Things to do in Bavaria

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1. BMW Welt

BMW World is administered by BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke (“Bavarian Motor Works”). This company has been involved in the manufacture of automobiles, motorcycles and engines since 1916. The BMW headquarters are housed in the landmark four-cylinder tower near Olympia Park in the north of Munich. The BMW Plant, the BMW Museum and BMW World are situated next to the headquarters, and BMW encourages visitors to tour these in order to experience the history, the reality and the future vision of the brand.
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2. Marienplatz

Considered the heart of Munich, Marienplatz is a busy square full of pedestrians, street performers and tour groups. Peaceful protests often take place here, as do rowdy celebrations when one of the local soccer teams wins.
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3. Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle seems to exemplify the aesthetics of the European Middle Ages, which is always surprising given that the castle was built in the 19th century. The crown jewel of “Mad King” Ludwig II’s architectural exuberance, it is a masterpiece of Historicist Architecture, and is today one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Brave the crowds to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a truly unique building.
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4. Olympic Park

Olympic Park was built for the 20th Summer Olympic Games, which Munich hosted in 1972. The site chosen for the event lies around 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of Munich’s city center. A massive tensile roof canopy links many areas of the park, including the 69,000-seat Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Hall and the Olympic Swimming Pool. Today, the Park continues to host German and international sporting events. The outdoor Olympic Stadium and the indoor Olympic Hall are also venues for regular international concert acts.
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5. Hofbräuhaus

The Hofbräuhaus was founded all the way back in 1589. When the royal court in Munich became dissatisfied with the local beer, Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V agreed to establish a brewery that would produce beer especially for the court.
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BMW Welt

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Gain an insight into how Germany became one of the worldwide leaders in the motor industry by learning about a uniquely Bavarian brand at this high-tech exhibition.
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Munich City Centre

Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Munich City Centre. Check out top attractions like Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, and jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

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Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Travellers love Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like German Theater and Landwehrstrasse.

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Altstadt-Lehel

Marienplatz and Kaufingerstrasse are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.

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Nuremberg Old Town

Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Nuremberg Christmas Market or Main Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

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Graggenau

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.