Bavaria for everyone: Whether you want to enjoy nature in the Alps, cultural delights in historic towns, or relaxing days by the lake, there are numerous vacation destinations that invite you to enjoy, discover, and feel welcome without any obstacles. Here are 10 tips for carefree vacation moments in Bavaria.
10 tips for accessible vacation
Chiemsee Alpine Region in Upper Bavaria
Advertisement | The Chiemsee Alpine Region invites you to enjoy accessible vacation experiences: the all-year-round Chiemsee boat service takes visitors to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel and to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, King Ludwig II's castle. Fancy cooling off? More than 30 lakes surrounded by beautiful nature and fantastic mountains invite visitors to relax – some with flat access and beach wheelchairs available for hire.
Those who want to enjoy the region from a bird's eye view can take the accessible cog railway up the Wendelstein mountain, where breathtaking views of the Alps are included. Afterwards, you can find pure relaxation in our thermal baths with healing waters. Further suggestions can be found on the website.
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Roggenburg Monastery in Allgäu/Bavarian-Swabia
Advertisement | Roggenburg Monastery offers an accessible retreat in a peaceful, natural setting with historic atmosphere. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms in the education center, accessible paths, and access to the monastery inn, monastery shop, and the Rococo monastery church, which has been restored to its former glory, ensure a relaxing stay for all guests. Guided tours and events are also designed to be barrier-free, and the spacious monastery and herb garden invite you to linger. Further information on the “Travel for All” certification can be found on our homepage. We practice inclusion – for a getaway that is open to everyone.
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Landsberg am Lech in Upper Bavaria
Landsberg am Lech enchants visitors with around 800 years of history, colorful old town houses, the imposing Bayertor gate, and the historic town hall, located directly on the picturesque banks of the Lech river. Despite its medieval paved streets, the town is accessible to everyone: barrier-free guided tours, sign language services, and easy-to-understand tours bring history to life and make it accessible. Visitors can discover the charming old town, its romantic alleys, and cultural highlights in a relaxed way. An experience for young and old, for all the senses, and without any obstacles.
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Franconian Open Air Museum in Bad Windsheim
The Franconian Open Air Museum in Bad Windsheim brings 700 years of Franconian history to life. More than 120 historic buildings, for example farms, mills and craftsmen's houses, impressively demonstrate how people used to live and work. Gardens, fields, meadows and animals authentically recreate the old cultural landscape. The museum focuses on inclusion and brings history to life for all senses: with accessible offers, tactile experiences, scents, audio samples, and hands-on programs that are particularly popular with families and groups.
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Bavarian Forest in Eastern Bavaria
The Bavarian Forest is almost entirely under nature and landscape protection. Wild waters, deep gorges, unspoiled forests, and ever-present granite characterize this landscape, which has been shaped over millions of years. Visitors can explore Germany's last primeval forest and first national park, climb over 130 mountains, celebrate traditions and festivals, and relax in wellness facilities. A wide range of accessible attractions, including hiking trails, mountain railways, spas and museums, make the Bavarian Forest accessible to everyone. Whether it's nature, culture, cuisine, or relaxation: the Bavarian Forest is filled with unforgettable experiences.
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Nuremberg in Franconia
The city of Nuremberg delights visitors with its colorful mix of history, culture, and innovations. The majestic Kaiserburg provides an impressive view of the city, while a stroll along the city wall or the main market square takes you back to the Middle Ages. Past times as well as visions of the future come to life in many accessible museums. The city shows its modern and urban side in the Augustinerhof district, where contemporary architecture meets shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Numerous events—from the Bardentreffen to the Christkindlesmarkt—ensure cultural diversity and complete the variety of the city.
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Kelheim in Eastern Bavaria
The Kelheim vacation region combines nature, culture, and enjoyment in the heart of Bavaria. Starting from the historic old town of Kelheim, you can take an accessible boat trip through the impressive Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey or enjoy a pleasant cruise through the picturesque Altmühl Valley to Riedenburg in the west. Accessible cycle paths along the Main-Danube Canal invite you to explore sights and idyllic locations by handbike. In the north of Kelheim the Hallertau region, the largest hop-growing area in the world, begins: beer sommeliers and master brewers talk about tradition, craftsmanship and the authentic Bavarian way of life.
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Alpine Region of Tegernsee and Schliersee in Upper Bavaria
Green alpine meadows in summer, glittering mountain peaks in winter – in the Tegernsee Schliersee Alpine Region, you can experience Bavaria at its best. All year round. The mountain village of Bayrischzell is particularly attractive with its idyllic village center, beer gardens, and nature. The Wendelstein cable car takes you up to the mountains. Even wheelchair users can easily reach the mountain station and enjoy the fantastic view of the Alps. The numerous crystal-clear lakes and various public swimming pools offer relaxation. The natural cheese dairy on Lake Tegernsee, various distilleries, and restaurants offer culinary highlights and living traditions: authentically Bavarian and surprisingly diverse!
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Franconian Lake District
The Franconian Lake District offers relaxing, active, and enjoyable vacation moments. Seven accessible lakes, including Altmühl, Brombach, Igelsbach, and Rothsee, invite you to swim or hike, take boat trips, or observe nature. Picturesque villages, charming towns and the wide landscape complete the experience. Many of the activities are designed to be accessible, making the Franconian Lake District a destination that everyone can enjoy. Whether you're looking for relaxing hours by the water, sporting activities, or excursions into the history and culture of the region, the Franconian Lake District offers relaxation and experiences for every preference.
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Forest world Skywalk Allgäu
On the Skywalk Allgäu in Scheidegg, visitors can experience the Allgäu 's nature from a completely new angle: high up among the trees, the 540-meter-long floating path awaits. With views of the Ammergau Alps and the Bodensee, nature lovers can discover the forest habitat from above, without any obstacles. How does it work? It's simple! People with wheelchairs, rollators, or strollers can use a glass elevator through all floors of the treetop path to the 40-meter-high panoramic platform. This makes the entire Skywalk Allgäu accessible to all visitors—ideal for an unforgettable family trip to the Allgäu!
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