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Bavaria, Germany
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Cows grazing in the Bavarian Alps. Bavaria, Germany.
Bavaria, Germany
THE MAGIC OF BAVARIA
Lederhosen, schnitzel and beer can, of course, be found in abundance in Bavaria, but this German state also has much, much more to offer the traveller.
Think breathtaking alpine scenery, quaint towns and historical cities, fairytale castles and historic customs and traditions - Germany's largest bundesland has it all.
Situated in the south-east of the country, Bavaria extends from the North German Plain down into the Alps.
It shares international borders with the Czech Republic and Austria as well as with Switzerland. The awe inspiring Bavarian Alps define the border with Austria and within the range is the highest peak in Germany, the Zugspitze.
Along with the Rheinland and Berlin, Bavaria is Germany's most popular tourist destination and it isn't hard to see why.
The town of Mittenwald is situated in the Valley of the River Isar and is one of the best known tourist places in the Bavarian Alps. The town is famous for the manufacture of violins, violas and cellos, and its streets are littered with handcrafted signs advertising where the instruments are for sale.
The most significant landmark in the village is the pink colored Roman Catholic church of Saints Peter and Paul, which is typical of the region. The Bavarians have a long history of decorating the exteriors of their houses and businesses with both religious and historic paintings. And the church in Mittenwald, as well as many of the surrounding buildings, is decorated with elaborate paintings on its exterior walls.
Fussen is a small enchanting town, rich in culture and art, that is located on the banks of the Lech River. Standing at 808 m above sea level it is he highest town in Bavaria and also marks the end of the 'Romantic Road'. This was a term coined by trave...
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