Bavaria

Overview:

It is no wonder that Bavaria (Bayern) is a favorite destination for so many travelers. This southeastern corner of Germany proudly maintains the reputation of having the friendliest people, the most breathtaking mountains, the quaintest villages, the prettiest lakes, and the most famous castles in Germany. Summertime paints Bavaria’s valleys and hillsides with edelweiss, Alpine roses, and orchids. Winter gently softens the landscape with a carpet of snow. This is a region where traditional dress of lederhosen and dirndls are worn with pride. This itinerary traces a route that begins in Munich, Germany’s “secret capital city,” dips briefly into Austria to visit Salzburg, winds through the high Bavarian Alps, visits the resort towns of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberammergau, highlights Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castles, and concludes at the Bodensee (Lake Constance) at the lovely towns of Lindau and Meersburg.