Holidays to Bavaria

Why Bavaria?

With it's fairy tale castles and stunning natural landscapes that stretch from the peaks of the Alps to glassy lakes, Bavaria is like a story-book waiting to be read. Whether you choose to explore its little medieval towns with half-timbered houses and historic landmarks or head to the mountains and forests for winter sports or hiking, you'll find there's an adventure waiting around every corner, just have a bratwurst and beer to gear you up.

Popular areas to stay in Bavaria

Stuck on where to go? Check out the best resorts and towns to base your holiday

Nuremberg

Bavaria's second largest city has a rich medieval heritage, crowned by the majestic Nuremberg Castle, which dates back to the 11th Century, whilst the buzzing nightlife scene and fantastic local beers give this historic town a cosmopolitan feel. Stroll around the charming old town, taking in the Gothic splendour of Our Lady's Church on the Hauptmarkt. The Germanisches Museum is the country's largest store of cultural history, and includes works by artist Albrecht Dürer.

Who is it for?

Foodies

Sample the strong local beers.

Night Owls

Beer is a religion here, so head for the old town and ask for as dark a brew as you dare.

Culture Vultures

The city is studded with elegant churches and medieval buildings, alongside the castle.

Room price from

£18

per person per night

Augsburg

Named for the Roman emperor Augustus, Augsburg is one Germany's oldest cities, stuffed with dreaming spires and charming cobbled lanes, but also boasting a vibrant nightlife scene thanks to its 2 universities and sizeable student population. The elegant city hall dates back to the early 17th Century, whilst the cathedral of St. Maria is even older, founded in the 11th Century.

Who is it for?

Couples

Stroll together through the gorgeous cobbled streets.

Night Owls

There are lots of bars around Heilig-Grab Gasse.

Culture Vultures

The Maximilian Museum contains important works of decorative art, whilst the opulently rococco Schaezler Palace houses the State Gallery of Old Masters.

Room price from

£21

per person per night

Regensburg

Resting at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers, Regensburg's beautifully preserved medieval core has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status, and the city remains one of the country's top destinations for history buffs and drinkers alike, thanks to its hundreds of bars and young population. St Peter's Church and the famous bridge over the Danube are fine examples of pure Gothic design, whilst the Kohlenmarkt’s tottering townhouses make for a charming stroll.

Who is it for?

Couples

Absorb the romance of ramshackle Kohlenmarkt.

Night Owls

Join the raucous students for a drink in one old town's many bars.

Culture Vultures

Don't miss the neoclassical Walhalla Memorial just east of the city.

Room price from

£25

per person per night

Ingolstadt

Sophisticated Ingolstadt is famous as the setting for Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, and visitors in search of medieval spires and cobbled streets won't be disappointed - the old town's Gothic churches and towers and cramped lanes are wonderfully preserved. The Kreuztor, built in the 14th Century, is Ingolstadt’s iconic gateway, while the churches of Saint Maurice and Our Lady offer more Gothic splendour. Petrolheads will enjoy the Museum Mobile, founded by car manufacturer Audi, headquartered nearby.

Who is it for?

Families

Kids will enjoy the Museum Mobile.

Foodies

The town has a handful of upmarket eateries.

Culture Vultures

The city's many important Gothic buildings are amongst Germany's best preserved.

Room price from

£23

per person per night

Würzburg

For centuries, Würzburg was one of the most powerful cities in the Holy Roman Empire, and the UNESCO listed Residenz, one of Europe's finest palaces, showcases the city's historic importance in bombastic baroque style. Würzburg's many grand churches chart the city's rich architectural heritage, from the romanesque cathedral, to the gothic church of Maria, up to the elegant renaissance Neubau. The Würzburgertein vineyard, just outside the city, dates back to the 8th Century.