15 Best Places to Visit in Southern Germany

If you are planning a trip to Southern Germany, you are in for a treat! Although there’s no formal boundary between Central and Southern Germany, most Germans agree that the river Main, which flows westward through Frankfurt, is a natural border.

This area’s beauty and stunning landscapes are unmatched. The Alps, the Rhine River, the Black Forest, and lovely lakes, including Lake Constance, are just some of the region’s dominating, natural landmarks.Southern Germany is gorgeous, and every town has a rich history and culture, whether you’re visiting one of the largest cities in Southern Germany or a small village.

Unfortunately, the Thirty Years’ War, which took place in the 17th century, destroyed over 2,000 castles, while many sites in the country were also devastated by World War II. However, you can still find fairy-tale castles, palaces, old churches, beautiful architecture, and medieval bridges in great cities across Southern Germany. Some were luckily unscathed, while others have been rebuilt.

There are so many things to see in Southern Germany – towns untouched by World War II, castles built by the country’s eccentric King Ludwig II, some of the best preserved medieval towns, cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest, Christmas markets in Essen or Munich, and picturesque towns with magnificent gardens.

So, if you’re traveling to Southern Germany soon, check out these recommendations before planning your itinerary! 

Best Places to Visit in Southern Germany

1. Munich

The Bavarian capital, Munich, is home to numerous historical buildings, art galleries, restaurants, beer halls, and museums, with the River Isar running through town. Munich, Germany, has a lot to offer, including the Old Town Hall, the English Garden, the city center, Marienplatz Square, Baroque churches, and opulent palaces. But if you want to enjoy Munich’s beer scene, this guided beer tour of Hofbräuhaus is for you.

One of the oldest art galleries in the world is the Alte Pinakothek, which dates back to 1836. King Ludwig II ordered the museum to house the Wittelsbach dynasty’s extraordinary collection, including paintings by prestigious artists such as Rembrandt, da Vinci, and van Dyck.

If you’re looking for history and architecture, you must head to the Munich Residenz. What used to be the palace of the 14th century Wittelsbach monarchs is now a burgeoning museum complex with over 100 rooms and ten courtyards. You can also…