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04 Franconia – Eastern Bavaria – Upper Bavaria – Allgäu-Bava- Great mountains, pristine valleys and crystal-clear la- Contentsrian-Swabia kes, towns with a cultural heritage from many different eras and a modern lifestyle, and the typical Bavarian way of life – all of this combines to make it a pleasure CULTURE, TOWNS & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS to experience summertime in Bavaria with all of the senses. Be it with a walk through fragrant forests, a 05 Franconia: Historical bright lights that are well worth a visit comfortable stroll through town, or a hearty snack in 06 Culinary delights in Nuremberg a – there are new things to experience 06 : Cultural heritage and a modern way of life everywhere, new worlds to discover that will become 07 Discover, experience and be amazed in the UNESCO city of unforgettable holiday memories lasting a lifetime. You Regensburg can find a taster of all of this over the following pages. 08 Bavaria: The number one region for beer Give yourself some time and get a feeling of summer- 09 Competition: Win a 4-day city break to Munich time in Bavaria. 10 Munich: Where tradition meets modernity 11 BMW Welt and Museum: The Bavarian car heaven Welcome to Bavaria! 08 12 Visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Bavaria Bavarian Beer – A real 13 Altötting and Oberammergau: Bavariaʼs religious centres taste experience 14 The Romantic Road: A magnificent route from the River Main to the Alps

Dr. Martin Spantig Jens Huwald NATURE & ACTIVE Managing Director Managing Director

15 An active holiday in the Explorer Hotels Bavarian Alps in the Allgäu 14 16 Natural experiences in the Zugspitz-Region of Garmisch- Partenkirchen IMPRINT: 17 The guest is king in the Kaiser-Reich region of Oberaudorf Publisher: BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH, Arabellastrasse 17, D-81925 Munich, The Romantic Road – ; Phone: +49 89/212397-0; [email protected], www.bavaria.by One route, over two and Kiefersfelden Responsible: Dr. Martin Spantig, Managing Director; Jens Huwald, Managing Director dozen idyllic villages 17 Inhale the alpine climate of Bad Reichenhall Design: dworak & kornmesser, agency for communication & design, Innere Wiener Strasse 50, D-81667 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/666168-0; www.dworak-korn- and towns, fascinating 18 Walkers and cyclists are at one with nature in the Chiemgau messer.de Editing: editing agency Balon, Rita Balon, Manzostrasse 15, D-80997 Mu- landscapes and culture 19 Ruhpolding: Walking pleasure on romantic trails nich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/89220620, [email protected] Printing: ADV Schoder Augsburger Druck- und Verlagshaus GmbH, Aindlinger Strasse 17-19, D-86167 Augsburg, Germany; Phone: +49 821/7904-228; www.adv-schoder.de Advertisements: Michael 16 For more information about Bavaria, join us on facebook.com/visit.bavaria Fischer; Phone: +49 89/212397-16, [email protected]

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FRANCONIA Enjoy Bavaria with all tas te your senses

FrankenTourismus, PO Box 44 04 53, D-90209 Nürnberg, THAT ARE WELL Telephone: + 49 911/941510, [email protected], Historical brigh t ligh ts www.frankentourismus.de WORTH A VISIT © FrankenTourismus/Bamberg/Hub©

FRANCONIA’S RANGE OF TOWNS HAS BEEN INSPIRING CULTURE VULTURES Tourismusverband Allgäu/Bayerisch-Schwaben e. V. Bayerisch Schwaben, Schießgrabenstr. 14, SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL. D-86150 Augsburg , Telephone: + 49 821 / 4504010, FRANCONIA’S ee [email protected], www.bayerisch-schwaben.de and the Imperial Castle: This is Erlangen is one of the best-preserved planned CULTURAL s Allgäu GmbH, Allgäuer Str. 1, D-81435 Kempten, the image that most people hold in their baroque towns in Germany. The streets which JEWELS Telephone: + 49 83 23/8025931, mindʼs eye when they think of Nuremberg. stand at right angles to one another, the [email protected], www.allgaeu.de Set in the heart of the But the Franconian city has a lot more to Hugenottenkirche, the Margravial Theatre, the expansive natural Franconian offer. European history can be sensed at castle and castle gardens, and the Botanical countryside, 14 towns reveal every step. This is in part due to the world- Gardens come together to create an outstan- their special charm. The feel former free imperial towns of famous sights like the Imperial Castle, ding architectural and historical ensemble. The Dinkelsbühl, Rothenburg ob which, in the Middle Ages, was one of the Erlangen ”Bergkirchweih“ – believed to be the der Tauber, Schweinfurt and most important royal palaces of the Holy oldest beer festival in the world – is the high- Nuremberg; or Fürth have Tourismus Oberbayern München e.V. c/o K2K GmbH, Roman Empire; the historical Old Town; the light of the calendar. When Erlangenʼs mayor largely been shaped by the Händelstr. 1, D-81675 München, Middle Ages. Meanwhile, in Telephone: + 49 89/98247938, German National Museum; the Dürerhaus in taps the first barrel of beer on the Thursday [email protected], www.tom-verein.de the cultural town of Aschaf- Albrecht Dürerʼs former home; the German before Whitsun, it is said to be the start of the fenburg and in the Franconian Railway Museum with a replica of the first ”fifth season“ in Erlangen. bishop towns of Bamberg, German train, the ”Adler“; the Documentation With over two thousand listed buildings, Fürth Eichstätt and Würzburg, it is Centre; and the memorial to the Nuremberg has the greatest density of listed buildings in castles and residences which fascinate visitors with their Trials. There you can see where the the whole of Bavaria. The architectural history audacious architecture and ”Nuremberg Trials“ took place as well as a of the ”clover leaf town“ can be seen from the valuable cultural treasures. permanent exhibition documenting the heart of the Old Town to the large art nouveau The former residences of trials themselves. and Gründerzeit urban buildings. The Jewish Ansbach, Bayreuth, Erlangen, h ear The medieval town of Rothenburg ob der history, which dates back almost a thousand Kulmbach and Coburg also give visitors a sense of the elegance Tauber, located on the Romantic Road, is the years, represents a key part of Fürthʼs past. and glamour of their glory epitome of romantic city trips. The townʼs Jewish inhabitants provided stimulus after days with their magnificent Tourismusverband Ostbayern e.V. location itself, high above the Tauber Valley, stimulus for the town. The Franconian Jewish buildings. The Residence in Im Gewerbepark D 02 / D 04, D-93059 Regensburg, 941/585390, [email protected], is enough to make you want to take a closer Museum provides insights into the life of Würzburg, Bamberg Old Town Telephone: + 49 and the Margravial Opera www.ostbayern-tourismus.de look at the medieval town. Jewish citizens. House in Bayreuth are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. INFORMATION: FrankenTourismus | Telephone: +49 911/94151-0 | www.frankentourismus.de

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bergʼs long beer tradition has something REGENSBURG to suit every taste: lager (”Helles“), stout (”Dunkles“) or a real red ale (”Rot- bier“). In a purity law of 1303, the City of Nuremberg Council decreed that only barley and malt could be used in the beer brewing process. The history of beer in Nuremberg can be discovered during a tour of the rock-cut cellars, which run under the city. The tour concludes in the Disc o ve r Altstadthof independent brewery at the foot of Nurembergʼs Imperial Castle. As the first organic brewery in Germany, it has been brewing beer in copper vessels experience Hearty bratwurst and smooth beer and wooden fermenting vats in line with Nuremberg are a cultural around since the 16th century. The coun- the old beer laws since it was founded in THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY OF artefact: Whether eaten by hand, three cil of the free imperial city of Nuremberg 1984. Visitors can also experience a little beREGENSBURG amazed IS THE BEST-PRESERVED LARGE a-breast im Weggla (in a bread roll); specified the recipe for bratwurst back in piece of Franconian beer and brewery MEDIEVAL TOWN IN GERMANY AND A YOUTH- served as a six-piece on a bed of cabba- 1313: The must be between seven culture during a tour of the traditional FUL UNIVERSITY CITY. ge on pewter plates; or as Blaue Zipfel, and nine centimetres in length and must Tucher brewery. cooked in a vinegar-flavoured stock. As weigh between 20 and 25 grams. you wander through Nuremberg, you can easily orientate yourself using your sense Nuremberg’s rock-cut cellars: The birthplace of of smell: you can stop at a bratwurst stall the brewing tradition INFORMATION: Congress and tourism or head to one of the numerous bratwurst Nothing tastes better with a Nuremberg centre Nuremberg | Telephone: +49 911/23360 | restaurants, some of which have been bratwurst than a smooth beer. Nurem- www.tourismus.nuernberg.de

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Regensburg, the 2000-year-old Roman city on of Regensburg. “Louis IV the Bavarian. We are emperors“ Bavarian THREE RIVERS ARRIVING FROM the northernmost point on the River Alongside culinary delights, Regensburg also A town for all the senses state exhibition DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS COME is unique in every respect. The numerous ex- provides a diverse range of cultural offerings. May 16th – November 2nd Culture tip TOGETHER IN PASSAU TO CREATE amples of Roman and gothic architecture in the The ”Regensburger Domspatzen“ boysʼ choir Local beer festival (Maidult) LARGE SPECIAL A LANDSCAPE OF RARE BEAUTY. historical Old Town remained largely undama- is celebrated around the world. Important May 9th -25th ged during World War II, leading Regensburg to music festivals, such as the ”Bavarian Jazz EXHIBITION IN - be awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage Weekend“, the ”Days of Historical Music“ and “Building bridges with Christ“: THE OBERHAUS 99th German Catholics’ Day MUSEUM Passau’s townscape was cre- largest cathedral organ in the on a ”Three Rivers“ boat trip. Site in 2006. the ”Festival at Thurn & Taxis Palace“, provide May 28th – June 1st ated by Italian baroque buil- world. Every weekday from Inviting street-side cafés tempt The centuries-old Stone Bridge stands among top-quality entertainment throughout the year. From May to November, a Days of Historical Music ders following the devastating May to October, the organʼs you to stop for a while during the masterpieces of European bridge construc- special exhibition entitled June 6th – 9th ”New Men – New Times. fires of 1662 and 1680. The 18,000 pipes can be heard shopping trips around the tion. It also represents a picturesque starting Regensburg is also a modern city Passau and the 19th high towers and bright faça- chiming during the midday town. Regional and internatio- point for a walking tour of the city. The view Regensburg does not sleep when the sun goes Open-air Bavarian Jazz Festival July 10th – 13th Century“ is due to run in the des, the picturesque squares, organ concert. nal delicacies are served in the of the almost twenty well-maintained towers, down. Around 25,000 students call the city OberHausMuseum in the Open-air Festival at Thurn und Veste Oberhaus . Around the romantic promenades and The finest things in life are restaurants and inns, many of bright houses and archways reveals the their home and help to ensure a pulsating Taxis Palace 400 exhibits displayed the winding alleys still give off always in season in Passau. which feature quaint beer and southern ambience. The unmistakeable smell nightlife. Be it at traditional restaurants, in July 18th – 27th across 1,000 square metres an air of Mediterranean flair Visitors can enjoy the baroque wine gardens. Meanwhile, of bratwurst from the historical ”Wurstkuchl“ pubs, clubs or charming street-side cafés, you will provide interesting to this day. Right in the middle backdrop of the former party animals will get their mingles with the fresh breeze from the River can sense the special combination of tradition Local beer festival (Herbstdult) insights into the era of of all this, in the centre of residence town of the prince moneyʼs worth in the townʼs Danube. The ”Wurstkuchl“ is the oldest and modernity on every corner. August 29th – September 14th industrialisation with its ground-breaking inventions. the Old Town, St Stephanʼs bishops in relaxed fashion numerous pubs and clubs. bratwurst restaurant in the world. Sampling cathedral rises majestically. INFORMATION: Tourist-Information Passau | Telephone: +49 851/95598-0 | the home-made sausage with and The building is home to the www.tourism.passau.de traditional is one of the highlights INFORMATION: Regensburg Tourismus GmbH | Telephone: +49 941/507 4410 | www.regensburg.us.com

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With over 600 breweries, a large malting barley Regional preferences shape the diverse Participate now and win a 4-day stay for two persons including return-flights with Lufthansa from London! regionand cultivation area,for the abundance ofbeer beer culture Register here: www.bavaria.by/munich-competition naturally pure water, and the beer research Aying brewery guesthouse is situated in the institute in Weihenstephan – the only one of heart of a typical Upper Bavarian panorama, its kind in the world – beer is as much a part of with meadows spanning to the horizon, Bavaria as King Ludwig and Neuschwanstein interspersed with the odd farmhouse and Castle. The rich golden or dark malt delicacies bulbous spire. Studying the beer menu with its are the ideal thirst-quenchers and encourage prize-winning specialities is enough to inspire DISCOVER THE people to enjoy spending time together in the the tastebuds. beer gardens, especially in the summer. Germanyʼs highest private brewery in Mit- Over forty traditional types of beer and tenwald (over 900 metres above sea level) innumerable beer innovations are produced in also maintains its traditions. Eight different Bavaria in line with the Bavarian Purity Law. types of beer, all with a specific character, are Their taste reflects the regional preferences: brewed in the 200-year-old brewery; including Franconia has the greatest density of brewe- the mildly spiced Karwendel Hell and the light ries in Europe. In Kulmbach you can find out gold, sparkling Werdenfelser Weisse. ba var ia n everything that you need to know about the Bavariaʼs brewers know their craft. They prove Bavarian ”Manna“ and its creation some 5,000 this with their creative speciality beers, which years ago in what is now Iraq. Bamberg is they brew in line with the oldest regulation way of life renowned for its ”Bierkeller“, the local term for food production still in force to this day: RESTAURANT for beer gardens, and for its ”Rauchbier“ or the Bavarian Purity Law. They use newly RECOMMENDA- smoked beer. Alongside Weihenstephan in cultured or long-forgotten types of aromatic TION FOR BEER Freising, the oldest brewery in the world (da- hops, and combine special malts of all shades FANS … ting back to 1050) can be found in Weltenburg in the brew. They are even treading new paths in the Upper Palatinate. The multi-award-win- when it comes to the brewing procedure and … who want to sample an ning beers are served in the monastery bar and choice of yeast strain that ferments the wort. innovative range of beers: The Taphouse in Munich in the beer garden. These include the oldest In this way, they are enriching the traditional (www.tap-house-munich.de) dark beer in the world, the ”Kloster Welten- assortment of beers, which is already unique, burg Barock Dunkel“. to create new taste experiences. For more information about customs, INFORMATION: about Bavaria’s beers, including recipe ideas and tips, at www.bayerisches-bier.de cuisine and recipes visit www.bavaria.by

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MUNICH OPENING HOURS BMW WELT BMW Museum: Tues – Sun 10 am – 6 pm (Closed on Mondays, Entry: All exhi- bitions €9.00, temporary The eventful global city with a exhibitions only €5.00) BMW Welt: Building open daily from 7:30 am to METROPOLITAN FLAIR AND ANCIENT TRADITIONS – midnight IN THIS QUITE SPECIAL ”MUNICH MIX“ BEER IS Exhibition open daily from 9 am – 6 pm THE CROWNING GLORY. Entry is free

”Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!“ Each Tradition is modern of the most famous football stadiums autumn, people travel from all continents The typical Munich approach to life can in the world. The spectacular exterior to celebrate the Munich Oktoberfest be sensed everywhere. Traditional dress skin, which comprises thousands of together. But the largest public festival in and folk music are as fashionable now hdiamond-shaped eart cushions of air is the world is not the only way of enjoying as they have ever been. Oktoberfest and illuminated in red when Bayern Munich beer in Munich. On warm summer traditional markets called ”Dulten“ have play at home, and in white and blue evenings, packing up a picnic and con- achieved cult status among the younger when it is the turn of the other Munich cluding the day in a beer garden with a generations. And you will always find an team, TSV 1860, to play their home freshly poured beer is a way of life. occasion to don your dirndl or lederho- games. Meanwhile, BMW Welt is a great In Munich, you can enjoy food the sen here, for example at the ”Frühlings- example of how a building can perfectly way you want to. Traditional cuisine fest“ spring festival, the ”Starkbierfest“ fit into its surroundings, no matter how like ”Schweinsbraten“ roast and beer festival or at club nights with the ambitious the architecture: Opposite the ”Knödel“ are just as likely motto ”Nacht der Tracht“ (or ”Costume floating roofs of the Olympic Park from to get guestsʼ mouths watering as the Night“) and ”Heimatabend“ (an evening 1972 and directly adjacent the BMW finest gourmet cuisine. Gault Millau has with traditional music and dance). skyscraper and the BMW Museum, the awarded its sought-after (chefʼs) hats to Baroque masterpieces like the Frauen- double domes of the building spiral a total of 46 restaurants in Munich. And kirche, Nymphenburg Palace and the upwards in a dynamic curve, covered the gourmetsʼ bible, the Michelin Guide, Residence shape the cityscape of the by a roof, which the Munich automotive has crowned two of the cityʼs restaurants capital of Bavaria as much as modern manufacturer calls the ”cloud“. automobiles and culinary delights with two stars and a further ten restau- architecture. And it didnʼt take long for rants with one Michelin star. Munichʼs Allianz Arena to become one Architecture, FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURE, COOL AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, EXTRAORDINARY INFORMATION: State capital of Munich | Telephone: +49 89/233-0 | www.muenchen.de EXPERIENCES AND MUNICH’S NEW CULINARY HOT SPOT – IT IS NOT JUST TECHNOLOGY GEEKS WHO WILL BE IN BAVARIAN CAR HEAVEN AT BMW WELT. TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAINS OF THE MUNICH NATIONAL THEATRE A cloud of glass and steel floats above the The BMW Museum: History that you can touch The Bavarian State Opera is one of the five best heads of visitors. BMW Welt, situated close Anyone wanting to find out more about the opera houses in the world. A guided tour of to Munichʼs Olympic Park, is a magical place history of the Bavarian vehicle manufacturer STAR CUISINE the national theatre gives visitors the chance for everyone with a passion for architecture, should head to the neighbouring BMW Muse- AND CHAUFFEUR to find out interesting facts about the different automotive technology and design. Below um, which presents the nearly 100 year history SERVICE events, the architecture and personalities who have shaped the history of the 350-year-old es- BMW Weltʼs ”floating cloud roof“, you can of the company, brand and products. The The ”EssZimmer“ on the third tablishment, and to meet key members of staff. experience the present and the future of exhibition, which features historical cars, mo- floor of BMW Welt is Munich’s For more information, visit www.bayerische. the BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce Motor Cars torbikes, racing engines and aircraft engines, new gourmet address. Bobby staatsoper.de and BMW Motorbike brands in their own, allows visitors to experience the entire horizon Bräuer and his team cooked up individual theme worlds. Multimedia shows of BMWʼs history of technology and design; CULINARY TOURS a Michelin star in a record time and exhibits supplement the exclusive from the very beginnings to the start of the last of just eight months. Following Tours such as the ”Münchner Schmankerl presentation of all of the series of cars and century, to the new millennium. Car fans walk Tour“ give visitors the chance to sample an altogether successful Munich’s finest ”Obazda“ cheese and fresh motorbikes, and provide unique insights into along through the ”Museum Streets“, passing evening, guests staying in the ”Weißwurst“ sausage. Meanwhile, a tour of research, development, design and produc- the 25 main areas of the museum, like they are Munich area can enjoy an ex- the Viktualienmarkt – the stomach of Munich tion. Beside the exhibitions, visitors can also walking to the heartbeat of the brand. clusive, complimentary, – provides visitors with a great opportunity look forward to a diverse programme of daily chauffeur-driven ride in a BMW to taste some typical Bavarian ”Schmankerl“ live shows, shopping offers and culinary or snacks. INFORMATION: BMW Welt, Tel: +49 89/125016001, car back to their hotel. delights in the many on-site restaurants. www.bmw-welt.com

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Gateway to the Alps Visit UNESCO ♦ W alking in summer meadows, seeing fairytale world heritage sites palaces, high in the Alps – and tasting the best 7 beer in the world in Ba var ia ! ♦ E njoy a great holiday in Bavaria. Only 90 minutes by plane from Stansted DISCOVER ♦ Fly 6 times a week with Ryanair to Allgäu Airport IN THE THE RELIGIOUS Memmingen, gateway to the Bavarian Alps CENTRES ON ♦ A highlight is a visit to bewitching Neuschwanstein, FOOT the model for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and OF EMPERORS, KINGS AND POPES An expansive network of

seen in other Hollywood movies. It’s one of the GmbH Tourismus & Bayreuth Marketing © pilgrimage trails lead to world’s Top Tourist Sights foo tsteps Altötting, including the EMERITUS POPE BENEDICT XVI HIMSELF WAS DEEPLY MOVED BY THE ”Way of St James“, ”St ♦ Allgäu Airport Memmingen is only 47 miles from Bayreuth PASSION PLAYS IN OBERAMMERGAU AND THE MARY PILGRIMAGE SITE OF Rupert’s Pilgrimage Trail“ Munich, the capital of Bavaria. A bus goes directly and the ”Benedict Trail“. to Munich ALTÖTTING WAS ONCE THE PILGRIMAGE SITE OF CROWNED RULERS. Meanwhile, the ”Ammergau Alps Meditation Trail“ invites you to switch off and ♦ S o whether it’s the sophistication of Munich, or The Mary pilgrimage site of Altötting and of Bavarian kings and prince bishops slow down. The 87-kilome- the simple pleasures of the Bavarian countryside, the home of the Passion Plays, Oberam- are also stored here in the artistically tre-long hiking trail runs you’ll have the holiday of a lifetime mergau, are the most famous spiritual decorated silver urns. They include the from the Wies Church to centres in Bavaria and have been the heart urn of the Bavarian fairy-tale king, Linderhof Palace. central pilgrimage sites of crowned Ludwig II. Regensburg rulers since time immemorial. Those fol- You can find more remnants of high-ran- lowing in their footsteps will experience king visitors in the ”Treasury and Pilgri- not just an extremely varied landscape, mage Museum“. Oberammergau and the Passion Plays but also a religious spirit that could not are inextricably linked with one another. be richer in contrast if it tried. The Myth of King Ludwig II lives on in The roots of the play showing the life, Allgäu Airport Altötting has been the spiritual centre of Linderhof Palace the death and the resurrection of Our Memmingen is located Bavaria for over 1,250 years. Ever since King Ludwig II was a deeply religious Lord Jesus Christ lie in a vow made by just off the A96 Munich- the pilgrimage became popular some 500 man. As such, it is no surprise that the citizens of Oberammergau in 1633. Lindau motorway years ago, innumerable believers, inclu- he built his Linderhof Palace in the Since then, the Play has been performed For booking, see: Würzburg ding many members of the ruling houses Ammergau Alps. World-famous religious every ten years. www.ryanair.com of Bavaria and , have travelled to sites, such as the Pilgrimage Church For further information: Let yourself be captivated by the places where the small Chapel of Grace to recite their ”Zum Gegeißelten Heiland auf der Wies“ www.allgaeu-airport.com INFORMATION: history was made. For more information visit personal worries to the ”Black Madonna“ (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Oberammergau - Ammergauer Alpen GmbH | Telephone: www.bavaria.by/unesco – blackened by candle smoke – or to ex- abbeys of Rottenbuch and Ettal enjoy +49 88 22/9 2274-0 | www.ammergauer-alpen.com press their thanks for their suffrage and picturesque locations, set in the heart Altötting Pilgrimage and Travel Office | Telephone: the help they have received. The hearts of the wonderful mountain landscape. +49 86 71/50 62 -19 or -38 | www.altoetting.de

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Straightforward and stylish. the highlights. Hiking trails You stay in a stylish, desig- mountain biking tours. The The new designer budget and bike tours begin right at ner room. You can fry your Sport Spa with its sauna, GOOD TO KNOW hotels are one-hundred- the front door of the Explorer own egg at the breakfast steam room and gym is ideal Romantic Road buses from percent climate neutral and Hotels; whilst the world-fa- buffet if you so desire, and for relaxing and recuperating Frankfurt and Munich offer sporty, active holidays mous royal castles are just can find out all about local after an active day in the connect the places to one another from 12th April to at a great price. The relaxed a few minutes away. Those walking and cycling tours mountains. 20th October 2014. You can atmosphere, the modern de- looking to do some shopping on the interactive Explorer book your tickets online at: sign and the location in the can head to Munich or to one Touchwall. Meanwhile, the INFORMATION: Explorer Hotels www.romanticroadcoach.de. Allgäu – right in the heart of of the alpine towns of Füssen hotelʼs own Bike Centre of- Package holidays with MagnificentFROM THE RIVER MAINroute TO THE ALPS Bavarian Alps | Telephone: +49 83 22/ guarantees against the Alps – are just some of or Kempten. fers bikes for hire and guided 94079445 | www.explorer-hotel.com cancellation can be found at: www.romanticroad.de/ bookyourtoursonline THE ROMANTIC ROAD IS THE MOST PICTURESQUE ROUTE LINKING OVER TWO DOZEN IDYLLIC VILLAGES AND TOWNS, ENCHANTED LANDSCAPES AND BAVARIAN CULTURE. NO ONE CAN ESCAPE FROM THIS Between majestic peaks, hilly alpine An unbelievable number of roman- fairy-tale charms. The world-famous tic Road. The Bavarian King Ludwig II meadows and clear lakes, Neuschwan- tic places, fascinating buildings and Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas village is turned his dream of the Holy Grail Cast- stein Castle rises proudly from the monuments of art is revealed to people also a paradise for romantics. It takes le into a reality between mountains and forested mountain crests of the hilly travelling from Würzburg to Füssen visitors on a glistening journey into the lakes, in the picturesque landscape near Allgäu landscape. The Allgäu is a real – and thatʼs not even to mention the sparkling world of Christmas, all-year- Füssen. And this castle has lost none of paradise for nature-lovers. There is so outstanding natural beauty. The Tauber round. its magical draw. much to discover in the fairy-tale mosaic Valley, with its gentle shapes and Another occurrence that takes place landscape of meadows and forests, sun-kissed vineyards, is a delight. Bad year in year out is the ringing out of the becks and ravines, mountains and lakes. Mergentheim lies right at its heart. The words ”So Gʼsell so“, which roughly historical Old Town and the traditional translates as ”Watch out, lads“, heard Information: Markelsheim wine-growing estate invite in the evenings over the rooftops of www.bavaria.by/allgaeu visitors to enjoy a gentle stroll and a Nördlingen. The medieval call by the Guests flying in from abroad wine-tasting. You should, without watchman from the bell tower of St Ge- can attune their tastebuds to magic doubt, sample the ”Tauberschwarz“ orgeʼs Church is as unique as Germanyʼs the Romantic Road as soon as – an old red wine grape that is only only fully preserved and fully accessible they land at Munich Airport: cultivated in the Tauber Valley. city wall, and the circular Ries, which The ”Airbräu“ micro brewery is the one and only airport Wine is part of the history of Rothen- was created around 15 million years ago brewery in the world. Naturally, burg ob der Tauber too. In addition, when a meteor hit. Bavarian cuisine is also found Rothenburg is more symbolic of the on the menu. Favourites include romantic than almost any other town. Unique: The fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle ”Weißwurst“ (Bavarian- The enchanting flair of the late Middle Füssen is home to the original, and this style pork sausage), roast pork in a traditional Bavarian beer Ages and the renaissance shapes its town is the destination of the Roman- sauce, and delicious apple . INFORMATION: Romantische Straße Touristik Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR | Telephone: + 49 98 51/551387 | www.romanticroad.de

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THE ZUGSPITZ-REGION OF KAISER-REICH OBERAUDORF-KIEFERSFELDEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN

THE KAISER-REICH REGION HAS YOU IN A CONSTANT STATE OF AMAZEMENT. Inspiratio n for the eyes and tastebuds

The majestic rock formations of the rustic, homely fare with dishes made from view the region from above can travel up Water worlds and ”Zahmer Kaiser“ and the ”Wilder Kaiser“ regional produce. The concerts put on by the Wendelstein with Germanyʼs oldest crown one of the most picturesque the bands, which take place every week mountain cable car. View after view mountain regions in Upper Bavaria, and between May and September, represent a opens up in front of your very eyes as you KING LUDWIGmountain II. … LAKES, landscapes GORGES, RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS give the holiday region on the Ger- special musical experience. make your ascent. … made no secret of his love ALL INVITE YOU TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH man-Austrian border its name. Hundreds Meanwhile, for those interested in culture, of restaurants, guesthouses, mountain Lake Chiemsee with the royal palace, and INFORMATION: Kaiser-Reich Information Oberau- for the Ammergau Alps. After THE NATURE AROUND GERMANY’S HIGHEST PEAK. dorf | Telephone: +49 80 33/30120 or Kaiser-Reich In- all, he chose to build Lin- guesthouses and huts are on hand to the cities of Munich and Salzburg, are formation Kiefersfelden | Telephone: +49 80 33/976527 derhof Palace on one of the indulge both gourmets and lovers of more just around the corner. Those wishing to www.kaiser-reich.com most picturesque sites here, and enjoyed walking through the pristine nature. Then, as now, hiking trails led along pristine, blossoming Bavarian picture-postcard idyll: The ”St John the Baptist“ church in the Zugspitze village of BAD REICHENHALL meadows, through forests, Grainau enjoys a picturesque location at the foot of the Wetterstein Mountain. and up to the majestic peaks THE ALPENSOLE of the alpine uplands in the largest continuous nature OUTDOOR can be lively, thunderous or the north, romantics head for all. The bizarre landscape BREATHE IN THE reserve in Bavaria. INHALATORIUM ’S sedately burbling. A quite in their hundreds to Lake provides an imposing insight ALPINE CLIMATE GRADUATION special jewel shines at the Staffelsee near Murnau. As into the magnificant power HOUSE foot of the Zugspitze, at some the sun gradually sets behind of nature. Gorges up to 150 with salt The immediate effect of a Germany is at its highest 1,000 metres above sea level: the Wetterstein Mountains, metres in depth, countless 30-minute walk: at the very peak of the Lake Eibsee near Grainau is the MS Seehausen offers a waterfalls, huge fragments of • accelerated cleansing of 2,962-metre Zugspitze. one of the most beautiful and picturesque moonlight boat rock and ice demonstrate the Bad Reichenhall is situated just before the gates cool brine the upper airways Mountain landscapes typical clean lakes in Upper Bavaria. ride. While the waves softly unique power of the water. of Salzburg, Mozartʼsand home town. Set amidstbrine breeze is al- • has a relaxing effect; of Bavaria, with blue lakes, You can wander around the hit the hull of the boat, the Visitors can also enjoy the Berchtesgaden Mountains, the spa town is ways blowing. the pulse slows green meadows and alpine lake in under two hours, melodies of a live band can magical moments at the one of the sunniest regions in Bavaria. The mild This breeze is huts, span in all directions unless you want to enjoy a be heard on deck. Those not ghost gorge in Leutasch near and tranquil alpine climate acts like a mineral complemented at the foot of this dramatic bit of swimming on your way sipping cocktails can dance Mittenwald: spirits and spring. A stroll through the historical Old Town, by the sound of the spa music, which is played backdrop. In this clear air, around, of course. Or how the night away under the sprites can be found getting a visit to the underground salt grotto in the old live by the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic everyone is in their element; about going out on the lake bright lantern lights. up to mischief here. Two salt refinery, and the pedestrian zone with its Orchestra. Hikers can cool their feet in the Al- whether they are looking for in a rowing boat with your themed trails lead through the cafés – including the Café Reber with its famous penSole Kneipp pools or in the clear waters of sporting challenges, some partner? Couples seeking Deep gorges and high mountains wealth of mythical shapes; ”Mozartkugeln“ chocolate balls – is enough to the mountain lake. You can travel up the 1,600 peace and quiet or to attune close contact can head to one A walk through the Höllental they feature information revive the body and soul. Even kings themsel- metre high Predigtstuhl in relaxed fashion with to the rhythm of nature. of the eight islands on which gorge near Grainau on the boards to explain the myths, ves travelled to the Bavarian state spa town. the oldest cable car lift in the world. There you Deep gorges, idyllic lakes and you can even get married in labyrinthine paths, footbrid- geology, flora and fauna The royal spa gardens were one of the idyllic can enjoy your time at the top with magical crystal-clear rivers – the water small circles. ges and through tunnels is of the natural spectacle to places to breathe deeply. At the AlpenSole views of the Alps and Bavarian hospitality in worlds in the Zugspitz-Region Around thirty kilometres to an unforgettable experience visitors. outdoor inhalatoriumʼs graduation house, a the traditional alpine huts.

INFORMATION: Zugspitz-Region Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Telephone: +49 88 21/751-562 | www.zugspitz-region.de INFORMATION: Kur-GmbH Bad Reichenhall / Bayerisch Gmain | Telephone: +49 86 51/6060 | www.bad-reichenhall.de

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CHIEMGAU RUHPOLDING

WALKING IN CHIEMGAU The holiday regions in the IN VIEW Chiemgau provide a diverse Natural h igh ligh ts programme of guided walking tours. IMPOSING MOUNTAINS, GREEN ALPINE MEADOWS AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR LAKES The Chiemgau walking au- – WALKERS AND CYCLISTS ARE AT ONE WITH NATURE IN THE CHIEMGAU. tumn is officially opened at the beginning of September Walking in the Chiemgau is selves at all altitudes. Those over the alpine uplands. with the ”5th Chiemgauer far more than just placing one who like the tranquil life can Bavariaʼs viewpoint mountain Almumtrieb“ at the Winkl- moosalm hut with walks foot in front of the other. From wander through the rich flora provides views spanning from accompanied by Chiemgau valleys to cosy alpine huts and fauna of the Chiemgau Lake Chiemsee to the peaks of expert hikers, as well as to active tours of the peaks alpine uplands, along the Großvenediger and Groß- live music and culinary specialities. – walkers can discover the rivers and lakes. Those who glockner. natural treasures for them- want to can take do some bird watching along the Travel by bike to abbeys and banks of Lake Chiemsee, lakes in the accompaniment of The wind in your face; the WALKING PLEASURE ON a professional guide. landscape in view. Cyclists The nimble-footed can can discover the Chiemgau also head across the on a network of cycle paths well-developed forest covering some 1,300 kilome- trails to the sunny alpine tres. The 43-kilometre-long meadows. Situated ”Klosterweg“ route is ideal amidst blossoming, for a day trip. It follows in the fragrant picture-book footsteps of ancient pilgri- landscapes, over 130 mage trails and connects the alpine huts invite you to three famous abbeys of Seeon, take a break, to enjoy a Baumburg and Frauenchiem- RUHPOLDING IS A HIKER’S FAVOURITE. NUMEROUS PATHS LEAD THROUGH hearty ”Brotzeit“ snack, see. Both mountains and THE WIDE VALLEY, ALONG THE RIVER TRAUN, PAST THE TRADITIONAL ALPINE to listen to the ringing lakes accompany you on the HUTS, UP TO THE PEAKS OF THE BAVARIAN ALPS. of the cow bells, and to ”Lake to Lake Bike Tour“. This THRILLING feel at home. route, from Lake Chiemsee to roSMUGGLER man TOUR It is early morning: time ticto put on your ”Littletrails Canada“ represents a real gem. Hikers who feel the Lake Waginger – the warmest In days gone by, the Staubfall rucksack, lace up your walking boots and The lakes of Lödensee, Mittersee und Weitsee draw of the peaks lake in Upper Bavaria – fea- path was a smuggler route into head off – mountains and valleys are close nestle up against each other like pearls on can climb up stony tures panoramic views of the neighbouring Austria. Today friends in Ruhpolding. Whether you are on a a chain. When crossing the sunny alpine paths to the top of the Alps that will wow you in your it represents one of the most mountain tour with breathtaking alpine views, pathways, passing the untouched flora and picturesque walks for the whole Chiemgau summits. saddle. Picturesque villages, family. The steep track from wandering through wild, romantic valleys, the crystal-clear mountain becks that are Peaks include the historical artistic treasures, Ruhpolding to Heutal takes you or along the River Traun: the intact natural suitable for drinking, walkers will feel like Sonntagshorn, which, idyllic bays for bathing, rustic along the rolling Staubfall river. It landscape is your constant companion. You they are one step closer to the white and blue standing at 1,961 met- guesthouses and beer gardens is a wonderful natural spectacle can choose between around 240 kilometres of heavens up above. The aroma of hearty alpine res above sea level, is entice you again and again and a truly magical experience to feel the spray from the water paths, hiking trails and mountain paths. There ”Brotzeit“ snacks mingles with the clear the highest mountain to get off your bike and take cascades gently hit your face as is something to suit the fitness of everyone, to mountain air. Dairy farmers produce cheese, in the Chiemgau; the a break. you walk by. get the legs moving and to give free reign to milk and butter by hand. And those who have jagged rock formation Difficulty: Long climbs, easy the soul so that you can spend some time up tried it can confirm: Nothing tastes better after of the Kampenwand; mountain walk close and personal with nature. a long walk than a typical, Bavarian ”Brotzeit“ Duration: 2.5 hours (one-way) or the Hochfelln, INFORMATION: The three-lake area known affectionately as in a cosy mountain hut. Chiemgau Tourismus e.V. | Character: Themed walk, which, at 1,670 metres Telephone: +49 861 / 909590-0 | family tour above sea level, towers www.chiemgau-tourismus.de INFORMATION: Tourist Info Ruhpolding | Telephone: +49 8663 / 8806-0 | www.ruhpolding.de

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