Rosenheim

Beer, Alps and gardens at the edge of Bavaria

This Bavarian town sits at the foot of the Alps, with traditional breweries and beer gardens dotting its streets. The 15th-century City Hall anchors its well-preserved medieval center.

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Rosenheim, a city of 60,000 residents in Upper Bavaria, sits at the meeting point of the Inn and Mangfall rivers. Walk through the Italian-style arcades of Max-Josefs-Platz, explore the converted railway roundhouse Lokschuppen's latest exhibition, or climb the medieval Mittertor tower for city views. Located 52 kilometers from Munich and surrounded by Alpine peaks, you can use Rosenheim as your base for both city experiences and mountain hikes.

Getting to Rosenheim

You can reach Rosenheim by train from Munich Airport in 90 minutes or drive via the A8 motorway. The city has regular train connections to Munich, Salzburg, and other major cities. Within Rosenheim, you'll find 12 city bus lines and 4 night lines, though you can walk across the compact city center in about 15 minutes.

Exploring Max-Josefs-Platz

The main square's pastel-colored buildings and covered arcades create a distinctly Italian atmosphere. The square's high cubic facades date back to 1641, when a city fire led to mandatory fire protection walls. Today, you can sit at one of the many cafes under the historic arcades and watch locals go about their day.

Museums and Culture

Climb the medieval Mittertor to visit the Municipal Museum, where 5,000 artifacts tell Rosenheim's story from Roman times to the 20th century. At the Inn Museum, housed in a 17th-century building, you can learn about the city's river trade history. The Lokschuppen, a converted railway roundhouse, runs three major temporary exhibitions each year, ranging from ancient civilizations to natural sciences.

Parks and Rivers

Walk or cycle along the 1.5-kilometer Mangfallpark, which follows the Mangfall River. The park's paths lead you to the confluence of the Mangfall and Inn rivers, with benches placed strategically for views of the Alpine mountains. In summer, you'll find locals playing beach volleyball, having picnics, or reading in the grass areas.

Food and Drink Scene

Cool off with locally brewed beer at Flötzinger or Auer breweries, both operating their own beer gardens. Coffee shops like Dinzler and Aran line the city streets, and you'll find most evening bars and restaurants in the Hofbräu-Komplex area. Visit the weekly market at Grüner Markt on Wednesdays and Saturdays to buy fresh produce from regional farmers.

Day Trips from Rosenheim

Take a 30-minute drive to swim in Chiemsee lake or hike in the nearby Alps. The Wendelstein cable car takes you up to 1,838 meters for views across Bavaria, while Kampenwand mountain has marked trails for different hiking abilities. Both Munich and Salzburg are within an hour by train, making them easy choices for day trips.

Average temperatures during the day in Rosenheim.
December
5°
Jan
3°
Feb
6°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
19°
Jun
22°
Jul
24°
Aug
23°
Sep
20°
Oct
15°
Nov
9°

What people say about Rosenheim

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