Bavarian Alps Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
part of the Alps mountain range in Bavaria, Germany
About Bavarian Alps
Bavaria used to be an independent kingdom and you can visit the royal castles built by the former kings in the mountains. It joined the German Empire in 1871 and has been part of Germany ever since. It is the largest federal-state by area in contemporary Germany. Bavarians are generally more conservative than other Germans and the traditions of the past generations are alive and well in this scenic region of Central Europe. Roman Catholicism also plays an important role in local customs and culture and the Bavarian Alps are home to many beautiful churches and shrines. In particular, the roadside shrine is a common sight as in neighbouring Tyrol. While the mountains are not particularly high, (the Zugspitze rises only to about 10,000 ft), they are nonetheless imposing to the visitor and nat
Bavarian Alps Travel Guide Sections
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