Which cities to visit in Bavaria. Small old towns of Bavaria. The main attractions of Bavaria - a photo with a description

November 20, 2019 6:09 pm Regensburg, Fussen, Oberammergau, Munich, Bavaria - Germany April 2018

Bavaria is the most beautiful place we have ever seen during our two-week road trip in our car through Europe. One of the richest lands in Germany, with magnificent natural beauties, historical and religious monuments, as well as architectural sights.

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It is famous for the world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival and a truly rich history. The heritage of the city lies in elegant buildings whose architecture inspires, rich museums and stunning parks. Munich is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cities in Germany, included in the top 20 European cities that you must visit while traveling. The best sights of the country are located here.

Marienplatz

The main square in Munich is Marienplatz. In the middle of the square there is a column, on top of which there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, Marienplatz is named in her honor.

On the square you can see the Old and New Town Halls, built in the German Gothic style. Several times a day (at 11:12, and from spring to autumn also at 17:00) a theatrical puppet show takes place under the clock at the New Town Hall. And at the top of the tower of the Town Hall there is an observation deck from where a panoramic view of the city opens. You need to go up to the observation deck using an elevator built into the building recently. The New Town Hall also houses the city government of Munich.

The old town hall, erected several centuries earlier (in 1345 in the Gothic style), is located on the east side of the square. Today it houses the Toy Museum, whose collections contain old toys, some of which have survived in a single copy.

Cathedral of the Virgin Mary

Frauenkirche Cathedral (German: Frauenkirche) is considered the main attraction of Munich. There will never be buildings taller than this church in the city. Indeed, in 2004, at a referendum, it was decided to ban the construction of houses higher than the Frauenkirche. The official name is the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary (German: Der Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau). The temple is located near the central square Marienplatz (German: Marienplatz), and its towers offer a panoramic view of the city. (May 1 to October 31.)

This cathedral has a very interesting attraction. It is called the "Trace of the Devil" and is the hallmark of the Frauenkirche. The most common story tells that the architect did not have enough money to build the cathedral, and he turned to the devil for help. The latter agreed to help him, but on one condition - there would not be a single window in the new church. “Who will go to church without windows?” thought the devil and rubbed his hands contentedly, in anticipation of the complete failure of the architectural project. But the resourceful architect designed the hall in such a way that two rows of majestic snow-white columns closed the high stained-glass windows and did not allow them to be seen from the entrance. The swindled devil got angry and stamped his foot in his hearts, leaving a fiery trail in the marble slab.

One can argue about the reliability of this legend for a long time, but there are no other facts explaining the appearance of this strange sight of Munich. However, even those travelers who do not believe in such stories never miss the opportunity to compare the print of their boot with a mystical pattern. There is a belief that if you step on this trail, then great luck will soon await.

Be sure to check out the Church of St. Michael.

It is very beautiful with baroque elements that are completely unusual for Germany. In the niches there are 15 statues of the Bavarian rulers of the Wittelsbach family, the figure of Christ rises above them. In the middle above the main entrance, the bronze winged archangel Michael strikes a formidable beast with a grinning teeth, symbolizing world evil, that is, the Reformation. The window openings are framed with cream stucco, visually lightening the powerful structure.

Viktualienmarkt market

Not far from the square you can visit the Viktualienmarkt market. This is a food corner famous for its history. Previously, the market was located on the Marienplatz square, after which it was moved due to lack of space, because over time it has grown greatly. The marketplace is lined with tents that have been passed down from generation to generation. However, Viktualenmarkt is not the place to save money.

Food prices here are significantly higher than in nearby stores, but the quality of farm products is certainly beyond praise. There are many food stalls where you can try the famous Bavarian sausages and beer.

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munich brewery

Literally 4 minutes walk from Marienplatz and you will find yourself in the most famous old beer restaurant in Munich - Hofbräuhaus. This landmark of Munich and all of Bavaria. All the celebrities of their time have been here, from Mozart to Lenin.

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The brewery and beer hall Hofbräuhaus owe their appearance to the Duke of Bavaria, Wilhelm V. He had a huge number of fastidious friends. They loved to sit and drink a glass of beer. But in their native Munich they did not like this drink, so they had to order it in Saxony.

The Duke became dissatisfied with this state of affairs. And in Munich they began to brew dark beer. But it was available only to people close to the court and the rich. And the son of Wilhelm Maximalian I did not like beer, which his father liked. So he ordered the invention of White Beer. He even issued a decree according to which all factories in Bavaria, except for the court brewery, were forbidden to brew beer of this variety. Thus, wheat beer in those days could only be drunk in the Hofbräuhaus. Perhaps that is why it is still considered one of the best in the world. It became so popular that the Old Court brewery simply couldn't keep up with the demand.

In 1610, Duke Maximilian allowed taverns and other establishments to buy beer from his Court Brewery, thus it was tasted by people of the middle and lower classes.

And only in 1828, King Ludwig I commissioned to transform the royal beer house into a folk tavern so that all Bavarians could drink the best beer in the world. But the changes did not end there, the ruler decided that beer should be publicly available, and made the fee for it lower than the average cost in the city. The change caused the brewery to simply lack such a huge amount of beer, and other vendors began to complain about the lack of customers.

But if you are tired of walking through the historical part of Munich, then go to the BMW Welt. Which is located just 15 minutes by metro from Marienplatz. We were here by car and parked for free 10 minutes walk.

The first thing that catches the eye from afar is the BMW headquarters building in the form of cylinders with an emblem on top.

The building of the exhibition center itself is no less interesting. Like an hourglass slightly twisted in a spiral, like in a tornado. And above them flutters a cloud-train - a roof.

Inside, you can get acquainted with the constantly updated BMW lineup, see how this or that system works in the car.

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You will learn about all the innovations in the field of technology, design, organization of car production.

In most models, you can sit and touch everything with your hands.

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Motorcycles and souvenirs are also presented here.

There is a separate room with mini-coopers. Visiting the salon is free, and for an additional fee you can go on a tour of the factory. But they are held only in English and German. And as they write on the forum without knowing the language or a translator, you can’t get there.

After getting acquainted with the capital of Bavaria. Head to the suburbs.

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If you are traveling on your own, the easiest way to get to Füssen is by train from Munich. We were by car on a Saturday and parked 10 minutes from historical sites for free.

Start your route from the tourist office, which is located near the unusual fountain. Stone pillars that splash water. Here you can get a free map of the city with sights and booklets of neighboring castles.

The historical part of Fussen, founded in the days of the Holy Roman Empire. Here you can see everything that a classic German settlement is supposed to have - the remains of the fortress walls, the Town Hall with an old clock, the city gates and many beautiful buildings of the Middle Ages. The Old Town also has its own market square, which the locals called the Bread Market, and a luxurious palace, which today houses the Museum der Stadt Fussen, and the Franciscan monastery, and the ruins of a Roman villa.

Füssen arose around an 8th-century monastery founded as a resting place for the relics of St. Manga (or Magnus). Next to it is the Upper Fussen Castle. The boundary between the monastery and the castle is impossible to determine. The monastery, standing at the foot of the hill, smoothly flows into the castle on the hill. Both buildings are painted in the same style and create a harmonious architectural ensemble. They built a castle on a high hill above the city (the hill is so convenient for defense that the first fort appeared here in Roman times), thanks to which it is visible from many streets of the city. From the side of the courtyard, the facades of the castle buildings are decorated with illusionistic paintings, made around 1499. Which are grouped around windows and doorways. This illusion painting repeats reality so exactly that there is a feeling of authenticity of the created volumes. This style is a hallmark of the Allgäu region. Also on the facades you can observe decorative Gothic carvings, voluminous bay windows.

There is a door on the wall that surrounds the castle.

You can climb the stairs and exit to the balcony. And if you go a little further, you will find yourself in a small terraced garden.

The landscape surrounding the castle on the hill is very picturesque.

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At the foot of Füssen, the blue river Lech flows, and from the High Hill a magnificent view of the foothills of the Alps opens up. So take your time. Spend some more time in this wonderful place.

It is also worth noting that the Germans are very careful about everything "their own". The city is very tiny and far from the capital. But, all historical buildings are in perfect condition.

Be sure to take a walk along Reichenstrasse.

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souvenir shops and cozy restaurants.

At the end of the street there is a city fountain depicting the patron saint of Füssen - St. Mangus.

This is a five meter building. Made in the form of a stone bowl. In the center of this pedestal there is a pillar, the top of which is crowned with the figure of a priest fighting with a terrible dragon.

By the way, Füssen has a cool Feneberg supermarket where you can buy Bavarian goods and delicious beer. You will hardly meet him in other regions of Germany.

There is also a very interesting Temple of the Holy Spirit in Fussen.

This is one of the most beautiful churches in Füssen, built in the middle of the 18th century in a luxurious rococo style under the direction of the Bavarian architect Fischer. Outwardly, it is brick-colored, and inside it is decorated in a baroque style.

The walls and ceilings are covered with frescoes, preserved unchanged from the moment the church was consecrated. According to legend, it was built to protect Füssen from fires. The church is unusual for a German city, which attracts the attention of tourists.

After visiting Füssen, it is quite a stone's throw to 2 very famous castles in Bavaria. These are Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein.

In the first, King Louis II spent his childhood. It stands opposite Neuschwanstein Castle. You can approach Hohenschwangau via a cable car built in honor of Louis II's mother Mary. It is located above a mountain river at an altitude of more than 90 meters.

This castle was built on the site of the ruins of a medieval fortress at the direction of Father Louis Maximilian II. Inside the castle there are many frescoes depicting fearless and loving kings and knights of the Middle Ages. This is how Louis grew up.

We admired it from afar and went to Neuschwanstein. By the way, parking here is paid on any day of the week.

The ascent to the castle is asphalt and quite gentle.

But if you really don’t want to go, then you can ride in a cart behind a horse. By the way, for the sake of this castle, we planned to visit Bavaria. My old dream is to see it with my own eyes.

Neuschwanstein Castle is a monument of romanticism of the 19th century.

It is this castle, thanks to Walt Disney, that attracts the main number of tourists from all over the world to Füssen.

During the construction of Neuschwanstein, the king wanted to realize his dream of a knight's castle in the style of the Middle Ages, so the building combines the features of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

This castle was built at the behest of King Louis II of Bavaria in the second half of the 19th century under the direction of the architect Riedel. Moreover, each drawing was reviewed and approved by the king himself. Today the castle is the most popular attraction in Bavaria.

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We decided not to go to the castle itself. Went around the whole circle. And if you go a little further, you will have a very beautiful view of the lakes and mountains, just like from the balcony of the castle.

It was built at the same time as Neuschwanstein Castle. It is from him that the most famous frame of the castle is made. But it always has a huge number of tourists at the same time. And he wobbles a little. Therefore, you won’t take perfect photos of yourself against the backdrop of the castle. By the way, the bridge is closed in winter.

Oberammergau

We arrived in this town at about 6 pm and everything was closed. We parked in the city center. Without understanding the signs, they paid for parking, but on the weekend you can stand for free.

People from all over the world come to Oberammergau to look at the beautiful houses painted in the old Bavarian technique Lüftlmalerei. (Luftmalerei).

Since ancient times in Bavaria, it was believed that a beautifully decorated or painted house emphasizes the special status of the owner and his well-being.

Therefore, more or less wealthy people tried to allocate their homes in all available ways. Who bought ready-made masterpieces and decorated the facade of the house, and who hired artists and woodcarvers to create unique decorations with their help.

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In the middle of the 18th century, the decorator was Franz Seraf Zwink (1748 - 1791). Studying the works of great artists, he decided to experiment and painted an amazing three-dimensional fresco on the facade of his house, the main character of which was St. Nepomuk, the patron saint of all lovers.

People who first saw his creation were so amazed and delighted that they even came up with the name of such a drawing technique - Luftlmalerei (Luftmalerei), which means "air painting".

A fairy-tale castle hidden in the forests of the Bavarian Alps is a real masterpiece that has earned crazy popularity among tourists and brings fabulous profits to Germany. Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris, Tchaikovsky's inspiration for the ballet Swan Lake, and Ludwig II's love for Wagner's music.

From a distance, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like a toy. The towers of this magical ivory castle seem to float against a backdrop of dark green firs. Close up, it is fabulously beautiful and still a little unreal among the romantic alpine slopes.

The rooms of Neuschwanstein are truly luxurious. It took 4.5 years for woodwork alone to finish the royal bedroom, made in the late Gothic style. The castle gives the impression of a theatrical scenery, and partly is it, since it was created under the active guidance of the Munich theater artist Christian Jank.

Despite the apparent toy appearance, the castle has a very impressive size, and it was built over the course of seventeen years. Eyewitnesses and contemporaries claimed that fifteen master carvers worked on the manufacture of a carved wooden bed for Ludwig for four and a half years.

The interior of the castle is a mixture of various architectural and artistic styles, a combination of Moorish, Gothic and Baroque elements: here are stalactite columns, a throne room in the decadent-Byzantine spirit, and a singing hall with exquisite lighting, intended for productions of Wagner operas. At the same time, the entire building was equipped with the most advanced heating system for that time, and the kitchen had running water with cold and hot water.

Coordinates: 47.55753000,10.74985400

town hall

Landshut Town Hall - "Rathaus" (Rathaus)

Landshut Town Hall is not located on the main city square, as usual, but near it, at the intersection of Altstadt and Theaterstraß e.

The imposing building in the Gothic style acquired its current proportions and three-dimensional structure by the end of the 16th century, after connecting three adjacent residential buildings acquired by the city government in 1380 (middle), 1452 and 1503 in 1570-1571, a beautiful bay window appeared on its northern corner. In 1860–1861, the architect Leonhard Schmidtner gave the town hall a modern look, modeled after the Frankfurt Römer.

In the dense building line of Altstadt Street, the façade of the town hall stands out with its symmetrical composition, in the center of which the façade of the tallest and widest house dominates, with four-storey twin houses located on the sides. Each tooth of their stepped pediments is decorated with pinnacle columns and lancet arches, and the main pediment, in the center of which you can see a clock framed by a stylized Gothic rose, ends with a narrow, slender observation tower. Heraldic shields can be seen in the balustrade of the stone carved balcony for the front exits, the walls of the bay window along the entire height are decorated with relief floral ornaments.

Part of the central building, at least since the 15th century, was occupied by the main hall, where in 1475 the magnificent wedding of Duke Henry VI and the Polish princess Jadwiga Jagiellonka took place. In 1876–1880, the German-Austrian architect Georg Hauberrisser decorated the hall in the Neo-Gothic style, and in 1880–1882 court painters from Munich painted its walls with images of the famous Landshut wedding ceremony (1475).

Today, the hall still retains representative functions; concerts and performances are held here for visitors. It is open on weekdays from 2 to 3 pm.

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lake constance

The waters of the Upper and Lower Lakes, as well as the Rhine River, which connects these reservoirs, flow into Lake Constance.

The lake with an area of 535 square meters, a length of 63 kilometers and a depth of up to 255 meters is located in the Prealps. The lake washes the shores of not only Germany, but also the countries of Austria and Switzerland. The Rhine flows through the lake.

A huge number of baroque monuments, monasteries, churches, castles are concentrated on the shores of Lake Constance. Indeed, living on a lake with a mild southern climate is a pleasure. And tourists here will definitely have something to see. Due to the numerous influx of tourists, this place is never calm. Everything here is equipped for recreation and entertainment: bars and restaurants with delicious fish from the lake, beaches and warm pools, water sports, boats, steamboats, asphalt roads on the banks for cyclists.

Coordinates: 47.64411100,9.38644400

The Museum of Industrial Culture was established in the 1980s and is housed in an old factory. The theme of the museum is the history of industrialization in Europe and Germany in particular. The collection is based on various items reflecting the history of the development of technology and industry, as well as immersing the visitor in the world of social and cultural life of Nuremberg in the 19th-20th centuries.

Thanks to the original and creative form of presentation of the material, all information is presented in a comprehensive manner, from various angles - these are socio-cultural aspects, and technical, and economic, and other points of view. To show the life of ordinary people is what the creators of the museum and its employees are striving for. So that our contemporaries can understand the simplest things - how the ancestors went to school, how they treated their teeth, what entertainment establishments they visited, what devices they used, and so on. That is why the main hall of the museum is somewhat reminiscent of a city street.

Of great interest is the school section of the museum, dedicated to the 500-year history of education in Germany. Its exposition reflects the history of the development of schools, novelties that appeared in school life, educational materials of different times used in different countries. A visit to the Museum of Industrial Culture is a small journey through time, moreover, into the recent past.

Coordinates: 49.46134600,11.11146900

Communication Museum

The Communications Museum is the direct successor of the Royal Bavarian Transport and Postal Museum, founded at the end of the 19th century. In 1899, a major exhibition dedicated to the history of the railway opened, and three years later, in 1902, it was supplemented by a section on the history of the Bavarian post and telegraph. The construction of the building in which the museum is now located began in 1914, but was interrupted by the First World War and was completed only in 1925.

The history of the Bavarian post and the development of communications is presented to the attention of visitors to the Museum of Communications, which has almost 500 years and covers the period from the era to the present. The main topics of the permanent exhibition are devoted to the development of postal transportation, travel "by postal", the history of telephony and the telegraph. Among the exhibits of the museum you can see the original postal coaches and cars that were once engaged in the delivery of correspondence, as well as various technical devices. There is everything here, from old telegraphs and teletypes to the most modern means of satellite communications. The museum also has an extensive collection of films and videos.

Coordinates: 49.44544200,11.07437400

Hohenschwangau Castle

The world-famous Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles are located in the village of Hohenschwangau, which are annually visited by more than 300 thousand tourists from all over the world.

Neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle was built by the Bavarian king Maximilian II in the 19th century, designed by architect Domenico Quaglio. The building was used as the summer residence of the royal family.

The future king Ludwig II spent his youth in this castle, who met the composer Wagner here.

In the courtyard of the castle there is a fountain in the form of a swan. On the ground floor of the building is the bedroom of Queen Mary of Prussia, made in oriental style. On the second floor there is the hall of the swan knight, decorated with frescoes and paintings on the theme of the swan knight Lohengrin. On the third floor there are the largest rooms - the king's chambers and the reception hall (the hall of heroes and knights), decorated on the theme of Germanic legends.

Coordinates: 47.55559000,10.73621700

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Lake Königssee

The Royal Lake (or Lake Königssee) is considered the cleanest and deepest lake in Germany. Its depth reaches 190 meters. The lake is also known under a different name - Barthalomeusee (after the church of St. Bartholomew, located here).

There are mountains around the lake, among which Watzmann is the highest point. Its height reaches 1874 meters. The climate on the lake is mild, so there are a lot of tourists here both in summer and in winter. The place is also popular due to the mineral springs with healing water that are located here.

The lake is part of the Berchtesgaden National Park, which contains rare species of fauna and flora. Also near the lake is the former residence of Hitler "Eagle's Nest", which was presented to him for his 50th birthday.

Coordinates: 47.55753000,12.97691300

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Bavaria is a federal state in southeastern Germany. Natural beauties, national holidays, religious relics and architectural monuments attract thousands of tourists every year. Nowhere else in the world can you find so many castles, palaces and picturesque parks.

Modern civilization has not deprived Bavaria of the charm of antiquity, but provides the population with a high standard of living. Traveling along a romantic path, it is easy to imagine how Roman legionnaires passed along the same road, medieval knights rushed galloping, gilded carriages drawn by eight thoroughbred horses passed.

Only here is it possible to fully immerse yourself in history with maximum comfort. A wide selection of hotels of different price categories, convenient public transport, well-thought-out tourist routes, single tickets for visiting museums will help the guests of Bavaria to make a fabulous and unforgettable trip.

This German land enchants tourists at any time of the year. In spring - the gentle greenery of the hills and lawns. In summer - the coolness of the fountains. In winter - pastoral Christmas pictures. In autumn - huge parks with golden fallen leaves.

Munich - Bavaria in miniature

The history of the emergence of Munich began with a small monastic monastery. Ordinary people began to build their houses near the monks' shelter, hoping to find protection and permanent work here. Gradually, the monastery and the surrounding buildings grew, and the new city was named Munich, which means “monk” in Old German.

During the Second World War, Munich was subjected to numerous bombings. Most of the historical buildings of the capital were seriously damaged, so many of the architectural monuments that today are the pride of the Bavarians are a skillful "remake".

Marienplatz is the main square in Munich. This is an iconic place from where tourist routes originate. The square got its name in honor of the Virgin Mary. A gilded statue of the saint crowns a column located in the center of Marienplatz. Here are the New and Old Town Halls, built in the Gothic style.

At a certain time, the clock located on the tower of the New Town Hall starts to move, and the performance begins. Dolls, made in natural human growth, play out historical scenes from the life of the Bavarians. The tower of the Old Town Hall houses the Toy Museum, the exposition of which will undoubtedly interest both children and adults.

Location: Marienplatz - 1, 80331 Munich.

Not far from the main square of Munich is the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Frauenkirche. The cathedral, built in the Gothic style, was built in the 15th century. This majestic building is tall 100 meters accommodates 4 thousand parishioners.

In 1944, when the city was bombed, the cathedral was practically not damaged. It was not possible to save only patterned stained-glass windows. On the road slab near the entrance to the church, you can see the so-called devil's footprint - the imprint of a man's foot of size 44. The tomb of the Wittelsbachs is located in the Cathedral, where the members of this ancient family found their last shelter.

Location: Frauenplatz - 12, 80331 Munich.

This is the summer residence of the Wittelsbachs, which is considered the largest palace and park complex in Europe. The palace was erected in honor of the birth of a descendant of the royal dynasty - Maximilian Immanuel. In one of the exhibition halls of Nymphenburg is the world famous Gallery of Beauties.

It presents portraits of attractive women who were considered the ideals of beauty of that time. The court painter Josef Stieler captured the features of not only noble ladies, but also simple Bavarians. Among others, the portrait of Baroness Amalia von Krudener stands out - the subject of passion of the poet Fyodor Tyutchev.

The complex houses the Crew Museum and the Porcelain Museum. In the Museum of the Crew, you can admire the luxuriously decorated carriages and sleighs in which the royals traveled. Above the carriage museum is an exhibition of porcelain, which contains thousands of exhibits. Tourists will be amazed by the huge well-groomed park with an artificial lake, on the surface of which beautiful white swans glide smoothly.

Location: Schloß Nymphenburg - 1, 80638 Munich.

Old and New Pinakothek

The Pinakothek is literally translated from Greek as a repository, and today this term is used to refer to art galleries. The Alte Pinakothek is an art museum that displays a collection of paintings by famous European artists from the 14th to the 18th century. The exposition is based on the personal collection of the Wittelsbachs.

The interiors of the museum, at first glance, seem extremely simple and even ascetic. But soon the idea of the organizers of the exhibition becomes clear, because nothing distracts visitors from contemplating the majestic paintings in luxurious frames. In the halls of the Neue Pinakothek exhibited over 550 paintings and about 50 sculptures. Here are works of art dating from the late 18th and early 20th centuries.

Location: Old - Barer Straße - 27, new - Barer Str - 29.

An attraction in Munich that will attract fans of the German automotive industry is the BMW Museum. The complex of buildings, owned by the Bavarian Motor Works, stands out in the midst of the ancient luxury of palaces, churches and castles with a modern design, stylized as parts of a car. The exposition of the museum will acquaint the guests of the city with the history of the creation of the BMW company.

Location: Am Olympiapark - 2.

An obligatory item in terms of a tourist trip should be a visit to the most famous German beer house - the Hofbräuhaus. Famous people such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vladimir Lenin and Adolf Hitler sat here with a mug of beer.

The institution was created as a court brewery, the contingent of which was exclusively close to the king. And only in 1828, by decree of Ludwig I, the Hofbräuhaus opened its doors to ordinary people. The beer restaurant consists of several huge themed halls. The restaurant's menu includes local beers and traditional Bavarian dishes.

Location: Platzl - 9, 80331 Munich.

This festival of good humor and the art of brewers takes place from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. Tourists who are lucky enough to be in the capital of Bavaria at this time will be swirled by the whirlpool of the beer carnival. During these weeks, locals allow themselves to dress up in colorful national clothes.

Eyewitnesses say that at Oktoberfest the amount of beer drunk exceeds 7 million liters. The popular drink is served with traditional German treats: pork knuckle with sauerkraut and potato dumplings, Bavarian sausages, salty pretzels. When planning a trip to Oktoberfest, keep in mind that hotel rooms must be booked in advance.

Among ordinary houses on a Munich street is one of the most beautiful baroque churches - Azamkirche. The church in honor of St. John of Nepomuk was built by the Azam brothers in 1733. Azamkirche was conceived as a private chapel, but according to the demands of the townspeople, access to it was opened to everyone.

Location: Sendlinger Street - 32.

Royal castles of Bavaria

Representatives of the ancient Wittelsbach family ruled Bavaria from 1180 to 1918. Under them, the architectural appearance of this part of the country dramatically changed, about 15 castles and palaces were built, which most of the guests of Bavaria aspire to visit.

Near the town of Füssen, on a high cliff, Neuschwanstein Castle seems to soar among the clouds. It was built by order of the most mysterious Bavarian king Ludwig II. The name of the castle literally means "new swan cliff".

The romantic descendant of a noble family, impressed by the tales of medieval knights, wanted to recreate the atmosphere of those times around him.

The unrelenting interest in the ambiguous and mystical personality of Ludwig II and his fairy-tale castles still attracts crowds of tourists to this part of Bavaria. Unfortunately, Ludwig of Bavaria died before the castle was completed. In the vicinity of the castle is the Swan Lake - Schwansee, which inspired Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to write music for the famous ballet.

Location: Neuschwansteinstraße - 20, 87645 .

The architectural brainchild of Ludwig II, which was built during the life of the king - Linderhof. The Bavarian dreamer was inspired to build the Royal Manor by a visit to the French city of Versailles. Linderhof is translated from German as "Linden Yard".
In the new palace, Ludwig of Bavaria's desire for privacy reached its climax. So that the servants would not annoy the king, a special dining table was designed. With the help of a special mechanism, this piece of furniture was lowered one floor down and raised already served.

Linderhof Palace strikes with the luxury and elegance of the interiors, a mixture of baroque and rococo styles, but the Hall of Mirrors makes the strongest impression on visitors. In this room, huge mirrors are located on both sides of the room, creating the illusion of infinity and refraction of space. Around the palace there is a park - a miniature copy of Versailles. The Grotto of Venus was built on the territory of the park, in which the King of Bavaria enjoyed the music of Wagner in the twilight.

Location: Linderhof-12, 82488 Ettal.

Opposite the Swan Castle is Hohenschwangau, where the fairy-tale king spent his childhood. The main entrance to the castle can be reached by bus or horse-drawn carriage. For daredevils, there is an alternative way: through a suspension bridge, named after the mother of Ludwig II - Mary. Marienbrücke is located at an altitude of 92 meters, a mountain river flows below.

The bridge offers stunning views of Norschwanstein Castle. The father of Ludwig of Bavaria, Maximilian II, built Hohenschwangau on the site of the ruins of the medieval fortress Schwanstein. The interior of the castle, built of yellow sandstone, is decorated with colorful frescoes praising the fearless heroes and beautiful ladies of the Middle Ages.

Location: Alpseestraße - 30, 87645 Schwangau.

Natural monuments of Bavaria

In this part of Germany, it is worth admiring not only architectural monuments, but also natural beauties. Contemplation of high snow-capped mountains, lakes with a mirror-like surface of water, dense forests and green meadows invariably fills tourists with a sense of delight.

If you take a train in Munich and get to the ancient town of Füssen, you can find yourself at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Majestic castles, deep lakes, picturesque villages, ski resorts are located here, and peace and tranquility are poured in the purest air.

Bavarian part of the European Alps, length 300 kilometers, is located between the rivers Leh and Zalah. The highest mountain of the Bavarian Alps - Zugspitze rises to 2962 meters above sea level.

In the Bavarian Alps you will see one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the country - the Royal Lake Königssee. Tourists are given the opportunity to ride on a pretty boat on the sparkling surface of the lake. Water transport here is equipped exclusively with electric motors. Boats and boats with internal combustion engines are prohibited from moving around Königssee, so as not to pollute it, because the water of the lake is rightfully considered the cleanest in Germany.

The lake was formed by ancient glaciers, so the water temperature in it, even in the heat, does not rise above 17 degrees. There are restaurants on the banks of the Königssee, where guests are offered to enjoy smoked and fried trout, local beer.

In the south of Germany there is a huge natural forest - the Bavarian Forest National Park. All conditions have been created here for the conservation of endangered species of animals: deer, lynx, wolves and otters. Tourists can observe the behavior of animals in the wild. For a better view, a wooden path is suspended at a height of 25 meters, supported by the trunks of centuries-old pines.

Location: Böhmstraße - 43, 94556 Neuschönau.

Traveling with children. What sights in Bavaria are worth visiting?

Many consider the presence of children a good reason to postpone foreign trips on the back burner. As a result, the right time to travel may never come.

In every public building in Bavaria you will find a place for feeding and changing, so that the trip even with very young children will not be burdensome. Undoubtedly, the children will be interested in visiting Bavarian castles and museums, but if you plan your path in such a way as to visit amusement parks, your kids will be delighted.

Not far from Munich is the largest water park in Europe - Erding. On its territory there is a swimming pool with sea water. The atmosphere of the tropics is recreated here, the artificial reservoir is surrounded by luxurious palm trees and visitors have the opportunity to swing on real waves.

The pool is open to tourists all year round. In bad weather, this area is covered with a transparent dome. While the kids are enjoying the dizzying ride down the waterslides, parents can relax in the sauna or the salt cave.

Location: Thermenallee 1-5, 85435 Erding.

You can get a lot of positive emotions and plunge into childhood in the Legoland amusement park, which is located near the town of Günsburg. On an area of 140 hectares, exciting rides and huge figures made of thousands of Lego pieces are collected.

To feel like a brave pirate, a noble knight, a pioneer of the wild jungle - every child will find entertainment to their liking in Legoland. If you can't get around the park in a day, stay for the night in a village located 10 minutes' walk, where you can stay in comfortable cottages for a small fee.

Location: Legoland-Allee - 1, 89312 Günzburg.

Bavaria is one of the richest lands in Germany, with magnificent natural beauties, historical and religious monuments, architectural sights, thanks to which millions of tourists come here every year.

Here you can see the charming charm of antiquity and ultra-modern technical and industrial complexes, recall the famous German romanticism and the courage of medieval knights. What exactly can you see in Bavaria?

TOP 12 attractions in Bavaria

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with a brief description and photos of the most famous sights of Bavaria and its capital - Munich. And in more detail you can see everything, having arrived on vacation in this wonderful federal land.

This is the main square of Munich, from which most city tours start. In the middle of the square there is a column, on top of which there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, Marienplatz is named in her honor.

On the square you can see the Old and New Town Halls, built in the German Gothic style. Periodically, at the New Town Hall, dolls begin to perform scenes from the history of Bavaria and ancient Munich. And in the Old Town Hall you can see the toy museum.

This cathedral is located next to Marienplatz, it was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, has a height of more than a hundred meters and can accommodate several thousand parishioners. The cathedral is the burial place for all representatives of the royal family of Wittelsbach.

Interestingly, during the Second World War, he practically did not suffer from the bombing. Only skillful patterned stained-glass windows on the windows perished. On one of the paths near the church, you can find a deep imprint, it is believed that it was left by the foot of the devil.

This is the largest palace complex in Europe, once belonging to the Wittelsbach family, who ruled in Bavaria for more than seven centuries. In one of the halls of Nymphenburg, the famous Gallery of Beauties is exhibited.

The artist Stiller painted portraits of the most beautiful women of the 19th century, in his opinion, not only from the nobility, but also from the common people. Among them is a portrait of Amalia Krudener, with whom the Russian poet Tyutchev was hopelessly in love.

This and the whole of Bavaria is also a mandatory item on sightseeing tours. The famous Hofbräuhaus beer house is located in Munich, where all the celebrities of their time, from Mozart to Lenin, visited.

At first it was the Wittelsbach Court Brewery, where only the king, his retinue and close associates could come. And only in the 20s of the XIX century it opened its doors to ordinary people. The beer menu includes only beer and national German dishes.

This brewery festival is known all over the world and takes place in Munich in September and early October every year. This is a real beer carnival that will wrap the guests of Bavaria in its arms, treat you with beer and traditional cuisine of these places.

Bavarians wear their national clothes to Oktoberfest and compete in the amount of beer drunk during the day. Beer is served here with no less delicious pork knuckle, sauerkraut, Bavarian sausages, etc. Book a hotel room in advance.

This castle, built in the second half of the 19th century, is located near the city of Füssen. It stands on a high rock, so outwardly it seems to be floating in the clouds, symbolizing German romanticism. Translated from German, the castle is called the New Swan Rock.