Day trips from Munich
9 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Munich, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
80 km01 · Nature spot · AustriaAchenseeTyrol's largest lake, nicknamed the Fjord of the Alps.
A steam rack railway climbs up from Jenbach in summer. Buses run from Jenbach too.
80 km02 · Hidden townMittenwaldPainted alpine houses below steep peaks, known for violin making.
Trains run from Munich and Innsbruck, about 1.5 hours from Munich.
80 km03 · Nature spotPartnach GorgeA narrow gorge with a path carved through the rock near Garmisch.
Walk from the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch, about 20 minutes.
85 km04 · Nature spotEibseeA clear green lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
Buses run from Garmisch. The Zugspitze cable car starts here too.
90 km05 · Popular townNeuschwanstein (Füssen)A fairytale castle on a crag above alpine lakes.
Trains from Munich to Füssen, then a bus to the village of Hohenschwangau. From there it's a steep walk or a shuttle up.
110 km06 · Nature spot · AustriaKrimml WaterfallsAustria's highest waterfalls, falling in three huge steps.
Buses run from Zell am See, about 1.5 hours. There's a paid car park at the entrance.
125 km07 · Nature spotKönigsseeA fjord-like lake in the Bavarian Alps, with a red-domed chapel on its shore.
Buses run from Berchtesgaden. Electric boats cross the lake.
130 km08 · Hidden town · AustriaZell am SeeA lake town with a glacier and alpine peaks right above it.
Direct trains run from Salzburg, about 1.5 hours. The town centre is walkable.
145 km09 · Nature spot · AustriaWolfgangsee (St. Wolfgang)A lake village in the Salzkammergut below the Schafberg mountain.
Buses run from Salzburg to the lake. Boats connect the lakeside villages.Questions
Day trips from Munich: good to know
What are the best day trips from Munich?
Our favourite hidden places near Munich are Achensee (80 km), Mittenwald (80 km), Partnach Gorge (80 km) and Eibsee (85 km). All 9 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Munich?
All of them are within about 150 km of Munich in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.