved for recreational purposes only. Four ships sail on the lake.
Dachau is both a town and the site of the first Nazi concentration camp. The site of the camp (10 mi/16 km from Munich) can be visited though, it might be difficult to find—the route there is not well marked. Be prepared for an emotional experience—no one leaves unmoved or unchanged by a visit.
River rafting on the Isar Romantic trip on traditional wooden river rafts through the beautiful Isar valley. Departure point is Wolfratshausen, a small town about 30 km south of Munich.
Blutenburg Romantic moated castle with a late Gothic chapel from the 15th century. The main building houses the International Youth Library; the gate tower contains the Erich Kästner memorial site, while another wing overlooking two small lakes accommodates a concert hall and restaurant.
Neuschwanstein World-famous fairy-tale castle built by King Ludwig II on an imposing rock in the seclusion of the mountains. Close by are the old castle of Hohenschwangau and the crystal clear Alpsee lake. About two hours by car from Munich.
Königsee 10 km long emerald-green mountain lake, considered the pearl of the Berchtesgadener Land. Some of the most magnificent panorama views across all of Bavaria can be found here. To preserve the purity and tranquillity of the water only electrically-powered boats have been allowed on the lake since 1909.
Glentleitn Splendid open-air museum displaying farm buildings and handicrafts. You can watch potters and other craftsmen at work. The museum is situated near Lake Kochelsee, about 1 1/2 hours by car south of Munich.
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