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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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Hey, Merry One!

Enjoy the festive season in Bavaria. We make a beautiful Christmas tree with Berchtesgaden "Arschpfeiferl", take a look around the Christmas museum and reveal Bavaria's best recipes for Elisen gingerbread and vanilla crescents. We also take you out into the great outdoors. More Advent tips.

Beleuchteter Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

24 Beautiful Christmas Markets

Bavaria's Christmas markets offer more than just bratwurst and mulled wine!

Glühwein-Genuss auf dem Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

How about "drunken maidens"?

Twelve delicious gourmet tips for the run-up to Christmas

Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Peaceful? Quiet? Or cheerful?

At Käthe Wohlfahrt in Rothenburg, it's all about one thing all year round: Christmas

Aus Liebe zu Holz und Handwerk übernahm Alexander Hergenhan 2012 die Werkstatt seines Onkels in der Rhön

A thrilling ride

Alexander Hergenhan builds sturdy, traditional wooden sledges

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

Tiny-House provider Thomas Gstettenbauer

How about spending the night in a cool, mobile “Tiny House” deep in the Bavarian Forest amongst the deer?

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

We're queer!

The Schwuhplattler are the world's first and only gay association that is completely dedicated to the Bavarian folk dance "Schuhplattler"

Auszeiten sind auch für den Abt Beda Maria Sonnenberg sehr wichtig

Abbot Beda Maria Sonnenberg

As Abbot of Plankstetten Monastery, Beda Maria Sonnenberg is also a librarian, archivist, novice master and teacher of religion. We visited him

Fishery Tradition

Tassilo and Florian Lex continue their family's fishing with passion. We accompanied the fishermen for a day at Lake Chiemsee

Ursula Sedlmayr: Die Fleischermeisterin leitet die 1929 gegründete Familienmetzgerei

Master butcher Ursula Sedlmayr

Master butcher Ursula Sedlmayr has proved all her doubters wrong. She was determined to take over the family butcher’s business in Garmisch-Partenkir

In Attenhofen hat der Hopfenanbau Tradition

Green gold

Elisabeth Stiglmaier introduces guests to the secrets of the green gold, which helps give beers all over the

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

Sophie Mische: In ihrer Werkstatt fertigt die Töpferin Geschirr und Lampen

Pottery artist Sophie Mische

Bright colours, traditional designs and creative ideas. The ceramic creations of Allgäu’s Sophie Mische radiate pure Alpine feeling

Winemaker Andi Weigand from Franconia

This young wild one is breathing new life into the wine region. How? By combining old traditions with bold new ideas

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.