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Bavaria is a federal state of Germany located in the southeast of the country. It is the largest state by land mass, making up almost a fifth of the total land area of Germany.

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May 20, 2023

Bavaria turns back clock for royal wedding in Munich

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People hike up a snowy slope in the Karwendel mountain range

Germany's best locations for winter activities

Germany's best locations for winter activities

From sledding to stand-up paddleboarding, Germany offers plenty of opportunities for winter fun. Here are some options.
TravelMarch 6, 202310 images
Garmisch-Partenkirchen with buildings covered in snow and the Alps rising up in the distance.

A winter wonderland: When Germany is covered in snow

A winter wonderland: When Germany is covered in snow

Let's go on a winter journey through Germany's 16 federal states.
TravelFebruary 27, 202316 images
A viewing bridge looking over the Zugspitze.

The most beautiful mountain ranges in Germany

The most beautiful mountain ranges in Germany

Some of Germany's mountains are impressive not due to their height, but rather due to their beauty and unique features.
TravelNovember 18, 20229 images
A screenshot from the game "Pentiment“ which shows people in a village burning a large statue.

'Pentiment': A medieval thriller set in Bavaria

'Pentiment': A medieval thriller set in Bavaria

The interactive video game "Pentiment" is set in the late Middle Ages, taking players back in time.
Digital WorldNovember 15, 2022
A young woman with long hair sits at an outdoor cafe, holding a pretzel and a beer

Meet the Germans: Southern Germany's culture

Meet the Germans: Southern Germany's culture

Rachel's trip around Germany continues. She now explores the cultural differences between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
CultureOctober 20, 202210:14 min
Crowd of people reaching hands toward a beer mug

Oktoberfest 2022 was no record year

Oktoberfest 2022 was no record year

Munich's Oktoberfest drew 5.7 million people, who drank 5.6 million liters of beer, despite the cool and rainy weather.
CultureOctober 4, 2022
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Postcard with a picture of Adolf Hitler sitting on the terrace of his mountain house in Obersalzberg, Bavaria

Hitler's seat of power Obersalzberg

Hitler not only holidayed in Obersalzberg, it was also his seat of government, as the documentation center illustrates.
CultureDecember 23, 2021
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DW Matthew Ford Sports

Empty stadiums are illogical

Matt Ford
Commentary
SoccerJanuary 15, 2022
Rosalia Romaniec

Upheaval in Bavaria

Rosalia Romaniec
Commentary
PoliticsOctober 15, 2018

Opinion: Bavaria isolates itself further

Commentary
PoliticsJuly 28, 2018
Felix Steiner

Crosses in state buildings – no big deal

Felix Steiner
Commentary
ReligionMay 6, 2018
Deutsche Welle Strack Christoph Portrait

Opinion: Why Bavaria's cross debate is appalling

Christoph Strack
Commentary
ReligionMay 6, 2018
Felix Steiner

CSU and Orban

Felix Steiner
Commentary
September 24, 2015