Garmisch-Partenkirchen – mere mention of the name brings to mind the image of the ideal Alpine vacation spot.  Framed by breathtaking mountain ranges, Garmisch is popular with people of all ages and interests.  Winter guests delight in the superb skiing, while summer tourists flock to town for hiking and mountain climbing adventures.  Visitors come all [...]

Majestic – no lesser word describes the Church and Monastery of Ettal.  Ettal, means valley of matrimony, and symbolizes the spiritual relationship between the Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian und the virgin Mary.  When Ludwig, as newly elected Emperor, was on his way to Rome to be crowned by the Pope, he attempted to [...]

Oberammergan (Upper Ammer County), attracts visitors from all over the world.  Despite its fame and the invading hoards of tourists, Oberammergau has managed to preserve its picturesque character.  Particularly attractive are its low, broad peasant homes, decorated with colorful paintings.  The annual flower contest is a favorite and festive event in town.  The valley in [...]

BAVARIA General Information Bavaria is one of the eleven states of the Federal Republik of Germany.  It has its own constitution, parliament, a prime minister and various other ministers.  The second most populous state in Germany, Bavaria has nearly 11 million inhabitants, more than many countries, including Bulgaria, Switzerland, Greece, Ireland, Portugal or Austria, or [...]