Lake Starnberg (germ. Starnbergersee) is the second-largest lake in Bavaria and one of the largest lakes in Germany. The length of the lake is about 20.2 km (12.6 mi) and the deepest point is at 127.8 m (419 ft). It is one of the favorite lakes of German elite and royal families. It is associated...| Big World Short Stories
Königssee along with the Eibsee is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in Bavaria and probably the entire Germany. It is located in Berchtesgaden National Park and it used to be a hunting lodge of Bavarian Kings. Königsee is the deepest lake in Bavaria which is about 200m deep. Thanks to its shape...| Big World Short Stories
While Leuvenin in Belgium has earned the nickname of being the beer capital of the world, Munich in Bavaria has earned its crown of being the beer festival capital of the world. You probably know that the world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, is held annually in Munich. But only a few people outside of Bavaria...| Big World Short Stories
A list of most beautiful and easy hiking trails near Munich reachable by train within one hour. Detailed information with GPS track, elevation gain, etc.| Big World Short Stories
Neuschwanstein Castle also known internationally as the Disney Castle or Cinderella’s Castle, is one of the most popular day trips from Munich. It is one of the most iconic castles in the world. You can visit it from different cities in Germany, but taking a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich is by far...| Big World Short Stories
Munich or München in German, is the capital and the largest city of the German state Bavaria and a major tourist attraction in Germany. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest beer festival and its beer halls (Beargartens), including the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Munich is also known for Disney’s Cinderella Castle, the Neuschwanstein, and other...| Big World Short Stories
Christmas in Bavaria is truly unique and magical. Bavaria is famous for its Christmas traditions and beautiful Christmas markets, known as “Christkindlmärkte” or “Weihnachtsmärkte.” These markets are set up in town squares, featuring wooden stalls selling handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and delicious treats like roasted chestnuts and mulled wine known as Glühwein. The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is...| Big World Short Stories
Both Munich, the capital of Bavaria, and Salzburg, home of Mozart and several Sound of Music sites, are great cities to visit in Europe. Both cities offer a great variety of cultural and historical sites to visit and played an important role throughout the history of the region. The good news is that there is...| Big World Short Stories