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Munich, Germany
Start your Bavarian adventure in Munich. Visit the Marienplatz and the iconic Frauenkirche, and enjoy a cold Maß bier in the Englischer Garten. Don't miss the old town's traditional Weißwurst breakfast at a local bakery.
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Füssen, Germany
Füssen is the gateway to the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, Ludwig II's masterpiece perched above the Bavarian Alps. The town itself has a charming old quarter with colourful frescoed buildings. A great base to explore the Allgäu region.
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Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck, nestled in the Inn Valley, is the heart of Tyrol with stunning mountain backdrops. Visit the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) in the old town and take the Nordkettenbahn cable car for panoramic Alpine views. Try Tiroler Gröstl, a hearty local potato and meat dish.
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Kitzbühel, Austria
Kitzbühel is a picturesque medieval town in the Tyrolean Alps, famous for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Stroll through the charming pedestrian old town with its pastel-coloured houses and flower-adorned balconies. The surrounding mountains offer spectacular trails with breathtaking panoramas.
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Salzburg, Austria
Though just across the Tyrolean border, Salzburg is a must-visit with its grand Hohensalzburg Fortress and baroque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's the birthplace of Mozart and the setting of The Sound of Music. Enjoy a Mozartkugel praline and explore the Getreidegasse shopping street.
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Freiburg is the sunny gateway to the Black Forest, known for its magnificent Gothic Minster and lively market square. Wander through the Bächle, tiny medieval water channels running through the old town streets. Try Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake) and local Gutedel wine.
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Titisee-Neustadt, Germany
Titisee is a beautiful glacial lake in the heart of the Black Forest, perfect for a boat ride or lakeside walk. The surrounding dark pine forests are ideal for hiking and cycling, with charming villages along the way. Pick up a handmade cuckoo clock as a classic Black Forest souvenir.