Luxury holidays in Bavaria

Though Bavaria may fulfil Germanic daydreams of Lederhosen(ed)-up locals and Alps to inspire The Sound of Music singalongs, the southeastern region has very much retained its unique identity and humbling free spirit. Head beyond Munich and you’ll find traditional towns, where rustic meals are determined by the seasons and local beers are still brewed in tandem with ancient Bavarian traditions. Spend summer days lazing by Lake Bodensee, ogle the pointy-turreted Neuschwanstein Castle, hike to the dramatic Scheidegger Wasserfälle, or – if that’s all sounding a little too adventurous – then kick back with a dark Dunkel and comfort-plate of käsespätzle (a sort of Tyrolean gnocchi).
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Areas in Bavaria

When to go

Ski your way through the Bavarian Alps in the winter and hike rolling hills in the summer – Bavaria stuns all year round.

Getting there

  • Planes

    You can fly into any of the region’s hubs (Nuremberg, Munich, Memmingen, Stuttgart or Salzburg) and then hop in a taxi – or rent a car at the airport – to reach your destination.

  • Trains

    Trams and trains serve Bavaria well and are a great way to admire the dramatic scenery. Deutsche Bahn Regional trains have lines into and out of Munich, and are your best bet for getting around.

  • Automobiles

    Given the scale of Bavaria, both horizontally and vertically, a pair of wheels is probably a good idea if you’re planning on venturing beyond your abode.