History Near Munich | 28 Guides

The lands around Munich have witnessed two millennia of dramatic history—Roman legions marching the Alpine passes, medieval emperors holding court, revolutionary movements that changed the world, and the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Our history guides take you to the places where this history happened, from the concentration camp memorial at Dachau to the salt mines that built Salzburg's wealth, from Roman Augusta Vindelicum (Augsburg) to Eagle's Nest above Berchtesgaden. We provide context that helps you understand what you're seeing and connect individual sites to the broader sweeps of European history.