Thanks to its central location in Europe and Southern Germany, Munich is a great starting point for exploring Bavarian and Austrian famous cities and fairytale towns. It is also well-connected by an extensive train network helping you easily reach beautiful cities near Munich by train as a day trip or a weekend trip. How to…
Königssee along with the Eibsee is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in Bavaria and probably the entire Germany. It is located in Berchtesgaden National Park and it used to be a hunting lodge of Bavarian Kings. Königsee is the deepest lake in Bavaria which is about 200m deep. Thanks to its shape…
Lake Eibsee with its crystal clear turquoise waters is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in the Bavarian Alps. Lake Eibsee is located at the foot of Germany’s highest mountain Zugspitze (2,950 meters (9,680 ft)) in the municipality of Grainau at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Eibsee is not a big lake. Its…
Munich, the capital of the German state Bavaria, is surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes and rivers. Its proximity to the Alps and abundant job market makes it a popular destination to live in. Some popular lakes near Munich such as Starnbergersee and Ammersee are only 20 minutes to the south of Munich. In the city…
Partnach Gorge or Partnachklamm in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most famous and most beautiful gorges in Bavaria and in the entire Germany. It is a starting point for some of the most beautiful hikes in the Bavarian Alps. The gorge is 702 meters (2,303 ft) long and over 80 meters (260 ft) deep. The…
Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria. Thanks to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, you have probably heard of it. Its proximity to the Alps makes it a great base for hiking and outdoor activities. Almost all the hiking trails in Bavaria are well-marked and equipped with all the necessary infrastructure….