Travel guide Upper Bavaria
Warm Summers and Snow-Enriched Winters in Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria is situated in a temperate climate zone, dominated by continental weather. The continental climate makes the summers here hot and sunny. The winters, on the other hand, are cold and rich in snow, providing ideal conditions for lovers of winter activities. Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze region are famous for top winter conditions with guaranteed snow until April. You need not worry about rainfall during the summer months in your vacation apartment or holiday home by the lake or in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as the continental climate ensures relative dryness. The special weather phenomenon of the Foehn from Italy brings weeks of mild winter and particularly hot summer days, as well as beautiful autumn days. Here, a vacation is certainly not dampened by the weather. Those who prefer cooler temperatures might rent an apartment or a house near the Alps or one of the many romantic lakes in Upper Bavaria. Winters in Upper Bavaria, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze region, are not only appealing for skiers and snowboarders – more and more vacationers are discovering the wonderful winter hiking trails around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. No matter what time of year you travel here, whether you hike or swim in Lake Tegernsee or Ammersee, or simply relax - a stay is worthwhile!
World-Famous Attractions in Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria is a region of mountains, monasteries, castles, palaces, dreamy parks, and traditional inns. Overwhelming natural landscapes complement the abundant array of attractions.
Munich is among the cities richest in attractions in Germany. A one-day trip to the state capital of Bavaria does not do justice to its attractions. Visit the city's landmark, the Frauenkirche, and stroll through the grand boulevards of Maximilianstraße and Prinzregentenstraße, as well as the old marketplaces Marienplatz and Karlsplatz with their numerous historic buildings and exciting museums. The charm of
Garmisch-Partenkirchen with its Lüftel paintings (wall paintings) captivated famous artists early on. Nestled in a magnificent landscape, villas here were built by Richard Strauss, Cosima Wagner, Thomas Mann, or Kurt Tucholsky, among others. A very special excursion destination is the breathtaking
Zugspitze region, offering hiking fun for the whole family and leash-free areas for your dog. Take a trip with the gondola to the Zugspitze – at nearly 3,000 m the highest mountain in Germany – and hike on the plateaus and glaciers of the mountain or discover the thrill of skiing in the winter months. If you are not afraid of heights, do not miss the nerve-wracking view from the ultra-modern viewing platform AlpspiX. For more tranquility, opt for an affordable vacation apartment in Bad Kohlgrub, the highest moor spa in Germany. Or take a trip to
Bad Reichenhall, the idyllic town famous for its ancient saltworks.
Look at This! Upper Bavaria's Culture at a World-Class Level
Munich is a must-visit for all art enthusiasts and beer gourmets. Admire countless masterpieces of global renown in the Alte and Neue Pinakothek. The Deutsches Museum, with its technical focus, is the most visited museum in Germany. Did you know that it is also one of the most famous museums in the world? Of course, the Oktoberfest cannot be missed – it is, after all, on the list of world-famous cultural events. An extremely rewarding excursion destination is
Bad Tölz and its nature-rich surroundings in the Berchtesgadener Land. Here, you will witness a hundred-year-old tradition that counts as part of Germany's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience the historic alleys of Bad Tölz when festive processions with festively decorated horses honor Saint Leonard, revered in Bavaria, on November 6.
Upper Bavaria's Cuisine Offers Top-Class Quality
Tradition based on excellent regional products is highly valued throughout Upper Bavaria. The cozy “Stüberl” and beer houses serve delicious traditional fare such as white sausages with pretzels and sweet mustard, but also more exotic dishes like Kronfleisch, an old Bavarian specialty made from the diaphragm of a calf, served with vegetables and fresh horseradish. Soup lovers will find their delight in Upper Bavarian cuisine. Try the wedding soup, Pichelsteiner stew, liver spaetzle soup, or Ritschert stew and let yourself be pleasantly surprised. If you have chosen accommodation by one of the beautiful lakes here, you will enjoy freshly caught fish. Fish enthusiasts should try the Steckerlfisch with potato salad – pure enjoyment of a grilled fish on a wooden skewer. If your vacation apartment or holiday home is near Hallertau, you should definitely try a rare specialty: hop shoot salad. In the beer garden, you can relax excellently with a cold drink in the evening!
Upper Bavaria is Family-Friendly and Dog-Enthusiastic
Whether in the Ammergau Alps or in the Tölzer Land, throughout Upper Bavaria you will find excellently equipped vacation accommodations, apartments, and holiday homes from private owners that guarantee a
family-friendly vacation. Whether you choose an apartment or house in a central or quiet location, a Wi-Fi connection is certainly available in your accommodation. It is not uncommon to enjoy a private garden in your quiet vacation apartment or cozy holiday home. Animal-loving children will be thrilled with vacation apartments on a farm or equestrian farm. Excursion destinations such as the medieval Burghausen Castle – at 1,051 m the longest castle in the world – with its torture museum, or swimming fun in one of the lakes in the Five Lakes Country are popular with the whole family. If you are planning a fun
vacation with your dog, then check out the accommodations at the dog-friendly Chiemsee, where many dog-friendly apartments and houses await you. From Chiemsee, wonderful excursion destinations invite you to hike into nature, dog-friendly excursion restaurants, and cost-effective last-minute offers that create an unforgettable relaxing vacation with an addictive factor.
Rent a Vacation Apartment Where Upper Bavaria is Most Beautiful
Discover castles or the rococo-style pilgrimage church Wieskirche at Steingaden, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Rent a holiday home in a quiet location or a cozy vacation apartment in the Berchtesgadener Land and explore the Berchtesgaden National Park and its magnificent, mountain-framed Königssee, which is also a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Pure relaxation in one of the attractive houses or affordable apartments from private owners is offered by
Chiemgau, the region by Lake Chiemsee, set against the breathtaking panorama of the Chiemgau Alps. A tip: Spend a whole day on the island of Herrenchiemsee and explore the romantic palace park with your dog or family. Don't forget to bring a picnic basket. If that's not enough, the next day you can visit the Fraueninsel and the world-famous Benedictine convent Frauenwörth, the idyllic artists' colony, and the fishing village. Or follow the footsteps of the romantic King Ludwig II of Bavaria to Linderhof Palace in Ettal and to Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, the "Bavarian Versailles," whose impressive palace buildings and vast park require several days to fully appreciate. Simply book a comfortably furnished vacation accommodation, a holiday home, or an apartment with Wi-Fi, mountain views, balcony, terrace, garden, and completely according to your personal wishes, and experience unforgettable holidays while hiking or taking extensive walks, for example, in the district of Starnberg, in Oberammergau, Rosenheim, or in Reit im Winkl in the Chiemgau Alps.