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Ask HN: Recommendations for Bavaria/Swiss Alps

5 pointsby thisismytestover 1 year ago
I know this isn’t a travel forum but this community has surprised me so much with awesome insights through the years.<p>Curious if anyone has reccomendations on things to do&#x2F;see in Munich&#x2F;Bavaria&#x2F;Lauterbrunnen areas.

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scannyover 1 year ago
Depends greatly on the season and how long you have, but for a few tips:<p>Munich: Cool little artist district with a boat railway bridge - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;13Zjw2usCbvcsr1UA" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;13Zjw2usCbvcsr1UA</a><p>Inner city surf wave with a great spectating spot - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;Ha1EQBvRoG1dLoyw5" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;Ha1EQBvRoG1dLoyw5</a><p>South of Munich:<p>Murnau is a beautiful town with great views of the alps, reachable via train, and there is a great resteraunt near protected wetlands I can recccommend - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;m9317uf5j7qKw8ML6" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;m9317uf5j7qKw8ML6</a><p>Cheimsee is also beautiful, little islands with a castle on a lake and a beergarden - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;ZbxWRT7cDh66nzbS7" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;ZbxWRT7cDh66nzbS7</a><p>Further into the Alps you can find Königsee which is stunning, has great hiking, and plenty of history - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;6fXAN1KwP8PqmTHc7" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;maps.app.goo.gl&#x2F;6fXAN1KwP8PqmTHc7</a><p>If you&#x27;re into snowsports then now is a great time to get into the mountains and rent some gear to have a fun day. For hiking it is probably better to wait for the snow to thaw and then do a hut to hut treck if you can.<p>As a note, I do not reccommend going to see the Disneyland Castle, a.k.a. Neuschwanstein. It&#x27;ll involve lots of crowds, a rushed tour, and a mediocre experience overall.<p>Enjoy!
kingkongjaffaover 1 year ago
I visited zurich and lucerne last year and loved it, we had a hike and cog train trip around rigi kulm in the alps which had some breathtaking sights.<p>Zurich is excellent but expensive. You can do 3,4,5 days here especially if you plan a hike for one or two days up the alps.<p>For Bavaria i recommend a trip to Munich and then by train to nearby Salzburg in Austria. You really cant beat a bier keller and some paul anner, pretzels, and brautwerst and suarkraut, You should do 2-3 days in Munich and 1-2 days in Salzburg.<p>Both places are beautiful with fantastic food, beer, and museums.
eandeover 1 year ago
Many mid size cities along rivers like Donau&#x2F;Isar&#x2F;Inn are worth visiting like Regensburg (old historic city)&#x2F;Passau&#x2F;Rosenheim&#x2F;Landshut&#x2F;Augsburg.<p>Some of the lakes in southern part of Bavaria like Chiemsee (Fraueninsel)&#x2F;Starnberg&#x2F;Tegernsee have some charm.<p>I personally think Salzburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are special as the sit right at the foot of the alps.
geophphover 1 year ago
Paragliding in Murren &#x2F; Gimmelwald. If you go up to the plateau near the Eiger make absolutely certain you don’t miss the last train down (don’t ask)<p>Via Farrata is popular in the area if you’re into it.<p>Lucerne might be a bit far but the Swiss Museum of Transport was one of my favorite museums anywhere if you’re into civil engineering.
SvenLover 1 year ago
South Bavaria has beautiful lakes! My favorite is eibsee, just google it. You can also use a lift from the eibsee to the top of the Zugspitze (highest mountain in Germany). Walchensee, Kochselsee, Tegernsee and Chiemsee are also great.
smarteraover 1 year ago
I recommend spending a night in Wengen (nearby Lauterbrunnen). It has stunning upclose mountain scenery; better than Grindelwald or Interlaken IMO.
nextosover 1 year ago
The Interlaken area is simply stunning, even (or shall I say especially?) during Summertime.
brudgersover 1 year ago
Hang out and see what you see.<p>Good luck.