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Located in southeastern Germany, Bavaria is known for its chalet-style houses, storybook villages, hearty mountain cuisine, and world-famous beer, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps.

Some kinds of fundraising are simply not for the faint of heart. Freddy Nock got quite the view from up top after scaling Bavaria‘s Zugspitze mountain – a total of 10,000 feet in just under 90 minutes ...

The Bavarian Alps are just an hour out of Munich and a must-see destination for nature-lovers. Rafting down the River Isar from Bad Tölz to Munich can be either thrilling or relaxing, depending on ...

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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Zugspitze, at 2962 m above sea level, is the highest peak in Germany. It lies south of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and the ...

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