Gems of Bavaria

About Munich

Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is home to many national and international authorities, major universities, major museums and theaters. Its numerous architectural attractions, international sports events, exhibitions, conferences and Oktoberfest attract considerable tourism. Since 2006, the city's motto has been "Munich loves you".

Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is home to many national and international authorities, major universities, major museums and theaters. Its numerous architectural attractions, international sports events, exhibitions, conferences and Oktoberfest attract considerable tourism. Since 2006, the city's motto has been "Munich loves you".

About Berchtesgaden

Berchtesgaden is a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. To the south of the city the Berchtesgaden National Park stretches along three parallel valleys. Berchtesgaden is often associated with the Watzmann, at 2,713 m the third-highest mountain in Germany, which is renowned in the rock climbing community for its Ostwand (East Face), and a deep glacial lake by the name of Königssee (5.2 km²). Another notable peak is the Kehlstein mountain (1,835 m) with its Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), which offers spectacular views to its visitors.

Berchtesgaden is a municipality in the German Bavarian Alps. To the south of the city the Berchtesgaden National Park stretches along three parallel valleys. Berchtesgaden is often associated with the Watzmann, at 2,713 m the third-highest mountain in Germany, which is renowned in the rock climbing community for its Ostwand (East Face), and a deep glacial lake by the name of Königssee (5.2 km²). Another notable peak is the Kehlstein mountain (1,835 m) with its Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), which offers spectacular views to its visitors.

About Reit im Winkl

Reit im Winkl is a small village located on the German/Austrian border in the southeastern part of Bavaria. It is well known as both a certified place of restorative and curative air (Luftkurort) and a ski resort, offering alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, both classical and skating, and snow-boarding. In summer, Reit im Winkl enjoys one of the highest counts of sunny days in Bavaria, and is popular with mountain bike and nordic walking enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy swimming in either of the three alpine lakes northeast of Seegatterl, or the river Lofer, try their luck at fishing in the trout lake, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the forests and fields.

Reit im Winkl is a small village located on the German/Austrian border in the southeastern part of Bavaria. It is well known as both a certified place of restorative and curative air (Luftkurort) and a ski resort, offering alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, both classical and skating, and snow-boarding. In summer, Reit im Winkl enjoys one of the highest counts of sunny days in Bavaria, and is popular with mountain bike and nordic walking enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy swimming in either of the three alpine lakes northeast of Seegatterl, or the river Lofer, try their luck at fishing in the trout lake, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the forests and fields.

About Regensburg

A charming, peaceful city with preserved medieval buildings and sites, the city has a wide range of attractions and activities, including museums, historical sites, restaurants and pubs. 

A charming, peaceful city with preserved medieval buildings and sites, the city has a wide range of attractions and activities, including museums, historical sites, restaurants and pubs. 

A landmark of the city, the Regensburg Cathedral known as St. Peter's Cathedral, is a 13tn century Gothic architectural masterpiece. The Cathedral, visible from afar, boasts an impressive nave and transept, an ornate choir stage and a magnificent silver and gilded copper high altar (which took about 100 years to create).  The colorful stained-glass windows date back to the 13th-14th centuries. The construction of the cathedral, which is the only Gothic church in Bavaria, took about 600 years to build and it was not until 1869 that the construction of the two spires and gables were completed.  The Chapel of All Saints (Allerheiligenkapelle) which is in the cathedral cloisters, was created by Italian artisans. The frescos and sculptures are considered masterpieces of Italian Romanesque art. A masterpiece of engineering of its time, The Old Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) constructed in the 12th century, was once the only bridge spanning the Danube River. It is the oldest bridge and was erected almost 900 years ago. It was once the only bridge linking the banks of the Danube between Vienna and the city of Ulm as well, at the time, the bridge was a status symbol and contributed greatly to progress and economic power. Only the southern tower of the three gates survived.Secret: Before the stone bridge was built, a wooden bridge was created by Charlemagne near the present beautiful arched bridge. The wooden bridge, however, was problematic and that was why a new bridge had to be made and that, my friends, is the Old Stone Bridge. In 1245, when Emperor Frederick II declared the Regensburg a free imperial city, they built the Town Hall (Altes Rathaus). The structure with elements of Baroque and Gothic style, includes three wings, the Town Hall’s Reichstag Museum and the almost 200m clocktower.  The city also boasts many museums with exhibitions about the history and culture of Regensburg and its surroundings.  The Regensburg Museum of History offers an overview of the city's history from Roman times to the present day. The Domschatz Regensburg Museum is in the St. Peter's Cathedral in rooms of former bishops’ residences.  These displays are from the cathedral’s art treasures and artefacts starting from the Middle Ages.,  Haidplatz Square is a wonderfully picturesque area that includes some well-preserved medieval buildings and where you can actually appreciate the beautiful architecture of the city. Inaugurated by King Ludwig I in 1842, the Walhalla Temple, built as a Parthenon replica, is in Donaustauf, just east of the city. It is what we would call “A Hall of Fame”. It was a hall built to memorialize fallen heroes, men and women, to be an inspiration for the people. It includes memorial plaques and busts of those who Ludwig I deemed to be heroes. Regensburg is also famous for its Regensburger Wurst (sausage) introduced in the late 195h century. The pork sausages are smoked and boiled and mixed with a variety of (secret) spices.  Hot or cold, they can be served in a bun or mixed in salads or eaten with side order of sauerkraut dumplings and potatoes. The  Zum Goldenen Kreuz restaurant, which is very popular eatery in the city, was once the neoclassical Tom Dittmer Palace, where Emperor Charles V regularly stayed and was later owned by a wealthy merchant family.

About Bayreuth

Bayreuth is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtelgebirge Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194 and it is nowadays the capital of Upper Franconia. It is world-famous for its annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented. The Margravial Opera House was opened in 1748 and is one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe. It is both a museum and the oldest working tableau in Bayreuth.

Bayreuth is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtelgebirge Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194 and it is nowadays the capital of Upper Franconia. It is world-famous for its annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented. The Margravial Opera House was opened in 1748 and is one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe. It is both a museum and the oldest working tableau in Bayreuth.

About Bamberg

Bamberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany. Its historic city center is a listed UNESCO world heritage site, primarily because of its authentic medieval appearance. The Bamberg cathedral is a late Romanesque building with four grand towers. It was founded in 1004. It was later partially destroyed by fire in 1081. The new cathedral was consecrated in 1111 and in the 13th century received its present late-Romanesque form. Of its many historic works of art may be mentioned the magnificent marble tomb of the founder and his wife, carved between 1499 and 1513. Another treasure of the cathedral is an equestrian statue known as the Bamberg Horseman, This statue dates to approximately 1200.

Bamberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany. Its historic city center is a listed UNESCO world heritage site, primarily because of its authentic medieval appearance. The Bamberg cathedral is a late Romanesque building with four grand towers. It was founded in 1004. It was later partially destroyed by fire in 1081. The new cathedral was consecrated in 1111 and in the 13th century received its present late-Romanesque form. Of its many historic works of art may be mentioned the magnificent marble tomb of the founder and his wife, carved between 1499 and 1513. Another treasure of the cathedral is an equestrian statue known as the Bamberg Horseman, This statue dates to approximately 1200.

About Nuremberg

Nuremberg was, according to the first documentary mention of the city in 1050, the location of a roman Imperial castle and is often referred to as having been the 'unofficial capital' of the Holy Roman Empire. Because of the city's relevance to the Holy Roman Empire and its position in the centre of Germany, the Nazi Party chose the city to be the site of huge Nazi Party conventions – the Nuremberg rallies. Between 1945 and 1946, German officials involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity were brought before an international tribunal in the Nuremberg Trials. Sites in Nuremberg include: Nuremberg Castle an Heilig-Geist-Spital, the largest hospital of the Middle Ages.

Nuremberg was, according to the first documentary mention of the city in 1050, the location of a roman Imperial castle and is often referred to as having been the 'unofficial capital' of the Holy Roman Empire. Because of the city's relevance to the Holy Roman Empire and its position in the centre of Germany, the Nazi Party chose the city to be the site of huge Nazi Party conventions – the Nuremberg rallies. Between 1945 and 1946, German officials involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity were brought before an international tribunal in the Nuremberg Trials. Sites in Nuremberg include: Nuremberg Castle an Heilig-Geist-Spital, the largest hospital of the Middle Ages.

About Munich

Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is home to many national and international authorities, major universities, major museums and theaters. Its numerous architectural attractions, international sports events, exhibitions, conferences and Oktoberfest attract considerable tourism. Since 2006, the city's motto has been "Munich loves you".

Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is home to many national and international authorities, major universities, major museums and theaters. Its numerous architectural attractions, international sports events, exhibitions, conferences and Oktoberfest attract considerable tourism. Since 2006, the city's motto has been "Munich loves you".