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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

￥3,459
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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

￥8,468
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

￥2,162
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100% of travellers recommend
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn

￥1,982
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90% of travellers recommend
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Picture 45 for Activity Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

￥18,018
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84% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps & Lakes Day Trip
Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich

￥12,811
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92% of travellers recommend
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

￥8,288
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour

Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour

￥12,973
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
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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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Nuremberg Christmas Market

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You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Nuremberg Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Nuremberg. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
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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.

A bustling fairground with a Ferris wheel, a tall observation tower, and various amusement rides.

Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

German Theater and Landwehrstrasse are top sights in Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

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Altstadt-Lehel

Enjoy the popular shops in Altstadt-Lehel. Marienplatz is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of Munich.

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Nuremberg Old Town

Historic 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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Kreuzviertel

Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.