Fish-filled pools, spectacular mountain scenery and lush, green meadows: Bavaria captivates with its pristine natural beauty and lovingly maintained cultural landscapes. The latter have been cultivated by human hands for centuries. Bavarians are at great pains to nurture their precious natural surroundings and in so doing preserve the image of the rural idyll that dominates Bavaria.

Man and nature in perfect harmony: The cultural landscapes of Bavaria are as diverse as the inhabitants themselves. The stars of our stories range from the mountain guide on the Watzmann to the hop ambassador in the Hallertau. In colourful orchards and nature reserves such as the Donaudurchbruch in Lower Bavaria and the Walberla in Franconia, local people are keen to protect the flora and fauna that flourish there.

Immerse yourself in a different world and discover unique cultural landscapes: How did they come about? Where are they found? And who are the people that devote their lives to preserving them? Go on the trail of the Myth of Bavaria and discover its exceptional landscapes.