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State in Germany
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Bavaria (German: Bayern) is the largest federal state (Bundesland) of Germany, situated in the south-east of the country. Spanning an area of 70,540 km² with 13.2 million inhabitants, it extends from the middle German hills down into the Alps. Bavarian folk culture has significantly influenced the international perception of Germany.
The Bavarian heartland, where economic strength meets natural beauty
A region of wide, open farmland and vivid traditions
A densely wooded mountainous area, close to the Czech border
By plane
Most international travellers will arrive at Munich Airport (MUC), which is the sixth busiest airport in Europe with a large number of international and intercontinental flights.
By train
5 hours, with 3 daily ICE Sprinters completing the trip in just 4 hours.
By bus
There are now several domestic bus routes in and out of Bavaria, as well as a couple of international routes (mostly serving the Balkans as well as countries from the former eastern bloc) that have…
By train
Trains are the main mode of transport for visitors since they easily connect towns with larger cities.
By car
Bavaria is well served by the German autobahn network. The main grid is made up by the north-south autobahn A 9, and the east-west autobahns A 3, A 6 and A 8.
By bus
Intercity buses are mostly limited to longer distances than you'll commonly find in Bavaria, but they are a good option along the Romantic Road or for airport transfers.
By boat
The Main Donau Kanal links Kelheim in Lower Bavaria with Bamberg in Upper Franconia.
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the state capital is famous for its annual Oktoberfest and serves as one of Europe's major economic and cultural centers
an important historic city and the administrative capital of the Swabia region, known for its long tradition in trade and engineering
a cultural hub in Upper Franconia, globally recognized for its annual Richard Wagner Festival held at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus
this Upper Franconian town features a historic center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its traditional smoked beer (Rauchbier)
Kirche St. Martin 14-15. Jh. Sicht von der Burg.jpg }} — known for its well-preserved medieval city center and the quadrennial Landshut Wedding historical re-enactment
a center for toy manufacturing with a medieval castle; it is known for its Christmas market and its sites linked to the Nazi Party rallies and the Nuremberg Trials
located on the Austrian border at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, this university town is noted for its baroque architecture
situated on the banks of the Danube, the city's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring significant medieval architecture
a university city in northwest Franconia, known for its baroque architecture, including the UNESCO-listed Residenz palace, and its surrounding vineyards
the German part of the magnificent and rough mountain range
including the deepest lake in the Alps near Berchtesgaden
a mountain range and national park along the Czech border
the largest lake within Bavaria, complete with a copy of Versailles and mountain backdrop
the Lake District comprises seven lakes
castle ruins, hiking, canoeing, world class rock climbing
amazing romantic castle near Füssen, a small town rich in culture and art
biggest lake in Central Europe, shared by Switzerland, Austria and the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg
popular itinerary through the region past romantic castles and medieval villages
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