Bavaria

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Liberation Hall – Kelheim

The monumental Hall of Liberation, one of the most significant German buildings of the 19th century, is to be found atop the Michelsberg hill near Kelheim. The viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the Altmühl valley.
Buchheim Museum

Standing proudly on the banks of Lake Starnberg and surrounded by a nature park with artwork exhibits is the Buchheim Museum in Bernried. It is also called the Museum of Imagination.
Ostallgäu Castle Region

The sight of old castles towering over the region of East Allgäu is an impressive one. The old ruins with hundreds of years of history to tell provide a hint of what life was like in the Middle Ages.
Alzenau Castle

Alzenau Castle is one of the finest late Gothic buildings in Franconia and is the town of Alzenau’s dominant landmark that can be seen from afar. It once served as the seat of administration for the Electors of Mainz.
Bogenberg

Close to the Lower Bavarian town of Bogen, the steep slopes of the 432-metre-high Bogenberg hill rise from the Danube valley. The rocky outcrops are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Wernberg Castle

Located in the Upper Palatinate Forest, the historic and well preserved Wernberg Castle graces the town of the same name. It can be found perched on a ridge and is surrounded by an impressive moat.
The Blue Land

Surrounding the Staffelsee – one of the prettiest lakes in Upper Bavaria – is this picturesque holiday region. It’s been the source of inspiration for many famous artists including Gabriel Münter.
Coburg.Rennsteig holiday region

The changing landscape and the numerous regional specialities bring together the very best of Franconia and Thuringia in the holiday region of Coburg.Rennsteig.
Monument city of Fürth

The monument town of Fürth certainly lives up to its name. It emerged from the Second World War relatively unscathed and today features more than 2000 preserved historical monuments.
Berchtesgaden-Königssee | Berchtesgaden National Park

Impressive mountains and lakes such as the Watzmann, Jenner and the Königssee in Schönau dominate the Berchtesgaden Alps National Park.
Ruins of Thierstein Castle

Perched atop a rocky outcrop, the restored ruins of Thierstein Castle with its impressive tower offers wonderful views of the village of Thierstein and the Fichtel Mountains Nature Park.
Colmberg Castle

Colmberg Castle is perched on top of a hill overlooking the village of the same name. It’s one of the best preserved medieval structures in Franconia. The castle has been in private hands since 1880.
German Steam Locomotive Museum Neuenmarkt

The German Steam Locomotive Museum in Neuenmarkt provides an exciting insight into the history and the technology of steam engines and the history of the railways in Upper Franconia.
Plankstetten Abbey

The Benedictine Abbey of Plankstetten in the Altmühltal nature reserve has existed since 1129. The Ensemble incorporating the monastery church is worth seeing and follows the baroque style.
Archaeological sites and Asam baroque in the Danube valley

History fans are drawn to the Danube Valley because of the area’s archaeology and the Baroque churches of the Asam brothers. Numerous archaeological finds are on display in the Quintana Archaeological Museum.

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Liberation Hall – Kelheim

Buchheim Museum

Ostallgäu Castle Region

Alzenau Castle

Bogenberg

Wernberg Castle

The Blue Land

Coburg.Rennsteig holiday region

Monument city of Fürth

Berchtesgaden-Königssee | Berchtesgaden National Park

Ruins of Thierstein Castle

Colmberg Castle

German Steam Locomotive Museum Neuenmarkt

Plankstetten Abbey

Archaeological sites and Asam baroque in the Danube valley