Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest.


Discover Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from visiting the world's most iconic beer hall, the grand Hofbrauhaus; to taking a cable car or hiking to the top of Germany's tallest mountain, the Zugspitze; and tasting Bavaria's most unusual sweet treat in the summertime, a Rothenburg snowball.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest travel guide:

- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Munich
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Ludwig II's fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein to the concentration camp at Dachau and Deutsche Bahn Museum
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with the culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Munich, Bavaria, Salzburg & Around, Stuttgart & the Black Forest


Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest.