Journey through Upper Bavaria - Englische Ausgabe

With the Altmühl, Lech and Salzach rivers forming three natural boundaries, Upper Bavaria is bordered to the south by the the magnificent Alps. Here stands Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, and the legendary Watzmann which towers look over the beautiful Berchtesgardener Land.Over one hundred lakes pepper the landscape of the Alpine Foreland, the Chiemsee and Starnberger See in particular inextricably linked to Bavaria's fated ruler King Ludwig II. The region's rich and turbulent history is manifested in its many monasteries, churches and chapels, in its farytale castles and royal palaces. The state capital of both Bavaria and Upper Bavaria is Munich whose impressive buildings and valuable art treasures are just a few of its many attractions.

Others - the famous Oktoberfest beer and white bavarian sausage, for example - will delight the palate of the city's many beer gardens and restaurants, among them the one and only Hofbräuhaus. Munich is where tradition is write large - but also where new ideas are approached with open mind.

Upper Bavaria,with its fascinating scenery, picturesque villages and provincial capital Munich, its historic festivals and colourful processions, is portrayed here in over 210 photos.