Nürnberg: Den schönsten Blick über die Altstadt hat man von der Burg aus
City Breaks in Bavaria

Bavaria's Towns and Cities are perfect for short breaks full of enjoyment, fun, flair and unforgettable cultural experiences. Our listicles for the larger and smaller towns tell you what you shouldn't miss under any circumstances.

Sights in Bavarian Towns and Cities

We have compiled lists of the best sights, top attractions and most beautiful experiences in Bavarian cities.

Of course, this includes everything worth seeing in big cities like Munich, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Regensburg, Bamberg, Passau and Augsburg. But smaller, perhaps lesser-known cities such as Memminen, Kempten, Coburg, Erlangen, Berchtesgaden, Nördlingen and Lindau also delight visitors with popular monuments and city squares worth seeing.

Our listicles list between 8 and 23 sights and top attractions that you should definitely not miss on your city trip.

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Bamberg: Blick auf die ehemalige Fischersiedlung an der Regnitz

9 Bamberg Tips

Between art, the cathedral, Little Venice and the River Regnitz. Don't miss this during your visit to Bamberg

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Fußgängerzone und Flaniermeile in der Altstadt von Bayreuth

10 Bayreuth Tips

Which buildings, museums, monuments and other sights are worth a visit? We reveal to you here all the great things to see and experience in Bayreuth

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Mural „Wir sind Langwasser…wir sind bunt”

Street Art in Bavaria

Street art makes grey concrete blossom! Subways and building façades in Bavaria are pimped up legally, often on public commission. 18 must-sees!

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Richard Strauss Fountain by the Oberammergau sculptor Hans Schwaighofer

10 Tips for Garmisch-Partenkirchen

What can you do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen? Which sights are worth a visit? We reveal what you should see and experience

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Markt- und Schlossplatz wurden 1686 als Grande Place nahe des neuen Erlanger Schlosses angelegt

10 Erlangen tips

We reveal what you should see and experience in Erlangen

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Oberschönenfeld: Abtei mit Museum

Trips around Augsburg

Around Augsburg, castles, museums and plenty of nature await, and no destination is more than an hour away

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Bayerisches Schulmuseum Ichenhausen

8 Tips for Museums for Children

Children want to discover. In museums too. Our author highlights eight museums in Bavaria where a visit is worthwhile for the whole family

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Füssen? All in!

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Romans, Imperial City, Renaissance

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