Family Vacation in Bavaria: The 7 Best Places and Accommodations

From Bamberg to Rosenheim, from Ulm to Passau: Bavaria is the largest German state and has a lot to offer for vacationers: mountains, traditions, and sunnier weather than most other regions in Germany. Especially for kids growing up in the city or in flat lands, a trip to mountainous Bavaria is exciting. But where is the best place to vacation with kids?

We have selected 7 family-friendly vacation destinations in Bavaria where you can spend a relaxing time with small or older children. We also include some tips for suitable accommodations for your vacation.

You can spend a varied vacation with your family in the beautiful Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Many highlights await you there, especially a trip to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. A hike through the famous Partnach Gorge can also be an adventure with children starting at elementary school age.

Especially for older kids, Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a lot to offer: playgrounds, climbing forests, alpaca tours, family hikes, museums - even in bad weather, it won't be boring.

Where to stay? A particularly child-friendly hotel is the Leiner's Familienhotel, described as a 'casual all-inclusive hotel.' Babysitting is offered for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens. There is a play and romp room, swimming courses, and other vacation activities for the whole family. Wellness isn't just for adults: the bio-sauna is also suitable for children.

Another child-friendly place is the upscale Wellness Hotel Graseck.

Like the Caribbean: That's what your kids might say when they go on vacation in the Franconian Lake District for the first time. The seven man-made lakes near Nuremberg are a paradise, especially in sunny summer weather. You can swim, surf, and boat there. But aside from the water, there are also some great excursion spots like the Schnittlinger Loch Gorge, the Limeseum in Wittelshofen, or the summer toboggan run in Pleinfeld.

Vacation spots like Gunzenhausen at Altmühlsee, Pleinfeld at the Great Brombachsee, or Absberg at the Small Brombachsee are suitable.

Water and nature: This way you can enjoy your vacation in the Franconian Lake District if you find the right accommodation. A particularly family-friendly hotel is the Parkhotel Altmühltal in Gunzenhausen.

Among the campsites, the Muhr am See family tent site stands out - many travelers describe it as cozy, clean, and family-friendly. Otherwise, there are several child-friendly holiday farms and resorts like Karolinenhof, Sonnengarten, and Eichberg - and of course, many other apartments by the water.

Head to the big city: A short trip to Munich can be enjoyable and exciting, especially with teenagers. Walk with them through the English Garden, visit the Bavaria Film City, and show them the Eisbach wave and the Olympic Stadium. In the German Museum, the interactive children's exhibition Kinderreich is especially exciting.

To escape the hustle and bustle of the city, head out to Starnberger See, Ammersee, or Nymphenburg Palace. Apple spritzer and pretzels - your children's first visit to a real Munich beer garden will surely be unforgettable. Munich is also a convenient stopover on a vacation trip further south.

For accommodation, Harry's Home Hotel in Munich Moosach is suitable. There are playrooms, child equipment, and rooms with kitchens.

Other particularly family-friendly accommodations include the CVJM Youth Hotel Munich, the Youth and Family Hotel Augustin, and the Meininger Hotels in the center and at the Olympic Park.

Lakes, mountains, and diverse excursion destinations: In the Berchtesgadener Land near Salzburg, you and your family can have many experiences. In Berchtesgaden, visit a salt mine. Near Marktschellenberg, visit the Schellenberger Ice Cave. In Bad Reichenhall, take a ride with the world's oldest large-cabin cable car. Little adventures await you everywhere.

Especially with children from elementary school age, Berchtesgadener Land is a great vacation spot. An afternoon at Königssee, Hintersee, or Höglwörthersee makes your vacation perfect.

Where to stay? Berchtesgadener Land is a popular family destination. Therefore, you will find several child-friendly hotels in Berchtesgaden, besides vacation apartments - like the Hotel Neuhäusl in Berchtesgaden, the Hotel Grünberger, or the Hotel Schwabenwirt.

The Kinder and Familienhotel Edelweiss is also a good and upscale choice if you're looking for accommodations with childcare and entertainment included for your little ones.

In the Bavarian Forest, east of Regensburg near the Czech border, you can really immerse yourself in nature with your family - animal experiences included. You can tire yourselves out hiking and admire lynxes, wolves, and bears in the wildlife park of the national park. There are numerous hiking trail suggestions for families.

Outings with strollers are also possible. Visit a glassblowing factory with your children for the first time. Explore the Forest Museum Zwiesel or look at the Bavarian Forest Museum Village in Tittling. Suitable vacation locations for families include Grafenau, Zwiesel, Sankt Englmar, and Neuschönau, as well as many other small towns.

Particularly family-friendly accommodations include the Familotel Schreinerhof in Schönberg, the Kinderhotel Simmerl in St. Englmar, the Wellness and Wellbeing Hotel Waldeck in Bodenmais, and the Country Hotel Moorhof in Neuschönau.

The Bavarian Forest also offers great opportunities for a vacation on a farm, such as at the Familienferienhof Wenig in Langdorf or the Ferienhof Stetter in Schöllnach. Looking for adventure with your family? You might like a stay at the Wildniscamp Falkenstein or at one of the campsites.

You will find a romantic, manageable town south of Munich not far from Tegernsee: Welcome to Bad Tölz. This spa town and its surroundings are also suitable for a relaxing family vacation. You can hike on child-friendly adventure trails, have a picnic by the Isar, and swim in lakes.

Special attractions include the Hellabrunn Zoo, Mittenwald's Violin Making Museum, the Benedictine Monastery in Benediktbeuern, and the Penzberg Mine. In the Tölzer Land, you can enjoy a nice time with both small and older children.

There are plenty of family-friendly accommodations in the Tölzer Land, such as holiday farms like Lettnerhof, Streidlhof, or the Erlebnisbauernhof Erharthof. A vacation with animals and in rural settings is very popular there.

Among the hotels in Bad Tölz, Hotel Alpenhof, BSW-Hotel Isarwinkel, Hotel & Pension Marienhof, or a bit further out the Landgasthof Fischbach are considered child-friendly.

The Allgäu in the Alpine foothills is also one of the most beautiful vacation areas for families in Bavaria and must not be missing from this list. You can enjoy the mountain views, take hiking tours, and indulge in the regional cuisine - like Kasspatzln.

If you're looking to find peace and relaxation in the Allgäu, choose one of the small towns like Bad Hindelang or Pfronten for your holidays. Füssen and the area around Neuschwanstein Castle can be stressful, especially in summer, even though Neuschwanstein is generally also a highlight for children.

For accommodation, you'll find numerous vacation apartments, resorts, and child-friendly hotels with childcare and entertainment for little ones. Bad Hindelang is a good choice if your child has some allergies - there are plenty of places with allergy-friendly fittings there.

Vacations on a farm are also well possible in the Allgäu. Near Leutkirch, there is also Center Parcs Allgäu for a vacation in a family resort.

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