Regensburg old town
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15 Most Beautiful Cities Near Munich Reachable by Train

Thanks to its central location in Europe and Southern Germany, Munich is a great starting point for exploring Bavarian and Austrian famous cities and fairytale towns. It is also well-connected by an extensive train network helping you easily reach beautiful cities near Munich by train as a day trip or a weekend trip. How to…

Eibsee Lake Panorama
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How to Visit Lake Eibsee and Zugspitze from Munich

Lake Eibsee with its crystal clear turquoise waters is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in the Bavarian Alps. Lake Eibsee is located at the foot of Germany’s highest mountain Zugspitze (2,950 meters (9,680 ft)) in the municipality of Grainau at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Eibsee is not a big lake. Its…

Aeral image of a mountain lake near Munich
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11 Most Beautiful Lakes Near Munich Reachable by Train

Munich, the capital of the German state Bavaria,  is surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes and rivers. Its proximity to the Alps and abundant job market makes it a popular destination to live in. Some popular lakes near Munich such as Starnbergersee and Ammersee are only 20 minutes to the south of Munich. In the city…

Partnach Gorge Partnachklamm
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How to Visit Partnach Gorge in Garmisch: Partnachklamm

Partnach Gorge or Partnachklamm in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most famous and most beautiful gorges in Bavaria and in the entire Germany. It is a starting point for some of the most beautiful hikes in the Bavarian Alps. The gorge is 702 meters (2,303 ft) long and over 80 meters (260 ft) deep. The…

Tegernsee lake
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Top 9 Easy Hikes Near Munich Reachable by Train

Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria. Thanks to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, you have probably heard of it. Its proximity to the Alps makes it a great base for hiking and outdoor activities. Almost all the hiking trails in Bavaria are well-marked and equipped with all the necessary infrastructure….