Bavaria (Germany) is historically one of the oldest European states. Now it is the largest land in Germany. Bavaria is considered the most colorful and interesting region of the country.
Bavaria (Germany): description and features
Land is in the center of Europe. Its capital is the well-known city of Munich in the world. Other major cities are Ingolstadt, Würzbrug, Augsburg, etc. The cities of Nuremberg and Bamberg are especially popular among tourists, the latter is located on the German Romantic Road. The main population is represented by Swabians, Bavarians and Franconians.
Bavaria is a land of castles and breathtaking landscapes. This is where the nature of Germany reveals its best side. The Alps, the Bavarian Plateau and the Midlands are located in the region . In Bavaria, the Zugschpitze mountain is located at a height of 2964 meters, which is the highest point in Germany. The rivers Danube, Main, Inn, Izar flow here.
The region has a huge number of lakes, for example, Ammersee, Boden, Titisee, Königssee - a lake with incredibly clear and transparent water. They are mainly located at the foot of the Alpine mountains, and their number exceeds 1600.
Sights of Bavaria
The region is interesting in terms of both architectural and natural monuments. Munich is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Bavaria, but also in Germany. There are many cathedrals and churches, museums. The city has an old and new town hall, an English park, the Nymphenburg palace and much more.
The main feature of Bavaria is its castles and palaces, of which there are about 45 and they are all very diverse. For example, Altenburg dates from another 1009, it is made of stone in a simple manner. The architecture of Neuschwanstein, on the contrary, is magnificent. Right in the middle of the mountains, many towers and spiers rise into the sky. Still would! After all, it is dedicated to composer Richard Wagner. Some palaces are made in a typical European style. Such palaces are Nymphenburg, the residence in Bamberg, Würzburg, Herrenkimsee Palace.
An important place among the attractions of the earth is the kitchen. A traditional dish on the Bavarian table is fried pork with sauerkraut. In the Bavarian capital, salted pretzels and Munich sausages are considered crown treats. Jellied meat, cheese pate and Eintopf - a thick chowder of meat, legumes and vegetables are also common food.
National and Natural Parks
There are two national parks on this land in Germany . Park Bavarian Forest stretches over 24 hectares, its territory is adjacent to a piece of Czech nature - Bohemian Park. The nature of the park was practically not influenced by human hands. The only exception is the hiking trail in the form of a wooden bridge. The length of the path is 1300 meters, and it is located at an altitude of 8 to 20 meters above the ground.
Berchtesgaden Park is a biological reserve. Here you can find unique natural formations, such as the high plateau of the Hagen ridge, the Stone Sea, the Wambachklamm gorge with beautiful waterfalls or the clear Lake Königssee. The peak of Vacmann is the highest point in the park, mountaineering enthusiasts often come here.
The Altmühl River Valley is considered a Bavarian nature park. It is located north of the Danube River. Its area is about 3000 square meters. km, thanks to this it is the largest park in Bavaria. In the north, the park connects to the Franconian Lake District.
Königssee Lake (Germany)
Königssee is a lake located in the Berchtesgaden area and included in the national park. It formed during the last ice age, when huge blocks of ice began to thaw. This is a very clean lake, so you can move on it only on paddle, pedal or electric vehicles equipped with electric motors. This is carefully monitored.
The largest depth of Königssee reaches 190 meters, and the length of the coastline is 20 kilometers. In shape, it is very elongated from north to south. Altitude here is approximately 600 meters. In Königssee, the water of another lake flows, it is called Obersee.
Its name translates as "Royal Lake". Königssee is a lake that rightfully deserves the title of Bavarian pearl. It is located right in the middle of the tall mountains, due to which incredible landscapes open here at any time of the year. Due to the surrounding mountains on the lake, a strong echo is created, each guide will be sure to demonstrate this with a signal on a boat.
Places nearby Königssee
The lake is one of the most visited places in Bavaria. In summer, the swimming and fishing season opens here. In winter, people come here for skiing and sleigh rides. The bobsleigh track usually runs in the northern part of the lake.
In the northern part of the lake there is an island. In 1711, a statue of John of Nepomuk, who is a Catholic saint and patron of these lands, was installed on it. The statue is made of marble, in height it reaches 180 centimeters.
On the west coast is the church of St. Bartholomew, which is located on a small peninsula, right by the water. The church was built in the XII century. In the XVII century, its interior decor changed - baroque molding was added. The design was done by the artist Joseph Schmidt.
Obersee Lake
Obersee is located very close to the Royal Lake. Closely adjacent to it, it shares its waters with Koenigssee. From all sides he was surrounded by mountains. On its shores there are no roads or residential buildings. The only exception is the peasant's yard. In the peasant courtyard they sell natural milk, cheese, butter. Along the way, you can meet grazing cows, which produce milk for all this production.
You can get to Obersee only by boat, sailing along Koenigssee to the pier of Salet. Then you need to go along a small path. The water in it is clean and has an emerald hue. It is so transparent that the bottom is visible. Algae does not grow in Obersee, only stones are visible at the bottom.
On the other side of the lake is the Rothbach Falls. Streams of water fall from a height of almost 370 meters. It is not easy to approach it from below, since there are cliffs everywhere. But to the very top of the waterfall there is a bypass walking path. Obersee is a real corner of idyll and untouched nature with waterfalls seeping between, mountain paths and trees, sometimes of bizarre shape.
Royal Lake Resorts
Schönau am Königssee is another resort on the lake. It is designed for a more relaxing and secluded holiday than in a resort in Berchtesgaden. Not far from the lake there are mineral springs that are used to promote health and healing. In this regard, along Königssee you can find many different resorts and resorts.
Berchtesgaden is the most famous resort on the Königssee lake. Here you can admire medieval architecture and narrow European streets, enjoy the local scenery. In the vicinity of the city there are many ski slopes for professionals and beginners. One of the highlights of the Berchtesgaden resort is the Eagle's Nest. This is a small house, on the site of which Adolf Hitler's dacha used to be located.
Conclusion
Bavaria is a land of crystal clear lakes, high alpine mountains, dense forests and stunning castles. There are many interesting and beautiful cities, for example Munich, Bamberg, Nuremberg. But the main highlight of this region is nature, which the locals managed to keep perfectly.