5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria

5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria

Regensburg

This is such a lovely city. It sits right on the Danube River and has the most wonderful shopping and restaurants. It is a midieval city, largely untouched by WWII. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I love this city because I could walk for hours shopping along the cobble stone streets or heading to all the fun local bars at night. Other things to do in Regensburg include attending their Christmas Market spread around the city, porting on a river cruise on the Danube, and attending various flea markets they have throughout the year. This is a city I never tire of and always look forward to visiting.

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5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria
 
Nurnberg
Despite Nurnberg's sordid past (and I always have it in the back of my mind when I visit), it is a flourishing city and and a very historical one at that.  It's the second largest city in Bavaria and has a lot to offer. It's a midieval city so the views are stunning, though unlike Regensburg, much of the city center was destroyed during WWII.  This is a great city to do a tour of and learn about its history.  I often come here when I am attending one of the two big flea markets they have each year or for the famous Christkindlesmarkt.  The Christmas market is stunning but make sure you go on a weekday as the weekends and even week nights can be very crowded and overwhelming.  Make sure you try the Nurnberger brats and lebkuchen (ginberbread).  Okay maybe you can skip the lebkuchen.
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5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria

Munich
If you only visit one of these cities on my list in Bavaria, make sure it's Munich.  It's the largest city in Bavaria and there is so much to do!  It's another city that was damaged by WWII.  Munich has come a long way and is fast growing.  Many of the things to do in Munich are spread all over the city.  My personal recommendations of things to do in Munich are visit the Nymphenburg Palace as pictured above, the Munich Residenz, see the town hall or the Marienplatz, definitately go for a night of food and drinks at the famous Hofbrauhaus, and of course make an appearance at Oktoberfest.  If you can take a short drive a little outside of the city, you can visit Dachau Concentration Camp.


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Nymphenburg Palace | Oktoberfest Through Instagram | Oktoberfest | Munich Residenz: Lavish Interiors | Munich Residenz: German Rococo Furniture
 
 
5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria
 
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
I've described this town as "The Most Bavarian  of Towns" and if you ever visit I think you'll see why.  Garmisch is a beautiful mountainous area.  It's a photographer's dream.  There really is a lot to do there for the outdoor enthusiast.  I've even written a 10 Things to Do in Garmisch list.  This town is known for their slopes and you can enjoy a wide variety of winter sports from skiiing to snowboarding.  All the restaurants in Garmisch are adorable and deliscious.  They have a few awesome antique shops there and almost every storefront and home looks like the one above.  Also, it is one hour from Munich and in close proximity to other amazing places like The Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Palace, the Partnach Gorge, and it's only a short drive to Austria!

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5 Cities You Should Visit in Bavaria

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber
All the above mentioned cities in Bavaria are lovely, but Rothenburg is a dream. It's romantic and festive and midieval and a perpetual Christmas town. It's part of the Romantic Road and is a fortified city. Though I dubbed Garmisch "The Most Bavarian of Towns," Rothenburg might be even more so and it was hailed "the most German of German towns.". The image above has been painted and photographed by many. This town is wonderful to visit any time of year, but you should definitely plan to go during their Christmas Market. It's magical! While there you can tour the inside of the old wall, shop for christmas decorations and food, and visit the Criminal Museum.


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If you are looking to get a good taste of Bavaria, these 5 cities are a great place to start.  Have you been to Bavaria?
 
  

22 comments :

  1. Can't wait.....three of these are booked over the next couple of months :)

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  2. I've been to Nurnberg and Rothenburg (but in my opinion Dinkelsbuehl is better because it's less touristy!). I'm dying to see Garmisch and Munich!

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    1. I've heard this about Dinkelsbuehl before! Thanks for the tip, I'm actually going to plan a trip to the Christmas Market there this year!

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  3. Wow! I LOVE this post!!! These towns are SO So cute, and I can't wait to go to them someday! Thanks for sharing girl!! You are awesome! xoxo

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  4. I am bookmarking this post for the future. I really liked this list. I can't get enough of Bavaria.

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  5. Love this post and love your blog! Germany is one of my favourite countries, so I'm looking forward to going through your archives and reading future posts. I'll find your blog sooo helpful I'm sure, as I'll be visiting the Christmas markets this December: Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden Baden - Stuttgart - Ulm - Augsburg - Munich - Prague - Dresden - Leipzig - Berlin - Bremen, can't wait!! Am keeping your list for future trips to Germany - this will be my 3rd trip, but am sure I'll be back again!!

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    1. Wow, you are going to see a ton of Christmas Markets! I'll be posting about all my upcoming Christmas Markets too. I plan to go to a lot in Germany.

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  6. Good recommendations. Have you been to Bamburg? Not sure that is actually in Bavaria, but that is a super city as well!

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    1. My husband really wants to go there, I'd never heard of it before he went to visit a friend in Grafenwöhr. He tells me it's a beautiful, romantic city, but I think he just wants to go there for the beer!

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    2. Yes, I have heard of Bamberg. I went there once to pick up my car, but I never actually got to see the town. I'm planning on going to there Christmas Market this year. I heard they have smoked beer.

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  7. I've lived in Germany for about 3 years now, and still haven't been to Bavaria! I'm planning on going with my husband at the end of February or in March for the Starkbierzeit festival. I think I may try to work Garmisch-Partenkirchen into our plans now!

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  8. This is a very exciting post I travel to Italy each year , I have been thinking about visiting Germany! We will see! Love if you share this on Fabulous Friday Party
    http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-partyget-inspired/ Maria

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    1. Bavaria isn't too far from Norther Italy, you should def make a stop if you can!

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  9. I'm lucky to say that I have been to each of these Bavarian cities and can second your recommendations.

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  10. Hello Brittany! Beautiful pictures and great suggestions. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. I think you should take me on your next adventure. :)

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  12. we weren't all that impressed by Nurnberg but we loved Ulm. And Rothenburg is what a bavarian town would look like if walt disney designed it...but in a good way!

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    1. You know, Nurnberg is probably my least favorite on the list but still nice. I've never heard of Ulm, sounds interesting.

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  13. As a German living in Italy, I second your recommendations as far as cities go, but yeah Rothenburg is awesome too ;-)

    Alex - Funky Jungle

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