Head on a Solo Bavarian Adventure Through Castles, Peaks & Palaces

Julia Labedz
Jul 17
2 min read

For those dreaming of turreted castles and romantic lakeside palaces, without waiting on a travel companion, Solos Holidays has unveiled a new itinerary that turns fantasy into reality.

Their seven-day “Germany Bavarian Fairytales, Castles and Mountains” tour offers solo travellers the chance to explore the heart of southern Germany.

Departing 14 May 2026, this carefully curated journey is full of Bavarian beauty. Travellers will begin with a visit to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, the cliffside fortress that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty palace. Just next door is its lesser-known but equally enchanting counterpart, Schloss Hohenschwangau, once the summer residence of King Ludwig II.

From there, the tour ascends - literally. Guests will travel to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, for panoramic views across the Alps that stretch as far as Austria and Italy on a clear day.

The alpine theme continues with a visit to the elegant Linderhof Palace, Ludwig’s ornate homage to Versailles, located within a mountain valley.

History and spirituality mix at Ettal Monastery, a working Benedictine abbey surrounded by forested slopes, before the group boards a boat across the waters of Lake Chiemsee. There, on Herreninsel Island, travellers will explore Herrenchiemsee Palace, Ludwig’s final, most extravagant construction - complete with Hall of Mirrors and gold-leaf flourishes.

The journey concludes in Berchtesgaden, a picturesque town tucked into Germany’s southeastern corner. Here, visitors will tour the famed Eagle’s Nest, once a retreat for Hitler but now a mountaintop restaurant and memorial with panoramic views and a sobering history.

At £2,999 per person, the package includes:

Return flights and transfers
Airport taxes and charges
Six nights’ accommodation with solo occupancy
Daily breakfast and two dinners
A welcome drink
Guided entry to all major sites, including Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Linderhof, Ettal Monastery, and Herrenchiemsee
A lake cruise to Herreninsel
A visit to Berchtesgaden and the Eagle’s Nest
The company of a dedicated Solos Tour Leader, ensuring everyone feels part of the group from day one