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Bavaria!

Schneebedeckte Dächer in Regensburg zaubern im Winter besonders schoene Stimmung

Visit Bavaria!

Be it the Bavarian Forest, the Fichtel mountains and the Alps, Lake Chiemsee, Lake Constance or the Danube. Be it castles like Neuschwanstein and Linderhof or cool urban flair. Be it Munich or Nuremberg, Bamberg or Amberg. Oktoberfest and Bavarian folk music. Silvaner wine and wheat beer. Pretzel and Weißwurst sausages. Bavaria is more.

Bavaria is an attitude to life. Relaxed and cosmopolitan. Rooted in its homeland and innovatively free-spirited. We Bavarians love our traditions and therefore like to turn them upside down from time to time.

This website provides plenty of ideas and tips for your holiday in Bavaria.

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Off you go into the snow!

Snow-covered mountains and valleys promise fun on the piste and powder paradise. Whether snowshoe tours, panoramic cross-country ski trails, child-friendly pistes or winter hiking: Now is the time for winter holidays in Bavaria.
Here are our tips for enjoying the snow

Bergführer Andreas Tauser bei der Abfahrt vom Gipfel des Kleinen Seekopf im Allgäu

Nebelhorn: Peak Pleasures

A day in new powder snow, a night in an igloo at 2,000 metres

Winterwanderung auf dem Panoramaweg im Chiemgau, dem 1. Premium-Winterwanderweg Deutschlands

16 x Making Tracks

Here are 16 hiking tips for wholesome winter fun

Schneeschuhwandern Allgäu: Neuer Achtsamkeitstrend: Medidatives Solo Full Moon Snow Shoeing

Full Moon Snow Shoe Tour

It sounded so exciting that our reporters immediately set off for the Allgäu Alps

Rodelbahn ab der Hündeleskopfhütte in Pfronten im Allgäu

14 x Tobogganing Fun

Tobogganing delights young and old alike. Here are 14 cool toboggan runs

Skiabfahrt am Nebelhorn in den verschneiten Allgäuer Alpen

Flock ‘n‘ Roll

The longer the run the longer the fun! 8 verly long ski slopes in Bavaria

Inspiration and Tips for Your Visit in Bavaria

Our reporters are out and about for you on foot, by bike, in a canoe, by train and on skis, collecting the best stories and travel inspirations from all regions of Bavaria. Click here for over 140 reports and nearly 100 listicles

9 Fun Parks in Bavaria

Amusement parks not only make children beam with joy, they also thrill adults. Here are nine tips from all Bavarian regions

Brücke am Nymphenburger Schloss mit Street Art von Invader

„Invader“ Street Art in Munich

The street artist ‘Invader’ has struck in Munich: 10 places where his artworks can be discovered at and near Munich's sights

Ansbacher Synagoge - Thora-Rolle, Gebetbuch und siebenarmiger Leuchter

Shalom, Bavaria! Traces of Jewish culture

Jewish life has existed in Bavaria since the 6th century. We present important synagogues, exhibitions and museums.

Aschaffenburg: Schloss Johannisburg am Main

Mediterranean on the River Main

Aschaffenburg combines the best of several regions in terms of lifestyle and cuisine. Our reporter introduces his hometown.

Nürnberg: Panorama der historischen Altstadt

11 rainproof tips for Nuremberg

Are you on holiday in Nuremberg and it's raining all day? No worries! Here are 11 tips to help you discover the city even when the weather is rubbish.

Armin Kling: Gemeinsam mit Kursteilnehmern wärmt sich der Skilehrer auf bevor es auf die Piste geht

Bavaria's longest slopes

Off to Bavaria, skiers! The longer the run, the longer the fun. The eight longest ski slopes in Eastern and Upper Bavaria, Franconia and the Allgäu

Bavaria’s Cross-Country Skiing Hotspots

Fans of both skiing techniques will find ideal conditions in Bavaria's winter sports resorts. 15 tips for the most beautiful areas and trails

12 Water parks in Bavaria

Splash! Water slides offer action for visitors of all ages. Wellness facilities, whirlpools and heated outdoor pools ensure a feeling of relaxation.

Armin Kling: Der Skilehrer zeigt seinen Schülern die richtige Technik für das Pflugfahren

8 Family-friendly Ski Areas in Bavaria

Winter fun for families! From children's ski lessons to wide blue slopes and mountain huts. Eight tips for ski areas that are very family-friendly

A woman and a woman in a wheelchair are standing on a riverside looking at houses on the opposite side.

10 accessible vacation inspirations in Bavaria

Travel and enjoy yourself in a relaxed way: Bavaria offers a wide range of experiences for everyone. Here are our 10 tips for accessible vacation

Gäste können durch ein Glas live beim Käsen zuschauen

Cheese, please!

The artisan cheese dairy “Hoimat” produces soft cheese according to Allgäu tradition, without any additives. The milk comes from the farmer next

Nina mit Hasenohren auf Kohl, Papa Bernd

Alpine Soul Food with a Touch of Punk

Chef Nina Meyer from Balderschwang combines soul food with punk. We visited her at her organic restaurant & went for a walk with her in the mountains

Heartfelt Sounds of Home

Tobi Enzl writes songs about life, love, and his home of Lower Bavaria. We joined the dialect artist for a concert and visited his „hood“

Right through!

Munich expedition by streetcar and on foot. Take line 19 past some of the most beautiful sights. We did the family MOT.

Blick auf Schloss und Marientor in Dillingen an der Donau

Just dive right in!

Dillingen on the Danube offers more than just history. On a foray through a fresh and young town that is often referred to as the "Swabian Rome"

Car fans, listen up!

These 8 car museums in Bavaria show the fascinating history of the automobile in Bavaria. Tradition, innovation and passion for car fans

Nicht nur Jockls Weinzelt lohnt einen Besuch der

Folk Festivals: 16 All-Time Favorites

Bavarian Folk festivals have historical roots and are shaped by traditions. All you need to know about Oktoberfest and 15 other popular folk festivals

Dingolfing: Goggomobile vor Herzogsburg in Dingolfing

Goggo Town

Dingolfing, located on the Isar, is the birthplace of the cuddly Goggomobil, but is by no means only worth a visit for fans of automotive veterans

Brassmusiker spielen auf einer Wiese auf dem Brass Wiesn Festival in Eching

The Groove of Bavaria

The range of Bavarian folk music and folk dances is extremely broad. You'll have a full load of fun at these 18 events & festivals throughout Bavaria

Das Alte Rathaus am Unteren Markt in Weiden in der Oberpfalz nach Sonnenuntergang

La Dolce Vita

La dolce vita in East Bavarian... that describes Weiden perfectly. A relaxed visit to the town with sights worth seeing and plenty to enjoy

Experience Bavaria With Our Insiders!

Our Bavaria insiders deal creatively, innovatively and against the grain with crafts, culture, tradition, and enjoyment in a Bavarian way. They produce pottery, distil spirits, make wine, brew beer, devote themselves to street art and Lüftl painting.

They protect nature and the alpine pastures, look after the health of our guests, blacksmith cowbells, design fashionable traditional costumes or tattoo Lederhosen. Get to know our insiders and their life in Bavaria here in their profiles

Thomas Neumann mit einem seiner Werke: Er malt keine Kitsch-Bilder sondern verfremdet die Themen durch leichte Abstraktion

Artist Thomas Neumann

Thomas Neumann’s pictures can be seen where Munich is at its most Bavarian: in the Wiesn festival tent and in the “Wirtshaus am Nockherberg”

Muk Röhrl ist Gastronom in der elften Generation und führt das traditionelle Gasthaus

Landlord Muk Röhrl

The “Gasthaus Röhrl” has been in the hands of just one family since 1658. We met up with Muk Röhrl, who is the eleventh generation to run this inn

Der Braumeister Kilian Stückler in seiner Privatbrauerei in Sonthofen

Craft beer with tradition

Brewmaster Kilian Stückler is the sixth generation of his family to run the Hirschbräu in Sonthofen where he fuses tradition and experimentation

Franziska Bischof in ihrer Edelbrennerei in Wartmannroth

Brandy sommelière Franziska Bischof

Franziska Bischof is a fine brandy sommelière and Female Distiller of the Year 2018. She runs Germany’s only distillery shop

Die kreativen Gerichte werden von Alexander Huber mit Liebe zum Detail angerichtet

Star chef Alexander Huber

Alexander Huber turned the traditional restaurant of his parents in Altötting in Bavaria into a top gastronomic address - with a star

Loisach Marci mit dem Skateboard und Alphorn im Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Alpine Techno

Marcel Engler combines alphorn with electro beats. No lederhosen techno, but music to dance to, inspired by his homeland and the Loisach river

Winzerin Katharina Geißendörfer bei der Arbeit im Weinberg

Winemaker Katharina Geißendörfer

Winemaker Katharina Geißendörfer gives new life to her family’s Franconian winery. We accompanied her to the vineyard

Weingut Schenk: Der Jungwinzer in seinen Weinbergen

Winemaker Thomas Schenk

Thomas Schenk does not just produce seriously good wine. He also does it in a way that is as responsible and sustainable as possible

Xaver's: Das Geschwister-Trio Portenlänger

Gastro trio Xaver's

Jakob, Theresa and Xaver Portenlänger run “Xaver‘s” restaurant in Munich. A restaurant that feels like a living room, as hearty as it is stylish

Bernhard Rieger: Der Künstler malt das Karwendel-Gebirge im Hintergrund

Alpine graffiti by fresco painter Bernhard Rieger

Vast pictures shine out from the walls of old buildings in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. This is known as “Luftmalerei”, or fresh air painting

The Latest Lists: "Things to Do and See in Bavaria"

Hundreds of inspirational tips, ideas and rankings from all over Bavaria. Cultural monuments, monastery breweries, castles and palaces, hiking and cycling trails, river adventures, swimming in the wild, must-sees in over towns and cities, fun for kids, Kneipp holidays and truly crazy museums. Nearly 100 "Let's go" Listicles provide all this at a glance.