Munich | Day Trips

Füssen

Füssen is located in one of Germany's most attractive regions.

The old town center of this beautiful little medieval city is unforgettable. Its castle—the Hohes Schloss—and the St. Mang Monastery, situated at the foot of the town, form an impressive ensemble.

Füssen is just 4 kilometers away from Neuschwanstein Castle.

Distance: 133 km

By car: take the A96 Autobahn.

Public transport: take the RB68 regional train from Munich's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to Füssen station.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Nestled amidst a breathtaking mountain landscape at the foot of Mount Zugspitze (2,962 m)—a must-visit attraction—Garmisch-Partenkirchen consists of two small towns offering the quintessential Alpine scenery often seen in photographs.

Garmisch is considered the more elegant of the two, while Partenkirchen, with its cobblestone streets, exudes a traditional Bavarian atmosphere.

Active tourists love the outdoor sports: alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice hockey in winter; and canoeing, paragliding, mountain biking, and forest hiking in summer.

Distance: 90 km

By car: take the A95 Autobahn.

Public transport: take the RE61 train from Munich’s Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Freising

Freising has a population of 40,000, and its main attraction is Marienplatz. A delightful market takes place there on Wednesdays and Saturdays, featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers from local growers. It is a beautiful spot well worth a visit.

Another major attraction in Freising—located at the southwestern edge of the city—is an old monastery that houses the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephan (dating back to 1040); the beer is delicious and steeped in tradition.

To book a brewery tour, click at this site.

Distance: 30 km

By car: Take the A9 Autobahn.

Public transport: Take the S-Bahn (line S1) from Munich's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to Freising station.

Dachau

Dachau is a small town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It has a population of 20,000 and is charming—small and peaceful. It is a beautiful town with various historical attractions.

For most people, the name Dachau immediately brings to mind the concentration camp built by the Nazis in 1933. In 1965, the site was transformed into a memorial—the KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau—honoring the 32,000 prisoners who died there; visitors can tour the camp's original facilities.

The former concentration camp is shocking at first glance, but it is best viewed as a vast open-air museum. A sad and deeply moving experience!

Distance: 20 km

By car: take the B304 highway.

Public transport: take the S-Bahn (line S2) from Munich's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to Dachau station.

Starnberger See

This charming lake lies south of Bavaria and is the fourth largest lake in Germany. It is 21km long and 4km wide. It has a small and unique island, Roseninsel, beautiful!

The lake, which was created by glaciers from the Alps, is wonderful and in summer, several boats and sailboats sail around it.

Several small towns are located on the banks of this lake, which has become a popular leisure area for the inhabitants of Munich. It's relaxing!!

Distance: 26km

By car: take Autobahn A95

Public transport: take the S-Bahn S6 from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Starnberg Bahnhof.

Landshut

Landshut is the largest city in Lower Bavaria.

It was founded in 1204, along with the magnificent Burg Trausnitz castle, which sits atop the hill offering a spectacular view.

What makes this city stand out is the feeling of stepping back into medieval times!

The entire city has preserved its medieval urban layout, featuring two wide parallel streets—Altstadt and Neustadt—lined with historic buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The large brick church dedicated to Saint Martin features a triple nave and a narrow vestibule, as well as a chancel, a network of vaults, and the tallest brick tower in Germany.

Distance: 72 km

By car: take the A92 Autobahn.

Public transport: take the RE3 train from Munich's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to Landshut's Bahnhof (train station).

Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt is located on the banks of the Danube River, right in the heart of Bavaria.

Its main attractions are the Audi factory and its beautiful museum, as well as Ingolstadt Village, a wonderful outlet center.

Beyond these, the city itself is beautiful, featuring many museums and other must-see attractions.

Distance: 80 km

By car: take the A9 Autobahn.

Public transport: take the RB16 train from Munich's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to the Ingolstadt-Audi station; from there, take Bus 11 to the Audi Forum stop.

Märchenwald

A paradise for children!

Located in the Isar River valley, 41 km from Munich, this Fairy Tale Forest offers a grand adventure filled with attractions and surprises for the whole family.

Over 20 fairy tales come to life at the push of a button, set in perfect scenes that look just like the illustrations in storybooks. It is incredibly detailed.

The park features an amazing roller coaster where the cars are shaped like giant squirrels carrying a nut in their mouths. Charming!

See details at this website.

Distance: 37 km

By car: take the A95 Autobahn.

Public transport: take the S-Bahn (line S7) from Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) to Wolfratshausen Station; from there, take Bus 302 to the "Wolfratshausen, Stobäusstraße" stop; it is a 250-meter walk from there.