Southern Germany
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München
Autumn or not, beer halls and Marienplatz clockwork define rhythms here; lederhosen remain performative.
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Stuttgart
Car museums - Mercedes-Benz and Porsche - draw many to Stuttgart; vineyards climb city hills, Schlossplatz and Staatsgalerie showcase local history, and Swabian restaurants serve maultaschen and schnitzel.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig II’s 19th-century Neuschwanstein perches above Hohenschwangau lakes, with Romanesque revival rooms and alpine views.
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Zugspitze
Capping the Bavarian Alps at Germany’s highest elevation, Zugspitze offers cable cars and ridgeline hikes with views into Austria and Germany.
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Nuremberg
Stone ramparts and a hilltop castle frame Nuremberg’s medieval core; visitors linger on cobbles for the toy and WWII museums, Nürnberger sausage stalls and a Christmas market focused on local crafts.
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Mannheim
Grid-lined Mannheim centers on its baroque Schloss and the Wasserturm fountain; trams connect industrial docks to cafés and the university.
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Karlsruhe
Radial streets running from a neoclassical palace give Karlsruhe a peculiarly orderly feel.
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Augsburg
A legacy of Roman and Renaissance wealth, Augsburg rewards slow walking: the Fugger houses, the Fuggerei social-housing quarter, Gothic cathedral and Perlach tower.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig II’s 19th-century Neuschwanstein perches above Hohenschwangau lakes, with Romanesque revival rooms and alpine views.
Explore
Zugspitze
Capping the Bavarian Alps at Germany’s highest elevation, Zugspitze offers cable cars and ridgeline hikes with views into Austria and Germany.
Explore
Nuremberg
Stone ramparts and a hilltop castle frame Nuremberg’s medieval core; visitors linger on cobbles for the toy and WWII museums, Nürnberger sausage stalls and a Christmas market focused on local crafts.
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Mannheim
Grid-lined Mannheim centers on its baroque Schloss and the Wasserturm fountain; trams connect industrial docks to cafés and the university.
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Karlsruhe
Radial streets running from a neoclassical palace give Karlsruhe a peculiarly orderly feel.
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Augsburg
A legacy of Roman and Renaissance wealth, Augsburg rewards slow walking: the Fugger houses, the Fuggerei social-housing quarter, Gothic cathedral and Perlach tower.
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Southern Germany at a Glance
Local Time
1:09 AM
GMT+1
Population
24,142,764
Best Things to Do in Southern Germany
Palace
Neuschwanstein Castle
19th-century picturesque Bavarian castle inspiring fairytales
Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Ruined hilltop castle overlooking the Neckar and city
Square
Marienplatz
Central Munich square anchored by historic town hall
Mountains
Black Forest
Dense forested mountain region known for scenery and crafts
Castle
Nuremberg Castle
Medieval imperial castle dominating Nuremberg's skyline
Amusement Park
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Well-preserved medieval walled town and tourist attraction
Museum
BMW Museum
Automotive museum showcasing BMW history and vehicles
Historical Site
Town of Bamberg
Well‑preserved Bavarian town with medieval architecture and breweries
Amusement Park
BMW Welt
Automotive experience center and BMW showcase in Munich
Market
Christkindlesmarkt
Traditional Nuremberg Christmas market with historic stalls
Amusement Park
Legoland Deutschland
Family theme park focused on Lego-themed attractions
Museum
Deutsches Museum
Large Munich science and technology museum with interactive exhibits