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See. Oktoberfest↗×2 pubs Experience this world-famous beer festival with parades, fair rides, and traditional food and music. Marienplatz↗ Join the crowds at the heart of the old city to see the Glockenspiel. Englischer Garten↗ Stroll or swim in this sprawling park, where surfers ride the Eisbach wave. Bavarian Alps↗ Munich is the gateway to these dramatic mountains for scenic adventures.

Eat. Viktualienmarkt↗ Browse seasonal stalls at this central food market, also home to a beer garden. Hofbräuhaus↗ Order traditional pork knuckles at this historic and popular beer hall.

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Lonely PlanetAug 26, 2026

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Germany

Experience the best of Germany with this guide to the country

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 25

13 Stopover Flights to Help You Get the Most Out of International Airfare

These airlines allow free stopovers in destinations like Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Fiji, and Osaka.

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  • LufthansaPlaceoffers stopover program in Munich
  • Rosewood MunichHotel20% off flex room rate
  • Neuschwanstein CastleSightIt is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the municipality of Schwangau, above the incorporated village of…
  • Linderhof PalaceSightIt is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which was actually…
  • Elsewhere
  • Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceIt is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
  • SeineSightParis, Francecruise included in the 'Paris Must-See' package
  • Golden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandabbreviated tour available from $112
  • Turkish AirlinesPlaceIstanbul, Turkeyoffers Stopover in Istanbul with free hotel
  • Air FrancePlaceParis, Franceoffers Paris stopover program for connecting passengers
  • Charles de Gaulle International AirportSightParis, Franceconnecting passengers can add up to four-night stay
  • Extime TravelPlaceParis, Francecurates travel packages for Paris stopovers
  • Disneyland ParisSightParis, Francetravel package includes entry to parks
  • Fiji AirwaysPlaceNadi, Fijioffers free 48-hour stopover in Nadi
  • TAP Air PortugalPlaceLisbon, Portugaloffers free stopovers in Porto and Lisbon
  • IberiaPlaceMadrid, SpainStopover Hola Madrid program
  • Prado museumMuseumMadrid, Spain20% off tickets
  • IcelandAirPlaceReykjavík, Icelandoffers free Reykjavik stopovers
  • Qatar AirwaysPlaceDoha, Qataroffers hotel bundle for stopovers in Doha
  • Louvre MuseumMuseumParis, France
  • Shangri-La Yanuca IslandHotelNadi, Fiji
  • VOMO islandHotelNadi, Fiji
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Lonely PlanetAug 19

12 of the top things to do in Munich

With its sprawling parks, sensational museums and (yes) lots of beer, Munich is hard to resist. Here are 12 of the top things you can do in the city.

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The GuardianAug 14

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries. • Tell us about a lesser known European island – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich). We vis…

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  • BMW MuseumMuseumexcellent museum, part of which is free
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  • HaldenseeSightTannheimer Tal, Austriaclear, sparkling cold lake at the bottom of Tannheimer Tal valley
  • Allgäu AlpsSightTannheimer Tal, Austriawalk through dense forest, ski lift takes you up
  • Bad Kissinger HütteRestaurantTannheimer Tal, Austriaserves apfelschorle, warming soups and seasonal bakes
  • Northern Lake GardaSightLake Garda, Italymountains tower above, huge adventure playground
  • Ponale mountain roadTrailLake Garda, Italywinds through tunnels with spectacular lake views
  • Ponale AltoRestaurantLake Garda, Italyenjoy a hearty pasta dish with local beer or wine
  • Tour du Mont Blanc walkTrailLa Fouly, SwitzerlandLa Fouly is a hub for this famous walk
  • Lacs de FenêtreSightLa Fouly, Switzerlandwalk to these lakes, hear rock ptarmigans and marmots
  • Camping des GlaciersHotelLa Fouly, Switzerlandcamp by cool, fast-flowing rivers
  • Kamnik-Savinja AlpsSightLogar Valley, Sloveniafoot of the mountains, explore on foot or by bike
  • Rinka waterfallSightLogar Valley, Sloveniaeasy trail to this 90-metre waterfall
  • Lago di MonateSightMonate, Italyspring-fed lake with freshest swimming water
  • Il CoppaleRestaurantMonate, Italygrassy beach with sunbeds, reasonable evening meal
  • WeitseeSightRuhpolding, GermanyThe lake itself is separated into a shallow western and a deeper eastern part by a mountain peninsula.
  • almRestaurantRuhpolding, Germanymountain refuge serving local milk, beer, meat and cheese
  • VelosudTrailPyrenees, Francesignposted route in the foothills of the Pyrenees
  • LödenseeSightRuhpolding, Germany
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Lonely PlanetJul 30

The 12 Best Greek Islands

From Santorini to Crete, discover the best of the Greek islands.

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  • OktoberfestFestivalserving beer
  • Elsewhere
  • National Marine ParkSightAlonissos, Greecehome to turtles, dolphins, monk seals
  • Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumAlonissos, Greecedive down to a Classical-era shipwreck
  • Rhodes TownFerry terminalRhodes, Greecerewards history lovers
  • Bath of AphroditeSightKythira, Greecenatural pool on east coast of Kythira
  • Seychelles BeachSightIkaria, Greecefrost-white, boulder-speckled with azure waters
  • Afianes WineryRestaurantIkaria, Greecefamily-run, high in vine-strewn hills
  • ThermaSightIkaria, Greecesulfur-rich hot springs
  • HoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, Greecewhitewashed alleys and pavement cafés
  • Kourtaliotiko GorgeTrailCrete, Greecerugged gorge at Preveli beach mouth
  • VaïSightCrete, Greecegolden sand beach fringed by date palms
  • ElafonisiSightCrete, Greecerose-hued sand, low dunes, turquoise water
  • Dikteon CaveSightCrete, Greecestalactite-encrusted cave where Zeus was born
  • Samaria GorgeTrailCrete, Greecedramatic path through sheer rock walls
  • Palace of KnossosMuseumCrete, Greecegrand capital of Minoan Crete
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Lonely PlanetJul 29

The best sleeper-train journeys across Europe

The movement to make travel more sustainable has boosted demand for sleeper trains. Here are nine routes that get you to a new destination by dawn.

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  • ChopinPublic artworknight train from Munich to Warsaw
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  • Intercity NottePlaceItalynight train services run by Trenitalia
  • European SleeperPlaceBrussels, Belgiumservice from Brussels to Berlin and Prague
  • EuroNightPlaceZurich, Switzerlandservice from Zürich to Zagreb
  • Night Riviera SleeperPlaceLondon, United Kingdomsouthwest from London’s Paddington Station to Penzance
  • Caledonian SleeperPlaceLondon, United Kingdomtrain from Euston Station to Scotland
  • Ben NevisTrailScotland, United KingdomUK's highest peak and one of Scotland's best-loved hikes
  • Swedish RailwaysPlaceGermanyEuroNight route between Germany and Sweden
  • SnälltågetPlaceBerlin, Germanyseasonal night services from Berlin and Hamburg to Stockholm
  • IsterPlaceBudapest, Hungaryovernight adventure from Budapest to Bucharest
  • Trondheim to BodøPlaceTrondheim, Norwayovernight trip in Norway
  • Petit Train JaunePlaceLatour-de-Carol, Francescenic, narrow-gauge train from Latour-de-Carol
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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The 19 best things to do in Germany

Water sports, hikes, culture and castles galore.

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  • Schloss NymphenburgSightformer summer residence of Bavarian rulers
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  • East Side GalleryGalleryBerlin, Germany1.3km stretch of Berlin Wall covered in murals
  • Tempelhofer FeldSightBerlin, Germanyformer airport in Berlin, now a park
  • RuhrgebietNeighborhoodEssen, Germanyregion with repurposed industrial infrastructure
  • Zeche ZollvereinAttractionEssen, Germanyformer coal-mining complex with museums
  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-NordSightDuisburg, Germanydecommissioned ironworks with diving center
  • ZugspitzeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyGermany's highest mountain with cable car
  • EibseeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Germanylake at the base of Zugspitze
  • Deutsche WeinstrasseTrailNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyroute connecting vineyards and restaurants
  • Hambacher SchlossAttractionNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyhilltop location known for democracy protests
  • BottleStopsPlaceMainz, Germanyoffers excellent wine tours in English
  • SchlenkerlaRestaurantBamberg, GermanyAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
  • Kölner DomPlace of worshipCologne, GermanyGothic cathedral in Cologne
  • Hohenzollern BridgeViewpointCologne, Germanybridge with love locks overlooking the Rhine
  • Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseumNuremberg, Germanysite with imposing structures from Nazi era
  • Memorium Nuremberg TrialsMuseumNuremberg, Germanyexamines the trials of leading Nazi figures
  • Schloss NeuschwansteinAttractionSchwangau, Germany19th-century castle, inspired Walt Disney
  • Würzburg ResidenzSightWürzburg, Germany18th-century palace famed for staircase and frescoes
  • FriedrichsbadPlaceBaden-Baden, GermanyRenaissance-style building with multi-station bathing circuit
  • SyltNeighborhoodWesterland, Germanylargest of the North Frisian Islands
  • AllgäuTrain stationKempten, Germanyregion known for cheese, Alpine dairies
  • HoimatRestaurantEschach, Germanysoft cheese experts in a restored barn
  • Brauerei SpezialRestaurantBamberg, Germany
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Lonely PlanetJul 23

The 23 best destinations for solo travel

Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience a new place. These locations around the world are ideal for an adventure alone.

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AfarJul 13

This New 2,000 Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

It’s not every day that a thru-hiker gets to test a new trail, especially one that is 2,171 miles long and passes through six countries. But that’s exactly what Lauren Roerick, a Canadian ...

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Lonely PlanetJul 9

A guide to Munich's Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest – the world

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  • OktoberfestFestivalCelebration featuring parades, fair rides, food, music, and beer.
  • PaulanerRestaurantWorld-famous brewery.
  • LöwenbräuRestaurantIm Löwenbräu Bier verbindet sich ursprüngliche Tradition mit dem modernen Bayern.
  • AugustinerRestaurantEntdecken Sie das älteste und traditionsreichste Brauhaus Münchens.
  • Hacker-PschorrRestaurantHacker was founded in 1417, nearly a century before the enactment of the Reinheitsgebot beer purity law of 1516.
  • SpatenbräuRestaurantSince 1922, the brewery has been part of Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu GmbH, which has itself been part of the…
  • TheresienwieseTrain stationIt covers 42 hectares and is best known as the site of the annual Oktoberfest.
  • SchwanthalerhöheTrain stationIt is located west of the city center and with a population of about 30,000 on just two square kilometers is one of…
  • Hofbräu-MünchenBar
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National GeographicJun 28

10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer

Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.

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