Is one eSIM enough for both Munich and Nuremberg?

Absolutely. Bavaria uses the same national Germany plan, so a single eSIM covers Munich, Nuremberg, the Alps and everywhere in between - and the rest of Germany too, with no swapping.

Can I use my phone's hotspot at Oktoberfest?

Yes, tethering works on our plans. Bear in mind the Theresienwiese gets extremely congested during Oktoberfest, so speeds may dip when tens of thousands are online at once.

Bavaria eSIM.

Name: Bavaria travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Germany's largest state, from Munich's beer halls to Nuremberg's castle and the Alpine foothills.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Germany →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$5.11$0.51/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$5.11

Good to know in Bavaria

Rural Franconia and the Bavarian Forest have patchier signal than the cities - download offline Google Maps for regions like the Altmühltal before you leave Munich, so navigation still works among the villages and forest trails.

Best time to visit Bavaria

Late spring and early autumn bring mild weather and thinner crowds, while September and October deliver Oktoberfest and golden light across the Alpine foothills.

Two simple ways to buy

Bavaria eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Bavaria eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Bavaria — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Bavaria?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Bavaria eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Bavaria are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Bavaria eSIM: your local data guide.

Bavaria sprawls from the Franconian vineyards around Würzburg to Neuschwanstein Castle and the shores of the Chiemsee. Whether you're navigating Munich's U-Bahn, following the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, or hiking near Berchtesgaden, a Bavaria eSIM keeps maps, train times and translation apps live the moment you land.

One eSIM for Bavaria and all of Germany. It's the national Germany eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Bavaria as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Munich - Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Bavaria eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.54

$1.63

—

5 days1GB

$0.33

$1.63

−39%

7 days1GB

$0.23

$1.63

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.51

$5.11

−6%

15 days3GB

$0.34

$5.11

−37%

30 days3GB

$0.23

$6.81

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Bavaria

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Bavaria eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Bavaria.

Neuschwanstein Castle

4G holds well around the Hohenschwangau ticket centre, though it dips on the wooded climb to the castle itself.

Nuremberg

Strong 5G blankets the Altstadt and the old Imperial Castle, ideal for streaming audio guides.

Chiemsee

Coverage is reliable along the lakeside towns of Prien and around the ferries to Herreninsel.

Regensburg

Dependable data across the medieval old town and along the Danube waterfront cafés.

The practical bit

Getting around Bavaria on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bavaria

DB Navigator— Books national and regional trains, showing live platforms across Bavaria's rail network.
MVGO— Munich's public-transport app for U-Bahn, tram and bus tickets with live times.
FreeNow— Hail licensed taxis and private cars in Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg.
VGN Fahrplan— Nuremberg region's transit planner for tickets and departures across Franconia.

How long to stay in Bavaria

Most visitors spend four to seven days in Bavaria, pairing two or three nights in Munich with day trips to Neuschwanstein, Nuremberg and the Alpine lakes.

How much data for Bavaria

A balanced 3-5 GB plan suits most Bavaria trips - enough for constant maps, train bookings and castle photos; choose Unlimited if you'll stream Oktoberfest reels or tether a laptop for work.

Coverage in Bavaria

5G is strong across Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg, and 4G reaches most towns and lakeshores; expect thinner, patchier signal deep in the Bavarian Forest, the Altmühltal valleys and on remote Alpine trails.

Where you're headed

Discover Bavaria.

A breathtaking aerial view of Bavarian forests, lakes, and Hohenschwangau Castle in Germany.

Stunning autumn view of Hohenschwangau Castle amid mountains, lake, and forest.

St. Coloman Church near snowy Bavarian Alps in Schwangau, Germany, under a cloudy sky.

Tranquil landscape with Neuschwanstein Castle nestled in the Bavarian Alps, reflecting on the calm waters of Alpsee Lake.

Cities in Bavaria

Zoom in on Bavaria.

Munich eSIM Nuremberg eSIM

How to activate your Bavaria eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Bavaria

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Bavaria?

What is a Bavaria eSIM?

A Bavaria eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Bavaria data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Bavaria.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Germany.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Germany's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Telekom
Vodafone
O2
1&1

Popular places covered

BerlinMunichFrankfurtHamburgCologneDresdenNurembergHeidelberg

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Bavaria eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Bavaria eSIM questions, answered.

Yes - you'll have solid data in the village of Hohenschwangau and at the ticket office. Signal can weaken on the forested walk up to the castle, so screenshot your timed entry ticket in advance.

Your Bavaria eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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