Sales Guide Bavaria

Sales Guide Bavaria Information for travel trade professionals

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Table of Content Table of Content About Bavaria 1.1. General information 1.2. Bavaria Map 1.3. Bavaria's four regions

About us

2.1. Services of BAVARIA TOURISM 2.2. Family of brands

Infrastructure

3.1. Airports 3.2. Rail network 3.3. Road Network 3.4. Ropeways and mountain railways 3.5. Rivers and lakes 3.6. River Cruises 3.7. Incoming Agencies and Tour Operators

Culture

4.1. Cities 4.2. UNESCO World Heritage 4.3. Castles and Gardens 4.4. Royal Bavaria 4.5. Festivals and Customs 4.6. Christmas markets 4.7. Religious Places 4.8. Medieval Bavaria 4.9. Dark Tourism

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Culinary Bavaria

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Luxury Bavaria

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Nature & Outdoors

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Wellness

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6.1. Beer and brewery visits 6.2. 500th anniversary of Bavarian purity law 2016 6.3. Wine and wine tastings 7.1. Five star hotels 7.2. Exclusive activities 7.3. Shopping 8.1. National parks and nature parks 8.2. Hiking and Climbing 8.3. Cycling and Mountain Biking 8.4. Tourist roads 8.5. Winter sports 9.1 Spas and thermal baths

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Kids and Family

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MICE

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10.1. Fun parks and adventure parks 11.1. MICE-Event Locations in Castles

Technical Visits

12.1. Technical Visits

Events in Bavaria 13.1. Highlights and Events Bavaria 2014

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General information on Bavaria Bavaria, with its capital city Munich, home to 12.5 million inhabitants, is located in the southeast of Germany at the very heart of Europe. The lifestyle in Bavaria is one of the state’s trump cards helping it maintain its lead role as the undisputed number one tourist destination in Germany. Bavaria offers a variety of options unparalleled throughout the whole of Germany: mountains and forests, lakes and rivers, plains and alpine heights. Bavaria has everything: nature, culture, age old traditions and state-of-the-art, a fashionable lifestyle and an abundance of adventure tourism.

Unique diversity Unparalleled in its diversity, Bavaria is a region of outstanding natural beauty with a healthy climate, unspoilt natural environment, a wealth of culture amongst the best in Europe, exclusive all-year-round sporting opportunities and an attractive range of wellness and health services and facilities in 51 spa resorts. All this is underscored by amazingly friendly hotels and restaurants in all categories from budget right through to deluxe.

Location  located in the southeast of Germany  largest of Germany’s 16 federal states  covers almost one-fifth of Germany’s total land area  has an area of over 350,000 square kilometers  borders Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland (across Lake Constance)  neighboring German states: Baden-Wuerttemberg, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony Landscape The landscape of Bavaria can be subdivided into four major regions:  the Alps, with the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany  the Alpine foothills with their numerous lakes  the Eastern Bavarian central mountains with the first ever national park in Germany  the Swabian-Franconian cuesta landscape Cities Whatever the season - Bavaria’s cities are always worth a visit. Historic centers, churches, castles, great shopping, events, museums, exhibitions, regional culinary specialties all ensure that Bavaria’s cities are attractive places to visit with plenty going on. The capital city of Bavaria is Munich. Other major cities in Bavaria include: Nuremberg, Augsburg, Regensburg, Ingolstadt, Würzburg, Fürth and Erlangen.

The Bavarian “Way of Life” “Live and let live“ is the motto in Bavaria. Whatever the time of year there is always some sort of custom being celebrated as traditional festivals are very much an integral part of Bavarian life. These deep routed links to cultural customs and to past are reflected not only in the careful attention paid to historic sites and buildings but also in the day-to-day Bavarian lifestyle.

Bavarian language Bavarian belongs to the Upper German languages spoken in the south of Germany. Innumerable German dialects are spoken in Bavaria. In the administrative regions to the north the Franconian dialect is prevalent, in Swabia the local dialect is Swabian, a thread of the Alemannic dialect family. In the Upper Palatinate people speak the Northern Bavarian dialect that can vary regionally. In Upper and Lower Bavaria (Middle) Bavarian is the predominant dialect.

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Bavaria Map

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Bavaria’s four regions Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia

Eastern Bavaria

Sun-drenched Allgäu is a colourful paradise of pure relaxation with gently rolling Alpine foothills, crystal clear lakes, lush green meadows and mountain peaks: recuperation for both body and soul – a land of phenomenal beauty. Little wonder that King Ludwig II chose the Allgäu in which to realise his dream of a Utopian world and build his fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein.

But the Allgäu is not just for those wanting to rest and relax; it is also an absolute paradise for anyone looking for a more active type of holiday.

Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, water sports or skiing, you will never be at a loss for something to do in the Allgäu. Cultural highlights include the Benedictine abbey in Ottobeuren – an unparalleled work of art and one of the most outstanding baroque buildings in the whole of Europe.

The Roman remains in Kempten and Augsburg, the intact mediaeval town walls of Nördlingen and a range of magnificent town halls in erstwhile imperial free cities bear witness to the Bavarian Swabia’s rich cultural past. Visitors to the area love the region’s culinary delicacies – particularly the cheese specialities – that make a perfect holiday complete.

Natural beauty, limestone cliffs and drip-stone caves, halcyon river valleys, deciduous forests of all colours and hues, crystal clear lakes and stunning panoramas. Comprising the largest area of forestation in Central Europe Eastern Bavaria is home to Europe’s green canopy comprising the Bavarian Forest (Germany’s very first national park), the Upper Palatinate Forest, the Bavarian Jura and Southern Lower Bavaria. Lots of unspoilt countryside to walk, cycle or ride through. Discover the romantic wild east and experience lynx and bear first hand.

The Danube and the towns along its banks form a cultural vein flowing right through Eastern Bavaria. State-of-the-art town life in perfect harmony with historical monuments dominated by some of the most impressive sacred buildings ever built such as St. Peter’s Cathedral in Regensburg or the highest brick built tower in the world situated in Landshut, and spectacular baroque buildings in Passau and Waldsassen.

Ancient customs and traditions and conviviality play an important role at the traditional festivities held throughout the region where delicacies containing produce from Eastern Bavaria’s woods, lakes and rivers are served.

Contact Tourismusverband Allgäu/Bayerisch-Schwaben e.V. Schießgrabenstrasse 14 86150 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0) 821 4504010 Fax: +49 (0) 821 45040120 info@tvabs.de www.allgaeu-bayerisch-schwaben.de

Contact Tourismusverband Ostbayern e.V. Im Gewerbepark D 02 / D04 93059 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 585390 Fax: +49 (0) 941 5853939 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de

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Franconia

Upper Bavaria

A fascinating holiday region, comprising 15 very distinctive areas. Nowhere else are there so many – 140 in total – charming cities and towns fashioned over centuries by European art and history.

A large number of cycle routes, spread throughout the region ensure that cycle fans can always find just the right sort of tour regardless of whether they want to go on an ordinary cycle tour, a mountain bike tour or a racing route. Franconia has a total of nine national parks stretching from the Rhön and Spessart to the Altmühl nature reserve. These parks contain a wealth of forests, rivers and lakes, mountains and meadows, sun drenched wine slopes and extensive hiking areas.

Enjoy a dry, light, refreshing Sylvaner from the wine growing areas along the river Main or a glass of golden beer. After all, no other area anywhere in the world has a higher concentration of breweries than Franconia!

Franconia has no fewer than 14 health resorts and spas all equipped with natural healing resources, experienced health experts and modern spa concepts focusing on the well-being of their guests. Franconia is the place to go to rest and recuperate, to experience something new and to have fun.

Magnificent mountain scenery, gently rolling foothills, moraine hills, far-reaching plains, rivers and some 200 lakes make this region particularly spectacular. Upper Bavaria – 16 areas of unique diversification, towns full of art and culture with the state capital and cultural centre of Munich at the fore, and a wealth of world-class things to see.

Anyone interested in art and culture is spoilt for choice. Upper Bavaria has an excellent variety of museums and art exhibitions. A number of world-class painters, including Marc and Kandinsky, lived and worked in Upper Bavaria.

The “Blauer Reiter” school of painting was founded in the town of Murnau. Visitors to the state can also enjoy a wide variety of concerts staged in the region’s castles, churches and monasteries as well as picturesque landscape, plenty of good, clean air all mixed together with Bavaria’s inimitable hospitality.

Anyone looking for a bit of rejuvenation and relaxation is in the right place: come to Upper Bavaria for that unforgettable ‘feel-good’ holiday. The range of sports and leisure activities on offer is also extremely comprehensive ranging from extreme sports through to gentles strolls, swimming and cycle tours.

Contact Tourismusverband Franken e.V. Wilhelminenstrasse 6 90461 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 9 41510 Fax: +49 (0) 911 9 415110 info@frankentourismus.de www.frankentourismus.de

Contact Tourismus Oberbayern München e.V. c/o K2K GmbH Händelstrasse 1 ● 81675 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 / 98247938 Fax: +49 (0) 89 / 98247940 tom@k2k-services.de www.oberbayern.de

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Services of bavaria tourism BAVARIA TOURISM wants your tours to become a success. We are dedicated to assist you with any questions you may have about Bavaria and its offer. A diverse range of services has been developed to optimally support your activities.

Services for the travel trade Basic services

Services on request

• Online picture archive www.pictures.bavaria.by

• Product ideas and tour suggestions

•Online sales guide www.sales.bavaria.by

• Contacts to potential partners

• Online newsletter www.sales.bavaria.by or sales@bayern.info

• Joint marketing campaigns

• Sales manuals for niche markets

• Support for educational trips

• Promotion material

Basic services Our basic services allow you to get started with your tour concept. The Online picture archive provides you with an extensive amount of professional material, classified according to the Bavarian holiday brands, themes, regions, and seasons. The Online sales guide helps you to make the planning of your tour to Bavaria as easy as possible by presenting you with group specials and arranging direct contact to professional service providers and Bavarian highlights. The latest news are shared in the online newsletter, which is published in German, English and Italian.

Services on request Our services on request provide you with further assistance tailored to your needs.

To elaborate your tour design further, we can provide you with product ideas and tour suggestions.

BAVARIA TOURISM has developed a range of holiday themes, and we are happy to prepare information and corresponding service providers for your requirements. The sales manuals for niche markets suggest ideas for various themes, such as technical visits or royal Bavaria. We also assist you in your preparation of particular offers and establish contact to specialised tour partners.

To help you and your staff to get to know and explore Bavaria, we organise educational trips for employees of travel agencies and tour operators as well as members of the media. In this way, you can help your employees to get a better understanding of what Bavaria has to offer to your guests.

In order to reach a larger audience, we offer services for joint marketing campaigns.

A variety of promotional material such as pictures, PR texts, video clips and brochures can be supplied to you. We also provide you with the latest information about your destinations of interest upon request.

Do not hesitate to contact BAVARIA TOURISM to make your tour a success.

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Family of brands Due to its strong brand equity amongst guests from home and abroad, Bavaria has become one of the top destinations within the tourism industry. Since its formation in the year 2000, BAVARIA TOURISM has developed a range of customer-focused product lines aimed at specific target groups. Once every year BAVARIA TOURISM additionally launches seasonal campaigns with varying thematic emphases.

Sightsleeping® Sleeping with an eye for art Since 2007 the Sightsleeping® Hotels brand offers accommodation for people with an eye for art in selected hotels throughout Bavaria. Visualists of style and beauty can stay in castles, palaces or contemporary hotels with a particular visual appeal. In Bavaria the sightseeing starts the minute you open your eyes and go down to breakfast.

WellVital® in Bavaria ... and I feel good!

What does WellVital® in Bavaria mean? It means taking time out to spoil yourself to bits; it means relaxation for body, mind and spirit, fitness training and replenishing that feeling of joie-de-vivre. To ensure maximum enjoyment and well-being whilst recharging those batteries our WellVital® hotels and localities have been carefully selected according to strict quality control criteria.

Kinderland® The family brand for the active family This brand was launched in 2003 in order to provide special holiday offerings for families with babies and children. Whether it is a farmhouse, a holiday apartment, a hotel, or a camping ground – accommodation options within this product range are fitted to meet families’ needs. In addition to this our Kinderland® leisure partners, including leisure parks, museums or cable cars, will make children’s eyes sparkle just that little bit brighter.

Gipfeltreffen® Conferences in Bavaria The Gipfeltreffen® brand lays emphasis on Bavaria’s strength as ideal destination for your next meeting or conference. Thereby it is essential that the products offered have a distinct Bavarian flavour to ensure oneof-a-kind experiences. Associates of this brand concept, which was established in 2004, comprise of convention hotels and congress centers as well as conference venues and event locations throughout Bavaria.

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Airports Airports in Bavaria Munich Airport (MUC)  international airport  located 28.5 km northeast of Munich  Germany’s second busiest passenger airport  serves about 100 airlines, 70 countries and 240 destinations in Germany, Europe and the world

Contact Munich Airport Nordallee 25 85326 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 97500 Fax: +49 (0) 89 97557906 info@munich-airport.de www.muich-airport.com

Nuremberg Airport (NUE)  international airport  second-busiest airport in Bavaria  serves about 50 nonstop destinations in Germany and Europe, especially touristic destinations at the Mediterranean Sea, on the Canary Islands and in Egypt  no intercontinental long-distance flights offered

Contact Nuremberg Airport Flughafenstrasse 100 90411 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 93700 Fax: +49 (0) 911 9371650 info@airport-nuernberg.de www.airport-nuernberg.de

Allgäu Airport Memmingen (FMM)  smallest of three commercial airports in Bavaria  located 3.8 km from the center of Memmingen and 110 km from Munich  serves about 25 destinations  provides a low-cost alternative to Munich Airport

Contact Allgäu Airport Am Flughafen 35 87766 Memmingerberg Tel.: +49 (0) 8331 9842000 Fax: +49 (0) 8331 98420019 info@allgaeu-airport.de www.allgaeu-airport.com

Augsburg Airport  regional airport  located in Affing, 7 km northeast of Augsburg  used for general aviation and business airplanes  no scheduled services offered to and from Augsburg Airport

Contact Augsburg Airport Flughafenstrasse 1 86169 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0) 821 2708111 Fax: +49 (0) 821 2708119 info@augsburg-airport.de www.flughafen-augsburg.de

© Flughafen Nürnberg GmbH – Thomas Hierl

© Flughafen München GmbH

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Airports close-by Frankfurt Airport (FRA)  international airport  busiest passenger airport in Germany  third busiest passenger airport in Europe  located 12 km southwest of central Frankfurt  serves the most international destinations in the world (264 destinations in 113 countries)

Contact Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide 60547 Frankfurt on the Main Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 180 63724636 info@fraport.com www.frankfurt-airport.com

Salzburg Airport (SZG)  international airport  second largest passenger airport in Austria  located 4 km west-southwest from Salzburg and 2 km from the Austrian-German border  serves about 50 nonstop destinations, especially in Europe, at the Mediterranean Sea, on the Canary Islands and in Egypt

Contact Salzburg Airport Insbrucker Bundesstrasse 95 5020 Salzburg Austria Tel.: +43 (0) 662 85800 Fax: +43 (0) 662 8580110 info@salzburg-airport.at www.salzburg-airport.com

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Rail network Bavaria is home to a comprehensive rail network providing frequent and reliable train connections to all surrounding airports and main places of interest. The fastest and most comfortable way of exploring Bavaria’s urban gems has to be by travelling with the high-speed ICE (or InterCity Express) train.

Bavaria’s largest railway stations such as Munich and Nuremberg – gateways to Southern and Eastern Europe – provide information on travel-related services to other parts of Bavaria, Germany and Europe. Munich main station has an added feature: it is the only one that houses a children’s museum.

It takes approximately one hour to travel from Nuremberg to Munich. Munich can also be easily reached within two hours from Stuttgart. Würzburg is a one-hour journey from both Frankfurt and Nuremberg; whilst Regensburg is around 90 minutes from Munich and two hours from Würzburg.

German Railway Company Regardless of the destination you want to travel to: the online services of Deutsche Bahn AG will find the best route for you from anywhere in Germany at a click – complete with all connections.

Contact DB Vertrieb GmbH Stephensonstrasse 1 60326 Frankfurt am Main Tel.: +49 (0) 180 6996633 reiseportal@bahn.de www.bahn.com

Bavarian Railway Company The Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft is the passenger transport company for regional railways in Bavaria. Its electronic travel planner “BAYERN-FAHRPLAN” provides travel information for journeys by rail, bus, underground train and tram in Bavaria.

Contact Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH Boschetsrieder Strasse 69 81379 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 7488250 Fax: +49 (0) 89 74882551 info@bahnland-bayern.de www.bayern-fahrplan.de

Further information on train connections within Bavaria: www.bayern-fahrplan.de

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Road Network The extensive (41.800 kilometres) and good quality road network of Bavaria allows you to reach any place of interest by car or coach. There are different types of roads from the smaller regional roads to the famous Autobahn. They are all well signed and major roads connect to other national and international destinations.

Estimated travel times by bus between the major Bavarian cities and sights: Munich – Augsburg 1:10 hrs.

Munich – Nuremberg: 2:10 hrs Munich – Füssen (Castle Neuschwanstein) 2:10 hrs.

Nuremberg – Würzburg 1:10 hrs Munich – Regensburg 1:40 hrs Nuremberg – Rothenburg 1:20 hrs Munich – Berchtesgaden 2:10 hrs Nuremberg – Bamberg 1 hr Munich – Garmisch-Patenkirchen (Zugspitze) 1:20 hrs Nuremberg – Bayreuth 1:20 hrs Munich – Lindau (Lake Constance) 2:20 hrs Nuremberg – Regensburg 1:20 hrs Munich – Passau 2:20 hrs Regensburg – Passau 1:30 hrs Estimated travel times by bus between the major Bavarian cities and national and international cities: Munich – Stuttgart 3 hrs Nuremberg – Prague 3:40 hrs Nuremberg – Stuttgart 2:40 hrs Munich – Prague 4:30 hrs Nuremberg – Frankfurt am Main 2:50 hrs Regensburg – Prague 3:10 hrs Munich - Salzburg 2 hrs Munich – Vienna 5:10 hrs

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Ropeways and mountain railways Both in summer and in winter, Bavaria’s ropeways and mountain railways are carrying thousands of hiking and skiing enthusiasts to the peaks of the highest mountains and to the most breathtaking viewpoints throughout Bavaria.

Further information on ropeways in Bavaria: www.seilbahnen.de

Arber Fürstl. Hohenzollernsche ARBER-BERGBAHN e.K. Großer Arber, Talstation 1 94252 Bayerisch Eisenstein Tel.: +49 (0) 9925 94140 Fax: +49 (0) 9925 941440 arber@hohenzollern.com www.arber.de

Reit im Winkl Tourist Information Reit im Winkl Dorfstrasse 38 83242 Reit im Winkl Tel.: +49 (0) 8640 80020 Fax: +49 (0) 8640 80050 info@reitimwinkl.de www.reitimwinkl.de

Brauneck Brauneck und Wallbergbahnen GmbH Gilgenhöfe 28 83661 Lenggries Tel.: +49 (0) 8042 503940 Fax: +49 (0) 8042 503944 info@brauneck-bergbahn.de www.brauneck-bergbahn.de

Spitzingsee Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee GmbH Spitzingsee Strasse 12 83727 Schliersee-Spitzingsee Tel.: +49 (0) 8026 9292290 Fax: +49 (0) 8026 92922929 info@alpenbahnen-spitzingsee.de www.alpenbahnen-spitzingsee.de

Breitenberg Breitenbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG Tiroler Strasse 176 87459 Pfronten Tel.: +49 (0) 8363 5820 Fax: +49 (0) 8363 1660 info@breitenbergbahn.de www.breitenbergbahn.de

Sudelfeld Vereinigte Liftbetriebe Sudelfeld GbR Kirchplatz 2 83735 Bayrischzell Tel.: +49 (0) 8023 588 Fax: +49 (0) 8023 1034 info@sudelfeld.de www.sudelfeld.de

Fellhorn Fellhornbahn GmbH Faistenoy 10 87561 Oberstdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 8322 96000 Fax: +49 (0) 8322 96003001 info@das-hoechste.com www.fellhorn.de

Tegelberg Tegelbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG Tegelbergstrasse 33 87645 Schwangau Tel.: +49 (0) 8362 98360 Fax: +49 (0) 8362 983620 info@tegelbergbahn.de www.tegelbergbahn.de

Nebelhorn Nebelhornbahn-AG Nebelhornstrasse 67 87561 Oberstdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 8322 96000 Fax: +49 (0) 8322 96001001 info@das-hoechste.com www.nebelhorn.de

Zugspitze Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG Olympiastrasse 27 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0) 8821 7970 Fax: +49 (0) 8821 797900 zugspitzbahn@zugspitze.de www.zugspitze.de

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Rivers and lakes What Bavaria lacks in shoreline, it makes up for in rivers and lakes. When summer temperatures climb to 30 degrees the numerous beautiful beaches are a great way to cool down whilst you lie back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and plan your next walk or cycle ride.

Rivers Danube The Danube is Europe’s second longest river. It originates in the town of Donaueschingen - which is in the Black Forest of Germany - at the confluence of the rivers Brigach and Breg. The Danube then flows southeast, passing through four Central European capitals before emptying into the Black Sea. The section flowing through Bavaria is definitely one of its prettiest. River cruisers tie up in both Regensburg and Passau. In the Weltenburger Enge Nature Reserve the Danube has to squeeze its way through its narrowest section flanked by majestically soaring vertical cliffs past the baroque gem of Weltenburg Abbey, home to the oldest monastic brewery in the world, and past the Kelheim’s Hall of Liberation (Befreiungshalle). Further important tourist spots along the Danube include the Walhalla, the Stone Bridge of Regensburg and St Stephan’s cathedral in Passau. The Danube Bike Trail (also called Danube Cycle Path or the Donauradweg) is a bicycle trail along the river.

Key Facts  length: 2,857 km  head: confluence of Brigach and Breg (near Donaueschingen)  mouth: Black Sea (Romania and Ukraine)

Main With a length of 527 km the Main is the most significant right tributary of the Rhine. The Main flows through the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg (forming the border with Bavaria for some distance) and Hesse. It begins near Kulmbach in Franconia at the junction of its two headstreams, the Red Main and the White Main. The Red Main rises in the Franconian Jura mountain range and runs through Creussen and Bayreuth. The White Main rises in the mountains of the Fichtelgebirge. In its upper and middle section it runs in valleys of the German Highlands. In its lower section it crosses the Lower Main Lowlands to Wiesbaden, where it discharges into the Rhine River. Major tributaries of the Main are the Regnitz, the Franconian Saale and the Tauber.

Key Facts  length: 527 km  head: confluence of Red Main and White Main near Kulmbach (Upper Franconia)  mouth: Rhine (near Mainz-Kastel)

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Inn The Inn is a river in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. It is a right tributary of the Danube and 517 km long.

The source is located in the Swiss Alps, west of St. Moritz in the Engadin region. It runs north-eastwards, entering Austria, and from Landeck eastwards through the Austrian state of Tyrol and crosses the border into Bavaria near Kufstein. On Bavarian territory the river runs northwards and passes Rosenheim, Wasserburg am Inn, and Waldkraiburg; then it turns east, runs through Mühldorf and Neuötting and is enlarged by two major tributaries, the Alz and the Salzach. From here to the Danube, it forms the border between Germany (Bavaria) and Austria (Upper Austria). In Passau the Inn finally enters the Danube (as does the Ilz river there).

Key Facts  length: 517 km  head: Engadin (Switzerland)  mouth: Danube (in Passau)

Isar The Isar is a river in Tyrol, Austria and Bavaria, Germany. Its source is in the Karwendel range of the Alps in Tyrol; it enters Germany near Mittenwald, and flows through Bad Tölz, Munich, and Landshut before reaching the Danube near Deggendorf. At 295 km in length, it is the fourth largest river in Bavaria, after the Danube, Inn, and Main. It is Germany’s second most important tributary of the Danube after the Inn. Key Facts  length: 295 km  head: Karwendel (Austria)  mouth: Danube (near Moos in Eastern Bavaria)

Lech The Lech is a right tributary of the Danube with a drainage basin of 6,600 square kilometers. It rises in Austria and flows in a north-north-easterly direction and crosses the German border, forming the Lechfall, a 12-meter-high waterfall; afterwards the river enters a narrow gorge - the Lechschlucht. Leaving the Alps, it enters the plains of the Allgäu at Füssen at an elevation of 790 meters. The river flows further northwards through a region called the Lechrain, and passes the cities of Schongau, Landsberg, Augsburg and Rain before entering the Danube River just below Donauwörth.

Key Facts  length: 264 km  head: Vorarlberg (Austria)  mouth: Danube (near Marxheim in Upper Bavaria)

Confluence of Inn and Danube © Tourist-Information Passau

The Danube overlooking Kelheim’s Hall of Liberation

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Lakes Chiemsee The largest lake in Bavaria is the Chiemsee, which is also known as the “Bavarian Sea”. The name has a kernel of truth in it: not only does the lake, which has an area of 80 square kilometers, have tides like the sea, it also originated from the primeval Thetis Sea, which once covered almost half of Europe. It has three islands – Herreninsel, Fraueninsel and uninhabited Krautinsel – which all benefit from frequent ferry connections to the mainland. On Herreninsel King Ludwig II built the royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee, while Fraueninsel has an 8th century Benedictine convent and some of the best Bavarian restaurants.

Further information: www.en.chiemsee-alpenland.de

Mountain lakes Lake Eibsee at the foot of the Zugspitze (Germany’s highest mountain) is situated approximately 100 km southwest of Munich and near the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The lake has a surface elevation of 973 meters and its surface area is 195 hectares. The panorama around Lake Eibsee is breathtakingly beautiful and the crystal-clear water in the lake is amazing; the color of the lake varies from deep blue to turquoise.

This entire area is ideal for hiking and biking in the summer and for every winter sport imaginable.

Further information: www.zugspitze.de/en The emerald-green Königssee near Berchtesgaden is surrounded by steep walls of rock, with the 1800meter east wall of the Watzmann towering above its west shore. Around eight kilometers long and over a kilometer across at its widest point, and with a depth of up to 190 meters, the lake occupies the whole valley between the Watzmann in the west and the Jenner and Gotzenberg in the east. St Bartholomew’s Church in front of the east wall of the Watzmann, is a cultural highlight in this unspoilt countryside. The area is particularly popular among walkers with its excellent network of hiking trails.

Further information: www.koenigssee.com/en

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Starnberg Five-Lake-Region Five lakes gave the region its name and each has its own character. This applies to the three smaller ones – placid Wörthsee, romantic Pilsensee and idyllic Weßlinger See – equally as well as to the large ones.

The 57-square-kilometer Lake Starnberg is around 20 kilometers long, five kilometers wide and up to 127 meters deep. It is bordered by moraine hills. Walkers can explore the beauty of the landscape and the various sights on the path that follows long stretches of the shore. Among the best-known towns and villages on the lake are Starnberg, Seeshaupt, Bernried, Tutzing and Feldafing with Rose Island. Pleasure boats circumnavigate Lake Starnberg on three-hour trips, stopping at little villages once visited by King Ludwig II. Water-skiers come here, as do cyclists: you can rent wheels and do the 50 km circular route around the lake.

Lake Ammersee is surrounded by wooded moraine hills. When the föhn wind is blowing, the Alps to the south look much nearer and form a magnificent backdrop. Numerous marked hiking trails enable the visitor to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the full. The lake is just under 50 square kilometers in area and has a circumference of over 42 kilometers. The conditions for many different water sports (sailing, boat hire, swimming etc.) are ideal. There are also many attractive towns and villages, including Herrsching with its romantic palace, the “Kurparkschlösschen”, Diessen, dominated by St Mary’s Minster, Schondorf and Utting with the “Old Villa”, Rodenhauser Park and Mathias and Anna-Sophie Gasteiger’s House. A further main attraction is Andechs Monastery.

Further information: www.en.sta5.de

Alpine region Tegernsee and Schliersee Lake Tegernsee with its emerald water is up to 72 meters deep. The five small towns of Tegernsee, Gmund, Bad Wiessee, Rottach-Egern and Kreuth are dotted along the lakeside, which can be easily explored on a round-trip by bicycle. The 21-kilometer long stretch is mostly on level ground and follows the waterside.

Throughout the year, the ships of the Bayerischen Seenschifffahrt cross the six kilometer-long and two kilometer-wide lake. One can stop off at, for example, Bad Wiessee, which not only has one of the longest traffic-calmed lake promenades but also spring waters known to have healing properties.

A few kilometers further on at Lake Schliersee, one can explore the sea from a paddleboat, which is great fun in the summer. Those who would like to cool off with a Bavarian beer can do so on the island of Wörth – or in one of the innumerable traditional Bavarian beer gardens. Those interested in culture can visit the St Sixtus church, with its 15th century “Gnadenstuhl” (Mercy seat) by the renowned south German sculptor Erasmus Grasser.

Further information: en.tegernsee-schliersee.de

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Lakes in the Allgäu The Greater Alpsee lake is the largest natural lake in the Allgäu and forms the focus for all of the region’s water sports. Whether you enjoy fishing, sailing, surfing or just splashing about, everything is possible!

Those who want to enjoy the water without actually getting their feet wet can take out a paddle boat, a rowing boat or go on the “Santa Maria Loreto” - a “Lädine” - a historic replica of a medieval trading ship.

From the castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein there is a splendid view of the Alpsee. It covers an area of almost one square kilometer, with just under five kilometers of shoreline and a depth of up to 62 meters. The lake nestles between wooded mountain slopes in an area of unspoilt natural beauty, which was already popular in the 19th century - the Bavarian kings built their romantic castles here on sites originally occupied by the strongholds of medieval knights. Today there is a wide variety of hiking trails in the vicinity, and on almost all of them you are following in royal footsteps. The “Fürstenstrasse” (Princes’ Road) leads from Hohenschwangau over the Schwarzenberg ridge and down to Pinswang in the Lechtal.

Only a short walk away from Hohenschwangau Castle is the little Swan Lake (Schwansee). This sleepy lake is attractively set in the Allgäu mountains. A path around two kilometers long leads round the completely unspoilt shore.

Lake Constance (Bodensee) is located on the northern edge of the Alps, where the borders of Germany, Austria and Switzerland come together. With an area of 539 square kilometers, it is the third-largest inland lake in Central Europe. A particularly beautiful, 18-kilometer stretch of the shore belongs to Bavaria.

Historic towns such as Nonnenhorn, Wasserburg and Lindau are among the attractions of this area.

Further information: www.allgaeu.info

Upper Palatinate Forest – “Land of 1,000 Lakes” The Upper Palatinate Forest is known as the “Land of 1,000 lakes”. Actually, it is home to 4,700 lakes that were established back in the Middle Ages by monks. Today the region is a unique natural biotope providing a habitat to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Lake Steinberger is ideal for lovers of water sports and offers a wide range of some of the most attractive and state-of-the-art wakeboarding and waterskiing facilities in Germany.

The region also offers a true speciality for fishermen and gourmets alike – the Upper Palatinate carp.

Autumn is the highlight of the fisherman’s year. Themed “Fish” weeks get any fisherman’s heart racing and fish and art lovers alike can set off in search of the fantastic carp for which Landkreis Tirschenreuth is well known.

Further information: www.oberpfaelzerwald.de

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River Cruises and activities The rivers and lakes in Bavaria are not only beautiful to look at, but are open to the public. There are many ways to explore them, one of them being by boat. The traditional river cruises takes place mostly on the Danube and Main rivers. The major cities along these rivers are Nuremberg, Regensburg and the three river city Passau. Cruises can last from a day tour up to a 15 day tour across Europe. Other river activities, which take place mostly in the summer months, include rafting, historic boat cruises, and canoeing among others.

Special historic and active tours Isar River Rafting Spend a day on a traditional wooden raft down the Isar river with typical food, drinks and music.

Starting point is Wolfratshausen, approximately 30 km south of Munich.

Contact München Tourismus Tourist Informations are at Marienplatz and the Main Station Tel.: +49 (0)89 233-96500 tourismus@muenchen.de ● www.muenchen-tourist.de

Medieval rowing boat The so-called „Plätten“are rebuilt medieval rowing boats that historically transported “white gold”(salt). You can experience the romantic Salzach valley through a “Plätten” cruise from May to September. Special cruises include music acts and story telling of medieval life.

Contact Burghauser Touristik GmbH Stadtplatz 112 ● 84489 Burghausen Tel.: +49 (0) 8677 887140 touristinfo@burghausen.de ● www.tourismus.burghausen.de

Timber Rafting on Rodach The traces of commercial rafting in the Frankonian Forest go back to 1386. The timber was transported as far as Amsterdam. This tradition is revived every year from June to September on the river Rodach near the city Wallenfels.

Contact Frankenwald Tourismus Service Center Adolf-Kolping-Strasse 1 ● 96317 Kronach Tel.: +49 (0)9261 601517 mail@frankenwald-tourismus.de ● www.frankenwaldtourismus.de

Canoeing A great way to explore rivers is by canoe. There are many canoe rentals in cities at rivers, which will deliver the canoes to your boarding area and pick them up at the end of your tour. Near Donauwörth you can paddle down the Danube river.

Contact Tourist-Information Rathausgasse 1 ● 86609 Donauwörth Tel.: +49 (0) 906 789151 tourist-info@donauwoerth.de ● www.donauwoerth.de

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Cities in Bavaria Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia Augsburg Augsburg is a modern city of fairs and congresses, with flair of a 2000-year-old free imperial city. Of special interest: at the heart of the city center with its Renaissance character, the City Hall, the Perlach Tower and the Augustus fountain, Maximilianstrasse, southern Germany’s most beautiful boulevard with its Mercury and Hercules fountains, Schaezler Palace and St Ulrich churches. A walk through the Fuggerei, the oldest social settlement in the world, is an absolute must for any visitor. The cathedral district, the old town crisscrossed with canals, and the birthplaces of the writer Bertolt Brecht and of the ancestors of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are further tourist attractions.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (87 km) Allgäu Airport Memmingen (90 km) Contact Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH Schießgrabenstrasse 14 86150 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0) 821 502070 Fax: +49 (0) 821 5020745 tourismus@regio-augsburg.de www.augsburg-tourismus.de

Füssen Situated at the southern end of the Romantic Road, lies the 700-year-old medieval town of Füssen. The town’s charming location on the edge of the Alps is impressive: framed in by imposing high mountain peaks and an idyllic lake district, at an altitude of 800 - 1200 meters, the ideal starting point for visiting the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau four kilometers away. The Hohes Schloss of Füssen, the former summer residence of the prince bishops of Augsburg and one of South-Germany’s largest and best preserved late gothic castle complexes, is Füssen’s landmark.

Nearest Airports Allgäu Airport Memmingen (80 km) Munich Airport (160 km) Contact Füssen Tourismus und Marketing Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 1 87629 Füssen Tel.: +49 (0) 8362 93850 Fax: +49 (0) 8362 938520 tourismus@fuessen.de www.fuessen.de

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Kempten Kempten, the Allgäu’s main town, has a 2000-year-old history. Roman times are brought to life at Cambodunum Archaeological Park. The townscape reflects the centuries of co-existence between the former Protestant Imperial City (today’s old town) and the Catholic Kempten of the Prince-Abbots (Residenz palace and St Lawrence’s Basilica). Furthermore the “Burghalde”, one of the oldest sites with open-air theatre or the “Marstall” (Court Stable) with Europe’s largest museum of Alpine history are well worth seeing. A wide choice of restaurants, interesting culture and excellent shopping opportunities complete the range of delights Kempten has to offer.

Nearest Airports Allgäu Airport Memmingen (40 km) Munich Airport (155 km) Contact Tourist Information Kempten Rathausplatz 24 87435 Kempten Tel.: +49 (0) 831 2525237 Fax: +49 (0) 831 2525427 touristinfo@kempten.de www.kempten.de

Memmingen The Unterallgäu region with its lush green meadows and gently rolling hills set against a backdrop of Alpine peaks is a walker’s paradise. The historic town of Memmingen has a wonderful array of interesting sights with a Mediterranean touch. The historic center is the perfect place for a gentle stroll and a little shopping all topped off with some local culinary delights. With its superbly maintained winter walks and wonderful cross country trails during the snowy season Memmingen is also a great place to visit in winter: snow covered alleyways, steaming streams, hot mulled wine at the Christmas market and plenty of live music.

Nearest Airports Allgäu Airport Memmingen (6 km) Munich Airport (144 km) Contact Stadtinformation Memmingen Marktplatz 3 87700 Memmingen Tel.: +49 (0) 8331 850172 Fax: +49 (0) 8331 850178 info@memmingen.de www.memmingen.de

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Ottobeuren The Kneipp spa resort of Ottobeuren lies in the western Günz valley. The town’s history dates back to two important periods, firstly to 764 when Benedictine monks chose to establish their order here and secondly 1821 when Father Sebastian Kneipp was born in the hamlet of Stephansried that belongs to the parish of Ottobeuren. The 18th century abbey is the largest and best preserved religious complex in the whole of Germany. Both the “Jakobsweg” trail and the “Crescentia” pilgrimage trail run straight through Ottobeuren. Whilst at the abbey be sure to pay a visit to the library, the “Kaisersaal” and the museum that houses a millennium of art and culture documenting the cultural history of Swabia and of the Benedictines.

Nearest Airports Allgäu Airport Memmingen (14 km) Munich Airport (143 km) Contact Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren Marktplatz 14 87724 Ottobeuren Tel.: +49 (0) 8332 921950 Fax: +49 (0) 8332 921952 touristikamt@ottobeuren.de www.ottobeuren.de

Nördlingen Nördlingen, on the “Romantic Road”, is one of the few towns still to have a fully preserved town wall that you can walk around. This 2.7 km stroll around the town defenses passed numerous towers and gates affords many a great view of Nördlingen’s romantic little alleyways. As one approaches from afar Nördlingen is clearly identifiable by its skyline dominated by the late Gothic church of St George whose bell tower is lovingly called the “Daniel” by the people of the town. The top of the “Daniel” is just perfect for enjoying panoramic views of the medieval town and the Ries crater that was created some 15 million years ago by a meteorite impact. Nördlingen boasts a unique nightly event: all through the year as the sun begins to set the town’s night watchman climbs to the very top of the “Daniel” where his cry of “So G’sell so” echoes out across the rooftops of the town. Back in 2009, Nördlingen became part of the “cittaslow” international network of towns that are striving to preserve and protect their hometown’s unique qualities, the surrounding countryside and the authenticity of their regional produce.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (110 km) Munich Airport (152 km) Contact Tourist-Information Nördlingen Marktplatz 2 86720 Nördlingen Tel.: +49 (0) 9081 84116 tourist-information@noerdlingen.de www.noerdlingen.de

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Eastern Bavaria Passau Passau has a central geographical location within the tri-state-area of Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. The three rivers – Danube, Inn and Ilz - lend the city on the Three-River-Conjunction-Point its unique beauty. Passau was a Roman provincial town for over 400 years. Italian Baroque masters created today’s city skyline, with its southern European flair. One of the most striking buildings is cathedral of St Stephan, which boasts the world’s biggest church organ. Besides St Stephan other buildings like the New Bishop’s Palace, Veste Oberhaus Castle, Town Hall, Niedernburg Nunnery and Maria Hilf Pilgrimage Church describe Passau’s history. Moreover, one of the best ways to enjoy the magic of Passau is a sightseeing tour by ship. The local shipping company offers “three-river” city tours and excursion into the Bavarian and Austrian Danube valley.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (150 km) Linz Airport / Austria (90 km) Contact Tourist-Information Passau Rathausplatz 3 94032 Passau Tel.: +49 (0) 851 955980 Fax: +49 (0) 851 35107 tourist-info@passau.de www.tourismus.passau.de

Regensburg The best preserved medieval city in Germany, situated at the northernmost point of the Danube River has a special charm. Two millennia of history have remained alive here. The city also offers world renown sights such as Porta Praetoria, the gate to the Roman Castra Regina, the Old Stone Bridge and St Peters Cathedral. Visit the Old Town Hall with Reichssaal, which for 200 years served as the seat of parliament for the Perpetual Imperial Diet and with the original Tourture Chamber of the middle ages or the Palace of the princes of Thurn und Taxis - the family dynasty that founded Europe’s first postal service and now part of the Bavarian National Museum. To fall in love with this town, just stroll through the narrow streets and alleys of the old town and you can see what the city once was and still is today. Listen to the delightful voices of the boy’s choir of Regensburger Domspatzen, taste the delicious sausages at the Historic Sausage Kitchen or take a boat trip on the Danube River.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (110 km) Munich Airport (116 km) Contact Regensburg Tourismus GmbH Rathausplatz 4 93047 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 5074410 Fax: +49 (0) 941 5071919 tourismus@regensburg.de www.regensburg.de

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Landshut Here, Gothic magic meets the lively atmosphere of a modern, flourishing city. In the heart of the town, the two boulevards of the Old and New Town run parallel to each other. They boast houses and buildings of different styles, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance-Baroque. At one end of the Old Town lies a landmark of Landshut: St Martin’s Church, which has the world’s highest brick tower. There is a nice walk called “oxway” leading from the Old Town up a mountain to Trausnitz Castle. Dating back to 1204, it was constantly expanded and offers a lot to discover. In addition, there is a fantastic panoramic view of the city and the Isar River from the castle’s balconies. Other sights downtown include the city hall with its large, ornate ceremonial room. And the ducal residence is known as the first Italian Renaissance palace built north of the Alps. Landshut is also home to the largest European Middle Ages festival – the Landshut Wedding. Every four years, the marriage of Duke George and Hedwig, the daughter of the king of Poland, is remembered and celebrated at this festival.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (39 km) Nuremberg Airport (165 km) Contact Verkehrsverein Landshut e.V. Veldenerstrasse 15 84028 Landshut Tel.: +49 (0) 871 4081840 Fax: +49 (0) 871 408161840 info@tourismus-landshut.de www.tourismus-landshut.de

Franconia Nuremberg The center of Nuremberg is not only a wonderful place for the staging of trade fairs and congresses, it also holds great fascination for those coming in search of culture and of new experiences. On the one hand Nuremberg has an international airport and a state-of-the-art trade fair center and on the other the historic center of the city is a little gem with everything one could ever wish for: fabulous museums, plenty of attractive shopping, cosy restaurants and bars and welcoming beer gardens. The world-famous Christmas market and Albrecht Dürer are just two reasons for the city’s fame. The international toy fair, the Kaiserburg and the Crafts’ Yard are an absolute must alongside the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the Documentation Centre Party Rally Grounds and the new memorial to the Nuremberg trials. There’s always something to see or do in Nuremberg, which is situated on the “Castle Road”.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (8 km) Munich Airport (160 km) Contact Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg Frauentorgraben 3 90443 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 23360 Fax: +49 (0) 911 233166 tourismus@nuernberg.de www.tourismus.nuernberg.de

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Bayreuth Richard Wagner and the Bayreuth Festival - Germany’s most prestigious music festival - have successfully achieved worldwide fame for the city of Bayreuth. Richard Wagner lived and composed much of his music in Bayreuth and although he died in Venice his final resting place is in the garden of Villa “Wahnfried”, the house he lived in. Today this classicist villa on the edge of the court garden houses the Richard Wagner Museum - an absolute must for anyone interested in culture. Bayreuth - Upper Franconia’s largest city principally reflects the baroque period of architecture. Over 400 years ago Bayreuth became the residential city of the Margraves and the then Margarine, Prussian Princess Wilhelmina, presented the city with numerous palaces and parks as well as the Margravial Opera House that today is not only considered to be the most beautiful baroque theatre in Europe but has also joined the list for the UNESCO world heritage sites. Further notable sights are the new palace and court garden in the historic city center and the hermitage, old palace, orangery and sun temple with its grottos and fountains. But there is far more to the lovable, lively city of Bayreuth than just its historic sights: the city also has a buzzing cultural scene and a wealth of restaurants, bars, bistros and street-side cafés all bestowing the city with its inimitable Mediterranean flair.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (86 km) Munich Airport (225 km) Contact Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH Opernstrasse 22 95444 Bayreuth Tel.: +49 (0) 921 885731 Fax: +49 (0) 921 885738 info@bayreuth-tourismus.de www.bayreuth-tourismus.de

Würzburg Würzburg is an ancient episcopal seat and a vibrant university town with a baroque, distinctly southern feel. It is in an idyllic setting surrounded by vineyards and defined by its architectural splendours that reflect a range of epochs. Art, culture and Franconian wine are a way of life in Würzburg - they impart a Mediterranean joie de vivre. Würzburg’s main places of interest are the magnificent prince bishops’ Residenz Palace, an impressive example of Mediterranean baroque architecture, and the mighty Marienberg Citadel. The works of famous artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider, Balthasar Neumann and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo can be seen everywhere, and the tomb of medieval minnesinger, Walther von der Vogelweide, is also here.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (106 km) Frankfurt Airport (124 km) Contact Tourist Information Würzburg Marktplatz 9 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 372398 Fax: +49 (0) 931 373952 tourismus@wuerzburg.de www.wuerzburg.de

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Bamberg Narrow alleys, cozy corners, medieval and baroque building fronts, plus a distinct romantic flair: Bamberg is a unique work of art. Endowed with one of Europe’s largest intact old town centers, Bamberg has the magic of the past hanging in the air, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. Today, Bamberg is a lively arts and cultural center with a thousand year old history, a long tradition of beer brewing and the buzzing atmosphere of a city full of life and street cafés and small antiques shops. Mustsee places include the Imperial Cathedral, a breathtakingly romantic Rose Garden, the medieval Old Court, and the Old Town Hall, that sits right in the middle of the River Regnitz. The cultural programme in Bamberg is shaped by the world-famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra as well as by its many theaters, music festivals, and an impressive music scene in jazz and blues bars and the likes. Bamberg boasts a total of nine breweries with their traditional brew pubs in town and a variety of 50 different beers in town, wonderful beer gardens on top of Bamberg’s hills and great local fare at an affordable price. Just outside of town beautiful countryside and nature parks, such as Franconian Switzerland offer a huge variety of opportunities for cycling, hiking and water sports.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (50 km) Frankfurt Airport (212 km) Contact BAMBERG Tourismus & Kongress Serivce Geyerswörthstrasse 5 96047 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 2976200 Fax: +49 (0) 951 2976222 info@bamberg.info www.bamberg.info

Rothenburg With its splendid location and charming medieval atmosphere hardly any other town is able to captivate its visitors in quite the same way as Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A walk through this small town is an unforgettable encounter with bygone centuries. The imposing building of the Town Hall, stately towers, massive fortifications, churches and patrician houses are witnesses to a mighty imperial past. An imperial castle dating back to 1142 represents the beginning of the town. Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the Middle Ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years’ War, Rothenburg was taken by imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town by drinking nearly 13 cups of wine in a single gulp, the so-called “Master draught”. Nowadays Rothenburg, situated in Western Franconia, is one of the most visited towns in Europe. Its richness of old medieval buildings and museums - such as the famous Criminal Museum and the Imperial City Museum - explains Rothenburg’s reputation as one of the most attractive destinations in Germany.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (125 km) Frankfurt Airport (187 km) Contact Rothenburg Tourismus Service Marktplatz 2 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0) 9861 404800 Fax: +49 (0) 9861 404529 info@rothenburg.de www.tourismus.rothenburg.de

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Coburg The Upper Franconian town of Coburg is situated between the Upper Main Valley to the south and the Thuringian Forest to the north in what is known as the green heart of Germany. Thanks to the dukes who once lived in the town this erstwhile seat of royal power now enjoys a unique heritage of art treasures and beautiful buildings. But it was the former Sax-Coburg and Gotha duchy’s cunning marriage politics that earned it world renown. Owing to the fact that there are many castles and palaces in Coburg and its surrounding areas, the town is rightfully located on the so-called “Castle Road” (Burgenstraße). Many famous people have spent time here: Richard Strauss, Hektor Berlioz, Nicol Paganini, Franz Liszt, Friedrich Rückert, Jean Paul, Queen Victoria and Martin Luther. Visitors to Coburg can enjoy a wealth of art and culture including events of both modern and classical music, open air events on Coburg’s Schloßplatz, opera, operettas, revues, ballet, theater in the royal Coburg theater, and Europe’s largest Samba festival.

Other firm fixtures in Coburg’s annual calendar include the "Vogelschießen“ fair, the “Schloßplatz” festival (also known as “North Bavaria’s largest gourmet party”), the Coburg “Marktfest”, the “Museum Night” and the Coburg Christmas market.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (100 km) Frankfurt Airport (231 km) Contact Tourismus Coburg Herrngasse 4 96450 Coburg Tel.: +49 (0) 9561 898000 Fax: +49 (0) 9561 898029 info@tourist.coburg.de www.coburg-tourist.de

Dinkelsbühl The former Free Imperial town of Dinkelsbühl, with its distinctive townscape, lies in the idyllic Wörnitz Valley. Dinkelsbühl’s perfectly preserved town walls and magnificent patrician houses, which include the “Hezelhof” and the “Deutsche Haus”, are a reminder of Dinkelsbühl’s glorious era in the 15th and 16th century. Dinkelsbühl’s industrious craftsmen and flourishing trading activities enhanced its wealth, with the town’s fortifications and 16 towers providing protection from attack. St George’s Minster, one of the most beautiful hall churches in Germany, was build at the intersection of the old trade routes. Worth seeing are also the Old Town Hall, House of Teutonic Order, Market Square & Gustav Adolf House, Town Mill and the “Romantic Citywalk” along the outer city wall. Artists discovered the picturesque nooks, crannies and alleyways of the old town in the last century and now visitors from all over the world flock to the medieval town to get a taste of its vibrant ambiance.

Nearest Airports Nuremberg Airport (100 km) Munich Airport (184 km) Contact Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl Alrathausplatz 14 91550 Dinkelsbühl Tel.: +49 (0) 9851 902440 Fax: +49 (0) 9851 902419 touristik.service@dinkelsbuehl.de www.dinkelsbuehl.de

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Upper Bavaria Munich Munich is located in southern Germany on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. It is Germany’s leading tourist city. Munich is a cosmopolitan city full of heritage; the city of laptops and lederhosen; state-of-theart innovations and charming serenity. Bavaria’s capital city, which is home to some 1.4 million people, has everything a tourist could possible wish for to ensure a perfect stay: a broad and diverse art and culture scene, limitless sports and shopping, a lively nightlife, a wealth of restaurants and eateries and a superb public transport system. The city’s fabulous green spaces (such as the English Garden, the wonderful green areas along the banks of the Isar River, the city’s palace gardens, and the city’s proximity to the Alps and Lakes of Upper Bavaria) provide Munich with hugely valuable recreational and leisure assets.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (28 km) Allgäu Airport Memmingen (110 km) Contact Munich Tourist Office Sendlinger Strasse 1 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 23396500 Fax: +49 (0) 89 23330233 tourismus@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de

Ingolstadt on the Danube Located in the center of Bavaria, Ingolstadt is an attractive, lively city, full of variety and is well worth a visit. The Danube city was once a Bavarian Duke’s residence, home to the first Bavarian university and a Bavarian fortress, today it is a modern center for economy and science. The city offers a fascinating mixture of the historical, the traditional and the modern. Since December 2000 the cultural landscape has been enriched by a further top class attraction - the Audi Forum Ingolstadt.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (72 km) Nuremberg Airport (104 km) Contact Ingolstadt Tourismus und Kongress GmbH Wagnerwirtsgasse 2 85049 Ingolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 841 3053035 Fax: +49 (0) 841 3053039 info@ingolstadt-tourismus.de www.ingolstadt-tourismus.de

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Altötting Altötting is located in the lovely Upper Bavarian Alpine region, not far from Salzburg and Lake Chiemsee.

For more than 1250 years this town has been the spiritual center of Bavaria and for more than 500 years the most significant place of pilgrimage in Germany in veneration of the Virgin Mary. Due to the strong feeling which the Bavarian people and their sovereigns have for the “sanctuary of our Lady of Altötting” (of the blessed Virgin), Altötting was given the surname “Heart of Bavaria”. Joseph Ratzinger, who grew up in the Inn-Salzach region, remained closely connected to the Shrine in Altötting since his childhood. In Altötting guest can explore the city trough a guided tour or enjoy a weekend stay in the footsteps of Pope Benedict. From May to October numerous pilgrimages, festive church services and candlelight processions (always Saturday night) take place here.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (82 km) Salzburg Airport / Austria (64 km) Contact Wallfahrts- und Verkehrsbüro Kapellplatz 2a 84503 Altötting Tel.: +49 (0) 8671 506219 Fax: +49 (0) 8671 85858 touristinfo@altoetting.de www.altoetting.de

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Located one hour south of Munich, in the midst of beautiful mountain views, the most famous town of the Bavarian Alps offers a wide variety of unique experiences. The resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is situated in an altitude of 708 m at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain (2962 m). Thanks to its situation it is easily accessible from Munich. At the foot of the Zugspitze, nature is splendid and mighty and the memories made here between the mountains, valleys, water and sky are simply unparalleled.

Impressive historic facades, lovingly painted houses and charming inhabitants give the town an open atmosphere and a sense of joie de vivre. At the base of Alpspitze peak, also in close vicinity to GarmischPartenkirchen, visitors will find the AlpspiX Viewing Platform hovering 13 meters over an empty void in the shape of an “X” with two protruding platforms. The exceptional architecture opens unmatched views towards the Zugspitze and the Höllental gorge and lets visitors experience a spectacular alpine high.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (126 km) Innsbruck Airport / Austria (60 km) Contact Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourismus Richard-Strauss-Platz 2 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0)8821 180700 Fax: +49 (0) 9921 180755 tourist-info@gapa.de www.gapa.de

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Murnau am Staffelsee In Murnau nature, art and culture form a special bond. World famous artists lived here and found inspiration by the picturesque landscape of lakes and moors at the foothill of the Bavarian Alps. Discover the original site of expressionist paintings in the “Schloßmuseum” (castle museum), follow the trails of Kandinsky and the “Blauer Reiter” (Blue Rider) in the “Münterhaus” (Russians House) or stroll through the pedestrian mall, a shopping mile with southern charm and colorful historic houses. Unspoilt nature can be found at Lake Staffelsee and in the nature reserve of the “Murnauer Moos”. The seven islands of the Lake Staffelsee can be surrounded on the passenger ship “MS Seehausen”. Besides Murnau is the center of events for the holiday region “The Blue Land”. Murnau is also well known for its genuine traditions and colorful festivals. Moreover, some of Bavaria’s most known highlights as the King Ludwig castles are within easy reach and make Murnau an ideal destination for sightseeing.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (107 km) Innsbruck Airport / Austria (80 km) Contact Tourist-Information Murnau Kohlgruber Strasse 1 82418 Murnau Tel.: +49 (0) 8841 61410 Fax: +49 (0) 8841 614121 touristinformation@murnau.de www.murnau.de

Oberammergau This small Bavarian community, with about 5,000 inhabitants located within the Ammergau Alps, owes its world-famous reputation to the impressive Passion Plays that have been performed every ten years in the town since 1634. The famous town of Oberammergau also shows how inextricably linked a handicraft is to the history of its town. In principle a stroll through the town is almost like walking through a museum. The colourful and attractive frescos know as “Lüftlmalereien” that adorn the facades of the houses relate the history of the 500-year-old handicraft of wood carving. On every street corner and in every alleyway are wood carving shops selling an amazing array of nativity scenes, angels, Madonnas, crosses and figures of the saints. From the peaks of the local mountains visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the fabulous “King-Ludwig Country” with its fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.

Nearest Airports Munich Airport (127 km) Innsbruck Airport / Austria (76 km) Contact Tourist Information Oberammergau Eugen-Papst-Strasse 9a 82487 Oberammergau Tel.: +49 (0) 8822 922740 Fax: +49 (0) 8822 922745 info@oberammergau.de

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UNESCO World Heritage sites The list of Bavarian UNESCO World Heritage sites consists of outstanding testimonies to the history of mankind: silent but eloquent witnesses to magnificent cultural achievements. Every single one of Bavaria's World Heritage sites is well worth a visit. Let yourself be captivated by the places where history was made.

Further information on UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bavaria: www.unesco-welterbe.de

Eastern Bavaria Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof Year of UNESCO inscription: 2006 On 13th July 2006 UNESCO inscribed the Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof into the list of World Heritage sites. In the High Middle Ages Regensburg was a central political location in the Holy Roman Empire and one of Europe’s most a thriving trade cities. Regensburg - the best-preserved medieval metropolis in Germany - is as large today as it was in the early 14th century. Like no other city in central Europe Regensburg reflects the economic, political and religious developments of the Middle Ages.

Contact Regensburg Tourismus GmbH Roter Herzfleck 2 93047 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 5074410 Fax: +49 (0) 941 5071919 tourismus@regensburg.de www.regensburg.de/tourismus

The Roman Limes Year of UNESCO inscription: 2005 The Upper-Germanic Roman Limes was inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in July 2005.

Together with Hadrian’s Wall in Great Britain (inscribed in 1987) the Limes forms the cross-border heritage site known as the “Frontiers of the Roman Empire”. Running through Franconia and Eastern Bavaria the route passes Roman fortresses, watch towers, settlements and thermal baths. Guests visiting the Limes can combine active travelling with exciting sightseeing, e.g. on the Limes bicycle path.

Contact Tourismusverband Ostbayern e.V. Im Gewerbepark D 02/ D 04 93059 Regensburg Tel. +49 (0) 941 585390 Fax +49 (0) 941 5853939 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de

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Franconia Würzburg Residence with the Court Garden and Residence Square Year of UNESCO inscription: 1981 Created between 1720 and 1744 by the prince-bishops of Würzburg this magnificent baroque palace and its wonderful gardens is one of the most prestigious baroque complexes in Europe and is definitely the most beautiful example of southern German baroque. The prince-bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn charged the architect Balthasar Neumann with its design. The ceiling of the world-famous freestanding vaulted staircase created by Neumann was embellished with the world’s largest fresco by the Venetian Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in 1752/53.

Contact Congress•Tourismus•Wirtschaft Am Congress Centrum 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 372335 Fax: +49 (0) 931 373652 tourismus@wuerzburg.de www.wuerzburg.de/tourismus

Old Town of Bamberg Year of UNESCO inscription: 1993 From the minute one sets foot in this town the unique historic cityscape cannot fail to captivate the imagination: a magnificent city center that has been over a thousand years in the making. The cathedral, the town hall standing in the middle of the river Regnitz, Little Venice and the New Residence with its baroque rose garden, the Böttingerhaus, the Concordia and the former Benedictine monastery of St Michael - great works of art by such famous names as Balthasar Neumann, the Dientzenhofers, Tilmann Riemenschneider and Veit Stoss.

Contact BAMBERG Tourismus & Kongress Service Geyerswörthstrasse 5 96047 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 2976200 Fax: +49 (0) 951 2976222 info@bayern.info www.bamberg.info

Magravial Opera House in Bayreuth Year of UNESCO inscription: 2012 The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth joined the UNESCO World Heritage list in June 2012. Built between 1746 and 1750 by Italian architect Guiseppe Galli Bibiena for margrave Frederick III of BrandenburgBayreuth, the opera house has a ballroom typical of the absolutist society at the time with wooden dressing rooms, unique streaked marble and painted decoration.

Contact Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH Opernstrasse 22 95444 Bayreuth Tel.: + 49 (0) 921 885731 Fax: + 49 (0) 921 885738 info@bayreuth-tourismus.de www.bayreuth.de

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Upper Bavaria Pilgrimage Church of Wies Year of UNESCO inscription: 1983 Miraculously located in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley, the Pilgrimage church of Wies is one of the few 18th century churches to have been preserved in its original state, and its stunning interior is a celebrated icon of art history. The church was built by Dominikus Zimmermann between 1745 and 1754, who, together with the best artists of the age, created the undisputed pinnacle of rococo architecture in the Bavarian style. From the moment tears were seen on the face of the statue of the Scourged Saviour on 14th June 1738 the church rapidly became the most important pilgrimage church of the 18th century.

Contact Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel Bauerngasse 5 86952 Schongau Tel.: +49 (0) 8861 2213200 Fax: +49 (0) 8861 2214000 info@pfaffen-winkel.de www.pfaffen-winkel.de

Pile Dwellings in the Alps Year of UNESCO inscription: 2011 The prehistoric pile dwelling (or stilt house) settlements in and around the Alps have been officially recognized as cross-border UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2011. These pile dwellings are the very first underwater archaeological sites to be inscribed. A total of 111 sites in six Alpine countries have been added to the UNESCO list, three of which are in Bavaria. The pile dwellings located in Bavaria can be found at Lake Starnberg, Pestenacker and Unfriedshausen near Landsberg am Lech.

Contact Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen Bodensee Freilichtmuseum und Forschungsinstitut Strandpromenade 6 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen Tel.: +49 (0) 7556 928900 Fax: +49 (0) 7556 9289010 mail@pfahlbauten.de www.weltkulturerbe-pfahlbauten.de

Tourismusverband Starnberger Fünf-Seen-Land Wittelsbacherstrasse 2c 82319 Starnberg Tel.: +49 (0) 8151 90600 Fax: +49 (0) 8151 906090 info@sta5.de www.sta5.de

Tourist-Information Landsberg am Lech Hauptplatz 152 86899 Landsberg am Lech Tel.: +49 (0) 8191 128246 Fax: +49 (0) 8191 128160 info@landsberg.de www.landsberg.de

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Castles and Gardens A whole array of famous names from the world of architecture from all epochs through the ages have left a legacy of magnificent buildings across the state for us to enjoy. From medieval fortresses to splendid summer palaces – there are castles for every taste. Most sites are open all year and have a special athmosphere in wintertimes. In spring and summer we recommend to also visit the gardens, which are often close to the palaces. There are in total 25 gardens and 45 palaces and castles managed by the Palace Department. Many of the castles host museums and offer themed tours. Some castles have been transformed into hotels and can be booked for events.

More information: www.bavaria.by/castles-palaces-bavaria-germany www.bavaria.by/bavarian-gardens-parks www.schloesser.bayern.de The map shows some 50 sites across Bavaria:

Johannisburg Palace - Aschaffenburg

Trausnitz Castle – Landshut © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

Schleißheim Garden © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

Seehof Palace Park © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

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Royal Bavaria and the Fairy tale King Bavaria was proclaimed kingdom in the Treaty of Preßburg between the German emperor and Napoleon in 1805. It remained a kingdom until 1918, and the borders of today’s state Bavaria were established in 1814 by the Treaty of Paris. The most famous of Bavaria’s six kings was Ludwig II., who ruled the kingdom from 1864 until 1882. He is called the Swan King and the Fairy Tale King due to his passion for art and extravagant architectural projects, such as the world famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

More information is available at the Website of the Palace Department, responsible for 45 palaces and castles as well as 25 gardens: www.schloesser.bayern.de.

Royal Palaces and Residence Neuschwanstein Castle The castle is one of the world’s most famous buildings and a central symbol of German idealism.

It was commenced by Ludwig II. in 1868 and never actually completed. It was his monument to the culture and kingship of the Middle Ages.

Contact Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwansteinstrasse 20 ● 87645 Schwangau Tel.: +49 (0) 8362 939880 svneuschwanstein@bsv.bayern.de www.neuschwanstein.de

Herrenchiemsee New Palace and Park & King Ludwig II Museum The Palace and splendid park are modelled on Versailles and its main rooms are the best example of 19th century interior design. The museum documents the story of Ludwig II’s life and early death with paintings, photographs, and more.

Contact Herrenchiemsee New Palace and Park & King Ludwig II Museum 83209 Herrenchiemsee Tel.: +49 (0) 8051 68870 sgvherrenchiemsee@bsv.bayern.de www.herrenchiemsee.de

Linderhof Palace and Park One of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of the 19th century. The “Royal Villa” is the only building Ludwig II was able to complete.

The rooms are of incomparable artistic quality.

Contact Linderhof Palace and Park Linderhof 12 ● 82488 Ettal Tel.: +49 (0) 8822 92030 sgvlinderhof@bsv.bayern.de ● www.linderhof.de

Munich Residenz The Residenz originates from a small castle built in 1385, and was gradually. It was in use until 1918.

The Residenz houses a number of other museums and monuments, such as the Treasury, the Cuvilliés-Theater and the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche.

Contact Munich Residenz Residenzstrasse 1 ● 80333 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 290671 ResidenzMuenchen@bsv.bayern.de www.residenz-muenchen.de

Herrenchiemsee Palace (left) and Neuschwanstein Castle (right) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

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Museums Museum of the Bavarian Kings The museum recounts the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty from its beginnings to the present day. The main focus of the exhibition lies on King Maximilian II who commissioned the conversion of Hohenschwangau Castle into his summer residence, and his son, King Ludwig II, creator of Neuschwanstein Castle.

Contact Museum of the Bavarian Kings Alpseestrasse 27 ● 87645 Hohenschwangau Tel.: +49 (0) 8362 9264640 museum@hohenschwangau.de www.hohenschwangau.de/mdbk_en.0.html

Tourist Roads The Route of Emperors and Kings There is hardly a route anywhere in Europe that is so young and ancient at one and the same time. The Route of Emperors and Kings runs from Frankfurt to Budapest and features cultural cities of such monumental historic importance as Frankfurt, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Vienna and Budapest.

Contact Tourismusverband Ostbayern e.V. Im Gewerbepark D 02 / D 04 93059 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 585390 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de

The Sisi Road Follow in the footsteps of the Empress and Queen Elisabeth from Wittelsbacher Land to Budapest. After leaving Augsburg the Sisi Road follows the steps taken by Sisi during the first 31 years of her life and gives you the opportunity to visit towns and castles of great historical importance. Visit Sisi’s family estate at Unterwittelsbach as well as Munich, the place of her birth and the Roseninsel in Lake Starnberg.

Contact Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH Schiessgrabenstrasse 14 86150 Augsburg Tel.: +49 821 502070 tourismus@regio-augsburg.de www.augsburg-tourismus.de

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Festivals and Customs An annual event calendar chock-full of festivities show just how much Bavarians love any excuse for a celebration. Traditional festivities are held right across the state throughout the year, these include the Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival, as well as numerous regional festivals many of which are based on the church calendar.

More Information: www.bavaria.by/tradition-custom-bavaria-germany

January/ February International New Year's ski jumping Garmisch-Partenkirchen The New Year's Ski Jump is traditionally the second jump of the Four Hills Tournament. The historic tour is one of the highlights of the ski jumping season.

Contact Tourist Information Garmisch-Patenkirchen Richard-Strauss-Platz 1a • 82467 Garmisch-Patenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0) 8821 180700 tourist-info@gapa.de • www.garmisch-patenkirchen.de

Hornschlittenrennen (traditional sledge race) A "Hornschlitten" is a traditional sledge which allowed the transportation of hay and wood down into the valley during winter times in earlier days.

Today, mostly around carnival time, there are some spots in the Bavarian and Allgaeu Alps where people, sometimes in costumes, race down the hill and over big jumps.

Contact Bavarian Championship of wooden sleigh racing Tourist Information Garmisch-Partenkirchen Richard-Strauss-Platz 1a • 82467 Garmisch-Patenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0)8821 180700 tourist-info@gapa.de www.garmisch-partenkirchen.de

Fasching (Carnival) Carnival in Bavaria begins in early January and ends at Shrove Tuesday. There are a lot of different traditions all over Bavaria. In some regions people wear old masks ("Larven") which make them look like demons and in processions the noisy crowd intends to drive out the winter. In other regions people wear costumes and ski down hills or take part in a "Hornschlittenrennen" as mentioned above.

March/ April Strong Beer Season Strong lent beer had already been served during this period of carneval since the mid 15th century. Monks brewed lent beer, because they weren't allowed to eat during this period. All these strong beers have the suffix "-ator" in their name, like: "Delicator", "Triumphator", "Animator" and so on. One of the most famous events during the Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Saison in Bavaria) takes place at the "Nockerberg" where a barrel of "Salvator" is tapped and the politicians have to face their critics in a very humorous way - which is called "Derblecken".

Easter In true Bavarian style Easter is celebrated with a mixture of ancient traditions and 21st century goodies: “Palmbüscheln” to be blessed on Palm Sunday, Easter Bunny (Osterhase), coloured eggs, kids searching for eggs kindly left by the “Osterhase”, roast lamb lunch, Easter lamb cake and more. The decoration of the Easter wells, perhaps the most charming custom in the Fränkische Schweiz, has experienced a great revival in the last few years and has become a popular attraction. The main reason for decorating the wells and springs lies primarily in the significance of water as the life-giving element for the arid plateaux of the Franconian Alps.

Georgiritt in Traunstein Every year on Easter Monday the traditional “Horse Pilgrimage” in honour of the St. Georg takes place in Traunstein (Chiemgau/Upper Bavaria). Up to 400 equestrians ride with their decorated horses to the little church of Ettendorf, where they circle the church and where their horses are consecrated. The horsemen are escorted by a group of musicians wearing historical costumes and playing fanfares, bells, drums and pipes.

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May/ June 1st May - Maibaum aufstellen (Maypole raising) Every year there is fierce competition between the towns and cities in Bavaria for where the highest (some up to over 90 feet) and most majestic pole is erected. The Maypole can look different in each region. In some places it is planted with the tree bark, and in others it is stripped and painted blue-and-white, hung with colorful ribbons, decorated with carved figures and adorned with a wreath. The pole is erected by without technical assistance just with thick, long rods (“Schaibeln”) bound together into “Scheren”. This work can stretch out over two hours. In neighbouring communities the young men's associations often try to steal the maypole. According to a custom the stolen pole has to be redeemed by a ransom consisting of beer and food which both communities share together.

Pfingsten (Whitsun) Bavaria celebrates very interesting customs and festivals at Whitsun. In Kötzting (Bavarian Forest) hundreds of riders on decorated horses move to a small church outside the town and all the way back. Other Whitsun Rides are held for example in Sankt Englmar (Bavarian Forest) and in Ochsenfurt (Franconia) where beside the ride the "Bratwurstfest" (franconian speciality). And, of course, there are also some beerfestivals around Whitsun, for example the "Erlanger Bergkirchweih" (Mountain Church Consecration Fair).

Meistertrunk (The Master's Draught) in Rothenburg ob der Tauber Every Whitsun this event is recreated when hundreds of citizens dress up in period costume and take part in the "Master Draught", as well as a historical procession and a variety of military camps.

Sonnwendfeiern (Midsummer/Solstice Festivals) The night before summer officially starts (June 21st of each year), the sun reaches its zenith. In heathen times summer has been welcomed by many fires on hills and mountains. Nowadays these old customs are more and more re-established. So you can enjoy some wonderful Midsummer Festivals in the Bavarian and Allgaeu mountains with the surrounding peaks illuminated by small fires.

Landshuter Hochzeit (Landshut wedding) The former capital of Bavaria makes history come alive: Every four years far more than 2000 citizens revive with enthusiasm the whole splendour of the late Middle Ages wearing costumes tailored true to the original. Celebrations take place on four weekends during three weeks: The wedding of the Polish King´s daughter Hedwig to the Duke of Wittelsbach George of Bavaria-Landshut.

Contact Gemeinnütziger Verein "Die Förderer" e.V. Spiegelgasse 208 84028 Landshut info@landshuter-hochzeit.de www.landshuter-hochzeit.de/en/home.html

The next Landshut wedding will take place in 2017.

July/ August Ritterspiele in Kaltenberg The world's largest Knights Tournament is held in Kaltenberg, on three weekends in July. 1,200 participants contribute to an incomparable atmosphere at the mediaeval market: juggling and music, the life of knights and historical handicrafts, minstrelsy and magic, food and drink, everything your heart could desire. And in the arena, the world-famous “Cascadeurs Associés” hold a jousting tournament, as breath-taking as any in the 14th century could have been.

Contact Ticket-Hotline: +49 (0) 1805-113313 info@ritterturnier.de organisation@ritterturnier.de www.ritterturnier.de

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Further Drachenstich (Slaying the Dragon in Furth) Every August Furth im Wald, situated halfway between Nuremberg and Prague on the border of the Czech Republic, prepares for the years most important celebration, the historic "Drachenstich". An historic parade made up of 1,500 participants in costumes, over 200 horses, bands and floats depicting 1000 years of the area´s history winds its way through town. At the centre of the festivities is the historic play "Drachenstich", the oldest folk play in Germany.

Contact Tourist-Info Furth im Wald Schloßplatz 1 93437 Furth im Wald Tel.: +49 (0) 9973 50980 tourist@furth.de www.furth.de

Kinderzeche Dinkelsbühl - One of the oldest historic Festivals in Germany (since 1897) During 30 Years War (1618 - 1648) broad parts of Germany have been destroyed, while the mediaeval city of Dinkelsbühl has been left in good condition. This is because of the children of Dinkelsbühl who plead for favour with the swedish colonel. For more than 100 years Dinkelsbühl is celebrating its rescue with a festival where the whole story is performed again. And the city still shows its grateful appreciation for their help by giving coloured bags with sweets to all children taking part in the procession.

Contact Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl Marktplatz 91550 Dinkelsbühl Tel.: +49 (0)9851 90440 touristik.service@dinkelsbuehl.de www.kinderzeche.de

September/ October Viehscheid or Almabtrieb (an autumn cattle-drive from the high alpine pastures) In early september the cows are driven back downhill. The lead cows (only one per herd) are adorned with ornamental head-dresses and huge clanking bells. By doing so, people celebrate their safe return in towns and villages.

Oktoberfest in Munich This festival, taking place always in the last two weeks of September and the first week of October, is the largest folk festival in the world and certainly the most famous among the Bavarian festivals. The festival has its origin in the marriage of crown prince Ludwig, the future Ludwig I. Today the area contains 14 tents, which offer the visitor Bavarian specialities (the famous Brezn, grilled chicken…), the famous beer and a large number of rides.

Contact München Tourismus Sendlingerstr. 1 Tel.: +49 (0) 89 23396500 tourismus@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de

November/ December Kirchweih (Parish Fair) The official date of the Parish Fair is the third Sunday in October, but especially in Franconia a lot of parishes still have their individual dates (saint’s day of the patron saint of the church). This day is celebrated with a culinary specialities “Kirchweihnudeln” (kermis doughnuts) and kermis gooses. Some famous examples are the “Bergkirchweih” in Erlangen and the “Sandkerwa” in Bamberg.

Christkindlmärkte (Christmas markets) Traditional German Christmas markets are becoming more and more famous among tourists. Just think about the world famous Nuremberg Christkindlsmarkt, the mulled wine (Glühwein), the gingerbread (Lebkuchen) and all the other typical stuff. Most Christmas markets in Bavaria start in the last week of November and last until two or three days before Christmas Eve.

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"Sylvester" and New Years Eve As the last vestiges of Christmas goose are finished up it’s time to get ready to welcome in the New Year. In Bavaria, however you choose to celebrate you will find something just tailor-made for you. “Sylvester” - the German term for New Year’s Eve that comes from the fact that the 31st December is St. Sylvester’s day – is celebrated with festivities of all sizes from large gala dinners and balls to local festivities in cities, towns and villages across the state.

Wherever you choose to see in the New Year sparkling wine and fireworks are bound to feature prominently.

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Christmas markets Bavaria’s cities, towns and villages are filled with Christmas magic during the holiday season. The Christmas Market season runs throughout the Advent period, more or less from the end of November to the day before Christmas.

The markets are generally held in the Town Square and each has its own unique atmosphere. But common threads include, decorated stalls heaped with traditional Christmas decorations, toys and gifts and the aromas of mulled wine, grilled sausages, Christmas biscuits and gingerbread. St Nikolaus, the German Santa Claus, often pays a visit. Christmas carol singing and Christmas concerts usually coincide with the markets, which are generally open seven days a week and run well into the evenings.

The “Christkindlesmarkt” in Nuremberg is probably the most famous Christmas market in the world.

There, the Nuremberg Christmas Angels regularly joins the visitors and invites all the children to a free ride on the nostalgia carrousel.

Nuremberg Christmas Angel © Stadt Nürnberg - Christine Dierenbach

Nevertheless, Bavaria is also rich in a variety of other Christmas markets. The fairs in Rothenburg, Regensburg, Füssen and at Lake Tegernsee rank among Bavaria’s loveliest and most beautiful Christmas markets characterized by their traditional atmosphere.

But in Bavaria, you can also experience Christmas markets set in exceptional scenery. Stroll through the stands of the floating Christmas market in Vilshofen, which takes place on the Danube river. Or visit the Christmas market in Hauzenberg in the Bavarian Forest, which is set amidst a stone quarry. Or go to see Bad Feilnbach woodland Advents, where some 50 stands nestle between the trees and the forest comes alive with the gleam of thousands of lights and flaming torches.

Further information: www.bavaria.by/christmas-markets-bavaria-germany

Lake Tegernsee © Tegernseer Tal Tourismus - Stefan Schiefer

Christmas market in Munich

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Religious Cities and Places The state's famed churches and other sacred buildings are still today important places of pilgrimage and witnesses to the deeply held faith of the people of Bavaria. Many of the monasteries in Bavaria were closed down during the secularisation of 1802/1803. From 1817 permission was once again given for new monasteries to be founded.

Today Bavaria‘s monasteries have become important and attractive tourist landmarks. Most of them are well preserved, still inhabited by their religious order and living witness to the state’s rich past.

Below you can find a list of important religious cities and places.

More Information: www.bavaria.by/pilgrimage-tours-bavaria-germany www.bavaria.by/churches-monasteries-abbeys-bavaria-germany

Altötting - The heart of Bavaria Altötting lies in the attractive alpine-foreland of Upper Bavaria between Munich, Passau, Salzburg and close to the Chiemsee.

Since over 1250 years, the city has been the spiritual centre of Bavaria and since over 500 years the most significant Madonna pilgrimage destination of Germany. The destination of the pilgrims and visitors counting more than 1 million each year, is the “Black mother of God” in the chapel of grace in the far-away chapel square surrounded by baroque buildings. Located next to Altoetting is Marktl, the birthplace of the new Pope, Benedict XVI. The tomb of the capuchin-brother Konrad von Parzam of Altötting who was canonised in 1934 can be found in St. Konrad.

Benediktbeuren - Benedictine convent Since its foundation around 740, the former Benedictine convent belongs to one of the oldest of its kind in ancient Bavaria and has all through its existence, been a treasure of intellect and culture. Here, the popular “Carmina Burana” (about 1230) were gathered, the painting stood here in full blossom. The optical institute J. v. Utzschneiders was in the secularised convent from 1805 to 1818. The production method for precision lens was developed by Joseph von Fraunhofer in the workshop. Today, the School of Philosophy and Theology of the Salesian order is located in these buildings. Guided tours are offered through the monastery.

Places of interest: Pilgrimage church of Maria Gern, Collegiatechurch, castle, 139 mile Pope Benedict XVI - Trail, connecting the places where Pope Benedict spent his early and later childhood Contact Wallfahrts- und Verkehrsbüro Altötting Kapellplatz 2a ● 84503 Altötting Tel. +49 (0)8671 506219 touristinfo@altoetting.de www.altoetting.de/cms/welcome_tour.phtml

Convent of Andechs At the peak of the middle age, the dynasty of the Counts Dießen-Andechs (since 1180 Dukes of Andechs Meranien) resided in a castle on the mountain high above the Ammersee.

In the 10th century, the Hl. Rasso (of Andechs)was said to have deposited a relic treasure here, Andechs became one of the most meaningful and oldest pilgrimage destinations in Bavaria.

In 1455, Benedictines migrated to Andechs and erected a convent building. After the blossoming period which lasted till 1803, Ludwig I bought back the convent for monks as an economic good of the abbey of St. Boniface in Munich.

Places of interest: Ceiling pictures of Johann Baptist Zimmermann, Relic treasure, Convent brewery

Places of interest: Convent church and present-day basilica completed by Kaspar Feichtmayr, high baroque ceiling painting by Hans Georg Asam, altar by Egid Quirin Asam, chapel by Johann Michael Fischer, workshop Fraunhofer Contact Kloster Benediktbeuren Don-Bosco-Str. 1 ● 83671 Benediktbeuren Tel.: +49 (0) 88 57880 info@kloster-benediktbeuren.de www.kloster-benediktbeuern.de/Kloster

Contact Convent of Andechs Bergstrasse 2 ● 82346 Andechs Tel.: +49 (0) 8152 3760 info@andechs.de www.andechs.de/en

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Oberammergau - Convent of Ettal In fulfilment of a vow, following his healthy return to Bavaria, Emperor Ludwig of Bavaria founded 1330, the Benedictine convent of Ettal in the seclusion of the land of Werdenfels. The Emperor did not survive his desire that the convent should not only serve as home for monks but also for knights and their spouses as well as widows, for long. On the contrary, the convent succeeded in a long-lasting period of blossoming. Today still, there are Benedictines in Ettal. The knight-academy founded in 1710 was converted into a high-school.

Steingaden - Wieskirche The pilgrimage to a miraculous art work for the premonstratensian abbot of Steingaden was reason enough for the establishment of a glittering sanctuary. The construction works began in 1745 under the supervision of the popular architect Dominikus Zimmermann. In the grassland on the base of the Alps, he created one of the most perfected art works of Bavarian rococo. The choir was sanctified in 1749 and the church in 1754. The wasteful piece-ornamentation by Dominikus Zimmermann and the ceiling painting of his brother Johann Baptist Zimmermann, court artist of the Bavarian Electors created a more buoyant and slightly agile decoration whose richness and subtlety are unrivalled. The Wieskirche in Steingaden, was accepted in the list of world heritage in 1983 as a masterpiece of the force of human creation and an extraordinary evidence of a lost culture.

Chiemsee Islands Convent of Frauenchiemsee The last Duke Tassilo III of Agilolfing founded a convent for nuns around 766 on the second largest island of the Chiemsee.

In the period of Karolinger, it became an imperial collegiate church, Irmengard, a daughter of Kind Ludwig of Germany, functioned as an abbess. After dissolution in the course of secularisation, Ludwig I re-established a Benedictine convent.

With their convent, the nuns today manage a conference centre that is in popular demand.

Palace of Herrenchiemsee In 1873, Ludwig II purchased the Chiemsee island of Herrenwörth. As the monarch died 13 years later, the Bavarian Versailles that was equipped with wasteful pomp was yet uncompleted. Still, the cost was already higher than was required for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof together. From 1215 to the period of secularisation, Herrenchiemsee was also a bishop domicile. The scene of the church ship of the former Augustine Men’s Choir collegiate church can be visited.

Places of interest: Convent of Ettal (and brewery), Rococo-parish church "Wieskirche", pilatus-house with façade painting in Oberammergau, theatre of passion plays Contact Oberammergau Tourism Eugen-Papst-Str. 9 ● 82487 Oberammergau Tel.: +49 (0) 8822 92310 tourist-info@oberammergau.de www.ammergauer-alpen.de/oberammergau-en Places of interest: Pilgrimage church, Pilgrimage museum Contact Tourism association of Pfaffenwinkel Bauerngasse 5 ● 86956 Schongau Tel.: +49 (0) 08861 2113200 info@pfaffen-winkel.de www.pfaffen-winkel.de/en/index

Places of interest: Convent of Frauenchiemsee Contact Frauenchiemsee 83256 Frauenchiemsee Tel.: +49 (0) 8054 9070 www.chiemsee-inseln.de

Places of interest: Palace of Herrenchiemsee Contact Palace of Herrenchiemsee 83209 Herrenchiemsee Tel.: +49 (0) 8051 688799 www.herren-chiemsee.de/englisch/tourist/

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Augsburg The stone pine cones in the city-arms of Augsburg throws a light on the roman origin of the city which was founded on the orders of Kaiser Augustus in the 15th century BC. It quickly developed into the central locality of the province of Raetia, and Tacitus once spoke of it as the „splendissima Raetiae provinciae colonia“, the „magnificent“. Augsburg experienced its heydays in the final days of the middle-age and in the renaissance as the political, economic and cultural focal point of the Reich. The Second World War almost saw the complete devastation of the city. Augsburg has however recovered and has the flair of an ancient town with idyllic, ivy-grown fastening facilities with water scarcity but also the modern disposition of an important business, economic and high-tech centre.

Places of interest: St. Ulrich and Afra, cathedral, town-hall, magnificent fountain, St. Anna, the Fuggerei, diocesan museum, the Puppenkiste (puppet theatre) of Augsburg

Ottobeuren Ottobeuren can be accessed above a mild fore-alpine highland with generous fields, grassland and pastureland with dark, forested hills cutting across it, while two striking peaks of church towers signal the approach to the destination. Then, the valley of western Gunz opens up and exposes a panoramic view of Ottobeuren, bedded in a height of 660 m and dominated by the unique focal point of the baroque-basilica and Benedictine abbey. The shaping of this landscape began millions of years ago under the strong influence of glacier. In several centuries, flatlands were reclaimed for agriculture, highlands retained as forest and increasingly husbanded. Ottobeuren emerged at the spot where the valley offered the largest habitat in terms of area.

Places of interest: Basilica St. Alexander and Theodor of the Benedictine abbey

Kaufbeuren The former Free Imperial Town Kaufbeuren is still dominated today, by its city image of the middle age. The lofty middleclass houses offer an atmospheric platform for the numerous events and festivities of Kaufbeuren, and thereby, the dancefestival, the oldest historical children’s festival of Bavaria.

Visitors can get to know the history of the city in the course of guided tours, enjoy the downward view of the city from the walkable town walls or moreover, experience the view over the Crescentia of Kaufbeuren, the mystic-lady of the 18th century who became the first German Saint of the 3rd millennium. The centre of fashion-jewelery is in Neugablonz, the newest quarter of Kaufbeuren with a meaningful past.

Places of interest: Town-hall (1879-1881) by Georg Haubenrisser, historical ancient city with city-wall, Fünfknopfturm, convent of Crescentia, St. Martin’s church, St. Blasius church, birthhouses of Ludwig Ganghofer and Sophie von La Roche

Contact Tourist Information Augsburg Bahnhofstraße 7 ● 86150 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0) 821 502070 tourismus@regio-augsburg.de www.augsburg-tourismus.de

Contact Benedictine abbey Sebastian-Kneipp-Str. 1 ● 87724 Ottobeuren Tel.: +49 (0) 8332 7980 webmaster@abtei-ottobeuren.de www.abtei-ottobeuren.de

Contact Kaufbeuren Tourismus- und Stadtmarketing e.V. - Tourist Information Kaiser-Max-Straße 3a ● 87600 Kaufbeuren Tel.: +49 (0) 8341 437850 tourist-info@kaufbeuren.de www.kaufbeuren-tourismus.de

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Bamberg The panorama view of Bamberg belongs to the most impressive city images of Germany. The entire ancient-town was declared world heritage by UNESCO in the year 1993 as urban constructional ensemble. Bamberg is known as the city of arts, culture and antiquities, the hometown of the Bamberg Symphony orchestra, for its culinary specialities, as the crib city and of course for the largely well-kept ancient-town which has grown for over 1000 years.

Places of interest: The Cathedral with the popular horseman of Bamberg, the Riemenschneider tomb of the holy imperial couple Heinrich II. and Kunigunde and the papal tomb of Clemens II (the only papal tomb outside Rome), ancient town-hall in Regnitz, former fisherman-settlement of “Little Venice”, previous Benedictine convent of St. Michael Contact Bamberg Tourism & Congress Service Geyerswörthstr. 3 ● 96047 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 871161 touristinfo@bamberg.info http://en.bamberg.info/en/

Eichstätt The baroque, bishop and university town Eichstätt is an ideal vacation destination in the heart of the natural preserve of Altmühltal. Eichstätt expects its guests with an almost unchanged image of a baroque town, magnificent churches and monasteries, uncountable places of interest and attractive museums and astonishes the beholder with the southern flair, an almost unlimited leisure offer, the multiple cultural events and festivals.

Places of interest: Willibalds cathedral, Willibalds castle, St. Walburga, cathedral, Residence

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Hardly any other city attracts visitors in its spell with its pristine atmosphere as much as Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A walk through the small city is an encounter with past centuries. The lofty town-hall, rising towers and strong walls, churches and patrician houses are evidences of this. In the era of the Romanticists, painters and poets turned Rothenburg into a symbol of the German middle-age.

Places of interest: St. Jacobs-church with the Heiligblutaltar (holy blood altar) by Riemenschneider, St. Wolfgangs church, Franciscan church, St.-Peter-and-Paulchurch

Würzburg The ancient bishop city lies in the middle of the Franconian wine-growing region. The middle-age fortress of Marienberg dominates the image of the city. With residence, churches, open-air facilities and the historically-acclaimed citycore, the capital city is surely worth visiting. Names of artists like Balthasar Neumann and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo can be associated with Würzburg. Moreover, the residence of Würzburg was declared UNESCO’s world heritage in the year 1981.

Places of interest: St. Kilians cathedral, the fortress of Marienberg, the residence, the Käppele – pilgrimage church built by Balthasar Neumann, Franciscan church with Pieta by Tilman Riemenschneider

Contact Tourist-Information Eichstätt Domplatz 8 ● 85072 Eichstätt Tel.: +49 (0) 8421 98800 tourismus@eichstaett.de www.eichstaett.de

Contact Rothenburg Tourism Service Marktplatz 1 ● 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0) 9861 40492 info@rothenburg.de www.tourismus.rothenburg.de

Contact Congress & Tourism Centre Würzburg Am Congress Centrum ● 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 372 335 tourismus@wuerzburg.de www.wuerzburg.de/en

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Regensburg With its striking city silhouette of defiant tower constructions Regensburg presents one of the unique middleaged city-images in Germany. The city which has developed over the foundation of a roman legion camp, which was a bishop and royal city, European commercial metropolis, free imperial town of the middle age, was largely spared the horrors of the wars. One feels clearly, and that makes up the flair of Regensburg, that the builders took up their work on this city in a vigorous and refreshed state.

Places of interest: Basilica and crypts of St. Emmeram City tour with the cathedral of St. Peter, Trinity church, ancient town-hall, ancient-chapel, the Stone bridge Palace of Thurn and Taxis

Waldsassen In the heart of Europe, where Bavaria and Böhmen share common borders, lies the convent city Waldsassen, once founded by monks who “sat in the forest” (im “Walde saßen”).

That was in the year 1133. Today, the popular recreation and excursion locality Waldsassen is, with its baroque basilica and the magnificently carved wooden convent library hall, the arthistorical centre of the convent-land. Idyllically laid between the forested foothills of the Upper Palatinate forest of the Steinwald and the southern pine-mountain, Waldsassen offers multiple options for a healthy climate and a diversified Eastern Bavarian landscape.

Places of interest: Collegiate church-basilica with library, holytrinity church chapel

Weltenburg The convent of Weltenburg lies at the gateway of the romanticist Danube breakthrough. It was founded by the IrishScottish-Colombian itinerant monks Eustasius and Agilus von Luxeuil (Burgund) around the year 600 and is thereby the oldest convent establishment of Bavaria. The abbey church built and equipped by the Asam brothers in the years 1716-1739 under the then abbot Maurus Bächl (1713-1743) is one of the best performances of the European baroque. In the year 1803, Weltenburg became a victim of secularity and was dissolved. It was however re-established already in 1842 by King Ludwig I. of Bavaria as a matter of priority and was inhabited by monks from Metten. Weltenburg has been an abbey again since the year 1913.

Places of interest: Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg, Asamchurch, “Klosterschenke” of Weltenburg, Danube breakthrough

Passau The city on the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz derived its name from the roman fortress of Batavis. The once largest diocese of Danube which extended as far as Hungary emerged as from 739. Ruling bishops created baroque scenery after the city fire of 1662. The cathedral of St. Stephan in which the sounds of the world’s biggest cathedral organ can be heard, rises in the middle of the ancient town.

The castle fortress of Oberhaus and the convent of Maria Hilf are enthroned high above the rivers

Places of interest: The cathedral of St. Stephan, new bishop’s residence, the fortress of Oberhaus, town-hall, convent of Niedernburg with the tomb of the St. Gisela, convent Maria Hilf, the Domschatz and diocesan museum, roman museum fort Boiotro

Contact Tourist Information Regensburg Altes Rathaus ● 93047 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 5074 410 tourismus@regensburg.de www.regensburg.de/tourismus/3854

Contact Tourist-Info Johannisplatz 11 ● 95652 Waldsassen Tel.: +49 (0) 9632 8860 tourist-info@waldsassen.de www.waldsassen.de/tourismus.html

Contact Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg Asamstraße 32 ● 93309 Kehlheim Tel.: +49 (0) 9441 6757 536 gaestehaus@kloster-weltenburg.de www.kloster-weltenburg.de

Contact Tourist Information Passau Tourismus e.V. Bahnhofstraße 36 ● 94032 Passau Tel.: +49 (0) 851 9559 80 tourist-info@passau.de www.tourism.passau.de

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Medieval Bavaria Travel in time and experience the Middle Ages in Bavaria. Well preserved medieval towns welcome you with their romantic streets and architecture. Explore the cities at night with the Nightwatchman who will tell you stories about life in the past. Celebrate at a range of festivals such as knights tournaments and shop handicrafts from medieval markets. Finally, rest in a fabulous castle or fortress and fully immerse into the times of princesses and knights.

Medival Cities Rotenburg ob der Tauber The former free imperial city is one of the best preserved medieval towns and one of Europe’s major attractions. Many museums, tours and festivals in the city have medieval themes.

Contact Rothenburg Tourismus Service Marktplatz • 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0)9861 404-800 info@rothenburg.de • www.rothenburg.de

Regensburg The UNESCO world heritage city’s authentic buildings of outstanding quality bear witness to the town’s political, religious and economic significance during the Middle Ages.

Contact Regensburg Tourismus GmbH Roter Herzfleck 2 • 93047 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0)941 507-4410 tourismus@regensburg.de • www.regensburg.de

Medieval Festivals Kaltenberg Knights Tournament The tournament is held on 7 stages, there is a medieval market, a parade with the participants, and the Jester’s Night – a show involving medival entertainers. It takes place in July.

Contact Ritterturnier Kaltenberg Veranstaltungs-GmbH Schloss Straße 8 • 82269 Kaltenberg Tel.: +49 (0)1805 113313 info@ritterturnier.de • www.ritterturnier.de

Oldest historical Children's Festival in Bavaria The so-called “Tänzelfest” is celebrated every July since 1497. The parade re-enacts the visit of Emperor Maximilian I and features 1600 children in historical costumes, 32 horse-drawn carriages and more than 150 horses.

Contact Tänzelfestverein e.V. Kaufbeuren Spitaltor 5 • 87600 Kaufbeuren Tel.: +49 (0) 8341 2828 info@taenzelfest.de • www.taenzelfest.de

Tänzelfest (c) Kaufbeuren Tourismus- und Stadtmarketing e.V.

Kaltenberg Knights Tournament (c) Kaltenberger Ritterturnier / Christoph Gawron

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Medieval accommodation and event locations Hostel in knight’s castle Wernfels The 13th century knight’s castle features a sauna, a pool and various sports equipment. It is highly recommended for groups and families. The entire building is suited for guests with reduced mobility.

Contact Youth Hostel Burg Wernfels Burgweg 7 – 9 • 91174 Spalt Tel.: +49 (0) 9873 976120 burg@cvjm-bayern.de • www.wernfels.jugendherberge.de

Hopferau Castle The oldest knight’s castle in the eastern Allgäu from 1468 hosts the most modern conference centre in Germany and a 4-star hotel with 14 individually decorated rooms.

Contact Hopfernau Castle Schlosstraße 9-11 • 87659 Hopferau Tel.: +49 (0)8364 98489-0 info@schloss-hopferau.com • www.schloss-hopferau.com

Medieval experience Tour with the nightwatchman (English) Follow Night Watchman through dark alleyways and across dimly lit squares and enjoy the special mood of the town at night. Listen to his stories and find out how the people lived in the Middle Ages.

Contact Rothenburg Tourismus Service Marktplatz • 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0)9861 404-800 info@rothenburg.de • www.rothenburg.de

Ingoldstadt historical tours Adam Weißhaupt, the well-known Illuminati leader, and Stephen III, Duke of Bavaria are happy to show you Ingoldstadt. The tours are led by Ingolstadt residents, some of whom are trained actors.

Contact Ingolstadt Tourismus und Kongress GmbH Wagnerwirtsgasse 2 • 85049 Ingolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 841 3053035 info@ingolstadt-tourismus.de www.ingolstadt-tourismus.de/en

Hopferau Castle (c) Schloss Hopferau

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Dark Tourism Bavaria Dark tourism involves visiting historical sites of tragedy and death. All over Germany, including Bavaria, one can find traces from the more recent German history of the Third Reich and Word War II and the German division during the Cold War. Furthermore, there are diverse historical tours from the Middle Ages, focusing on with-hunting and torture.

Museums / Memorial Sites Dokumentation Obersalzberg It offers the visitor the opportunity to study and reflect on the history of Obersalzberg and the history of National Socialism. An audio-guide in German and English is available.

Contact Dokumentation Obersalzberg Salzbergstr. 41 • 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: + 49(0)8652 947 960 info@obersalzberg.de • www.obersalzberg.de

Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds The permanent exhibition "Fascination and Terror" looks at the causes, the context and the consequences of the NS regime of terror. Guided Group Tours can be booked in English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Polish.

Contact Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds Bayernstraße 110 • 90478 Nürnberg Tel.: +49 (0)911 231 56 66 dokumentationszentrum@stadt.nuernberg.de www.museen.nuernberg.de/dokuzentrum

Memorial Site “White Rose” The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual resistance group in Nazi Germany, consisting of students from the University of Munich. Six members were arrested by the Gestapo and beheaded in 1943. Audioguide in English available.

Contact DenkStätte Weiße Rose Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 • 80539 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 2180 3053 info@weisse-rose-stiftung.de www.weisse-rose-stiftung.de

Memorial Site Concentration Camp Dachau The camp for political prisoners was established in 1933. In total, 41.500 people were murdered in this camp. Group tours last 2,5 hours and are available in many languages, participants should be over 14 years old.

Contact Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Alte Römerstraße 75 • 85221 Dachau Tel.: +49 (o)8131 6699 70 info@kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de

Memorial Site Concentration Camp Flossenbürg The Flossenbürg camp was established in May 1938 and became an important economic driver of the region. From 1941 on at least 2,500 systematic executions took place. Group tours are available in German, English, French, Czech, and others.

Contact KZ Gedenkstätte Flossenbürg Gedächnisallee 5 • 92696 Flossenbürg Tel.: +49 (o)9603 9039 00 information@gedenkstaette-flossenbuerg.de www.gedenkstaette-flossenbuerg.de

Memorial Site Concentration Camp Dachau

Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds (c) CTZ Nürnberg

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Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism The Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism will provide a central place of learning and remembrance. Its opening is set for April 2015.

Contact Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism Brienner Straße 34 • 80333 München info@ns-dokumentationszentrum-muenchen.de www.ns-dokumentationszentrum-muenchen.de/centre

German-German Museum Mödlareuth Named “Little Berlin”, this village became a symbol of the division of Germany, as it is located half on Bavarian and half on Thuringian grounds. Today, the museum and memorial remind and educate about the division of Germany.

Contact Deutsch-Deutsches Museum Mödlareuth Mödlareuth 13 • 95183 Töpen Tel.: +49 (0) 9295 1334 museum@moedlareuth.de www.museum-moedlareuth.de

Tours Third Reich Tour Munich Join us to explore the dark side of Munich’s history as the birth place of Nazism. Morning and afternoon Tours available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Russian.

Contact Munichwalktours GbR Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 3 • 80539 München Tel.: +49 (0)89 2423 1767 tours@munichwalktours.de • www.munichwalktours.de

Dark Tours in Munich and Regensburg Dark History Tours offers exceptional walking tours in Munich and the surrounding area. They specialize in WW2, archaeology and Medieval history and can tailor-make a private tour.

Contact Dark History Tours Paoso str. 24a • 81243 München Tel.: 49 (0)89 20184141 darkhistorytours@yahoo.co.uk • www.dark-history.eu

World War II Art Bunker Nuremberg Much of Nuremberg’s artistic heritage survived the Word War II bombings hidden in the city’s medieval cellar system (Nürnberger Felsengänge).

Contact Förderverein Nürnberger Felsengänge Bergstraße 19 • 90403 Nürnberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 2360 2731 info@felsengaenge-nuernberg.de www.felsengaenge-nuernberg.de

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Beer and brewery visits Bavaria’s reputation as the home of beer goes back centuries when brewing first began in the state’s monasteries. Thanks to the state’s purity law that was introduced in 1516 Bavarian beer is brewed without the addition of preserving agents, froth stabilisers, flavour enhancers or any other additives. Bavarian beer is guaranteed to contain only the four classic ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. These selected ingredients usually are sourced locally as Bavaria is one of the leading producers of brewer’s barley. In addition to this, the region around the Hallertau is the largest contiguous hop growing area in the world.

Further information on Bavarian beer: www.bavaria.by/bavarian-german-beer

Bavarian Brewers Federation The Bavarian Brewers Federation, which is based in Munich, represents breweries of all sizes from all regions of Bavaria. Its main objective is to protect and promote the common interests of the entire Bavarian brewing industry.

The Federation plans many special events during the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian purity law in 2016.

Contact Bayerischer Brauerbund e.V. Postfach 34 01 62 ● 80098 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 2866040 brauerbund@bayerisches-bier.de www.bayrisch-bier.de

Beer Academy in Bamberg With nine family-run breweries in town, a myriad of brew pubs, two malting companies, the world’s oldest brewery plant factory, a brewery museum and another 70 breweries in the region, this was the perfect setting for the Beer Academy, newly founded in 2013. Apart from professional training courses for beer sommeliers the academy offers upscale and highly entertaining seminars, courses, and culinary beer tastings, thus complementing the already existing range of beer offers in Bamberg - from the Brewery Trail package for the individual traveller to guided tours on brewing history.

Contact BAMBERG Tourism & Congress Service Geyerswörthstrasse 5 96047 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 2976200 info@bamberg.info www.beer.bamberg.info

Beer festivals Oktoberfest in Munich It all started with a horse race which the national guard staged for the people on 17th August 1810 to mark the wedding of the Ludwig Crown Prince of Bavaria (later King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The race was such a success that it was staged again the following year.

From 1870 onwards the number of stalls began to increase and in 1896 the very first beer tents were erected which sold only beer brewed in Munich - a tradition which has remained to the present day.

Contact Munich Tourism Sendlinger Strasse 1 ● 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 23396500 tourismus@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de Upcoming dates of Oktoberfest : 20.09. – 05.10.2014 19.09. – 04.10.2015 17.09. – 03.10.2016

Beer week in Kulmbach For nine days starting in the last week of July, Kulmbach, the secret beer capital, celebrates its fifth season. The town is the home of four beer companies, that each put up a huge pavilion in the town center to sell their various special beer.

Accompanying the festivities, which host an average of 120,000 visitors a year, are authentic German food and music.

Contact Tourist Information Kulmbach Buchbindergasse 5 ● 95326 Kulmbach Tel. : +49 (0) 9332 95880 touristinfo@stadt-kulmbach.de www.kulmbacher-bierwoche.de

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Museums Beer and Oktoberfest Museum Sterneckerstrasse 2 ● 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 24231607 info@bier-und-oktoberfestmuseum.de www.bier-und-oktoberfestmuseum.de

Kulmbacher Brauerei AG - beer museum Lichtenfelser Strasse 9 ● 95326 Kulmbach Tel.: +49 (0) 9221 7050 info@kulmbacher.de www.kulmbacher.de www.bayerisches-brauereimuseum.de

Franconian brewery museum Michaelsberg 10f ● 96049 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 53016 info@brauereimuseum.de www.brauereimuseum.de

Zwiesel brewery museum Regener Strasse 9 ● 94227 Zwiesel Tel. : +49 (0) 9922 84660 info@dampfbier.de www.dampfbier.de

Deutsches Hopfenmuseum German Hop Museum Elsenheimerstraße 2 ● 85283 Wolnzach info@hopfenmuseum.de www.hopfenmuseum.de

Beer tours The Bayreuth Beer Tour Discover the different kinds of beer that Bayreuth has to offer and enjoy two typical cold meals. On the Bayreuth beer tour you can visit the Maisel brewery and beer museum. Take part in a tour of the historic beer sights and visit Oskar - the pub on the Market Square - or one of the most beautiful and largest beer gardens in Bayreuth: the Herzogkeller.

Contact Tourist Information Bayreuth Opernstrasse 22 ● 95444 Bayreuth Tel. : +49 (0) 921 88588 info@bayreuth-tourismus.de www.bayreuth.de

Beery delights in Nuremberg A medieval innkeeper will accompany you on your tour of the historic centrer and regale you with anecdotes all about beer. A tour of Nuremberg’s city brewery will be a great opportunity to learn all about the art of brewing.

Contact Nuremberg Convention and Tourist Office Frauentorgraben 3 ● 90443 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 23360 info@ctz-nuernberg.de www.tourismus.nuernberg.de

The Beer tour: Red beer in medieval cellars Nuremberg's "Purity Law" goes back to 1303, and the beer cooled in its vast rock cut cellars. The beer tour ends with a visit to an artisanal micro-brewery Tours available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Czech.

Contact Brauereiladen der Hausbrauerei Altstadthof Bergstraße 19 ● 90403 Nünberg Tel. : +49 (0)911 2360 2731 reservierung@historische-felsengaenge.de www.historische-felsengaenge.de/en

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Munich's beer tours, breweries and more Munich is undoubtedly the #1 beer metropolis in the world, not only for its world-famous Oktoberfest . In Munich, there are numerous beer tours available during which visitors can learn all about: hops and malt, the history of this so-called "liquid bread", the purity law, beer revolutions and beer battles.

Contact Munich Tourism Sendlinger Strasse 1 ● 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 23396500 tourismus@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de

Brewery tours Ambräusianum Bamberg - brewery Dominikanerstrasse 10 ● 96049 Bamberg Tel.: +49 (0) 951 5090262 www.ambraeusianum.de info@ambraeusianum.de

Fliegerbräu Feldkirchen Sonnenstrasse 2 ● 85622 Feldkirchen Tel.: +49 (0) 89 9036032 info@fliegerbraeu.de www.fliegerbraeu.de

Arcobräu Brewery Schlossallee 1 ● 94554 Moos Tel.: +49 (0) 9938 918115 Waltraud.Staudhammer@arcobraeu.de www.arcobraeu.de

Hofbräu München Hofbräuallee 1 ● 81829 Munich Tel. : +49 (0) 89 290136100 besichtigung@hofbraeuhaus.com www.hofbraeuhaus.com

Bavarain state brewery Weihenstephan World’s oldest brewery Alte Akademie 2 ● 85354 Freising Tel.: +49 (0) 8161 5360 info@weihenstephan.de www.weihenstephaner.de

Hotel-Brauereigasthof Sperberbräu Rosenberger Strasse 14 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 9661 87090 info@sperberbraeu.de www.braugasthoefe.com

Brauerei Aying – Das Ayinger Brau-Erlebnis Münchner Strasse 21 ● 85653 Aying Tel. : +49 (0) 8095 8890 brau-erlebnis@ayinger-bier.de www.ayinger.de

Irseer Klosterbräu Klosterring 1 ● 87660 Irsee Tel.: +49 83 41 43 22 00 ikb@irsee.com www.irsee.com

Brauerei Johann Kneitinger e.K. - brewery Kreuzgasse 7 ● 93047 Regensburg Tel.: + 49 (0) 941 5930211 brauereifuehrungen@kneitinger.de www.kneitinger.de

Isarbräu Kreuzeckstrasse 23 ● 82049 Grosshesselohe Tel. : +49 (0) 89 798961 info@isarbraeu.de www.isarbraeu.de

Kuchlbauers World of Beer & Hundertwasser-Tower – brewery & art Römerstrasse 5 – 9 ● 93326 Abensberg Tel.: +49 (0) 9443 91010 info@kuchlbauer.de www.kuchlbauersbierwelt.de

Privat-Brauerei Zötler GmbH brewery & seminars, beer diploma Grüntenstrasse 2 ● 87549 Rettenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 8327 9210 beatrix.auer@zoetler.de www.zoetler.de

Paulaner Brauerei am Nockerberg Hochstrasse 75 ● 81541 Munich Tel. : +49 (0) 89 48005871 brauereibesichtigungen@paulaner.de www.paulaner.de oder paulaner-brauerei.de

Privatbrauerei Erdinger Weißbräu - brewery Franz-Brombach-Strasse 1-20 ● 85435 Erding Tel.: +49 (0) 8122 409421 info@erdinger.de www.erdinger.de/en

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Paulaner Bräuhaus am Kapuzinerplatz Kapuzinerplatz 5 ● 80337 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 5446110 mail@paulanerbraeuhaus.de www.paulanerbraeuhaus.de

Spaten-Franziskaner Bräu GmbH Marsstrasse 46-48 ● 80335 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 52000 besucherzentrum.muenchen@inbev.com www.spaten.info

The world’s oldest Abbey Brewery Klosterschenke Weltenburg Asamstraße 32 ● 93309 Kelheim www.weltenburger.de/en/ Bookings for groups and further information: Stadtmaus GmbH, Regensburg Tel. +49 (0)941 230 3600 kontakt@stadtmaus.de www.stadtmaus.de

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2016: Anniversary celebrating “500 Years of the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot” 1516: In Ingolstadt on 23 April 1516 the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV presented and laid down an ordinance on "How beer should be served and brewed in the country in summer and winter". Only four ingredients were permitted to be used in the production of beer: malt, hops, yeast and water.

2016: Festivities, events and special exhibitions celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot [Beer Purity Act].

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Official opening event on 23.04.2016 in Ingolstadt Special exhibition “Beer in Bavaria” from 29.04. – 30.10.2016 at Aldersbach Abbey in the district of Passau (www.hdbg.de/bier).

What’s on/Programme:  Bavarian beer and inn culture exhibition, cultural supporting programme, stages, working brewery with brewery tour, brewery gastronomy  Distance: Munich – Aldersbach: about 180 km, approx. 2 hours / Passau – Aldersbach: about 30 km / 30 minutes.  Aldersbach Abbey, Freiherr-von-Aretin-Platz, 94501 Aldersbach Special cultural exhibition “The Guardians of the Reinheitsgebot” / touring exhibition starting in Munich Beer culture festival in Munich from 22 – 24 July 2016 in honour of the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Programme (subject to alteration):  Over 80 private breweries from all over Bavaria await you with traditional speciality beers and innovative creations naturally in compliance with the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot of 1516  Festive procession of horse-drawn brewery drays and vintage brewery vehicles  Stage programme on three show stages in the city centre  Open-air demonstration breweries  Hop garden and tasting of skilfully hopped beers  Workshops with a lot of interesting information on all aspects of beer  Brewery-related crafts like the glass-blower, cooper, maltster, blacksmith…  Historical fairground rides for the whole family  Extensive culinary specialities from Bavaria

All year round: beer festivals, guided brewery tours, beer-related exhibitions throughout Bavaria.

Useful information : 23 April every year: German Beer Day In 2013 there were 1,349 breweries in Germany, more than 600 of them in Bavaria; 4,000 Bavarian beer brands, and over 40 different types of beer in Bavaria.

Upcoming Oktoberfest dates : 20.09. – 05.10.2014 19.09. – 04.10.2015 17.09. – 03.10.2016 (Agricultural Fair: 17.-25.09.2016) Find information about beer tours and brewery visits in our Sales Guide.

For for information about the anniversary year 2016 contact the Bavarian Brewers Federation : Bayerischer Brauerbund e.V. Postfach 34 01 62 ● 80098 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 2866040 brauerbund@bayerisches-bier.de ● www.bayrisch-bier.de BAVARIA TOURISM • Arabellastrasse 17, Munich, Germany www.bayern.by • www.sales.bavaria.by • www.pictures.bavaria.by

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Wine and wine tastings The heart of Bavaria’s wine growing is in Franconia Franconia’s renowned “Bocksbeutel” - a short-necked, round wine bottle - and prized top-quality wines enjoy worldwide fame. Connoisseurs love the distinctive flavor of Franconia’s dry, fruity wines. Some 6,000 hectares of picturesque vineyards provide some of the best white wines ever and the region’s red wines are sought-after specialties. The inimitable taste of the wine is a true experience as are the cozy wine bars, wine tasting venues and convivial wine festivals.

There is plenty of evidence that vines have been grown in the area as far back as the Roman era. The main growing areas for Franconia’s world-famous red and white wines stretch mainly from Aschaffenburg to Schweinfurt along the south facing slopes of the valleys of the river Main and its tributaries. 7,000 Franconian vintners are currently producing some 500,000 hectoliters of wine per year.

Vinotheques Franconian Vinotheques are a perfect place to find an impressive selection of exquisite wines in a pleasant atmosphere. You can count on the staff being knowledgeable and able to guide you in your selection. You will be able to learn more about Franconia, its wines, and its wine-growers. And of course you can sample everything!

InfoVinothek Sommerach Kirchplatz 3 97334 Sommerach Tel.: +49 (0) 9381 7187939 Fax: +49 (0) 9381 7187938 post@infovinothek-sommerach.de www.infovinothek-sommerach.de

Vinothek Iphofen Kirchplatz 7 97346 Iphofen Tel.: +49 (0) 9323 870317 Fax: +49 (0) 9323 870319 info@vinothekiphofen.de www.vinothekiphofen.de

DIVINO Nordheim Langgasse 33 97334 Nordheim Tel.: +49 (0) 9381 80990 Fax: +49 (0) 9381 809932 info@divino-nordheim.de www.divino-nordheim.de

Weinforum Franken Hauptstrasse 37 97246 Eibelstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 9303 9845090 Fax: +49 (0) 9303 98450911 info@weinforum-franken.de www.weinforum-franken.de

Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg Rosenbachpalais - Residenzplatz 3 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 3050923 Fax: +49 (0) 931 3050966 hofkeller@hofkeller.bayern.de www.hofkeller.de

Weingut am Stein Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 97080 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 25808 Fax: +49 (0) 931 25880 mail@weingut-am-stein.de www.weingut-am-stein.de

Vinothek "Fränkische Flaschenpost" Kirchplatz 2 97236 Randersacker Tel.: +49 (0) 931 46088380 eva-brock@t-online.de www.fraenkische-flaschenpost.de

Weingut Max Müller I Hauptstraße 46 - Untere Altstadt 97332 Volkach Tel.: +49 (0) 9381 1218 info@max-mueller.de www.max-mueller.de

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Winetasting Experience the Franconian wine country firsthand and close-up. Franconian tour guides have a passion for letting visitors experience Franconia from a personal perspective that involves all senses. You will walk through vineyards, take a stroll through a historical town, participate in a wine tasting, wine seminar, or even a wine weekend.

Fränkisches Weinland Tourismus GmbH Turmgasse 11 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 372335 Fax : +49 (0) 931 373793 tourismus@fraenkisches-weinland.de www.franconian-wine-country.de

Gästeführer Weinerlebnis Franken e.V. Donat-Grömling-Strasse 10 97222 Rimpar Tel.: +49 (0) 9365 2251 info@gaesteführer-weinerlebnis.de www.gaestefuehrer-weinerlebnis.de

Wine festivals March through November is wine festival time in Franconia. Almost every town has set aside a weekend to celebrate their wine. There, you will find local wine-growers showcasing their products.

Wine Village Würzburg The Wine Village is in the middle of Würzburg’s market square: More than 100 different local wines are served in cute, timbered gazebos. The event is rounded by local and international cuisine.

Contact Würzburger Festwirte e.V. Dettelbachergasse 3 97070 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 35170 Fax: +49 (0) 931 57057 info@weindorf-wuerzburg.de www.weindorf-wuerzburg.de

Wine festival in Volkach The wine festival in Volkach is one of the largest wine festivals in Franconia. Thousands of visitors enjoy 120 different wines in the shade of sycamore trees, complimented by culinary specialties from the region, Councillor's Fireworks and Sparkler Magic, musical entertainment and rides.

Contact TouristInformation Volkacher Mainschleife Marktplatz 1 97332 Volkach Tel.: +49 (0) 9381 40112 Fax: +49 (0) 9381 40116 tourismus@volkach.de www.volkach.de

Weingut am Stein

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Five-star hotels In 1996, the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA) established an official hotel classification system in Germany. In the meantime, more than 8,000 establishments have asked for an assessment on a voluntary basis according to the uniform nation-wide criteria of the “German Hotel Classification”. On the basis of this classification system, guests are given expressive and reliable information about quality standards of hotels within a star symbol scheme rating from one to five. In Bavaria, 23 hotels succeeded to be ranked into the five-star category which only comprises accommodations of the highest standards.

Further information on the hotel classification system and its categories: www.hotelsterne.de

Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia Hotel Bayerischer Hof Bahnhofsplatz 2 88131 Lindau Tel.: +49 (0) 8382 9150 hotel@bayerischerhof-lindau.de www.bayerischerhof-lindau.de

Kur- und Sporthotel Allgäu Sonne Stießberg 1 87534 Oberstaufen Tel.: +49 (0) 8386 7020 info@allgaeu-sonne.de www.allgaeu-sonne.de

Kurhotel Fontenay Eichwaldstrasse 8 - 12 86825 Bad Wörishofen Tel.: +49 (0) 8247 3060 fontenay@t-online.de www.kurhotel-fontenay.de

Parkhotel Frank Sachsenweg 11 87561 Oberstdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 8322 7060 info@parkhotel-frank.de www.parkhotel-frank.de

Sonnenalp Hotel & Resort Schweineberg 10 87527 Ofterschwang Tel.: +49 (0) 8321 2720 info@sonnenalp.de www.sonnenalp.de

Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof Hermann-Aust-Strasse 11 86825 Bad Wörishofen Tel.: +49 (0) 8247 9590 info@spahotel-sonnenhof.de www.spahotel-sonnenhof.de

Eastern Bavaria Hotel St. Wolfgang Ludwigspromenade 6 94086 Bad Griesbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8532 9800 badgriesbach@asklepios.com www.stwolfgang.de

Quellness- und Golfhotel Maximilian Kurallee 1 94086 Bad Griesbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8532 7950 info@hartl.de www.hartl.de

Franconia Sheraton Carlton Nürnberg Eilgutstrasse 15 90443 Nürnberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 20030 info@carlton-nuernberg.de www.sheratonnuernberg.com

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Upper Bavaria Alpenhof Murnau Ramsachstrasse 8 82418 Murnau Tel.: +49 (0) 8841 4910 info@alpenhof-murnau.com www.alpenhof-murnau.com

Hotel Bayerischer Hof Promenadeplatz 2 - 6 80333 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 21200 info@bayerischerhof.de www.bayerischerhof.de

Hotel Maximilian Ettaler Strasse 5 82487 Oberammergau Tel.: +49 (0) 8822 948740 hotel@maximilian-oberammergau.de www.maximilian-oberammergau.de

Hotel München Palace Trogerstrasse 21 81675 München Telefon: +49 (0) 89 419710 info@hotel-muenchen-palace.de www.muenchenpalace.de

Hotel Reindl`s Partenkirchener Hof Bahnhofstrasse 15 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0) 8821 943870 info@reindls.de www.reindls.de

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München Maximilianstrasse 17 80539 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 21250 salesteam.vierjahreszeiten@kempinski.com www.kempinski.com/muenchen

InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden Hintereck 1 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +49 (0) 8652 97550 berchtesgaden@ihg.com www.berchtesgaden.intercontinental.com

Mandarin Oriental Munich Neuturmstrasse 1 80331 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 290980 momuc-reservations@mohg.com www.mandarinoriental.de/munich

Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe Aribostrasse 19 - 26 83700 Rottach-Egern Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 6660 info@egerner-hoefe.de www.egerner-hoefe.de

Residenz Heinz Winkler Kirchplatz 1 83229 Aschau Tel.: +49 (0) 8052 17990 info@residenz-heinz-winkler.de www.residenz-heinz-winkler.de

Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway In Elmau 2 82493 Elmau Tel.: +49 (0) 8823 180 schloss@elmau.de www.schloss-elmau.de

Seehotel Überfahrt Überfahrtstrasse 10 83700 Rottach-Egern Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 6690 info@seehotel-ueberfahrt.com www.seehotel-ueberfahrt.com

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Bayerstrasse 12 80335 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 599480 h5413@sofitel.com www.sofitel-munich.com

The Charles Hotel Sophienstrasse 28 80333 München Tel.: +49 (0) 89 5445550 info.charles@roccofortehotels.com www.thecharleshotel.com

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Exclusive activities Culinary stars in the Bavarian sky If you are eager to learn how to handle choice meats or prepare traditional Bavarian dishes in a tempting and inspiring atmosphere, you can sign up for cooking courses at Genusswerkstatt Überfahrt at Lake Tegernsee. Michelin-starred chef Christian Jürgens and Executive chef Walter Leufen will let you in on their culinary secrets. Perfect for exclusive groups is the all-day Premium Cooking Class, which begins with casting for fish at the nearby fishery and ends with indulging in your freshly cooked dinner.

Contact Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt Überfahrtstrasse 10 83700 Rottach-Egern Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 6690 Fax: +49 (0) 8022 6692934 info@seehotel-ueberfahrt.com www.seehotel-ueberfahrt.com

The secret of fine wine The Weingut am Stein winery nestles on the side of the most famous Franconian vineyard, the Würzburger Stein. There, on a guided tour or an exclusive tour through the wine cellar, you can enjoy the expertise of the vintners while wandering through the long-established vineyard. As you walk down the staircase towards the treasure chamber and pass the oak barrels you can start to envision the liquid jewels that await you. Within the scope of a wine-tasting, you will find out what a good wine tastes like and what makes it so exceptional.

Contact Weingut am Stein Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 97080 Würzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 931 25808 Fax: +49 (0) 931 25880 mail@weingut-am-stein.de www.weingut-am-stein.de

The best connection between Bavaria’s historic gems Chauffeurservice Dudek is your family-owned professional limousine / chauffeur service and sightseeing specialist in Bavaria. For ten years, we provide luxury transportation throughout Germany as well as high-quality, one-of-a-kind private tours for small groups of up to six guests.

Excursions off the beaten tracks including castle visits, culinary adventures with exclusive visits to wineries and breweries are some of the highlights. All the excursions are carefully designed, tested and, most important, carried out by the company’s own driver-guides.

Contact Chauffeurservice Dudek e.K. Frankenstrasse 152 90461 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 2379250 nuernberg@chauffeurservice-dudek.de www.chauffeurservice-nuernberg.de

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Experience the BMW brand In the immediate vicinity of BMW Group headquarters located in Munich you will find a diverse range of fascinating activities: get a glimpse behind the scenes at the BMW Welt (World) experience, gain insight into the production processes at the BMW Plant or take a trip from the past into the future at the BMW Museum, where you can experience the fascination of the BMW company, with its brand and product history going back 90 years. Take one of the guided tours to discover the intrigue of the BMW Group and all its brands.

Contact BMW Welt Am Olympiapark 1 80809 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 125016001 Fax: +49 (0) 89 125016009 infowelt@bmw-welt.com www.bmw-welt.com

The myth of Maybach In 1909, Wilhelm Maybach built top-class motor cars of an utmost luxury category, which were manufactured on demand until the beginning of World War II. Between 1920 and 1941 about 1,800 Maybach limousines were built, although only 160 of them have survived over the last decades.

The Museum for Historical Maybach Vehicles in Neumarkt houses 16 of these vehicles and is therefore the largest collection of Maybach limousines worldwide. Additional exhibits like engines, gears, axes as well as historical documents, models and short movies complete the unique exhibition.

Contact Museum for Historic Maybach Vehicles Holzgartenstrasse 8 92318 Neumarkt Tel.: +49 (0) 9181 4877100 Fax: +49 (0) 9181 4877000 info@automuseum-maybach.de www.automuseum-maybach.de

Bavaria from on high How about treating yourself to an exceptional experience of a balloon ride over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Bavaria? Enjoy the spectacular views of lakes, mountains and villages by ballooning in the corridor south of Munich or marvel at the snowy mountaintops while flying over the Bavarian mountains during the wintertime. On very few days in winter, unique weather conditions allow a safe balloon crossing from the northern edge of the Alps all the way to North Italy. During a dinner afterwards, you can celebrate the crossing enriched by unforgettable impressions.

Contact Limes Ballooning Kleinkarolinenfeld 30 85653 Aying Tel.: +49 (0) 8095 871555 Fax: +49 (0) 8095 871556 info@limesballooning.de www.balloonridesbavaria.com

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A golfer’s Alpine dream The Sonnenalp Golf Resort offers superb facilities including two 18-hole golf courses and a 9-hole course. Here, one can also find: two renowned golf schools, golf restaurants and the panorama of the Allgäu Alps – this combination will win the heart of every golf fan. The two 18-hole courses are of equal difficulty yet each has its own distinctive character. Aside from that the 9-hole course provides not only an excellent short game for both experienced players and beginners, it is also the perfect setting for families to enjoy their first foray into golf with their children.

Contact Sonnenalp Resort Sonnenalp 1 87527 Ofterschwang Tel.: +49 (0) 8321 2720 Fax: +49 (0) 8321 272242 info@sonnenalp.de www.sonnenalp.de

An equestrian paradise Gut Ising, near Lake Chiemsee, with its impressive equestrian center stirs the blood of every true rider. Enthusiastic leisure riders, determined showjumpers, dressage specialists and event riders will find ideal sports opportunities here. Kilometer-long trails in tree-lined avenues, several indoor arenas, a fantastic showjumping area, grass and sand jumping courses as well as polo playing fields meet all your riding needs. Avail yourself of the opportunity to shelter your own horse in one of the 50 guest stalls and your stay at Gut Ising is sure to become a one-of-a-kind experience.

Contact Gut Ising Kirchberg 3 83339 Chieming/Ising Tel.: +49 (0) 8667 790 Fax: +49 (0) 866779 432 hotel@gut-ising.de www.gut-ising.de

Being a guest of the Glass Baron The Freiherr von Poschinger Glass Works has stood for skilled craftsmanship and superlative quality in glass over four and a half centuries. Every customer requirement, however abstract, is turned into reality with glass. Every production stage is managed by hand, making the company the top location for custom-made and individual design. Visitors to the Glass Works in Frauenau in the Bavarian Forest or to the historic kilns can not only see the production of hand-blown glass up close, but can also try out glassmaking for themselves by making their own glass flower balls out of crystal glass.

Contact Freiherr von Poschinger Glass Works Moosauhütte 14 94258 Frauenau Tel.: +49 (0) 9926 94010 Fax: +49 (0) 9926 940111 info@poschinger.de www.individual-glass.com

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Shopping Far from just providing the typical high street shopping, available in almost any pedestrian precinct anywhere in Europe, Bavaria’s towns and cities offer a truly individual and unique shopping experience. Fashion, design, culinary delicacies, regional produce, crafts and artifacts are all popular purchases for visitors to the state. In most major cities, the downtown pedestrian area is car-free, which enables you to stroll from shop to shop, without any stress and traffic noise. Whether fashion, sports and tableware - Bavaria is home to many internationally known brand manufacturers.

Shopping miles Fünf Höfe in Munich The spacious Fünf Höfe shopping center in Munich stretches from Marienplatz to Odeonsplatz. Stroll through the arcades and courtyards and enjoy the 21st century way to discover the historic city center of Munich. The Fünf Höfe comprises some 14,000 square meters of space housing 54 retail premises and some 2,500 square meters of catering outlets including eight cafés and restaurants.

Contact Fünf Höfe – Retail Services Theatinerstrasse 15 80333 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 24449580 Fax: +49 (0) 89 244495810 fuenf.hoefe@dtz.com www.fuenfhoefe.de

Handwerkerhof (Craftmen’s Yard) in Nuremberg Located on the site of Nuremberg’s former armory this cultural oasis, which was established in the Dürer celebratory year of 1971, has delighted millions of visitors from all over the world. Set up against the old city walls the yard is almost like a small medieval microcosm. The yard gives visitors the opportunity to experience first hand some ancient, traditional crafts and to enjoy a wealth of culinary delights at the same time.

Contact ORTOG GmbH Messezentrum 1 90471 Nuremberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 98833590 Fax: +49 (0) 91198 833599 info@handwerkerhof.de www.handwerkerhof.de

Ingolstadt Village – Chic Outlet Shopping A visit to the Outlet Village represents a relaxing alternative to an expensive and time-consuming shopping trip to Europe’s fashion metropolises. Ingolstadt Village sells over 220 renowned international and German brands and newcomer labels with discounts of between 30 % and 60 % off the recommended retail price the whole year round. A trip to the Outlet Village is an unforgettable experience thanks to the various restaurants, the large children’s play area and the special Personal Shopper Service, not to mention the competent and multilingual service staff.

Contact Ingolstadt Village Otto-Hahn-Strasse 1 85055 Ingolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 841 8863100 Fax: +49 (0) 841 8863101 Tourism@IngolstadtVillage.com www.IngolstadtVillage.com

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Food, drink and delicacies Rothenburger Schneeballen - Snowball cake The culinary trademark of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the “Rothenburger Schneeballen” (snowball cake), which is made of shortcrust pastry rolled into balls and traditionally decorated with powdered sugar. Nowadays they are also covered in chocolate and nuts or filled with marzipan. Once they were baked only for such special occasions as weddings, today they are served in numerous bakeries and cafés.

Contact BäckereiKonditorei-Café Walter Friedel e.K. Markt 8 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0) 9861 7818 Fax: +49 (0) 9861 2314 info@original-rothenburger-schneeballen.de www.original-rothenburger-schneeballen.de

Nürnberger Lebkuchen - Nuremberg gingerbread Nuremberg gingerbread ows its worldwide reputation to one Nuremberg business: Lebkuchen-Schmidt, the oldest mail order company for gingerbread and pastry delicacies.

Traditional recipes, choice ingredients and in-depth knowledge ensure the high quality of Nuremberg gingerbread specialities, which not only enjoy great popularity during Christmas time, but also all year round.

Contact Lebkuchen-Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG Zollhausstrasse 30 90469 Nuremberg Tel.: + 49 (0) 911 89660 Fax: + 49 (0) 911 8966222 info@lebkuchen-schmidt.com www.lebkuchen-schmidt.com

Feinkost Käfer - Delicatessen Käfer is the name of a family with a rich tradition which has become an internationally acclaimed brand of premium products, quality and services. The global success story of Käfer began in 1930, when Paul and Elsa Käfer opened their grocery store in Munich. Since that time, Käfer has consistently pursued the philosophy of seeking out topquality, innovative products and recipe ideas from all over the world and introducing them to connoisseurs and gourmets.

Contact Feinkost Käfer GmbH Heimstettener Strasse 1 85599 Parsdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 89 41680 Fax: +49 (0) 89 4168207 kontakt@feinkost-kaefer.de www.feinkost-kaefer.de

Dallmayr - Delicatessen Dallmayr is a luxury delicatessen food store in Munich, dating back to the 17th century. Besides luxury food, Dallmayr also sells a luxury brand of coffee, includes a restaurant, a party service, and other food related services. In the past the store was awarded the title of “Purveyor to the Royal Bavarian Court” and made daily deliveries for Prince Luitpold of Bavaria.

Contact Alois Dallmayr KG Dienerstrasse 14-15 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 21350 info@dallmayr.de www.dallmayr.de

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Souvenirs KulturGut AG – Souvenir store Being the exclusive partner of the Bavarian Palace Department, the KulturGut AG souvenir store develops products for the official museum shops located at Bavaria’s most famous castles. Their products reflect the singularity of the attractions, thus giving visitors the chance to take a real piece of Bavaria home with them. From porcelain cups to cushions, silk scarves to polo shirts and fashion brooches to paper serviettes - the broad portfolio of products offers something for every age group.

Contact KulturGut AG Nördliches Schlossrondell 10 80638 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 17889670 Fax: +49 (0) 89 17889679 info@schloesser-bayern-shop.de www.schloesser-bayern-shop.de

Käthe Wohlfahrt – Christmas decoration The family-run Käthe Wohlfahrt Company, world-famous for its year-round Christmas specialty stores, offers the most extensive selection of traditional German Christmas decorations anywhere in the world. The main store – “Weihnachtsdorf” (Christmas Village) in Rothenburg ob der Tauber – offers an impressive selection of high-quality, traditional German Christmas decorations like incense burners, music boxes, nutcrackers, Christmas pyramids, Schwibbogen, and ornaments made of glass, wood or pewter.

Contact Käthe Wohlfahrt Herrngasse 1 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tel.: +49 (0) 8961 4090 Fax: +49 (0) 8961 409410 info@wohlfahrt.com www.wohlfahrt.com

Traditional handcraft Wood carving in Oberammergau Today there are some 60 wood carvers in Oberammergau, who earn their living by carving anything and everything from wooden spoons through to figures of saints. The wood carving industry in Oberammergau can be traced right back to the Middle Ages. It is presumed that the tradition of carving religious figures dates back to the first pilgrimages to Ettal.

Contact Ammergauer Alpen GmbH Eugen-Papst-Strasse 9a 82487 Oberammergau Tel. +49 (0) 8822 922740 Fax +49 (0) 8822 922745 info@ammergauer-alpen.de www.ammergau-alps.com

Violin and plucked instrument makers in Mittenwald The craft of making violins, violas, celli, double basses, historic stringed instruments and plucked instruments in Mittenwald can look back on centuries of tradition. In the true sense of the saying, in Mittenwald the sky is full of fiddles as the windowsills, balconies and the sun terrace of the violin making school are full of violins hanging up to dry and to darken in color.

Contact Tourist-Information Mittenwald Dammkarstrasse 3 82481 Mittenwald Tel.: +49 (0) 8823 33981 Fax: +49 (0) 8823 2701 touristinfo@markt-mittenwald.de www.mittenwald.de

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Glassware Spiegelau Spiegelau is dedicated to producing the very best wine glasses possible. This means bringing to the market glasses of the highest quality and aesthetics as well as durability and value, with the goal of making the wine experience a pleasurable, fun part of today’s exciting lifestyle. Spiegelau offers a broad range of wine glasses as well as fine stemware and tableware for everyday use.

Contact Kristallglasfabrik Spiegelau GmbH Zacharias-Frank-Strasse 7 92660 Neustadt an der Waldnaab Tel.: +49 (0) 9602 300 Fax: +49 (0) 9602 301100 CustomerService@spiegelau.com www.spiegelau.com

Zwiesel Crystal Glass Zwiesel Kristallglas AG produces hand blown glass as well as machine produced glass items. Crystal gift items and glasses as far as the eye can see all sold under the world famous brand names of “Schott Zwiesel” and “Zwiesel 1872”. The outlet also sells heat and cold resistant items manufactured “Jenaer Glas” in Jena.

Contact Zwiesel Kristallglas AG Dr.-Schott-Strasse 35 94227 Zwiesel Tel.: +49 (0) 9922 980 Fax: + 49 (0) 9922 98300 info@zwiesel-kristallglas.com www.zwiesel-kristallglas.com

Joska Kristall Elegant wine glasses and Bavarian style wheat beer glasses, glamorous chandeliers and glittering glass animals, glass flowers and sparkling cups, at JOSKA Kristall you can find a combination of true works of art and state-ofthe-art designs, the traditional and the innovative. Joska Kristallwelt is also one of our Kinderland partners and offers a whole range of exciting glass-related activities.

Contact JOSKA KRISTALL GmbH & Co. KG Am Moosbach 1 94249 Bodenmais Tel.: +49 (0) 9924 7790 Fax: +49 (0) 9924 1796 verkauf@joska.com www.joska.com

Poschinger Glass Works The Freiherr von Poschinger Glass Works has stood for skilled craftsmanship and superlative quality over four and a half centuries. Every customer requirement, however abstract, is turned into reality with glass, whereby every production stage is managed by hand. The flexible structure of the small manuifacturer makes it possible to produce from as few as a single copy – making the company the top address for custom-made and individual design.

Contact Freiherr von Poschinger Glassworks Moosauhütte 14 94258 Frauenau Tel.: +49 (0) 9926 94010 Fax: +49 (0) 9926 940111 info@poschinger.de www.individual-glass.com

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Porcelain Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory Since 1747, the products manufactured at Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory have stood both for master craftsmanship and artistic mastery. Porcelain services, figures and objects of the greatest purity have been produced with broadly unchanging methods since the 18th century. Thanks to successful cooperation with the famous artists of their times, Nymphenburg designs have, since the beginning, been regarded as highlights.

Contact Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory Nördliches Schlossrondell 8 80638 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 1791970 Fax: +49 (0) 89 17919750 info@nymphenburg.com www.nymphenburg.com

Rosenthal Porcelain Manufactory Rosenthal has been an extraordinary faceted company now over 130 years. With its fascinating brands such as “Hutschenreuther” or “Rosenthal meets Versace” it is seen as one of the world’s leading producers of up-to-date, innovative design available in 97 countries around the globe. Next to dinner and tea sets, Rosenthal also offers numerous products from silverware to glassware and from espresso cups to limited edition art objects by well-known artists.

Contact Rosenthal GmbH Philip-Rosenthal-Platz 1 95100 Selb Tel.: +49 (0) 9287 72490 info@rosenthal.de www.rosenthal.de

Traditional costumes „Trachten“ Traditional costumes play a huge role in Bavarian life, more so than in any other state of Germany. The saying goes that: „Clothed in a dirndl (traditional dress) or lederhosen (leather breeches) you are always dressed to perfection.” Worn by locals to traditional Bavarian festivities or on church high days, Bavarian traditional costumes are also popular at weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. By using flashy colors and exceptional fabrics some innovative designers put a new spin on the traditional costumes - thereby reinterpreting an old tradition.

Lodenfrey Outlet Triebstrasse 36-38 80993 Munich Tel: +49 (0) 89 14900828 info@lodenfrey.com www.lodenfrey.com

Trachten Angermaier Rosental 10 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 23000199 info@trachten-angermaier.de www.trachten-angermaier.de

Lola Paltinger GmbH Tal 27 80331 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 201111 4 Fax: +49 (0) 89 25546703 info@lolapaltinger.com www.lolapaltinger.com

Samtherz GmbH Lenbachstrasse 8 82166 Gräfelfing Tel.: +49 (0) 89 47077765 Fax: +49 (0) 89 47077765 samtherz@samtherz.de www.samtherz.de

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Sports Bavaria is home to two internationally renowned manufacturers of sports equipment. Many products, such as athletic shoes or sportswear, which cost a small fortune in the luxury shopping districts of the world, suddenly become affordable in Bavaria’s regional factory outlets. adidas Outlet Olympiaring 2 91074 Herzogenaurach Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 842000 Fax: +49 (0) 9132 843765 www.adidas.de

PUMA Outlet Puma Way 1 91074 Herzogenaurach Tel.: +49 (0) 913274170 www.puma.de

Fashion outlets Explore Bavaria’s fashionable side in one of its various outlet stores. There, you can purchase regional as well as internationally known brand-name products at a reduced price. allgäu outlet Immenstädter Strasse 11 87527 Sonthofen Tel.: +49 (0) 8321 607720 Fax: +49 (0) 8321 60772190 info@outletventures.de www.allgaeuoutlet.de

Etienne Aigner AG Marbachstrasse 9 81369 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 769930 Fax: +49 (0) 89 7607785 contact@aignermunich.com www.aignermunich.com

BOGNER Outlet Am Werbering 5-9 85551 Kirchheim / Heimstetten Tel.: +49 (0) 89 436060 Fax: +49 (0) 89 43606429 info@bogner.com www.bogner.de

Ingolstadt Village Otto-Hahn-Strasse 1 85055 Ingolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 841 8863100 Fax: +49 (0) 841 8863101 Tourism@IngolstadtVillage.com www.IngolstadtVillage.com

Daniel Hechter Outlet Frühlingstrasse 17 63897 Miltenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 9371 40000 Fax: +49 (0) 9371 80697 info@daniel-hechter.de www.daniel-hechter.com

Strenesse Outlet Gewerbestrasse 10 86720 Nördlingen Tel.: +48 (0) 9081 8070 www.strenesse.com

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National parks and nature parks National parks Berchtesgaden National Park The Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the oldest protected areas in the Alps. It is part of the alpine territory near the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden in the southeast of Germany. The park was established in 1978 by a decree from the Bavarian government. It is a lush expanse of 218 square kilometers, with altitudes ranging from 540 m at Lake Königssee to the towering Watzmann Mountain (2670 m). Its amazing natural environment shows little human intervention. You will get an impression of this ecological paradise either by taking part in a guided tour or by going on your own. The landscape is mainly characterized by large areas of rocks and detritus, alpine meadows and forested areas covered with dwarf pines and alders. Your tour should definitely include a walk to the renowned Lake Königssee which lies like a fjord between the Watzmann, the Steinerne Meer and the Hagen Mountains. The excellent drinking water quality of Lake Königssee shows to what extent the national park’s territory has remained untouched. The fauna reflects the biodiversity of the Berchtesgadener landscape.

With a little bit of luck you will see wild Alpine species such as the mountain goat, marmot, eagle, blue hare, the Alpine salamander and the rare golden eagle. The flora is equally beautiful and diverse, and includes, for example, the horminum, the Hausmann’s rock jasmine and the dwarf alpine rose. National park administration offers a wide range of different tours. The “Jennerbahn” is very popular among visitors. This funicular will bring you up to the boundaries of the national park at 1,800 m.

Bavarian Forest National Park The Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, was founded in 1970. In 1997, its total surface area was extended to now 243 square kilometers. There, nature can develop freely according to its very own eternal laws on a surface area which, in its size, is unique in Europe. You will be enchanted by an unspoilt low mountain range landscape of which up to 95% is covered by forest. Besides extensive woodland areas, the national park offers mountain peaks with fascinating vistas of nearly endless forests which cover the mountain range representing the Bavarian-Bohemian border, mysterious bogs, crystal clear mountain streams and Lake Rachelsee, the park’s only glacial lake.

The fauna is the result of a rather harsh, slightly continental climate with high snowfall in winter, increased by large differences in altitude between 600 to 1,453 meters. Besides the eagleowl, the Ural owl and the raven, which have been reintroduced to this area, the otter, the capercaillie, the hazel grouse, the Eurasian Pygmy Owl and the Three-toed Woodpecker belong to the indigenous fauna. A network comprising more than 300 kilometers of wellsignposted hiking routes, nearly 200 kilometers of bicycle routes and about 80 kilometers of cross-country ski slopes give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the beauties of the national park’s characteristic nature. A very popular highlight in the Bavarian Forest is the tree top walk, which is the longest one of the world: visitors walk along a 1,300 m long wooden path that winds up, around a tree, to an impressive 44 m tower from which fantastic views of the surrounding forests can be seen.

Contact Nationalpark Berchtesgaden Doktorberg 6 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +49 (0) 8652 96860 Fax: +49 (0) 8652 968640 poststelle@npv-bgd.bayern.de www.nationalpark-berchtesgaden.de

Contact Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald Freyunger Strasse 2 94481 Grafenau Tel.: +49 (0) 8552 96000 Fax: +49 (0) 8552 9600100 poststelle@npv-bw.bayern.de www.nationalpark-bayerischer-wald.de

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Nature parks Nature Park Altmühltal  size: 3,000 km²  founded: 1969  geographical position: between the metropolitan area of Nuremberg, Augsburg and Regensburg  type of landscape: mixed forest, inshore waters, dry biotopes, juniper, lime and Dolomites rocks; terrain: low mountain range - multiform Franconian mountains

Contact Informationszentrum Naturpark Altmühltal Notre Dame 1 85072 Eichstätt Tel-: +49 (0) 8421 98760 Fax: +49 (0) 8421 987654 info@naturpark-altmuehltal.de www.naturpark-altmuehltal.de

Nature Park Augsburg-Westliche Wälder  size: 1,175 km²  founded: 1974  geographical position: West Bavaria, west of Augsburg  type of landscape: wooded mountain hills, gently undulating plateaus, flat interfluves, grassland; terrain: hilly

Contact Naturpark Augsburg - Westliche Wälder Feyerabendstrasse 2 86830 Schwabmünchen Tel.: +49 (0) 821 31022278 Fax: +49 (0) 821 31021278 info@naturpark-augsburg.de www.naturpark-augsburg.de

Nature Park Bavarian Spessart  size: 2,440 km²  founded: 1961  geographical position: Northwest Bavaria, between Frankfurt/Main and Würzburg  type of landscape: deciduous forest, stretch of running water, vineyards; terrain: hilly/wavy, low mountain range

Contact Naturpark Spessart Frankfurter Strasse 4 97737 Gemünden am Main Tel.: +49 (0) 9351 603446 Fax: +49 (0) 9351 602491 naturpark.spessart@Lramsp www.naturpark-spessart.de

Nature Park Bavarian Röhn  size: 125 km²  founded: 1967  geographical position: Northwest Bavaria between Spessart, Vogelsberg, Haßberge and Steigerwald  type of landscape: mixed forest, stretch of running water, moor, grassland, dry biotope, “land of great panoramic views”

Contact Naturpark Bayerische Rhön Oberwaldbehrunger Strasse 4 97656 Oberelsbach Tel.: +49 (0) 9774 910250 Fax: +49 (0) 9774 910221 info@nbr-rhoen.de www.naturpark-rhoen.de

Nature Park Bavarian Forest  size: 3,008 km²  founded: 1967  geographical position: Bavarian Forest between the Danube and the Bohemian border  type of landscape: coniferous forest, mixed forest, inshore waters, moor, grassland

Contact Naturpark Bayerischer Wald Info-Zentrum 3 94227 Zwiesel Tel.: +49 (0) 9922 802480 Fax: +49 (0) 9922 802481 naturpark-bayer-wald@t-online.de www.naturpark-bayer-wald.de

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Nature Park Fichtelgebirge  size: 1,020 km²  founded: 1971  geographical position: border triangle Saxony-Czech Republic-Bavaria  type of landscape: coniferous and mixed forest, inshore waters, moor, grassland, dry biotope; terrain: wavy

Contact Naturpark Fichtelgebirge e.V. Jean-Paul-Strasse 9 95632 Wunsiedel Tel.: +49 (0) 9232 80423 info@naturpark-fichtelgebirge.org www.naturpark-fichtelgebirge.org

Nature Park Franconian Switzerland  size: 2,346 km²  founded: 1995  geographical position: North Bavaria, Nothern Franconian mountains  type of landscape: coniferous forest, mixed forest, inshore waters, dry biotopes, valleys; terrain: low mountain range landscape

Contact Tourismuszentrale Fränkische Schweiz Löschwöhrdstrasse 5 91301 Forchheim Tel.: +49 (0) 9191 861054 Fax: +49 (0) 9191 861058 info@fraenkische-schweiz.com www.fraenkische-schweiz.com

Nature Park Frankenhöhe  size: 1,100 km²  founded: 1974  geographical position: Franconia, 60 km west of Nuremberg (triangle Rothenburg, Ansbach, Bad Windsheim)  type of landscape: mixed forest, inshore waters, dry biotopes, viniculture, varied landscape; terrain: hilly

Contact Naturpark Frankenhöhe Am Kirchberg 4 91598 Colmberg Tel.: +49 (0) 981 9326202 Fax: +49 (0) 981 9326202 info@naturpark-frankenhoehe.de www.naturpark-frankenhoehe.de

Nature Park Frankenwald  size: 1,023 km²  founded: 1973  geographical position: Upper Franconia at the Thuringian border  type of landscape: coniferous forest, inshore waters, meadows; terrain: mountainous

Contact FRANKENWALD TOURISMUS Service Center Adolf-Kolping-Strasse 1 96317 Kronach Tel.: +49 (0) 9261 60150 Fax: +49 (0) 9261 601515 zentrale@frankenwald-tourismus.de www.frankenwald-tourismus.de

Nature Park Nagelfluhkette  size: 247 km²  founded: 2008  geographical position: Northwest Bavaria, north of the Allgäu Alps, near the Austrian Border  type of landscape: four great valleys amidst a mountain range, large differences in altitude; terrain: mountainous

Contact Naturpark Nagelfluhkette Seestrasse 10 87509 Immenstadt - Bühl Tel.: + 49 (0) 8323 9988750 info@naturpark-nagelfluhkette.eu www.nagelfluhkette.info

Nature Park Hassberge  size: 804 km²  founded: 1974  geographical position: Northeast Franconia, northeast of Bamberg, near the Bavarian border to Thuringia  type of landscape: mixed forest, numerous flowing waters, grassland, dry biotope, vineyards; terrain: hilly

Contact Naturpark Hassberge Am Herrenhof 1 97437 Hassfurt Tel.: 09521 27-224 Fax: 09521 27-101 info@naturpark-hassberge.de www.naturpark-hassberge.de

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Nature Park Hirschwald  size: 278 km²  founded: 2006  geographical position: Northeast Bavaria, south of Amberg  type of landscape: multifaceted landscape with valleys and plateaus, woods and meadows, rich biodiversity with 14 different bat species

Contact Naturpark Hirschwald e.V. Hauptstrasse 4 92266 Ensdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 9624 9021191 Fax: +49 (0) 9624 9225747 info@naturparkhirschwald.de www.naturparkhirschwald.de

Nature Park Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald  size: 1,380 km²  founded: 1975  geographical position: Northeast Bavaria, district Oberpfalz, Neustadt, Tirschenreuth and Weiden  type of landscape: coniferous forest, mixed forest, stretch of running water, lakes, moor, grassland, dry biotopes; terrain: low mountain range

Contact Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald Stadtplatz 38 92660 Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab Tel.: +49 (0) 9602 793100 Fax: +49 (0) 9602 793156 info@naturpark-now.de www.naturpark-now.de

Nature Park Oberer Bayerischer Wald  size: 1,738 km²  founded: 1965  geographical position: East Bavaria, extending along the Czech border  type of landscape: low mountain range with extended forests “Green roof of Europe”, river landscapes at the Regen and at the Chamb

Contact Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald Rachelstraße 6 93413 Cham Tel.: +49 (0) 9971 78394 Fax: +49 (0) 9971 845 info@naturpark-obw.de www.naturpark-obw.de

Nature Park Oberpfälzer Wald  size: 81,7 km²  founded: 1971  geographical position: East Bavaria, extending along the Czech border  type of landscape: mountain range, steep valleys; terrain: mountainous solid mass

Contact Verein Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald e.V. Wackersdorfer Strasse 80 92421 Schwandorf Tel.: +49 (0) 9431 471337 Fax: +49 (0) 9431 471100 npv@naturpark-opf-wald.de www.naturpark.landkreis-schwandorf.de

Nature Park Steigerwald  size: 1,280 km²  founded: 1971  geographical position: between Würzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg  type of landscape: deciduous forest, coniferous forest, meadows, vineyards

Contact Naturpark Steigerwald Hauptstrasse 1 91443 Scheinfeld Tel.: +49 (0) 9162 12425 Fax: +49 (0) 9162 12433 info@steigerwald-info.de www.steigerwald-info.de

Nature Park Steinwald  size: 246 km²  founded: 1970  geographical position: Northeast Bavaria, south of the Upper Franconian town Marktredwitz, north of Erbendorf  type of landscape: conifer forest, low mountain range, numerous granite rocks and rock “bastions”; terrain: hilly

Contact Naturpark Steinwald Rathausplatz 1 95689 Fuchsmühl Tel.: + 49 (0) 9634 920912 Fax: + 49 (0) 9634 920930 info@naturpark-steinwald.de www.naturpark-steinwald.de

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Hiking and Climbing All around you are lakes, rivers and mountains – big ones (the Alps!) – and the endless possibilities of hiking, climbing, walking and Nordic walking – anything that’s active and restorative because, uniquely, Bavarians prize the purity of their air as much as their beer. There are diverse hiking and walking trails for every difficulty level all over Germany. Here, only a small excerpt of the vast hiking offer can be presented.

More Information: www.bavaria.by/walking-hiking-bavaria Germany’s highest mountain Zugspitze A special experience is walking on the AlpspiX Viewing Platform hovering 13 meters (42 feet) over an empty void in the shape of an 'X' with two protruding platforms. The exceptional architecture opens unmatched views towards Zugspitze peak and the Höllental gorge and lets visitors experience a spectacular alpine high. the area surrounding the Zugspitz is a veritable walkers’ wonder-world with a hiking network covering a staggering 1,200 km.

Contact Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourismus Richard-Strauss-Platz 2 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0)8821 180700 tourist-info@gapa.de ● www.gapa.de

Bavarian Forest National Park The largest forested landscape in Central Europe offers over 300km of well-marked hiking trails opening up the national park and its seemingly endless sea of forest.

Contact: Bavarian Forest National Park Administration Freyunger Str. 2 ● 94481 Grafenau Tel. +49 (0) 8552 9600 0 poststelle@npv-bw.bayern.de www.nationalpark-bayerischer-wald.de/english

Long distance trails The Goldsteig –new "Quality-Hiking-Trail" of Germany The trail offers approximately 660 kilometres of hiking terrain with attractive scenery, cultural sightseeing and a hiking guidance system along the way. The trail stretches across long passages through the Upper Palatinate and Bavarian Forest, northeast of Munich. Five nature parks with their diverse landscapes and low mountain range can be explored along the trail. Along the 660 kilometres of hiking trail, one can find hotel accommodations and restaurants, offering typical Bavarian cuisine and packed lunches. Services such as a hiking expert, weather information, trail maps and a hotel reservation service are also available.

Contact Tourist Board of Eastern Bavaria Im Gewerbepark D 02/D 04 93059 Regensburg Tel.: +49(0) 941 585 390 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de www.goldsteig-wandern.de/en

VIA ALPINA - Hiking route through eight Alpine countries Hiking through the eight alpine countries and about 40 nature and national parks as well as conservation areas.

Altogether 6000 kilometres of paths between Monaco and Triest invite you to discover the nature and cultural heritage of the whole alpine region.

Contact: Via alpina info@viaalpina.de www.via-alpina.org

Climbing There are various climbing trails in the mountainous regions of Bavaria. Mostly open during the summer months, one can find every difficulty level, including family-suited climbing trails. Some of the regions offering climbing trails are Füssen, Altmühltal, Bad Hindelang, Oberstdorf, and the Berchtesgadener Land.

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Cycling and Mountain Biking Bavaria is really a "paradise for cyclists": rugged mountains rise high above gently winding rivers, narrow valleys enchant with a unique landscape, historical places, beautiful castles, and, and, and...

There are bicycle trails of all difficulty levels and raining from a few kilometres to long-distance tours.

Explore not only the Bavarian landscape, but also its culture along the various themed tours, such as the trail of Pope Benedict XVI. More Information: www.bavaria.by/cycling-mountain-biking-routes-bavaria-germany

Cycling Bett & Bike - Bicycle-friendly accommodation in Bavaria Bett+Bike (Bed & Bike) offers you all kinds of overnight accommodation, from a camp site to a 5-star hotel. Whatever category you choose, all offer bicycle storage rooms, extensive breakfasts to set you in good stead for a day's cycling and information on your cycle route.

Contact ADFC Landesverband Bayern Landwehrstraße 16 ● 80336 München Tel.: +49 (0)89 553575 bettundbike@adfc-bayern.de www.bettundbike.de/en

Tours Benedict cycling trail – on the trail of Pope Benedict XVI Bavaria is known as “Terra Benedictina” (Benedictine country).

The circular cycling tour is about 248 km (154.1 miles) long with it’s starting and finishing point in Altötting.

Contact: Tourismusgemeinschaft Inn-Salzach e. V. Kapellplatz 2 a ● 84503 Altötting Tel.: +49 (0) 8671 506228 info@inn-salzach.com ● www.inn-salzach.com

Cycling along the Romantic Road 460 kilometres of leisurely route from the River Main to the Alps or from the Alps to the River Main. And all this on quiet roads, dedicated cycle trails and rarely used byways, away from the traffic hubbub of the modern era.

Contact: Romantische Straße Touristik Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR Segringer Strasse 19 ● 91550 Dinkelsbühl Tel.: +49 (0) 9851 551387 info@romantischestrasse.de www.romantischestrasse.de

Gourmet cycle forays along the Danube - Regensburg One of the oldest traffic routes in Europe runs along the Danube from Regensburg towards Budapest. Today, this is an Eldorado for cyclists − particularly those that welcome the distraction of culinary and cultural highlights. On the "Tour de Baroque", you will reach ageold inns, picturesque monasteries and the oldest stone quarry in Germany

Contact: Tourist information Regensburg Rathausplatz 4 ● 93047 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0)941 507 3414 tourismus@regensburg.de www.regensburg.de/tourismus/3854

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Mountain Biking Regions Mountain Biking in Ruhpolding Mountain-bike trails reflecting all levels of difficulty. The most beautiful MTB routes in the Chiemgau Alps lie at elevations ranging from 600 to 1800 metres above sea level. The most ambitious bikers will definitely want to check out the clearly marked Chiemgau MTB Marathon Trail, which runs through the countryside surrounding such communities as Inzell, Ruhpolding, Reit im Winkl, Bergen, Schneizlreuth and Siegsdorf.

Contact: Tourist-Information Ruhpolding Hauptstrasse 60 ● 83324 Ruhpolding Tel.: +49 (0)8663 8806 0 tourismus@ruhpolding.de www.ruhpolding.de

Mountain Biking through ArberLand – Bavarian Forest "The Bavarian Forest is a mecca for mountain bikers." Cross country and guided tours, demanding ascents and descents for fit mountain bikers, varied routes for more casual cyclists: ArberLand is a paradise for cyclists with around 1,200 kilometres of trails of all degrees of difficulty.

Contact Tourist Service Center Amtsgerichtstr. 6-8 ● 94209 Regen Tel.: +49 9921 9605-0 info@touristisches-service-center.de www.arberland-bayerischer-wald.de/en/158/3/

Mountain Biking at Berchtesgadener Land Numerous biking trails invite the visitors to experience the varied terrain in the Berchtesgadener Land: 25 different bike trails and a spectacular view of the alpine mountain scenery “Watzman”, Jenner and Zwiesel.

Contact Berchtesgadener Land Tourismus GmbH Bahnhofplatz 4 ● 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +49-1805-865200 info@berchtesgadener-land.com www.berchtesgadener-land.com/en/home

Mountain Biking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and sourroundings For mountain bikers the signposted and far reaching network of routes offers a perfect combination of sport and recreation.

More than a dozen demanding mountain bike routes around Garmisch-Partenkirchen are just waiting for you and your bike.

Contact Tourist Information Garmisch-Partenkirchen Richard-Strauss-Platz 1a 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0)8821 180700 tourist-info@gapa.de www.garmisch-partenkirchen.de

Mountain Biking Park Germany’s first Bike Park at the Geißkopf Not for weak nerves and legs: Gradients of more then 15% and trails unsuitable for cars. As well as Road gap, Dirt section, Jump trails.

A good place for the Action & Fun riders.

Contact MTB ZONE - Bikepark Geisskopf Unterbreitenau 1 ● 94253 Bischofsmais Tel.: 09920 - 90 31 35 mtbzone@bikepark.net www.bikepark.net

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Tourist roads in Bavaria An inspiring way to travel and absolutely in fashion, when travelling through Germany and Bavaria, are themed routes or tourist roads. The extensive network of themed or tourist routes links Bavaria’s nature and cultural highlights providing visitors with a perfect route to the state’s most beautiful and important sights. Travel down the routes and transform your holiday into a cultural experience and immerse yourself in European history, in a world of castles, monasteries, medieval towns and cities as well as great countryside.

The Castle Road Stretching from Mannheim to Prague this route is lined by some 70 castles and royal residences that are just waiting to be explored. Travelling this route is the perfect way to discover the region’s history and legends, the myths and the stories. Just let yourself be carried along by the magical fascination that envelops this route.

Contact Burgenstrasse e. V. Allee 28 74072 Heilbronn Tel.: +49 (0) 7131 564028 Fax: +49 (0) 7131 564029 info@burgenstrasse.de www.burgenstrasse.de

The Crystal Road Experience the Crystal Road, stretching some 250 km from Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab to Passau. The route is not only set against the largest contiguously forested mountain area of Central Europe it also provides a valuable insight into the art of glass manufacture.

Contact Tourismusverband Ostbayern e. V. Im Gewerbepark D 02 / D 04 93059 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 585390 Fax: +49 (0) 941 5853939 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.dieglasstrasse.de

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The German Alpine Road Experience the Alps on an enchanting trip along the 450 km long Alpine Road from Lindau on the banks of Lake Constance to Berchtesgaden near the Austrian border. Set against a magnificent Alpine backdrop the route passes through quaint farming villages and historic towns.

Contact Touristikverein Deutsche Alpenstrasse e. V. Siedlerstrasse 10 83714 Miesbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8025 9244952 Fax: +49 (0) 8025 9244953 info@deutsche-alpenstrasse.de www.deutsche-alpenstrasse.de

The German Toy Road The 300 km long German Toy Road is devoted to a subject of universal appeal - toys in all shapes and sizes. Running the length of the Toy Road are factories, showrooms, doll-making workshops, museums and theme parks all inviting travellers to “playfully” discover the rich cultural landscape comprising some 20 towns and villages between Nuremberg and Erfurt.

Contact Deutsche Spielzeugstrasse e. V. Bahnhofsplatz 1 96515 Sonnenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 3675 880265 Fax: +49 (0) 3675 880318 info@spielzeugstrasse.de www.spielzeugstrasse.de

The Porcelain Road Following the Porcelain Road is a great opportunity to find out more about the so-called “white gold” by visiting manufacturing facilities and museums or by taking part in a porcelain decoration course or seminar. The route links one famous name after another. But this is a route that appeals not only to fans of porcelain as it passes through some of the most beautiful low mountains in Europe – an area with huge historic heritage and a wide range of cultural attractions en route.

Contact Porzellanstraße e. V. Werner-Schürer-Platz 1 95100 Selb Tel.: +49 (0) 9287 9180034 Fax: +49 (0) 9287 9180035 porzellanstrasse@porzellanikon.de www.porzellanstrasse.de

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The Romantic Road The Romantic Road that runs from Würzburg to Füssen provides a unique insight into the abundance of occidental history, art and culture, Würzburg, the wine lands, the Tauber valley and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the Ries, Lechfeld, Pfaffenwinkel and the world famous palaces of King Ludwig II. Contact Touristik Arbeitsgemeinschaft Romantische Straße Segringer Strasse 19 91550 Dinkelsbühl Tel.: +49 (0) 9851 551387 Fax: +49 (0) 9851 551388 info@romantischestrasse.de www.romantischestrasse.de

The Route of Emperors and Kings There is hardly a route anywhere in Europe that is so young and ancient at one and the same time. The Route of Emperors and Kings runs from Frankfurt to Budapest and features cultural cities of such monumental historic importance as Frankfurt, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Vienna and Budapest.

Contact Tourismusverband Ostbayern e.V. Im Gewerbepark D 02 / D 04 93059 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 585390 Fax: +49 (0) 941 5853939 info@ostbayern-tourismus.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de

The Sisi Road Follow in the footsteps of the Empress and Queen Elisabeth from Wittelsbacher Land to Budapest. After leaving Augsburg the Sisi Road follows the steps taken by Sisi during the first 31 years of her life and gives you the opportunity to visit towns and castles of great historical importance. Visit Sisi’s family seat at Unterwittelsbach as well as Munich, the place of her birth and the Roseninsel in Lake Starnberg.

Contact Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH Schiessgrabenstrasse 14 86150 Augsburg Tel.: +49 821 502070 Fax: +49 821 5020745 tourismus@regio-augsburg.de www.augsburg-tourismus.de

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Winter sports Enjoy the amazing views of the “Voralpenland”, the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Skiers and snowboarders alike will love the wealth of resorts located in this enchanting region at the foot of the Alps.

But there are also plenty of ways to enjoy a wide range of winter sports without having to snap on your skis. Bavaria’s ski resorts also offer well prepared sled runs, snow tubing runs, snow parks for freestyle fans and ice sport centers all guaranteeing a wealth of wonderful winter fun and games.

Bavaria has a wealth of exceptionally beautiful cross-country tracks in all shapes and forms. Many modernised track systems and excellently prepared cross-country ski tracks promise optimum conditions, and not just for the competitors in the World Championship, but also for hobby skiers.

Further information on winter sports in Bavaria: www.bavaria.by/winter-regions-sports-bavaria-germany

Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf The Kleinwalsertal enclave is Austrian territory as such, but can only be accessed from Germany. The largest Austro-German skiing area offers ski enjoyment up to 2000 meters above sea level at all grades of difficulty. Together with the Ifen and the Walmendingerhorn, there are countless carving and powdering facilities for alpine skiers, snowboarders, Telemark skiers and ski tourers. Wonderful winter footpaths, optimal ski routes, over 120 km of ski runs and 42 kilometers of cross country ski trails make this valley a winter paradise.

Contact Kleinwalsertal Tourismus Walserstrasse 264 87568 Hirschegg Tel.: +43 (0) 5517 51140 Fax: +43 (0) 5514 5114419 info@kleinwalsertal.com www.kleinwalsertal.com

Oberstdorf The resort attracts the visitor with its three large ski areas “Nebelhorn”, “Fellhorn” and “Söllereck”, which extend between 825 and 2,224 meters. They contain 29 lifts and 38 different slopes among other things Germany’s longest downhill slope at the Nebelhorn cable lift with a length of 7.5 kilometers. There are terrains for all skills: from a nursery for the very little skiers to FIS Racing Slopes for the real pros. For snowboarders all-round fun is guaranteed in the steep-sided half-pipe and cool funparks.

Contact Tourismus Oberstdorf Prinzregenten-Platz 1 87561 Oberstdorf Tel.: +49 (0) 8322 7000 Fax: +49 (0) 8322 700236 info@oberstdorf.de www.oberstdorf.de

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Eastern Bavaria Großer Arber The Großer Arber is situated in the middle of the Bavarian Forest at the boarder to the Czech Republic and due to its height it is called the Mount Blanc of the Bavarian Forest. Skiers have the option to ski on a marvelous, 5 km long descent down to the town of Bodenmais. Endless powder runs are common in the Arber region and the Arber Funpark offers an additional incentive for all snowboarders. A special feature is the “Playboard Rail Park” representing the biggest railpark of its kind throughout Germany.

Contact Tourism Service Center Regen Amtsgerichtstrasse 6 - 8 94209 Regen Tel.: +49 (0) 9921 96050 Fax: +49 (0) 9921 96052101 info@touristisches-service-center.de www.arberland-bayerischer-wald.de

Franconia Bischofsheim an der Rhön Bischofsheim is situated in the most northern part of Franconia in the middle of the low mountain range Hohe Rhön. The skiing areas “Feuerberglifte” and “Arnsberg” extend between 567 and 834 meters in the typical romantic landscape of the Rhön and are perfectly suitable for families and beginners. The area “Feuerberglifte” is reachable by car in about 45 minutes from Würzburg. The slopes have an even alpine character.

Snowboarders will come across good conditions: a half-pipe, several ramps and rails will provide an unforgettable day in the snow. The Rhön offers also a large network of cross-country skiing runs in all categories.

Contact Tourist-Information Bischofsheim Kirchplatz 7 97653 Bischofsheim an der Rhön Tel.: +49 (0) 9772 910150 Fax: +49 (0) 9772 910159 tourist-info@bischofsheim-rhoen.de www.bischofsheim.info

Ochsenkopf in the Fichtel Mountains Twenty-seven slopes of varying length, most of which are floodlit, are to be found. For beginners, the conditions are near to perfect, mainly due to the fact that ski courses are offered guaranteeing your success and children find their way, whether on ski’s or snowboard, in no time at all. A further attraction is the ski jump facility, with distances of up to 100 meters. For the kids there is bob sleighing and for the more manly figures, ice curling. Whether on the natural lakes and dams, open air or closed ice rings, a place to meet can be found for all.

Contact Tourismus & Marketing GmbH Gablonzerstrasse 11 95686 Fichtelberg Tel.: +49 (0) 9272 97032 Fax: +49 (0) 9272 97044 info@erlebnis-ochsenkopf.de www.erlebnis-ochsenkopf.de

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Upper Bavaria Berchtesgadener Land At the foot of Germany’s second highest mountain, the Watzmann, sports enthusiast will find challenges to fit every taste. From downhill skiing to high mountain ski tours and luging on the olympic size artificial ice-track. Families enjoy the skiing here too: the services include ski schools and ski kindergartens. Crosscountry ski trails are also in abundance; toboganning and iceskating are ever popular in Berchtesgaden as well.

Contact Berchtesgadener Land Tourismus Bahnhofplatz 4 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +49 (0) 8652 656500 Fax: +49 (0) 8652 6565099 info@berchtesgadener-land.com en.berchtesgadener-land.com

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald and Zugspitze The resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is situated in an altitude of 720 meters at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Thanks to its situation it is easily accessible from Munich. The whole area extends between 700 and 2829 meters and contains 38 lifts, 43 slopes and two boarderparks. The highlight is the “Zugspitz Region”, Germany’s highest ski area, where skiing is possible from November to May.

Contact Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourismus Richard-Strauss-Platz 2 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tel.: +49 (0) 8821 180700 Fax: +49 (0) 8821 180755 tourist-info@gapa.de www.gapa.de

Reit im Winkl Reit im Winkl offers a variety of leisure activities: cross country skiing and snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding and even alpine ice climbing. The skiing area Winkelmoosalm offers winter sport pleasures for all skills. The Steinplatte attracts skiers with steep runs; aficionados of deep powder snow will be enthused by the slopes at Dürnbachhorn and beginners and families will have fun at the Walmberg area.

Contact Tourist-Information Rathausplatz 1 83242 Reit im Winkl Tel.: +49 (0) 8640 80020 Fax: +49 (0) 8640 80029 info@reitimwinkl.de www.reitimwinkl.de

Ruhpolding Boundless winter fun and games – skiing, cross-country, snowshoe hiking, ski touring or sledding. The Alpine and cross-country school will teach you the techniques whilst the local innkeepers will make sure there is plenty to restore your energy when you finish. At Fritz Fischer’s biathlon camp you will learn the correct skating technique on the original world cup track and can test your marksmanship on the shooting range.

Contact Tourist-Info Ruhpolding Hauptstrasse 60 83324 Ruhpolding Tel.: +49 (0) 8663 88060 Fax: +49 (0) 8663 880620 tourismus@ruhpolding.de www.ruhpolding.de

Spitzingsee-Tegernsee This skiing area entices skiers with well-groomed ski slopes that extend over the Stümpfling and Taubenstein mountains. Skilled skiers can enjoy three black runs, totalling 5 km in length. 13 red runs await practiced skiers, and five blue runs offer beginners and younger skiers the perfect skiing experience. The area around the Sutten Mountain is suited perfectly for families, carvers and snowboarders.

Contact Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee Hauptstrasse 2 83684 Tegernsee Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 9273890 Fax: +49 (0) 8022 9273899 info@tegernsee-schliersee.de www.tegernsee-schliersee.de

Sudelfeld The ski resort Sudelfeld is situated between the villages Bayrischzell and Oberaudorf at the brim of the upper Bavarian Alps. Germanys second largest ski resort offers three chairlifts and 18 draglifts, modern snow-making machines, several ski schools and a snowboarder-funpark. The resort can be reached by a single-seater chairlift directly from the village and also by the skibus from various stops in the village or by car.

Contact Tourist-Information Bayrischzell Kirchplatz 2 83735 Bayrischzell Tel.: +49 (0) 8023 648 Fax: +49 (0) 8023 1034 tourist-info@bayrischzell.de www.bayrischzell.de

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Spas and thermal baths Far from the stress and hectic of our everyday lives the spas and thermal baths in Bavaria offer the perfect setting to relax and unwind. Enjoy some time out amidst the most beautiful Bavarian landscape. Sit back, relax and enjoy a little pampering! Top this all off with some delicious regional delicacies and a wide range of wellness treatments for a perfect wellbeing holiday in Bavaria.

Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia Freizeitbad Nautilla Gottfried-Hart-Strasse 6 89257 Illertissen Tel.: +49 (0) 7303 902271 Fax: + 49 (0) 7303 42745 info@nautilla.com www.nautilla.de

Natur Therme Bedernau Hohenschlauer Strasse 25 87739 Bedernau Tel.: +49 (0) 8265 733596 info@naturtherme-bedernau.de www.naturtherme-bedernau.de

Freizeitbad Wonnemar Sonthofen Stadionweg 5 87527 Sonthofen Tel.: +49 (0) 8321 780970 Fax: +49 (0) 8321 7809729 sonthofen@wonnemar.de www.wonnemar.de/sonthofen

Therme Bad Wörishofen Thermenallee 1 86825 Bad Wörishofen +49 (0) 8247 399300 +49 (0) 8247 399399 info@therme-badwoerishofen.de www.therme-badwoerishofen.de

Königliche Kristall-Therme Am Ehberg 16 87645 Schwangau Tel.: +49 (0) 8362 819630 Fax: +49 (0) 8362 819631 info@kristalltherme-schwangau.de www.kristalltherme-schwangau.de

Titania Therme Birkenallee 1 86356 Neusäß Tel.: +49 (0) 821 6506030 info@titania-neusaess.de www.titania-neusaess.de

Königstherme Königsallee 1 86343 Königsbrunn Tel.: +49 (0) 8231 96280 Fax: +49 (0) 8231 962820 info@koenigstherme.de www.koenigstherme.de

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Eastern Bavaria Europa Therme Kurallee 23 94072 Bad Füssing Tel.: +49 (0) 8531 94470 Fax: +49 (0) 8531 9447790 info@europatherme.de www.europatherme.de

Rottal Terme Prof.-Drexel-Strasse 25-27 84364 Bad Birnbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8563 2900 Fax: +49 (0) 8563 29050 info@rottal-terme.de www.rottal-terme.de

Johannesbad Johannesstrasse 2 94072 Bad Füssing Tel.: +49 (0) 8531 232102 Fax: +49 (0) 8531 232732 info@johannesbad.de www.johannesbad.com

Sonnen-Therme Mühlbergstrasse 5 94535 Eging am See Tel.: +49 (0) 8544 8778 info@sonnen-therme.de www.sonnen-therme.de

Kaiser Therme Kurallee 4 93077 Bad Abbach Tel.: +49 (0) 9405 95170 Fax: +49 (0) 9405 951714 info@kaiser-therme.de www.kaiser-therme.de

Sybillenbad Kurallee 1 95698 Neualbenreuth Tel.: +49 (0) 9638 9330 Fax: +49 (0) 9638 933190 info@sibyllenbad.de www.sibyllenbad.de

Kurfürstenbad Amberg Kurfürstenring 2 92224 Amberg Tel.: +49 (0) 9621 603830 kufue@stadtwerke-amberg.de www.kurfuerstenbad-amberg.de

Therme 1 Kurallee 1 94072 Bad Füssing Tel.: +49 (0) 8531 94460 Fax: +49 (0) 8531 9446119 info@therme1.de www.therme1.de

Limes Therme Am Brunnenforum 1 93333 Bad Gögging Tel.: +49 (0) 9445 20090 Fax: +49 (0) 9445 200940 info@limes-therme.de www.limes-therme.de

Wohlfühl-Therme Thermalbadstrasse 4 94086 Bad Griesbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8532 96150 info@wohlfuehltherme.de www.wohlfuehltherme.de

Regensburger WESTBAD Messerschmittstrasse 4 93049 Regensburg Tel.: +49 (0) 941 6012944 Fax: +49 (0) 941 6012905 info@westbad.de www.westbad.de

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Franconia Aquarella Freizeitbad Am Stadion 2 91522 Ansbach Tel.: +49 (0) 981 8904500 Fax: +49 (0) 981 8904525 info@freizeitbad-aquella.de www.myaquella.de

Obermain Therme Am Kurpark 1 96231 Bad Staffelstein Tel.: +49 (0) 9573 96190 Fax: +49 (0) 9573 961910 service@obermaintherme.de www.obermaintherme.de

Fackelmann Therme Badstrasse 16 91217 Hersbruck Tel.: +49 (0) 9151 83930 Fax: +49 (0) 9151 839310 info@fackelmanntherme.de www.fackelmanntherme.de

Therme Bad Steben Badstrasse 31 95138 Bad Steben Tel.: +49 (0) 9288 9600 Fax: +49 (0) 9288 96010 info@therme-bad-steben.de www.therme-bad-steben.de

Franken-Therme Erkenbrechtallee 10 91438 Bad Windsheim Tel.: +49 (0) 9841 40300 Fax: +49 (0) 9841 403010 info@franken-therme.net www.franken-therme.net

Therme Fürthermare Scherbsgraben 15 90766 Fürth Tel.: +49 (0) 911 7230540 Fax: +49 (0) 911 72305429 info@fuerthermare.de www.fuerthermare.de

KissSalis Therme Heiligenfelder Allee 16 97688 Bad Kissingen Tel.: +49 (0) 971 826600 Fax: +49 (0) 971 826699 info@kisssalis.de www.kisssalis.de

ThermeNatur Bad Rodach Thermalbadstrasse 18 96476 Bad Rodach Tel.: +49 (0) 9564 92320 Fax: +49 (0) 9564 923232 thermenatur@bad-rodach.de www.therme-natur.de

Lohengrin Therme Kurpromenade 5 95448 Bayreuth Tel.: +49 (0) 921 792400 info@lohengrin-therme.de www.lohengrin-therme.de

Therme Obernsees An der Therme 1 95490 Mistelgau Tel.: +49 (0) 9206 993000 Fax: +49 (0) 9206 9930010 info@therme-obernsees.de www.therme-obernsees.de

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Upper Bavaria Badepark Bad Wiessee Wilhelmina Strasse 2 83707 Bad Wiessee Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 86260 Fax: +49 (0) 8022 862615 www.badepark-bad-wiessee.de

Rupertus Therme Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 21 83435 Bad Reichenhall Tel.: +49 (0) 8651 76220 Fax: +49 (0) 8651 7622109 info@rupertustherme.de www.rupertustherme.de

Donautherme Wonnemar Ingolstadt Südliche Ringstrasse 63 85053 Ingolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 841 379110 Fax: +49 (0) 841 3791129 ingolstadt@wonnemar.de www.wonnemar.de/ingolstadt

Therme Bad Aibling Lindenstrasse 32 83043 Bad Aibling Tel.: +49 (0) 8061 9066200 Fax: +49 (0) 8061 9066290 info@therme-bad-aibling.de www.therme-bad-aibling.de

Jodschwefelbad Adrian-Stoop-Strasse 37-47 83707 Bad Wiessee Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 86080 Fax: +49 (0) 8022 860810 info@jodschwefelbad.de www.jodschwefelbad.de

Therme Erding Thermenallee 2 85435 Erding Tel.: +49 (0) 8122 5500 Fax: +49 (0) 8122 5502219 thermen.service@therme-erding.de www.therme-erding.de

Kristall trimini Seeweg 2 82431 Kochel a. See Tel.: +49 (0) 8851 5300 Fax: +49 (0) 8851 845 info@kristall-trimini-kochel-am-see.de www.kristall-trimini-kochel-am-see.de

Watzmann Therme Bergwerkstrasse 54 83471 Berchtesgaden Tel.: +49 (0) 8652 94640 Fax: +49 (0) 8652 946444 info@watzmann-therme.de www.watzmann-therme.de

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Fun parks and adventure parks Allgäu / Bavarian Swabia LEGOLAND® Amusement Park Germany The LEGOLAND® park has lots to offer for families looking for adventure and fun. More than 50 amazing ride attractions, fascinating shows and models made from 55 million LEGO® bricks await the visitors. In the world’s first LEGOLAND® holiday village, visitors can spend the night in one of 50 LEGO®-themed chalets or in the caravan area.

Contact LEGOLAND® Deutschland Freizeitpark LEGOLAND Allee 2 89312 Günzburg Tel.: +49 (0) 180 677075701 info@legoland.de www.legoland.de

Fred Rai Western City The western town with cowboys and Indians, saloon and post office on more than 40,000 square meters is the ideal solution for spending a family holiday. Enjoy one of the various Western shows, learn how to shoot with bow and arrows or enjoy a meal at the Saloon.

Contact Fred Rai Western-City Neulwirth 3 86453 Dasing Tel.: +49 (0) 8205 225 info@western-city.de www.western-city.de

Allgäu Skyline Park This magical place has attractions for everyone: Nostalgic fairground rides for romantics and lovers, plenty of fun for the very young and moments sure to delight the entire family. Thrill seekers will get the adrenaline rush they are looking for on the Sky Wheel, the world’s highest overhead roller coaster.

Contact Allgäu Skyline Park Im Hartfeld 1 86825 Bad Wörishofen Tel: +49 (0) 1805 884880 info@skylinepark.de www.skylinepark.de

Eastern Bavaria Bayern-Park Amusement park with various rides, rollercoaster attractions and kids’ playgrounds. Huge animal outdoor enclosures as well as the park’s falconry show and the lynx enclosure invite visitors to discover Bavaria’s native fauna.

Contact Bayern-Park Fellbach 1 94419 Reisbach Tel.: +49 (0) 8734 92980 info@bayern-park.de www.bayern-park.de

Pullman City Western Town On the edge of the Bavarian Forest, Pullman City means adventure and experiencing the everyday life of cowboys and Indians: various thrilling shows, “High Noon” on Main Street between steaks in the saloon and live music, romance by the campfire and rides on real quarter horses.

Contact Pullman City Ruperting 30 94535 Eging am See Tel.: +49 (0) 85 44 97490 info@pullmancity.de www.pullmancity.de

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Churpfalzpark Churpfalzpark is a large flower and amusement park with numerous rides: 10,000 square meters summer garden with its 860 dancing fountains, rapid flume, rafting slide, a Ferris wheel and many other attractions.

Contact Churpfalzpark Churpfalzweg 6 93455 Traitschig Tel.: +49 (0) 9971 30340 info@churpfalzpark.de www.churpfalzpark.de

Franconia Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn Historical castle in spacious grounds with lots of native birds and animals, different playgrounds, more than 50 rides and breathtaking live shows such as a Western stunt show, a knights festival and a puppet theater. Experience a mix of fun, games, excitement and culture.

Contact Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn Schlossplatz 4 91336 Heroldsbach Tel.: +49 (0) 9190 929898 info@schloss-thurn.de www.schloss-thurn.de

Fränkisches Wunderland Three different areas divided by themes: the enchanted forest, a western town and an action areal await you at Fränkisches Wunderland near Nuremberg.

Contact Fränkisches Wunderland Zum Herrlesgrund 13 91287 Plech Tel.: +49 (0) 9244 9890 info@wunderland.de www.wunderland.de

Freizeit-Park Geiselwind An area of approximately 400,000 square meters: numerous rides, play grounds, live shows, electronic theaters, animal shows, exhibitions and idyllic relaxation areas.

Contact Freizeit-Land Geiselwind Wiesentheider Strasse 25 96160 Geiselwind Tel.: +49 (0) 9556 9221192 info@freizeit-land.de www.freizeitlandgeiselwind.de

PLAYMOBIL® FunPark The PLAYMOBIL® FunPark near Nuremberg is a great day out for families all year round. On over 90,000 square meters, visitors can climb, balance and play to their hearts’ content. The leisure park’s unique concept focuses on movement and activity, and not on standing in queues!

Contact PLAYMOBIL® FunPark Brandstätterstrasse 2-10 90513 Zirndorf Tel.: +49 (0) 911 96661455 service@playmobil.de www.playmobul-funpark.de

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Upper Bavaria Bavaria Filmstadt The Bavaria Filmstadt near Munich - Home of your movie stars. Walk through one of Europe’s biggest film-making facilities with daily shootings.

Experience the development of popular cinemaand TV-highlights and become part of a fascinating world of almost unlimited possibilities.

Contact Bavaria Film Bavariafilmplatz 7 82031 Geiselgasteig Tel.: +49 (0) 89 64992000 filmstadt@bavaria-film.de www.filmstadt.de

Freizeitpark Ruhpolding With its games and rides, the amusement park offers pure fun for the whole family: rollercoaster, Dinosaur Mountain, “Kraxel-Max” kids’ play area, bumper cars, “Siegfried” dragon ride, Baby Land especially for little guests, “Slide Paradise”, “Crystal Mine” and Bavarian steam train.

Contact Freizeitpark Ruhpolding Vorderbrand 7 83324 Ruhpolding Tel.: +49 (0) 8663 800622 ruhpolding@maerchenpark.de www.freizeitpark.by

Märchenwald Children’s leisure and adventure paradise designed like an enchanted forest, in the Isar valley in Wolfratshausen near Munich. Showcases with puppet re-enactments of more than 20 of Grimm’s fairytales, western train, horse track, rollercoaster, slide world, birthday parties in a tree house.

Contact Freizeitpark Märchenwald im Isartal Kräuterstrasse 39 82515 Wolfratshausen Tel.: +49 (0) 8171 3855838 info@maerchenwald-isartal.com www.maerchenwald-isartal.com

Monte Kaolino Monte Kaolino is a sand dune, which is only open in summer time. The sand dune is used as a ski resort in addition to other activities and facilities: camping, outdoor pool, toboggan run, adventure playground and high rope course. The hill is even home to the Sandboarding World Championships.

Contact Freizeitpark Monte Kaolino Rathausplatz 1 92242 Hirschau Tel.: +49 (0) 9622 81502 info@montekaolino.eu www.montekaolino.eu

Olympic Park Munich International event center, tourist attraction, sports and recreational park at the same time. The Flying Fox is not only the latest attraction in Munich - this sensation is unique in all of Europe! After walking on the roof of the Olympic Stadium at a height of 35 meters, the visitors fly across the whole stadium.

Contact Olympiapark München GmbH Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 80809 Munich Tel.: 089/30 67-0 info@olympiapark.de www.olympiapark.de

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Event Locations in Bavarian Castles You are looking for the right location to celebrate a party, hold a business meeting or any other big event!?

Bavarian castles are the right choice if it comes to looking for a place with royal flair.

You can search for the right location in a Bavarian castle here: www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/rooms/index.asp More information about MICE tourism in Bavaria: www.bavaria.by/meeting-incentives-conferences-bavaria This map shows the Bavarian castles with rooms to rent for events:

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Technical visits Bavaria Bavaria is not only the number one tourist destination in Germany but also the number one in Germany when it comes to the economy. Companies such as BMW, Audi, Siemens, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Adidas and Puma are just a few examples of the companies of world-renown, based here in Bavaria.

For further information on brewery visits see “Beer and Brewery Visits” in the Sales Guide.

Car Manufacturer Audi AG Ingolstadt Theme: automobile construction Audi AG Ingolstadt ● 85045 Ingolstadt welcome@audi.de www.audi.de

BMW Welt, BMW Plant, BMW Museum Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Petuelring 130 ● 80809 München infowelt@bmw-welt.com www.bmw-welt.com

Sports Allianz Arena München ’FCB Erlebniswelt’ & arena tours Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25 ● 80939 München besucher@arena-one.com www.allianz-arena.de/en/

Olympiapark München Olympiapark München GmbH Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 ● 80809 München info@olympiapark.de www.olympiapark.de

Völkl Sports GmbH & Co KG Europaring 8 ● 94315 Straubing behne.petra@voelkl.de www.voelkl.com

Culinary Bavaria Schaukäserei Ammergauer Alpen eG (Cheesedairy) Mandlweg 1 ● 82488 Ettal info@schaukaeserei-ettal.de www.milch-und-kas.de

Würzburger Stein Wein production Barbara Lohoff Josef-Jäger-Str. 8 ● 97222 Rimpar b.lohoff@t-online.de www.wuerzburg.de/steinweinpfad/index.html

Fränkisches Weinland Franconian Wineland Fränkisches Weinland Tourismus GmbH Turmgasse 11 ● 97070 Würzburg tourismus@fraenkisches-weinland.de www.fraenkisches-weinland.de

Fritz Mühlenbäckerei (Bio-Bäckerei – organic bakery) Fritz Mühlenbäckerei GmbH Münchener Straße 28 ● 85653 AYING / München info@fritz-muehlenbaeckerei.de www.fritz-muehlenbaeckerei.de

Otto E. Schmidt Lebkuchenfabrik Otto E. Schmidt Lebkuchenfabrik Zollhausstraße 30 ● 90469 Nürnberg rosemarie-angerer@lebkuchen-schmidt.com www.lebkuchen-schmidt.de

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Farm visits Farm Visits Landesverband Urlaub auf dem Bauernhof Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 2 ● 80336 München info@bauernhof-urlaub.com www.bauernhof-urlaub.com

Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten Glonn GmbH & Co. KG Herrmannsdorf 7 ● 85625 Glonn glonn@herrmannsdorfer.de www.herrmannsdorfer.de

Guided farm tours in the Allgäu Füssen Tourismus Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 1 ● 87626 Füssen tourismus@fuessen.de www.fuessen.de

Energy Biomass – the fuel for the future Biomasse-Heizwerk Berching Bahnhofstr. 33 ● 92334 Berching www.berching.eu

Conrad Electronics - International mail-order firm for technical and electronic components Conrad Electronic Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1 ● 92240 Hirschau alexander.fink@conrad.com

Stadt Alzenau – Solarparcours Alzenau Solarverein Alzenau e.V. Umweltamt der Stadt Alzenau Brentanostr. 3 ● 63755 Alzenau www.alzenau.de

Geothermie Unterhaching Geothermie Unterhaching GmbH & Co KG Bahnhofsweg 8 ● 82008 Unterhaching info@geothermie-unterhaching.de www.geothermie-unterhaching.de

Airport & Aerospace Center Munich Airport Flughafen München GmbH Nordallee 25 ● 85356 München besucherservice@munich-airport.de www.munich-airport.de

Tour of the German Aerospace Center Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik e.V. Postfach 1116 ● 82230 Wessling www.dlr.de

Handicrafts & other JOSKA Kristall in Bodenmais (Glass-Manufacturer) Am Moosbach 1 ● 94249 Bodenmais www.joska.com

Porzellanwelt Selb (Porcelain Manufacturer) Werner-Schürer-Platz 1 ● 95100 Selb www.porzellan-selb.de

Vauen Pfeifen + Filter (Pfeifenhersteller) Pipe manufacturing VAUEN Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg GmbH Landgrabenstraße 12 ● 90443 Nürnberg info@vauen.de www.vauen.de

The Faber-Castell pencil production "Old Lead Factory" Museum & Guided Tours Faber-Castell Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberger Strasse 2 ● 90546 Stein info@faber-castell.de www.fabercastell.de

KunstHandwerk Ammergauer Alpen Ettaler Straße 18 ● 82487 Oberammergau www.ammergauer-kunsthandwerk.de

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Events in Bavaria 2014 + Upcoming Events 2015-2020

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Anniversaries   

150th 1200th 700th

Birth of Richard Strauss (leading German composer) Death of Charlemagne (King of the Franks and Roman Emperor) Election of King Ludwig IV “The Bavarian”

German National Tourist Board – Thematic emphases 2014  

Traditions and Customs UNESCO world heritage in Germany - Nature, Cities, Monuments

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600 years 300 years 25 years

Council of Constance Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification

Sports & Adventure 01.01.2014 International New Year's Ski Jumping Part of the Four Hills Tournament Garmisch-Partenkirchen vierschanzentournee.com

25.01. - 26.01.2014 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Women Garmisch-Partenkirchen fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing

04.01. - 05.01.2014 International Viessmann Luge World Cup Schönau at Lake Königssee fil-luge.org

01.02. - 02.02.2014 King Ludwig Skiing Germany's largest public skiing event Ettal / Oberammergau koenig-ludwig-lauf.com

07.01. - 12.01.2014 Biathlon World Cup Ruhpolding (Chiemgau-Arena) biathlon-ruhpolding.de

01.02. - 02.02.2014 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Men Garmisch-Partenkirchen fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing

18.01. - 19.01.2014 International Dog Sledding Sled dog race Unterjoch in the Allgäu bwsc-info.de/unterjoch_2013.html

15.03. - 16.03.2014 Tegelberg 24h Challenge Hiking event Füssen (Tegelberg) tegelberg24challenge.de

24.01. - 26.01.2014 International FIBT Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup Schönau at Lake Königssee fibt.com

19.06. - 22.06.2014 RUND UM Long-distance sailing night regatta Lindau at Lake Constance lsc.de/rundum.html

24.01. - 26.01.2014 FIS Nordic Combined World Cup Men Oberstdorf fis-ski.com/nordic-combined

20.06. - 22.06.2014 Salomon Zugspitz Ultra-Trail Mountain jog on the Zugspitze Grainau, Leutasch and Mittenwald zugspitz-ultratrail.com

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28.06. - 29.06.2014 24 hours of Bavaria – Walk around the clock 24-hour cultural hiking event Iltztal & Dreiburgenland (Bavarian Forest) bayern.by/24-stunden-von-bayern

20.07.2014 Challenge Roth Triathlon Biggest triathlon in Europe Roth challenge-roth.com

04.07. - 06.07.2014 BMW Motorcycle Days Motorcycle festival Garmisch-Partenkirchen bmw-motorrad.com/motorraddays

20.07. - 26.07.2014 CRAFT Bike Transalp Mountain bike stage race Oberammergau bike-transalp.de

04.07. - 06.07.2014 Berchtesgadener Land Hiking Festival Berchtesgaden berchtesgadener-land.com/de/wander-festival

Customs & Traditions 10.05. - 12.05.2014 Stabenfest One of the oldest children's festivals in Germany Nördlingen noerdlingen.de

30.08.2014 Almer Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to St. Bartholomew’s Church Schönau at Lake Königssee berchtesgadener-land.com/de/almer-wallfahrt

09.06.2014 Kötztinger Whit Ride One of Europe's largest supplicatory processions Bad Kötzting bad-koetzting.de

07.09.2014 Day of St. George Mounted procession Ruhpolding ruhpolding.de

10.07. - 21.07.2014 Tänzelfest Kaufbeuren Bavaria's oldest historical children's festival Kaufbeuren taenzelfest.de

06.11.2014 Leonhardiritt Mounted procession Bad Tölz bad-toelz.de

18.07. - 27.07.2014 Gautrachtenfest Bavaria's largest festival with traditional costumes Ruhpolding ruhpolding.de

Fairs & Festivals 20.04. - 04.05.2014 Frühjahrsplärrer Spring folk festival Augsburg augsburgerplaerrer.de

25.04. - 04.05.2014 Passauer Maidult Spring folk festival Passau passauer-dult.de

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08.05. - 11.05.2014 Landsberger Wiesn Folk festival Landsberg landsberg.de

21.08. - 25.08.2014 Sandkerwa Old town festival with water jousting Bamberg sandkerwa.de

28.05. - 09.06.2014 Würzburger Weindorf Wine festival Würzburg weindorf-wuerzburg.de

22.08. - 07.09.2014 Herbstplärrer Autumn folk festival Augsburg augsburgerplaerrer.de

05.06. - 16.06.2014 Bergkirchweih Franconia's largest folk festival Erlangen berch.info

30.08. - 14.09.2014 Herbstfest Rosenheim Autumn folk festival Rosenheim herbstfest-rosenheim.de

21.06. - 30.06.2014 Nördlinger Mess’ North Swabia's largest folk festival Nördlingen noerdlinger-mess.info

04.09. - 08.09.2014 Gillamoos One of the oldest fairs in Bavaria Abensberg (near Ingolstadt) gillamoos.de

04.07. - 20.07.2014 Kiliani-Volksfest Folk festival Würzburg wuerzburg.de

05.09. - 14.09.2014 Passauer Herbstdult Autumn folk festival Passau passauer-dult.de

18.07. - 27.07.2014 Kinderzeche One of the oldest historic festivals in Germany Dinkelsbühl kinderzeche.de

18.09. - 29.09.2014 Altstadtfest Nuremberg Old town festival with water jousting Nuremberg altstadtfest-nue.de

26.07. - 03.08.2014 Kulmbacher Bierwoche Beer festival Kulmbach kulmbacher-bierwoche.de

20.09. - 05.10.2014 Oktoberfest Largest folk festival in the world Munich oktoberfest.de

08.08. - 18.08.2014 Gäubodenvolksfest Bavaria's second largest folk and beer festival Straubing volksfest-straubing.de

June / July / August Seefeste and Waldfeste Lake and Wood Festivals at Lake Tegernsee tegernsee.com/veranstaltungen/see-und-waldfeste

15.08. - 19.08.2014 Weinfest in Volkach Wine festival Volkach volkach.de

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Open-Air Theater 25.05. - 16.08.2014 Kreuzgangspiele Feuchtwangen Cloister open-air theater Feuchtwangen kreuzgangspiele.de

11.07. - 27.07.2014 Kaltenberg Knights' Tournament Open-air theater Kaltenberg (near Munich) ritterturnier.de

26.05. - 30.08.2014 Luisenburg-Festspiele Historical open-air theater Wunsiedel (in Upper Franconia) luisenburg-aktuell.de

15.07. - 27.07.2014 Herrenchiemsee Festspiele Open-air theater Herrenchiemsee herrenchiemsee-festspiele.de

06.06. - 09.06.2014 The Master Draught Historical open-air theater Rothenburg ob der Tauber meistertrunk.de

18.07. - 27.07.2014 Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele Open-air theater Regensburg thurnundtaxis.de/events/schlossfestspiele.html

16.06. - 03.08.2014 Trenckfestspiele Historical open-air theater Waldmünchen trenckfestspiele.de

01.08. - 17.08.2014 Drachenstich Festspiele Germany's oldest folk play - Fight the dragon!

Furth im Wald drachenstich.de

Film Festivals 20.01. - 26.01.2014 Bamberger Kurzfilmtage Short movie festival Bamberg bambergerkurzfilmtage.de

19.03. - 26.03.2014 Internationale Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg International short movie week Regensburg kurzfilmwoche.de

30.01. - 02.02.2014 Internationales Filmwochenende Würzburg International movie weekend Würzburg filmwochenende.de

26.03. - 31.03.2014 Kurzfilmfestival Landshut Short movie festival Landshut landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de

07.02. - 09.02.2014 KONTRAST – Das Bayreuther Filmfest Film festival Bayreuth kontrast-filmfest.de

07.05. - 14.05.2014 Internationales Dokumentarfilmfestival International documentary film festival Munich dokfest-muenchen.de

13.03. - 16.03.2014 Nonfiktionale Festival for documentary style movies Bad Aibling nonfiktionale.de

19.06. - 25.06.2014 KALIBER35 International short film festival Munich kaliber35.de

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10.07.-14.07.2014 Musikfilmtage Oberaudorf Musical film festival Oberaudorf musikfilmtage-oberaudorf.de

22.10. - 26.10.2014 Internationales Bergfilm-Festival Tegernsee International mountain film festival Tegernsee bergfilm-festival-tegernsee.de

Music & Concerts 25.03. - 30.03.2014 International Jazz Week Jazz festival Burghausen jazzwoche.com

11.06. - 19.05.2014 Richard-Strauss-Festival Classical music festival Garmisch-Partenkirchen richard-strauss-festival.de

04.04. - 13.04.2014 Ballet Festival Week Munich bayerische.staatsoper.de

14.06. - 15.06.2014 HiRock Music festival with international rock legends Inzell (Max Aicher Arena) hirock.de

26.04. - 02.05.2014 Kemptener Jazz-Frühling Spring jazz festival Kempten www.kempten.de

27.06. - 31.07.2014 Münchner Opernfestspiele Opera festival Munich muenchner-opern-festspiele.de

17.05. - 25.05.2014 German Mozart Festival Classical music festival Augsburg mozartstadt.de

11.07. - 13.07.2014 Internationales Samba-Festival International Samba festival Coburg samba-festival.de

06.06. - 08.06.2014 New Orleans Festival Jazz festival Fürth new-orleans-festival.de

25.07. - 28.08.2014 Richard Wagner Festspiele Classical music festival Bayreuth bayreuther-festspiele.de

06.06. - 08.06.2014 Rock im Park Open-air rock festival Nuremberg (Zeppelinfeld) rock-im-park.com

01.08. - 17.08.2014 TUCHER Bues- & Jazzfestival Jazz festival Bamberg blues-jazz-festival-2013.mybamberg.de

07.06. - 22.06.2014 International Violin Making Competition Mittenwald geigenbauwettbewerb-mittenwald.de

08.08. - 10.08.2014 Taubertal Openair Festival Open-air rock music festival Rothenburg ob der Tauber taubertal-festival.de

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16.08.2014 ECHELON Bavaria’s largest electronic & house music festival Bad Aibling echelon-openair.de

19.10. - 11.11.2014 Ingolstädter Jazztage Jazz festival Ingolstadt ingolstaedter-jazztage.de

22.08. - 24.08.2014 Chiemsee Reggae Summer Reggae festival Übersee (Lake Chiemsee) chiemsee-summer.de

21.11. - 33.11.2014 Würzburger Bachtage Classical music festival Würzburg bachtage-wuerzburg.de

Art & Exhibitions 17.01. - 20.01.2014 UNPAINTED media art fair Art fair Munich unpainted.net

01.05. - 27.07.2014 Die Gumbertusbibel Exhibition Nuremberg (German National Museum) gnm.de

27.03. - 21.09.2014 Wege in die Moderne Exhibition Nuremberg (German National Museum) gnm.de

16.05. - 02.11.2014 Ludwig der Bayer: Wir sind Kaiser!

Exhibition Regensburg hdbg.de/ludwig-der-bayer

11.04. - 23.11.2014 INKA – Könige der Anden Exhibition Rosenheim (Lokschuppen) lokschuppen.de/inka-koenige-der-anden

Christmas Markets Bavaria's cities, towns and villages are filled with Christmas magic during the holiday season.

The Christmas Market season runs throughout the Advent period, from the end of November until the day before Christmas.

Further information: www.bavaria.by/christmas-markets-bavaria-germany

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Upcoming Events 2015-2020 These events do not take place annually:

2015 World heritage run (every 2 years) 03.05.2014 Marathon through Bamberg’s historic old town Bamberg weltkulturerbelauf.de

Bachwoche Ansbach (every 2 years) 31.07. – 09.08.2015 Classical music festival Ansbach bachwoche.de/en

2016 500 years Bavarian purity law Since 1516 the only ingredients used for the production of beer in Germany are water, barley and hops.

Wallenstein Festival (every 4 years) July/August 2016 Historical open-air theater Memmingen wallenstein-mm.de

Bayerische Landesausstellung – Bier in Bayern 29.04. – 30.10.2016 Beer in Bavaria - Exhibition Monastery Aldersbach (Passauer Land) www.hdbg.de/bier

Historisches Stadtmauerfest Nördlingen (every 3 years) September 2016 Historic city wall festival Nördlingen stadtmauerfest.de

Festival of the Bavarian purity law 22.07. – 24.07.2016 Munich city centre

2017-2020 Landshut Wedding (every 4 years) Summer 2017 A town re-enacts the Middle Ages Landshut landshuter-hochzeit.de/en

Dance of the Coopers (every 7 years) 2019 A barrel makers’ tradition Munich schaefflertanz.com

Passion Plays (every 10 years) 2020 Dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ Oberammergau

ammergauer-alpen.de

German National Tourist Board - Upcoming theme years 2015 2016 2017

500th anniversary Lucas Cranach the Younger Holidays in the heart of Nature 500 years Reformation - Year of Martin Luther

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