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Bavarian Alps - Lakes, mountains and culture »

There is a huge diversity of rural traditions to enjoy - just perfect for every kind of outdoor activity both in summer and winter alike.

Meadow of Alpine roses

Starnberg Five Lake Region »

There are five gorgeous lakes in this region, the: Wörthsee, Pilsensee, Wesslingersee and the two larger lakes – the halcyon Ammersee and the elegant Lake Starnberg.

View over Lake Starnberger See

Garmisch-Partenkirchen »

At the foot of Mount Zugspitze, nature is splendid and mighty, the memories gained between the mountains and the valleys, the water and the sky are unique.

View of Mount Alpspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Prien am Chiemsee »

The breathtaking landscape of the Chiemgau region offer endless possibilities for hiking, mountain tours, cycle excursions and relaxing walks.

Lake Chiemsee - Aerial view

Water fun and games in Bavaria »

Did you know that 9 of Germany’s 10 highest waterfalls are in Bavaria; or that the upper reaches of the river Isar are home to a greater diversity of flora and fauna than almost any other riverscape in Europe; or that Tölzer Land in Bavaria is home to the longest raft slide in the whole world?

River Isar in Alpenwelt Karwendel region

Bavarian Forest National Park »

You will be enchanted by an unspoilt low mountain range landscape of which up to 95% is covered by forest. Besides extensive woodland areas, the national park offers mountain peaks with fascinating vistas of nearly endless forests.

Bavarian Forest National Park

Lakes & rivers »

What Bavaria lacks in a shoreline, it makes up for in rivers and lakes, many with beaches: a relief when summer temperatures climb to 30 degree and a breathtaking scenery for walking and cycling.

Lake Freibergsee near Oberstdorf in Bavaria

Regions »

Explore the unique natural regions through Bavaria and the Bavarian Alps.

Füssen in Bavaria

Mountains & valleys »

The mountain and valley regions are more than just spectacular or romantic sceneries. They are a whole way of life. On the Alpine Road, you can get married on top of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, abseil down canyons, and dance Bavarian-style in lederhosen and dirndl.

Mountains in Bavaria