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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

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

Maibaum und Straßencafés auf dem Unteren Markt in Weiden in der Oberpfalz

9 Weiden Tips

St. Michael's Church, City Museum, Sybillenbad Spa and a Volcano World are at the top of the bucket list in Weiden. Find out all about it...

Charming Amberg

Perfect autumn: medieval charm, artistic treasures and welcoming inns

Serving the "Maßes"

What does the Oktoberfest mean to the people who work there? We accompanied Oktoberfest waitress Cristin at work in the Schottenhamel tent

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

Für Roland ist der naturschonende Obstanbau eine Herzensangelegenheit

Fruit farmer Roland Schmitt

The view from the Walberla is most beautiful at the time of the cherry blossom. Fruit grower Roland Schmitt preserves species-rich orchards here

Kristin Biebl: Rangerin im Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

The Ranger of the Bavarian Forest National Park

Ranger Kristin Biebl guides her guests through the Bavarian Forest National Park and brings man and nature closer together again

Rangerin Melanie Chisté hat Heuschrecken gefunden

The Grasshopper Whisperer

The biologist with a doctorate is a fan of little six-legged creatures. As a ranger, she brings them closer to young and old on her field trips

Caspar Plautz: Mit dem Kartoffelstand ist frischer Wind auf den Viktualienmarkt eingekehrt

The potato tuners from the Viktualienmarkt

Theo Lindinger and Dominik Klier attract numerous better eaters to Viktualienmarkt in Munich with their love of extra-ordinary potato dishes

Der Snow White Gin will gut verkostet sein

The crew from "Snow White Gin"

Four young distillers from Lohr am Main use ingredients exclusively sourced from native woods for their award-winning “Snow White Gin”

Arnd Erbel: Der Bäcker präsentiert stolz Brotlaibe frisch aus dem Ofen

Traditional baking by Arnd Erbel

In one of Germany’s oldest bakeries, Arnd Erbel produces bread, pretzels and Lebkuchen in the traditional way. With no additives or baker’s yeast

Michael Thalhammer bezieht das verwendete Leder aus der Region

Leather pants tattooist Michael Thalhammer

Michael Thalhammer uses tattoos to bring a whole new glamour to this Bavarian clothing classic. The Lederhosen rebel calls it “Bavarian Surfstyle”

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

Sternekoch Felix Schneider im Sonnenblumenfeld bei Nürnberg

Radically sustainable

Felix Schneider's "Etz" in Nuremberg holds two Michelin stars. He relies on sustainably-sourced products and believes in "culinary mindfulness"

Einige alte Bamberger Gemüsesorten aus dem Familienbesitz der Gärtnerei Niedermaier

Gardener Sebastian Niedermaier

Sebastian Niedermaier runs an organic market garden not far from Bamberg’s pedestrian zone. We found him amongst his garlic, ginger and turmeric

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.