Location: Bavarian Alps

The Chiemsee is the largest lake in Bavaria and, because of its size, is called the Bavarian Sea. On the Herreninsel, King Ludwig II had the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace built as a replica of Versailles. Boats connect the islands, including the idyllic Fraueninsel with its convent.HighlightsLargest lake in Bavaria (“Bavarian Sea”)Herrenchiemsee Palace on…

With its deep-blue to turquoise shimmering water, the Walchensee is one of the most beautiful and largest mountain lakes in Germany. Framed by the Herzogstand and Jochberg, it is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, windsurfing and diving. From the Herzogstand the view stretches across the lake to the nearby Kochelsee.HighlightsDeep-blue to turquoise waterLocal peaks Herzogstand and…

At 1,669 m, the Kampenwand above Aschau im Chiemgau is a popular viewpoint mountain with a wide view over the Chiemsee and the alpine chain. A cable car opens up the mountain, from which scenic high trails and via ferratas start. The area is also popular with paragliders.HighlightsWide view over the Chiemsee and AlpsKampenwand cable car from AschauHigh trails and via ferrataPopular…

South of Munich, the Tegernsee is one of Bavaria’s most popular and fashionable pre-alpine lakes. Well-kept lakeside villages, the former monastery with the Ducal Bräustüberl and the local peak Wallberg shape the region. Swimming, sailing, boat trips and hiking all lie close together here.HighlightsFashionable pre-alpine lake near MunichDucal Bräustüberl in the monasteryWallberg peak with cable carSwimming, sailing and boat tripsGood…

At 2,962 m the Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain, in the Wetterstein range on the German-Austrian border. It holds Germany's last glaciers, the Höllental and Northern Schneeferner. The summit is reachable by three mountain railways and offers a panorama over four countries.ActivitiesAscent by cable car or rack railwayViewing platform & summit crossGlacier ski area…