The Carefree Traveller
Bavaria
Palace Neuschwanstein
The "fairytale castle" of
King Ludwig II.
The "fairytale castle" of
King Ludwig II.
Linderhof Palace
(Schloss Linderhof)
Originally planned as
a new Versailles,
Linderhof Palace is a
perfect example of a
"Royal Villa" with
terraces and cascades
and a spacious
landscaped garden.
(Schloss Linderhof)
Originally planned as
a new Versailles,
Linderhof Palace is a
perfect example of a
"Royal Villa" with
terraces and cascades
and a spacious
landscaped garden.
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Bavaria, Germany's largest and oldest state, is a harmonious blend of traditional
and modern. Unspoiled natural surroundings, healthy air, a wealth of culture and
the proverbially laid-back Bavarian attitude to life are its hallmarks.
Bavaria is a stunning region of Germany, boasting many sparkling lakes, national
parks and countless nature conservation areas. Bavaria's scenery, cultural riches
and the traditional Bavarian hospitality are strongly appreciated by innumerable
visitors from Germany and abroad. The variety of health resorts and spas of
world renown, which stretch from the Rhön Mountains to the Alps, offer every
health and fitness facility to holidaymakers.
Bavaria's medieval castles and small towns, magnificent palaces and baroque
churches, not to mention its urban centers, provide the perfect setting for
everything from traditional festivals to high opera.
and modern. Unspoiled natural surroundings, healthy air, a wealth of culture and
the proverbially laid-back Bavarian attitude to life are its hallmarks.
Bavaria is a stunning region of Germany, boasting many sparkling lakes, national
parks and countless nature conservation areas. Bavaria's scenery, cultural riches
and the traditional Bavarian hospitality are strongly appreciated by innumerable
visitors from Germany and abroad. The variety of health resorts and spas of
world renown, which stretch from the Rhön Mountains to the Alps, offer every
health and fitness facility to holidaymakers.
Bavaria's medieval castles and small towns, magnificent palaces and baroque
churches, not to mention its urban centers, provide the perfect setting for
everything from traditional festivals to high opera.
The Bavarian Alps
This castle stands
on a jagged cliff,
towering 200
meters above the
river valley. It was
first open to the
public on August 1,
1886 - hardly a
month after
Ludwig's demise.
on a jagged cliff,
towering 200
meters above the
river valley. It was
first open to the
public on August 1,
1886 - hardly a
month after
Ludwig's demise.
Visiting Bavaria
Allgäu and Bavarian Swabia holiday region is one of Germany's finest. The
landscape offers everything from lovely alpine meadows to soft hills to steep
slopes and summits, deep green forests, romantic valleys and crystal-clear lakes.
A network of well-marked walks and trails winds past castles, churches and
convents.
The area's many lakes offer sailing, water-skiing or windsurfing. Golf, horse
riding and tennis are available all year round. Keen cyclists can test their fitness
with selected tours of varying levels of difficulty. There are a large number of ski
areas of all sizes and skill for downhill skiers, snowboarders and cross-country
skiers alike.
If you are interested in art treasures or architectural monuments, visit one of the
many medieval towns, which include Dillingen, Donauwörth, Kaufbeuren,
Memmingen, Mindelheim and Nördlingen, and Augsburg, where Mozart's talents
first emerged. The royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau near
Füssen and the Ottobeuren Basilica hold a fascination for many visitors
The Bavarian Forest in eastern Bavaria stretches from the Danube to the
Bohemian Forest and the Austrian borde. The Bavarian Forest National Park is
Germany's first national park, founded in 1970.
Archaeological finds show that Celts and Romans once settled here. Later on,
knights, dukes and princes left behind their castles, some of which remain intact,
and other buildings that are now reduced to ruins, to be found on the Jurakuppe
elevation. Traces of this golden era can be found in the towns and cities and in
many castles and monasteries of the region. These often serve as a backdrop
for festivals, musical and other cultural events.
Health Resorts and Spas of world-wide renown abound in the area stretching
from the Rhön Mountains to the Alps, offering every facility for health and fitness
lovers. The naturally healing alpine saltwater, muds, mountain pine and the mild
invigorating climate have a positive effect on the treatment of respiratory
disorders, skin complaints and illnesses affecting posture and movement. Some
of the Spa towns are: Berchtesgaden, Coburg, Fussen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Bad Reichenhall and Oberammergau.
Berchtesgadener Land is situated in the southeastern corner of Bavaria, with
the alpine foothills and the idyllic Abtsdorfer See to the north and imposing
mountain peaks to the south. The region encompasses such familiar names as
Berchtesgaden, Schönau am Königssee and Bad Reichenhall as well as
practically undiscovered villages and towns such as Anger, Marktschellenberg
and Laufen. The region's famous landmark is the Watzmann, at 2,713m the
second-highest peak in Germany. This mountain is swathed in myth and legend.
The jewel in the national park's crown is the famous Lake Königssee.
The Zugspitze Region is a pure delight for any nature enthusiast with its four
valley landscapes, the Ammergau Alps, the "blue region", the Karwendel Alpine
region and the area around the Zugspitze. Germany's highest mountain - the
Zugspitze (2,963 m) - is on the German-Austrian border. The Eibsee-Zugspitze
high-wire park has a breathtakingly high course with a number of different
climbing activities. The Garmisch-Partenkirchen airfield offers a range of
paragliding, tandem flying and thermic flying tours over the mountain peaks. A
walk through the wild, romantic Höllental (hell valley) gorge or the impressive
Partnach gorge is an experience for all the senses. )
Allgäu and Bavarian Swabia holiday region is one of Germany's finest. The
landscape offers everything from lovely alpine meadows to soft hills to steep
slopes and summits, deep green forests, romantic valleys and crystal-clear lakes.
A network of well-marked walks and trails winds past castles, churches and
convents.
The area's many lakes offer sailing, water-skiing or windsurfing. Golf, horse
riding and tennis are available all year round. Keen cyclists can test their fitness
with selected tours of varying levels of difficulty. There are a large number of ski
areas of all sizes and skill for downhill skiers, snowboarders and cross-country
skiers alike.
If you are interested in art treasures or architectural monuments, visit one of the
many medieval towns, which include Dillingen, Donauwörth, Kaufbeuren,
Memmingen, Mindelheim and Nördlingen, and Augsburg, where Mozart's talents
first emerged. The royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau near
Füssen and the Ottobeuren Basilica hold a fascination for many visitors
The Bavarian Forest in eastern Bavaria stretches from the Danube to the
Bohemian Forest and the Austrian borde. The Bavarian Forest National Park is
Germany's first national park, founded in 1970.
Archaeological finds show that Celts and Romans once settled here. Later on,
knights, dukes and princes left behind their castles, some of which remain intact,
and other buildings that are now reduced to ruins, to be found on the Jurakuppe
elevation. Traces of this golden era can be found in the towns and cities and in
many castles and monasteries of the region. These often serve as a backdrop
for festivals, musical and other cultural events.
Health Resorts and Spas of world-wide renown abound in the area stretching
from the Rhön Mountains to the Alps, offering every facility for health and fitness
lovers. The naturally healing alpine saltwater, muds, mountain pine and the mild
invigorating climate have a positive effect on the treatment of respiratory
disorders, skin complaints and illnesses affecting posture and movement. Some
of the Spa towns are: Berchtesgaden, Coburg, Fussen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Bad Reichenhall and Oberammergau.
Berchtesgadener Land is situated in the southeastern corner of Bavaria, with
the alpine foothills and the idyllic Abtsdorfer See to the north and imposing
mountain peaks to the south. The region encompasses such familiar names as
Berchtesgaden, Schönau am Königssee and Bad Reichenhall as well as
practically undiscovered villages and towns such as Anger, Marktschellenberg
and Laufen. The region's famous landmark is the Watzmann, at 2,713m the
second-highest peak in Germany. This mountain is swathed in myth and legend.
The jewel in the national park's crown is the famous Lake Königssee.
The Zugspitze Region is a pure delight for any nature enthusiast with its four
valley landscapes, the Ammergau Alps, the "blue region", the Karwendel Alpine
region and the area around the Zugspitze. Germany's highest mountain - the
Zugspitze (2,963 m) - is on the German-Austrian border. The Eibsee-Zugspitze
high-wire park has a breathtakingly high course with a number of different
climbing activities. The Garmisch-Partenkirchen airfield offers a range of
paragliding, tandem flying and thermic flying tours over the mountain peaks. A
walk through the wild, romantic Höllental (hell valley) gorge or the impressive
Partnach gorge is an experience for all the senses. )
Hohenschwangau
Castle
Castle
The childhood
residence of King
Ludwig II was built
by King Maximilian
II of Bavaria. It is
located in the
German village of
Schwangau near the
town of Füssen
residence of King
Ludwig II was built
by King Maximilian
II of Bavaria. It is
located in the
German village of
Schwangau near the
town of Füssen
| Lake Königssee. St. Bartholomew's pilgrimage church, and Mount Watzmann. St. Bartholomew peninsula is a place of pilgrimage |
Bavarian Forest
Explore these
truly spectacular
peaks. There are
mountain railways
and cable cars to
make the ascent
a little easier.
truly spectacular
peaks. There are
mountain railways
and cable cars to
make the ascent
a little easier.
Royal Castle Tours Zugspitze Tour
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