Blick aus der Luft auf Olympiapark mit Turm und Stadion

The best view of Bavaria – from a viewpoint to a balloon trip

Not scared of heights? Then please read on. Here are five trip tips for those who have set their sights high when travelling by rail. 

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Not scared of heights? Then please read on. Scared of heights? Then read on anyway so you don't miss out. Here are five trip tips for those who have set their sights high when travelling by rail.

Weinrebe in Nahaufnahme mit Panorama im Hintergrund

A Franconian vineyard panorama – the “terroir f” lookout point in Iphofen

A view far and wide over the Franconian wine country – enjoy it at the “terroir f” lookout point in Iphofen.
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Heißluftballon über gelbem Rapsfeld

Balloon flight above the Upper Palatinate

Also for people with a fear of flying: A balloon flight above Bavaria is perfect for anyone who wants a relaxing journey without engine noise.
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Blick aus der Luft auf Olympiapark mit Turm und Stadion

Olympic Tower in Munich: A view over the city

Experience a spectacular ascent from zero to almost 200 metres in just 30 seconds at the Olympic Tower in Munich.
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Blick auf die Zugspitze aus der Luft

Breathtaking views at the AlpspiX in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Experience a free-floating steel X in the rock: the AlpspiX viewing platform directly above the Alpspitzbahn mountain station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers you breathtaking views and unforgettable moments.
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Blick auf das Tal bei Dämmerung

The former “window into the GDR” – the Thüringer Warte tower near Ludwigsstadt

Up to the most northerly lookout point in Bavaria: the Thüringer Warte tower near Ludwigsstadt is less then 200 metres away from the border between Bavaria and Thuringia (which was previously part of the GDR).
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AlpspiX viewing platform
Nearest railway station: Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympiastraße 27
82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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