Campervan Destinations from Munich
Quick summary: From Munich, a campervan can reach the Alps, royal castles, alpine lakes and medieval towns within a few hours. Neuschwanstein and Füssen are around two hours south-west, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Linderhof under two hours south, and Berchtesgaden and Salzburg to the south-east. The Bavarian lakes are close to the city, and the Romantic Road heads north. Each destination guide covers parking, roads and campsites for an RV rental or motorhome.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| City | Munich |
| Castles | Neuschwanstein, Linderhof |
| Alps | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Berchtesgaden |
| Austria | Salzburg |
| Lakes | Starnberg, Ammersee, Chiemsee, Tegernsee |
| Tours | Neuschwanstein Castle tours |
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Which destinations are covered?
| Destination | From Munich | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | Base | Munich |
| Neuschwanstein and Füssen | Around 2 hours | Neuschwanstein and Füssen |
| Garmisch and Linderhof | Around 1.5 hours | Garmisch and Linderhof |
| Berchtesgaden and Königssee | Around 2 hours | Berchtesgaden and Königssee |
| Salzburg | Around 1.5 hours | Salzburg |
| Bavarian lakes | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Bavarian lakes |
| Romantic Road | Starts near Füssen or Würzburg | Romantic Road |
Which are easiest for a first RV rental trip?
The lakes south of Munich, with short drives and plenty of campsites, followed by Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Alpine roads and old towns need more care.
Where is parking tightest?
At Neuschwanstein, in Salzburg’s old town and in walled towns like Rothenburg. Use designated motorhome parking areas outside the centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Around two hours by road.
Yes, it’s around 1.5 hours away. Buy a vignette for Austrian motorways.
Starnberg, Ammersee, Chiemsee and Tegernsee all have campsites.
At Füssen in the south or Würzburg in the north.