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An aspiring musician takes her violin to its birthplace and confronts a musical legacy.

Bavaria Film Studios is to Bavaria what Universal Studios is to California. The 90-minute guided “Filmstadt Complete” tour starts off with movie magic by way of a 4D motion simulation cinema. Your guide then leads you into studios where movies and television series were filmed. Many of the sets are from German movies, which not everyone will be familiar with, but it’s still interesting to see how movies are made. The standout of the tour, and a movie that most people will be familiar with, is a visit to part of the Never Ending Story set. If you’re lucky, you’ll even have a chance to ride Falkor and watch yourself fly over mountains on the screen while listening to the theme song “The Never Ending Stoooooorrrry.”

Founded in 1558, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek is a historic, expansive, and important universal library. With almost nine million volumes and countless reading rooms, this is the perfect place to become lost in a text, work remotely, or explore with the family. Since 1663 they have collected copies of almost every Bavarian printed text—making it a wonderful place to learn about the regional culture and heritage. It’s also a lively cultural space that hosts regular exhibits and events. Come here either to marvel at the architecture, history, and texts or to get lost in a book. If you’re just passing by, be sure to check out the famous stone statues adorning the flight of stairs known as “the four magi.” See if you can guess which scholastic founders they represent!

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

The popular beer festival will be held without restrictions from September 17 to October 3, 2022.

With awe-inspiring nature and a focus on wellbeing, this German region makes for the ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate.

The famous Eisbach river wave has reopened after months of closure and controversy.

When Stonehenge-like megaliths in Brittany, a rainforest filled with cathedral-height caves, and a palace that inspired Disney are all on the list of newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2025, it’s hard to choose where to go next.

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

With these insider tips, navigating the world’s biggest beer festival is a whole lot simpler.

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

With a walkable city center and easy-to-navigate public transportation, Bavaria’s capital lets you slow down for more mindful explorations of centuries worth of landmarks, museums, gardens, and hidden corners.

Bavarian officials called off the festival once again due to coronavirus concerns.

The world’s largest traditional festival held annually in Munich has been canceled this fall amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.