Bavaria

Towering above the town between Lake Wöhrsee and the River Salzach is the 1000-metre-long Burghausen Castle. The Guinness Book of Records has confirmed it as being the longest castle in the world.

The town of Helmbrechts is famous far and wide for its historical association with the textiles industry, which is showcased in the textiles museum

The German Hop Museum in Wolnzach will give you a whole new outlook on the subject of hops. The inspiring exhibition presents the world's largest special collection on the 1000-year cultural history of hops.

Bad Hindelang is nestled at the foot of the Allgäu High Alps and enjoys delightful unspoilt nature. Here, alpine farmers maintain their pastures in the heart of the Allgäu High Alps Nature Reserve.

Thanks to its sandy soil, the Abensberg 'Spargelland' is one of Europe's oldest and best-known asparagus-growing areas. From April to June, asparagus producers offer in-depth guided tours.

Münsterschwarzach Abbey was founded in 780 by the wife of Charles the Great as a nunnery and is today one of the most important of all Benedictine abbeys.

Historical buildings and a fascinating past await in the fortress town of Abendberg. Towering majestically above the small town, the castle’s importance is plain to see.

A famous attraction at Metten Abbey is the baroque library from the 18th century. This monastic library at the Benedictine abbey contains about 200,000 volumes, most of which are theological works.

The Benedictine abbey of Ottobeuren is the largest Baroque monastery in Europe. Sebastian Kneipp, the famous German naturopath, was baptised in its magnificent basilica.

The fact that Bavaria also has a lively wine culture in addition to its beer is demonstrated by the historic Baierwein wine-growing region. Its long tradition goes right back to the Middle Ages.

The gardens of Hohenstein Castle in the municipality of Ahorn are a historic gem and are unique in North Bavaria. Originally laid out as a park of the late Romantic period, today’s appearance bears witness to its eventful history.

The Violau Pilgrimage Church in the municipality of Altenmünster is a Baroque gem and was even a destination for pilgrims in the 15th century.

The Benedictine Abbey of Niederaltaich is a feature of the Lower Bavarian Danube region. In the baroque basilica of St. Mauritius, the high altar and the colourful ceiling frescoes are particularly worth seeing.

Schäftlarn Abbey, in the tiny municipality of Schäftlarn in the Isar Valley, has one of the prettiest rococo churches in Upper Bavaria. Its ornate stucco plastering and frescos are of great artistic value.

Listed buildings, medieval charm and magnificent Baroque structures – Bamberg’s old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.