Fall in Love on Foot… or renew your love for hiking in Bavaria

Zugspitze and Lake Eibsee in Bavaria

Bavaria is a region where individuals either fall in love or renew their love for walking and hiking. “Hiking is Bavaria’s favorite pastime,” states Frommer’s. “Locals believe firmly in the emotional and spiritual benefits of walking and mountain climbing and tend to hit the trails the moment the snows melt”. Some of Europe’s best trekking … Read more

Cultural Events in Bavaria – ‘Live and Let Live’ in the Bavarian Alps

The Leonhardi Ritt Bad Tolz

Many visitors come to the Bavarian Alps to see some of Germany’s tallest mountains or to tour numerous fairytale castles. What people realize once they arrive is that they are immersed in a rich, inviting history still celebrated today. Last time we began our series of Bavarian Alps blogs with a description of Munich, a … Read more

Munich – Your Gateway to the Bavarian Alps

Frommer’s describes the Bavarian Alps as Germany’s “best mountainous landscape”. This beautiful area of culture, natural excursions and castles worthy of storybook illustrations, is located in Germany’s southwest corner along the Austrian border. Opportunities abound for every season, from skiing in the winter and hiking or cycling in the summer to palace and castle visits … Read more