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Top Reasons to Go
Herrenchiemsee: Take the old steam-driven ferry to the island in Chiemsee to visit the last and most glorious castle of Mad King Ludwig.... Read more
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Outdoors in the Bavarian ALps
Bursting up from the lowlands of southern Germany like a row of enormous, craggy teeth, the Bavarian Alps form both an awe-inspiring border with... Read more
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Maibaum: Bavaria's Maypole
The center of every town in Bavaria is the Maibaum or Maypole. The blue-and-white striped pole is decorated with the symbol of every trade and... Read more
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The Legend of Edelweiss
Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is the flower most commonly associated with the Alps, thanks to that memorable song from The Sound of Music... Read more
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- Book 3-Star Holiday Inn Express Muenchen Messe Fr $103+/Nt Expedia
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