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Bavaria: Lively Customs and Traditions
Munich, the Alps and a fairy-tale king
Of Germany´s tourist regions, Bavaria is amongst the most steeped in tradition. It offers a wealth of varied landscapes, historic cities and world-renowned visitor attractions, such as the castles of »Mad« King Ludwig II. Its capital, Munich, is amongst Europe´s top cultural centres and boasts over a hundred museums and galleries, fifty theatres, two opera houses and three noted symphony orchestras. A number of other Bavarian cities are worth a visit, such as 1000-year-old Bamberg, Bayreuth, Nuremberg and Würzburg. The Romantic Road links many of Bavaria´s most beautiful locations together.
Why you should travel to Bavaria:
- Over 1200 museums and collections (most museum-rich German state) - Over 100,000 architectural monuments (the Würzburg Residenz, Neuschwanstein Castle) - Renowned music festivals: Munich Opera Festival, Würzburg Mozart Festival - Birthplace of Carl Orff and Richard Strauss - Splendid landscapes
Places of interest and travel ideas:
- Munich: Pinakotheken galleries, Nymphenburg Castle, English Garden, Lenbachhaus gallery, National Theatre, Residenz Palace, German Museum and Bavarian State Opera - Nuremberg: Imperial Castle, Germanic Museum, Dürer´s House, former Nazi Party rally grounds and Palace of Justice - Würzburg (UNESCO-listed): Marienberg Fortress and the Bishop´s Residence (feat. Tiepolo ceiling fresco) - Bamberg: »Bridge« Town Hall and medieval Emperor´s Cathedral (UNESCO-listed) - Augsburg: Town Hall, Golden Hall (impressive), Kurhaus theatre, Mozart´s House, Schaezler Palace and the Fugger City Palace and walled enclave - Neuschwanstein Castle - Herrenchiemsee Castle incl. boat trip and carriage ride - Excursions to the Bavarian Forest and the Alps (areas of natural beauty) - Performances at the Prinzregententheater in Munich - Concerts performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra - Famous Christmas markets: the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt and Christmas markets in Bayreuth, Munich and Rothenburg
Highlights 2010/2011:
- Würzburg Mozart Festival: from 05 June to 04 July 2010 - Oberammergau Passion Play: from 15 May to 03 Oct 2010, 2020 - Festival of sacred and organ music: from 04 to 13 June 2010 in Nuremberg - Bayreuth Festival: from 25 July to 28 Aug 2010 - Nuremberg Christkindl Markt: from 26 Nov 24 Dec 2010 / from 25 Nov to 24 Dec 2011
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be pleased to provide you with an offer for your groupt tour tailored to your specific needs.
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