Munich is the perfect city to use as your base as it is close to the gorgeous Bavarian countryside, romantic villages and famous cities – and there are plenty of day trips from Munich to enjoy.
You’ll want to allow at least a couple of days to see the city, but if you’re keen to get outside the city, there are plenty of excellent day trips from Munich available.
There are plenty of pretty villages and attractive cities near Munich to visit so it could be a hard choice!
The great thing is that there’s a Munich day trip to suit everyone and they’re not just available in summer – you can enjoy all of the following day-trips from Munich in winter as well.
Munich
Salzburg
The beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg is within easy reach and makes a great day trip from Munich. Known for its links to Mozart and the hit movie, The Sound of Music, Salzburg also boasts a gorgeous Palace and the Hohensalzburg Fortress that keeps a watch over the city.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
I love wandering the cobblestoned Old Town (Altstadt) and window shopping along Getreidegasse and Linzer Gasse, two of Salzburg’s most popular shopping streets.
With so much to see in the city, it’s no wonder that Salzburg day trips from Munich are extremely popular.
Old Town Salzburg
Neuschwanstein Castle and Fussen
‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s fairytale home, Neuschwanstein Castle, is, not surprisingly, one of Bavaria’s most visited sites and it’s also one of the most popular day trips out of Munich.
The castle is located just a few kilometers outside Fussen and if you’re travelling by train from Munich, this is where you’ll disembark.
Neuschwanstein Castle can only be visited on a guided tour and you have to book a specific tour time in advance, so allow yourself enough time to reach the castle from Fussen.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Lake Constance day trip
Bordering three countries – Germany, Austria, and Switzerland – is the 63-kilometre long Lake Constance. On the German shore of Lake Constance sits Lindau, a pretty medieval town that makes a great day trip from Munich.
The lake is popular with watersports enthusiasts and cyclists, who tackle the 260 kilometre Bodensee Cycle Path that circles the entire lake.
Bodensee Cycle path along Lake Constance
Lake cruises are a lovely relaxing way to pass an hour or two and you can combine them with a visit to Mainau Island, known as Flower Island, or to another country!
Cruises on Lake Constance
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
It may be a little further from Munich than Salzburg and Lindau but the extra time it takes you to reach Rothenburg ob der Tauber is well worth it. Surely one of the most picturesque towns in Germany, Rothenburg oozes charm around every corner.
Dating back to the 10th century, Rothenburg – which is situated on Germany’s Romantic Road – still retains its fortifications and the best way to get your bearings is to walk around the city walls.
Streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Legoland (Gunzburg)
If you’re travelling with children, what better way is there to spend a day than at Legoland? Of all the theme parks I’ve visited over the years, Legoland in Germany is definitely high on my favourites list. It’s small enough not to be overwhelming but large enough to offer something for everyone.
As well as the usual rides you’d expect at a theme park, Legoland is also home to heaps of Lego structures (no surprises there!) which are quite amazing. There’s definitely something to appeal to all the family at Legoland.
Gunzburg
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Here are some interesting reads that might persuade you to take the next step: The Pearl of the Danube and A Bohemian Rhapsody
About the Author
Mahy Medhat
A storyteller with a wanderlust desire, who loves exploring the world with a penchant for culture and food. Mahy has been writing for numerous high-profile magazines and currently working on publishing her own book.
