Neuschwanstein Castle

#1 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

books writes, "These castles are the most popular tourist destination in Bavaria, and they are…" »

fish388 writes, "The castle, the view of it, and the view from it are incredible. While it is not as…" »

Oktoberfest München

#2 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

fish388 writes, "This is the largest and longest-lasting party that I have ever seen, with about 6…" »

fish388 writes, "The largest festival in the world is not just about the food and drinks, as a large…" »

Brombachsee Lake

#3 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

mh75 writes, "Brombachsee is a large lake that is below the town of Spalt in Bavaria, Germany. Broken into three parts, the lake offers a lot for anyone to enjoy. From walking trails around woods adjacent to…" »

Ludwig of Bavaria's Castles

#4 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

MilwVon writes, "Two of the castle homes of Ludwig of Bavaria (King Ludwig II) are famous and have been photographed millions of times. Neuschwanstein was the prototype for Cinderella's Castle at…" »

Kehlsteinhaus

#5 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

fish388 writes, "At the peak of Kehlstein Mountain (6,017 feet), this is a place to get an excellent panoramic view from Königssee to Salzburg. The view is a must-see , but it is not accessible in the winter.…" »

Hitler's Eagle's Nest

#6 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

fish388 writes, "The real name of the Eagle's Nest is Kehlsteinhaus, and you get there from…" »

Jehcekah writes, "If you are looking for WWII sites and history, look no more. Take the English…" »

Dachau Concentration Camp

#7 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

books writes, "Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp, established in 1933. It mainly housed…" »

fish388 writes, "This is the site of the first work camp in Germany. It can be accessed from Munich by…" »

Wieskirche Pilgrim Church

#8 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

books writes, "This rococo-style church is out in the middle of nowhere. It sits in a meadow. Having recently been restored, it is bright and beautiful in all of its curlicue grandeur. The church was built…" »

Residenz / Schatzkammer

#9 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

books writes, "This palace, once the family home of the ruling Wittelsbach family, has room after room of gilded Baroque décor. Be prepared for a long hike, because this place is HUGE. You are given an…" »

Linderhof Castle

#10 most popular of 16 things to do in Bavaria

books writes, "This one-bedroom retreat is over the top in luxury. Set in the woods, it is surrounded by fountains, sculptures, gardens, and pathways. Up the hill there is a grotto—a man-made cave complete…" »