My Bavaria - Summer' 15

SUMMER ’15

YOUR HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

BAVARIACULTURE, TOWNS & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

Tasty beer brewed the traditional way

NATURE & ACTIVE

Exploring the holiday paradise on foot

FAMILY

Fun with animals in the Allgäu

“I WILL SHOW YOU SHOPPING CENTRES, BAVARIAN STYLE.”

Josef Orterer is a dairy farmer in the Tölzer Land region and sells his cheese at Munich‘s Viktualienmarkt food market.

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WINa 4-day city break!

FAMILYExplore the

Bavarian Forest National Park

CULTURE, TOWNS & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTSRegional cuisine- A real taste experience

NATURE & ACTIVEHiking & Biking – Bavaria has so much to offer

CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSNuremberg

Augsburg

Regensburg

Munich

FRANCONIA

EASTERNBAVARIA

UPPER BAVARIA

ALLGÄU/BAVARIA-SWABIA

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IMPRINT:Publisher: BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH, Arabellastrasse 17, D-81925 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/212397-0; [email protected], www.bavaria.by Responsible: Dr. Martin Spantig, Managing Director; Jens Huwald, Managing Director Design: dworak & kornmesser, agency for communication & design, Innere Wiener Strasse 50, D-81667 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/666168-0; www.dworak-kornmesser.de Editing: editing agency Balon, Rita Balon, Manzostrasse 15, D-80997 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/89220620, [email protected] Printing: PMA print + media advertising, Martin Dorffmeister, Unterer Dürrenberg 29, D-82419 Murnau, Germany; Phone: +49 8841 / 67 80 42, www.pma-medien.de

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The multiple award-winning Hotel Bayerischer Hof with 340 rooms including 65 suites owned by the Volkhardt

family for four generations ranks among the leading German hotels. With a breathtaking view over the city of Munich the wellness area Blue Spa - designed by star architect Andrée Putman - offers well-being at the highest level. For more infor-mation visit www.bayerischerhof.de.

Spend four days in the famous 5-star-rated Hotel Bayeri-scher Hof and get to know the history-charged city.

WIN A WONDERFUL DAY-STAY IN MUNICH!

Participate now and win a 4-day stay at The Hotel Bayeri-scher Hof for two persons in Munich! Register here: www.bavaria.by/munich-competition

CONTENTS & EDITORIAL

Welcoming, that’s Bavaria for you! We promise you memo-rable holiday experiences and encounters with authentic characters. They enjoy talking about their region, Bavaria, of-fering you some personal insights and sharing their traditions, culinary delights and way of life with you. We invite you to discover Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s “dark side” with a night watchman, to follow Bamberg’s “beer trail” with a “beer som-melier”, or to explore the Arberland with guide Sepp. Get some inspiration on the following pages. The people and their very personal stories, the heartfelt hospitality and the authentic Bavarian lifestyle will welcome you. We are looking forward to meeting you!

DEAR READERS,

Jens Huwald Managing Director

Dr. Martin SpantigManaging Director

CULTURE, TOWNS & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

4 Josef Orterer and Munich’s Viktualienmarkt food market invite

you to try some regional culinary specialities

5 The Bavarian beer purity law celebrates its 500th anniversary

Franconia: Historical jewels and home of beers

8 Culture and culinary delights in Bamberg and Nuremberg

9 Tour Rothenburg with the night watchman

10 Culinary delights in Regensburg, southern European

flair in Passau

11 Altötting: In the footsteps of kaisers and kings

11 Travel tips: Prien at the Lake Chiemsee and Bad Reichenhall

NATURE & ACTIVE

12 Climbing adventure: The gentle way to go vertical, with Allgäu

mountain guide Bernd Zehetleitner

13 Ruhpolding: Hiking with Franz

14 Experiencing nature in Oberaudorf-Kiefersfelden and the

holiday region Alpenwelt Karwendel

15 Mountains, lakes and blooming mountain meadows in the

Zugspitze Region

16 Hotel Birgsauer Hof in Oberstdorf: Centrally located in a

holiday paradise

17 Activity holidays in the Explorer Hotels. The most scenic hiking

trails in the Arberland

FAMILY

18 Günter Sellmayer teaches in the outdoor classroom of the


19 Children can get closer to animals at the Kinderhotel Oberjoch

6-7

FAMILYExplore the


CULTURE, TOWNS & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTSRegional cuisine- A real taste experience

NATURE & ACTIVEHiking & Biking – Bavaria has so much to offer

CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSNuremberg

Augsburg

Regensburg

Munich

FRANCONIA

EASTERNBAVARIA

UPPER BAVARIA

ALLGÄU/BAVARIA-SWABIA

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4

12

IMPRINT:Publisher: BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH, Arabellastrasse 17, D-81925 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/212397-0; [email protected], www.bavaria.by Responsible: Dr. Martin Spantig, Managing Director; Jens Huwald, Managing Director Design: dworak & kornmesser, agency for communication & design, Innere Wiener Strasse 50, D-81667 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/666168-0; www.dworak-kornmesser.de Editing: editing agency Balon, Rita Balon, Manzostrasse 15, D-80997 Munich, Germany; Phone: +49 89/89220620, [email protected] Printing: PMA print + media advertising, Martin Dorffmeister, Unterer Dürrenberg 29, D-82419 Murnau, Germany; Phone: +49 8841 / 67 80 42, www.pma-medien.de


The multiple award-winning Hotel Bayerischer Hof with 340 rooms including 65 suites owned by the Volkhardt

family for four generations ranks among the leading German hotels. With a breathtaking view over the city of Munich the wellness area Blue Spa - designed by star architect Andrée Putman - offers well-being at the highest level. For more infor-mation visit www.bayerischerhof.de.

Spend four days in the famous 5-star-rated Hotel Bayeri-scher Hof and get to know the history-charged city.

WIN A WONDERFUL DAY-STAY IN MUNICH!

Participate now and win a 4-day stay at The Hotel Bayeri-scher Hof for two persons in Munich! Register here: www.bavaria.by/munich-competition

CONTENTS & EDITORIAL

Welcoming, that’s Bavaria for you! We promise you memo-rable holiday experiences and encounters with authentic characters. They enjoy talking about their region, Bavaria, of-fering you some personal insights and sharing their traditions, culinary delights and way of life with you. We invite you to discover Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s “dark side” with a night watchman, to follow Bamberg’s “beer trail” with a “beer som-melier”, or to explore the Arberland with guide Sepp. Get some inspiration on the following pages. The people and their very personal stories, the heartfelt hospitality and the authentic Bavarian lifestyle will welcome you. We are looking forward to meeting you!

DEAR READERS,

Jens Huwald Managing Director

Dr. Martin SpantigManaging Director


4 Josef Orterer and Munich’s Viktualienmarkt food market invite

you to try some regional culinary specialities

5 The Bavarian beer purity law celebrates its 500th anniversary

Franconia: Historical jewels and home of beers

8 Culture and culinary delights in Bamberg and Nuremberg

9 Tour Rothenburg with the night watchman

10 Culinary delights in Regensburg, southern European

flair in Passau

11 Altötting: In the footsteps of kaisers and kings

11 Travel tips: Prien at the Lake Chiemsee and Bad Reichenhall

NATURE & ACTIVE

12 Climbing adventure: The gentle way to go vertical, with Allgäu

mountain guide Bernd Zehetleitner

13 Ruhpolding: Hiking with Franz

14 Experiencing nature in Oberaudorf-Kiefersfelden and the

holiday region Alpenwelt Karwendel

15 Mountains, lakes and blooming mountain meadows in the

Zugspitze Region

16 Hotel Birgsauer Hof in Oberstdorf: Centrally located in a

holiday paradise

17 Activity holidays in the Explorer Hotels. The most scenic hiking

trails in the Arberland

FAMILY

18 Günter Sellmayer teaches in the outdoor classroom of the


19 Children can get closer to animals at the Kinderhotel Oberjoch

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TIPThe special value of the Purity Law

and its unique tradition as a craft technique for beer preparation

in Germany is also acknowledged by the EU.

Since 1996, German beer brewed in line with the Purity Law has been

the only German foodstuff to be protected by law with the quality

seal “Traditional Specialities Gua-ranteed”. In addition, Bavarian Beer was even placed under special pro-tection of origin with the “Protective

Geographical Indication” label.

with traditional methods in Bavaria to this day. In addition, the Purity Law is the stand-out feature of Bavarian brewing on the world beer market. Every fifth litre of beer brewed in Bavaria is drunk abroad.

Take note!The most important dates from the 2016 beer calendar:• Bavarian brewing is celebrating the 500th

birthday of its Purity Law with a whole series of events. On 22nd April 2016, a celebratory opening ceremony will mark the anniversary in Ingolstadt.

• The highlight of the anniversary year is the “Festival 500 Years of the Bavarian Purity Law” from 22nd to 24th July 2016. Celebra-tions will take place on several squares in the heart of the regional capital of Munich, with around 100 breweries and numerous attractions. For more information, see www.bayerisches-bier.de.

The Bavarian Purity Law (“Reinheitsgebot”) is the

oldest regulation concerning foodstuffs in the world.

T he countdown is on: It is not just an anni-versary year that is to be celebrated; but

also the foundations of Bavarian beer culture: true brewery art, impressive variety and a world-famous tradition. “We can be proud of organising the 500th anniversary of the Bava-rian Purity Law in 2016, and celebrating across the world with lots of enthusiastic fans of Bava-rian Beer”, explains Friedrich Düll, President of the Bavarian Brewers Association.

The foundation of Bavarian beer cultureOn 23rd April 1516, the two Bavarian dukes Wilhelm IV and Ludwig X passed the decree in Ingolstadt: No more adulterations and peculiar ingredients that some brewers had been adding to the brew until this point. Since then, the bre-wers have only been allowed to add water, malt, hops and yeast to the brewing process. The al-most 500-year-old Purity Law for beer in Bavaria has been followed without restriction ever since. It is the world‘s oldest regulation pertaining to foodstuffs that is still valid to this day.

The Bavarian Purity Law is a very modern, timely regulation despite its age. It stands for unadulterated, natural production; like that expected by consumers for their food nowadays – free from colourings, additives and preservati-ves. The restriction to just four ingredients does not, however, mean a lack of product diversity. Instead, the decree shows how it is a real art to be able to brew such a range of beers from just four permitted ingredients. Over forty varieties and around 4,000 brands are brewed in line

500 YEARS OF BAVARIAN BREWING TRADITION

Farmer Josef Orterer owns a cheese-dairy in the village of Jachenau. At

the Viktualienmarkt in Munich he sells his special cheese Tilsit type.

Regional produce is one of the most important contemporary culinary trends.

Josef Orterer’s “Tölzer Kasladen” cheese stall at Munich’s Viktualienmarkt food

market has something very special to offer: mountain cheese from Jachenau.

Both star-rated and hobby chefs rely on the wide range of speciality foods for

sale at its stalls, and locals often refer to the Viktualienmarkt food market as “Munich’s parlour“. It‘s popular and one of the best-known and, with 150 stalls, one of the largest markets in Bavaria. Gourmet fans can find mainly “victuals” here (hence its name), i.e. fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread and cheese. Even if exotic fruit and spices are on offer here and there, the main focus is on regional produce.

Bavaria is Germany’s largest dairy farming re-gion; it is therefore also home to a particularly

For more information please visit www.bavaria.by/culinary-art

THE SECRET STARS OF THE REGIONAL CUISINE

great number of dairies and cheesemakers. So it is hardly surprising that the “Tölzer Kasladen” stall at the Viktualienmarkt is a firm favourite with many locals and visi-tors. One outstanding regional speciality is hidden amongst the numerous large and small wheels of cheese made from cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk: mountain cheese from Jachenau. Jachenau is a small community in the southernmost corner of the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district. This is where Josef Orterer, a qualified farmer and the 18th gene-ration of his family to farm, produces around three-and-a-half tons of this semi-hard Tilsit-style cheese every year in the cheese dairy on his farm. “The secret behind our cheese is our cows and the good milk they give.” Josef Orterer’s 500-year-old farm has 25 hectares of pasture attached to it. And his heifers have the same amount of space again to graze up in the mountains. That is also where the fresh raw milk is turned into cheese.

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TIPThe special value of the Purity Law

and its unique tradition as a craft technique for beer preparation

in Germany is also acknowledged by the EU.

Since 1996, German beer brewed in line with the Purity Law has been

the only German foodstuff to be protected by law with the quality

seal “Traditional Specialities Gua-ranteed”. In addition, Bavarian Beer was even placed under special pro-tection of origin with the “Protective

Geographical Indication” label.

with traditional methods in Bavaria to this day. In addition, the Purity Law is the stand-out feature of Bavarian brewing on the world beer market. Every fifth litre of beer brewed in Bavaria is drunk abroad.

Take note!The most important dates from the 2016 beer calendar:• Bavarian brewing is celebrating the 500th

birthday of its Purity Law with a whole series of events. On 22nd April 2016, a celebratory opening ceremony will mark the anniversary in Ingolstadt.

• The highlight of the anniversary year is the “Festival 500 Years of the Bavarian Purity Law” from 22nd to 24th July 2016. Celebra-tions will take place on several squares in the heart of the regional capital of Munich, with around 100 breweries and numerous attractions. For more information, see www.bayerisches-bier.de.

The Bavarian Purity Law (“Reinheitsgebot”) is the

oldest regulation concerning foodstuffs in the world.

T he countdown is on: It is not just an anni-versary year that is to be celebrated; but

also the foundations of Bavarian beer culture: true brewery art, impressive variety and a world-famous tradition. “We can be proud of organising the 500th anniversary of the Bava-rian Purity Law in 2016, and celebrating across the world with lots of enthusiastic fans of Bava-rian Beer”, explains Friedrich Düll, President of the Bavarian Brewers Association.

The foundation of Bavarian beer cultureOn 23rd April 1516, the two Bavarian dukes Wilhelm IV and Ludwig X passed the decree in Ingolstadt: No more adulterations and peculiar ingredients that some brewers had been adding to the brew until this point. Since then, the bre-wers have only been allowed to add water, malt, hops and yeast to the brewing process. The al-most 500-year-old Purity Law for beer in Bavaria has been followed without restriction ever since. It is the world‘s oldest regulation pertaining to foodstuffs that is still valid to this day.

The Bavarian Purity Law is a very modern, timely regulation despite its age. It stands for unadulterated, natural production; like that expected by consumers for their food nowadays – free from colourings, additives and preservati-ves. The restriction to just four ingredients does not, however, mean a lack of product diversity. Instead, the decree shows how it is a real art to be able to brew such a range of beers from just four permitted ingredients. Over forty varieties and around 4,000 brands are brewed in line

500 YEARS OF BAVARIAN BREWING TRADITION

Farmer Josef Orterer owns a cheese-dairy in the village of Jachenau. At

the Viktualienmarkt in Munich he sells his special cheese Tilsit type.

Regional produce is one of the most important contemporary culinary trends.

Josef Orterer’s “Tölzer Kasladen” cheese stall at Munich’s Viktualienmarkt food

market has something very special to offer: mountain cheese from Jachenau.

Both star-rated and hobby chefs rely on the wide range of speciality foods for

sale at its stalls, and locals often refer to the Viktualienmarkt food market as “Munich’s parlour“. It‘s popular and one of the best-known and, with 150 stalls, one of the largest markets in Bavaria. Gourmet fans can find mainly “victuals” here (hence its name), i.e. fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread and cheese. Even if exotic fruit and spices are on offer here and there, the main focus is on regional produce.

Bavaria is Germany’s largest dairy farming re-gion; it is therefore also home to a particularly

For more information please visit www.bavaria.by/culinary-art

THE SECRET STARS OF THE REGIONAL CUISINE

great number of dairies and cheesemakers. So it is hardly surprising that the “Tölzer Kasladen” stall at the Viktualienmarkt is a firm favourite with many locals and visi-tors. One outstanding regional speciality is hidden amongst the numerous large and small wheels of cheese made from cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk: mountain cheese from Jachenau. Jachenau is a small community in the southernmost corner of the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district. This is where Josef Orterer, a qualified farmer and the 18th gene-ration of his family to farm, produces around three-and-a-half tons of this semi-hard Tilsit-style cheese every year in the cheese dairy on his farm. “The secret behind our cheese is our cows and the good milk they give.” Josef Orterer’s 500-year-old farm has 25 hectares of pasture attached to it. And his heifers have the same amount of space again to graze up in the mountains. That is also where the fresh raw milk is turned into cheese.

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Afreshly pulled “Seidla Bier”, glistening gold in the glass, is the embodiment of pure

pleasure for connoisseurs. Traditional brewery pubs, beer gardens and jovial beer festivals all invite you to enjoy the “liquid gold” in Franconian towns. The nature of the beast lies in the sheer variety. Franconia has the greatest density of breweries in the world. In the footsteps of the “liquid gold”Paying homage to the refined amber nectar whilst chatting to the people sharing your table is part of the Franconian way of life. In the town and district of Bamberg, almost seventy breweries brew over 400 different types of beer.Franconian beer culture is also said to have been omnipresent in Bayreuth for over 150 years. The brewing history, the town‘s cultural history and much more can be discovered below the town in the catacombs of the AKTIEN-Felsenkeller. Maisel‘s brewery museum documents a further piece of history. In the old machine room, the brewhouse and in the cooperage, everything remains as it once was; as if the brewers and coopers have just popped out for their lunch.

Brewing tradition lives on“Ein Prosit” or “Cheers!” is the order of the

Franconian blood in the English royal family The connections between the former duchy of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha span far into the royal families of the world as a result of the duchal marriage policy. In 1840, Coburg Prince Albert wed his cousin, Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elisa-beth II. Rosenau, the palace in which he was born, which was to become Queen Victoria‘s favourite place; the medieval Veste which stands high above Coburg; the Ehrenburg in the heart of Coburg‘s town centre; and Cal-lenberg Palace, are all evidence of the links between the German and English nobility. Rothenburg romance in a London suburb What do Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Hampstead Garden have in common? Lots of greenery, arcades and prominent oriels on the upper storeys, which have their roots in Fran-conia. At the beginning of the 20th century, English architect and town planner Raymond Unwin travelled regularly to Rothenburg. The impressions that he collected were then incor-porated into his designs for the refined suburb in northwest London in 1905.

Würzburg: Sights that you shouldn‘t miss• UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site

Ehrenburg Castle; Rococo-Festival, Ansbach and “Franconia – Home of the Beer.”

Residence Palace one of Europe’s most renowned baroque castles• Festung Marienberg (Fort-

ress Marienberg) the most dominating fea-

ture of the city• Alte Mainbrücke (old

bridge)• Dom St. Kilian (cathedral)

the fourth largest Ro-manesque cathedral in Germany

Eichstätt: Experience ancient handicraftsHandicrafts have a golden crown in Eichstätt. In the traditional workshops, you can watch over the shoulders as the pewterers, gold and silversmiths and stone sculp-tors work, or can observe the lithography workshop.

INFORMATION: FrankenTourismus | Telephone: +49 911/94151-0 | www.frankentourismus.com

TIPCustoms and traditional events

Town festivals Schweinfurt: 5.6. – 15.6.2015

Aschaffenburg: 19.6. – 29.6.2015 Parade with groups bearing traditional dress and marching bands, as well as traditional floats and marquees – welcome to the largest town festivals

in Franconia. Ansbach: Rococo Festival

3.7. – 7.7. 2015Court behaviour from the time of the margrave

Carl Wilhelm Friedrich from Brandenburg-Ansbach is brought back to life in the court garden of the

Hohenzollern residence, in front of the Orangerie.Dinkelsbühl: Kinderzeche

17.7 – 26.7. 2015According to legend, when the Swedish General

Sperreuth planned on destroying Dinkelsbühl during the Thirty Year War, a handful of children stood in his way. Every year, the town celebrates its rescue with

historical parades and a festival. Fürth: Michaeliskirchweih

3.10. – 14.10.2015As the consecration of the St. Michael Church,

the “Fürther Kirchweih” is one of the oldest town festivals in Franconia. The Harvest Parade on the

second Kirchweih Sunday is a great spectacle, with some 3,000 people taking part.

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History lives on in Franconia’s towns. The art of brewing that has been passed down through the generations is just as well-maintained as traditions dating back centuries and festivals.


day on the Thursday before Whitsun in Erlangen, as the first keg is tapped at the Bergkirchweih – the oldest beer festival in the world, which has been running since 1755. Between 21st May and 1st June 2015, locals and guests will be able to sample the cool Festmärzenbier festival beer from stone tankards along with Franconian specialities on the Burgberg. The Tucher Bräu has been standing for beer culture in Nuremberg for almost 350 years. In the Altstadthof craft brewery, the brewing process is followed using traditional methods, with copper vessels, wooden wash backs and tradi-tional machinery. On the tour, you can even descend into the historical rock-rut cellar laby-rinth. Traditional Nuremberg Rotbier (literally “red beer”) used to be aged here. Small speciality breweries are ma-king themselves known more

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and more now with their new creations. One example is the Schanzenbräu, which produces both the full-bodied red beer and the flavourso-me pale ale, as well as various speciality beers.You can find out everything you need to know about the history of the brewing culture in the Bavarian Brewery Museum in Kulmbach. “Heute back‘ ich, morgen brau‘ ich” (“Today I bake; tomorrow I brew”) – as the fairytale Rumpelstiltskin testifies, baking and brewing belong together; and visitors to the „Kulmba-cher Mönchshof“ Bavarian Brewery Museum can find out all about this; from the Egyptian baking culture to the variety of types of bread available today. The Kulmbacher Week of Beer (25th July to 2nd August) is celebrating a special anniversary this year. In 2015, the coopers (cask builders) cele-brate their 250th anniversary. Their historical dance is traditionally performed as part of the Week of Beer.




Afreshly pulled “Seidla Bier”, glistening gold in the glass, is the embodiment of pure

pleasure for connoisseurs. Traditional brewery pubs, beer gardens and jovial beer festivals all invite you to enjoy the “liquid gold” in Franconian towns. The nature of the beast lies in the sheer variety. Franconia has the greatest density of breweries in the world. In the footsteps of the “liquid gold”Paying homage to the refined amber nectar whilst chatting to the people sharing your table is part of the Franconian way of life. In the town and district of Bamberg, almost seventy breweries brew over 400 different types of beer.Franconian beer culture is also said to have been omnipresent in Bayreuth for over 150 years. The brewing history, the town‘s cultural history and much more can be discovered below the town in the catacombs of the AKTIEN-Felsenkeller. Maisel‘s brewery museum documents a further piece of history. In the old machine room, the brewhouse and in the cooperage, everything remains as it once was; as if the brewers and coopers have just popped out for their lunch.

Brewing tradition lives on“Ein Prosit” or “Cheers!” is the order of the

Franconian blood in the English royal family The connections between the former duchy of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha span far into the royal families of the world as a result of the duchal marriage policy. In 1840, Coburg Prince Albert wed his cousin, Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elisa-beth II. Rosenau, the palace in which he was born, which was to become Queen Victoria‘s favourite place; the medieval Veste which stands high above Coburg; the Ehrenburg in the heart of Coburg‘s town centre; and Cal-lenberg Palace, are all evidence of the links between the German and English nobility. Rothenburg romance in a London suburb What do Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Hampstead Garden have in common? Lots of greenery, arcades and prominent oriels on the upper storeys, which have their roots in Fran-conia. At the beginning of the 20th century, English architect and town planner Raymond Unwin travelled regularly to Rothenburg. The impressions that he collected were then incor-porated into his designs for the refined suburb in northwest London in 1905.

Würzburg: Sights that you shouldn‘t miss• UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site


Residence Palace one of Europe’s most renowned baroque castles• Festung Marienberg (Fort-

ress Marienberg) the most dominating fea-

ture of the city• Alte Mainbrücke (old

bridge)• Dom St. Kilian (cathedral)

the fourth largest Ro-manesque cathedral in Germany

Eichstätt: Experience ancient handicraftsHandicrafts have a golden crown in Eichstätt. In the traditional workshops, you can watch over the shoulders as the pewterers, gold and silversmiths and stone sculp-tors work, or can observe the lithography workshop.

INFORMATION: FrankenTourismus | Telephone: +49 911/94151-0 | www.frankentourismus.com

TIPCustoms and traditional events

Town festivals Schweinfurt: 5.6. – 15.6.2015

Aschaffenburg: 19.6. – 29.6.2015 Parade with groups bearing traditional dress and marching bands, as well as traditional floats and marquees – welcome to the largest town festivals

in Franconia. Ansbach: Rococo Festival

3.7. – 7.7. 2015Court behaviour from the time of the margrave

Carl Wilhelm Friedrich from Brandenburg-Ansbach is brought back to life in the court garden of the

Hohenzollern residence, in front of the Orangerie.Dinkelsbühl: Kinderzeche

17.7 – 26.7. 2015According to legend, when the Swedish General

Sperreuth planned on destroying Dinkelsbühl during the Thirty Year War, a handful of children stood in his way. Every year, the town celebrates its rescue with

historical parades and a festival. Fürth: Michaeliskirchweih

3.10. – 14.10.2015As the consecration of the St. Michael Church,

the “Fürther Kirchweih” is one of the oldest town festivals in Franconia. The Harvest Parade on the

second Kirchweih Sunday is a great spectacle, with some 3,000 people taking part.

HISTORICAL JEWELS AND THE

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History lives on in Franconia’s towns. The art of brewing that has been passed down through the generations is just as well-maintained as traditions dating back centuries and festivals.


day on the Thursday before Whitsun in Erlangen, as the first keg is tapped at the Bergkirchweih – the oldest beer festival in the world, which has been running since 1755. Between 21st May and 1st June 2015, locals and guests will be able to sample the cool Festmärzenbier festival beer from stone tankards along with Franconian specialities on the Burgberg. The Tucher Bräu has been standing for beer culture in Nuremberg for almost 350 years. In the Altstadthof craft brewery, the brewing process is followed using traditional methods, with copper vessels, wooden wash backs and tradi-tional machinery. On the tour, you can even descend into the historical rock-rut cellar laby-rinth. Traditional Nuremberg Rotbier (literally “red beer”) used to be aged here. Small speciality breweries are ma-king themselves known more

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and more now with their new creations. One example is the Schanzenbräu, which produces both the full-bodied red beer and the flavourso-me pale ale, as well as various speciality beers.You can find out everything you need to know about the history of the brewing culture in the Bavarian Brewery Museum in Kulmbach. “Heute back‘ ich, morgen brau‘ ich” (“Today I bake; tomorrow I brew”) – as the fairytale Rumpelstiltskin testifies, baking and brewing belong together; and visitors to the „Kulmba-cher Mönchshof“ Bavarian Brewery Museum can find out all about this; from the Egyptian baking culture to the variety of types of bread available today. The Kulmbacher Week of Beer (25th July to 2nd August) is celebrating a special anniversary this year. In 2015, the coopers (cask builders) cele-brate their 250th anniversary. Their historical dance is traditionally performed as part of the Week of Beer.



8 MY BAVARIA SUMMER ’15

INFORMATION: Nuremberg Tourist Information | Telephone: +49 911/2336-0 | www.nuernberg.de

Many legends are entwined around the Nuremberg bratwurst. One

thing is for sure: Its size (7 to 9 centime-tres), its weight (20 to 25 grams) and its content are heavily protected. Since the 19th century, the „Bratwurstglöcklein“ has been the epitome of old Nuremberg Bratwurst culture and its 700-year-old tradition. The defined shape that exists today has its roots in this: 6, 8, 10 or 12 sausages served on a pewter plate with Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) or potato salad and horseradish.

The secret of the typical Franconian pretzel is revealed by Jessica and Peter Kolb. They bake directly on the hot stones in the stone baking oven, in line with their old family traditions. Crun-chy pretzels of all shapes and sizes are served directly from the bakery in the Brezen-Café on Ostendstraße. And for anyone who is in a rush: Drivers can pick up their baked goods at the Brezen-Drive through.

PRETZELS, BRATWURST AND STAR-WORTHY ORGANIC CUISINE

TIPTip for gourmetsAlongside a whole

host of certified organic restaurants, organic produce has begun its triumph in

Nuremberg’s gourmet kitchens: Andrée

Köthe, head chef of the “Essigbrätlein” restaurant (2 Miche-lin stars), Andreas

Aumer of “Aumer’s la Vie” (1 Michelin star)

and Stefan Rottner of the Romantikhotel

Rottner and 1997 Head Chef of the Year,

all predominantly use products sourced from the Franconian

region.

INFORMATION: Bamberg Information | Telephone: +49 951 /2976 200 | www.bamberg.info

B amberg and beer: that is culture squared. Beer

tours, beer tastings and beer menus can be perfectly combined with a visit to all of the sights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Beer plays a very important role in the region. The huge range of hand-brewed specialities is based on centuries of tradition and the huge pas-sion of the brewers”, states Markus Raupach. The beer sommelier, who founded the German Beer Academy in Bamberg, knows his stuff. He has already written several books about beer in Bamberg. Bamberg is also a town of diversity when it comes to food. The typical specialities like “Schäuferla” (shoulder of pork cooked in beer), “Bamberger Zwiebel” (literally: Bamberg Onion) or “Zwetschgerbaames” are popular classics with pork or

CULTURE SQUARED

beef. However, vegetarians and vegans, like Raupach himself, also have a home: The Gardeners’ District, which is part of the World Heritage Site. Different types of vegetables have been gro-wing here since the Middle Ages, in the middle of town. “They are available in lots of different restaurants and go well with Bamberg beer”, says the beer sommelier, enthusiastically. He is also impressed with the musical wealth of Bamberg. As someone who used to sing as a choir boy in the cathedral choir, he rhapso-dises: “Alongside the unique concerts of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, there are lots of music festivals and a great pub music scene.”

One of the highlights for beer enthusiasts in Bamberg: A visit to the beer gardens perched high up on top of Bambergs’ hills.

INFORMATION: Rothenburg Tourism Service | Telephone: +49 9861/404-800 |www.tourismus.rothenburg.de

from its insignificance after the Thirty Years‘ War to its rebirth as one of the best-preserved towns in Germany. Hans Georg Baumgartner fell into the job of the night-watchman by chance. He read in a newspaper article

that the search was on for a successor of the recently deceased Rothenburg night-watchman. The 58-year-old was chosen from hundreds of applicants. The Rothen-burg nightwatchman is now famous across the world.

TIPThe walking tour with the

Rothenburg nightwatchman also takes place in English from March to Christmas.

The tour begins at the market square, in front of the town hall. It costs

€ 7 per adult, and € 4 for schoolchildren and students.

Children under 12 are free.

In the mellow light of dusk, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

and its fairytale silhouettes reveal its special charm. As soon as it gets dark, the hour of the nightwatchman strikes. In the flickering light of the sooty lantern, he brings the medieval town to life, like a history book with living chapters. The journey takes you down gloomy al-leyways and through sparin-gly lit squares. He describes how, as a castle settlement, Rothenburg developed into a rich and free imperial town;

TIPGood to know:

Nine breweries, two

large malthouses, a

brewery machinery

factory and the

Franconian Brewery

Museum are all to be

found in Bamberg.

THE HOUR OF THE NIGHTWATCHMAN

Take a whole day to explore Bavaria by train for just EUR 23!

Travel with up to 4 friends for an additional EUR 5 each.Book online now on bahn.com/uk and discover SouthernGermany’s idyllic treasures: from Neuschwanstein to thepicturesque cities of Regensburg and Nuremberg.

Get in, relax.

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INFORMATION: Nuremberg Tourist Information | Telephone: +49 911/2336-0 | www.nuernberg.de

Many legends are entwined around the Nuremberg bratwurst. One

thing is for sure: Its size (7 to 9 centime-tres), its weight (20 to 25 grams) and its content are heavily protected. Since the 19th century, the „Bratwurstglöcklein“ has been the epitome of old Nuremberg Bratwurst culture and its 700-year-old tradition. The defined shape that exists today has its roots in this: 6, 8, 10 or 12 sausages served on a pewter plate with Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) or potato salad and horseradish.

The secret of the typical Franconian pretzel is revealed by Jessica and Peter Kolb. They bake directly on the hot stones in the stone baking oven, in line with their old family traditions. Crun-chy pretzels of all shapes and sizes are served directly from the bakery in the Brezen-Café on Ostendstraße. And for anyone who is in a rush: Drivers can pick up their baked goods at the Brezen-Drive through.

PRETZELS, BRATWURST AND STAR-WORTHY ORGANIC CUISINE

TIPTip for gourmetsAlongside a whole

host of certified organic restaurants, organic produce has begun its triumph in

Nuremberg’s gourmet kitchens: Andrée

Köthe, head chef of the “Essigbrätlein” restaurant (2 Miche-lin stars), Andreas

Aumer of “Aumer’s la Vie” (1 Michelin star)

and Stefan Rottner of the Romantikhotel

Rottner and 1997 Head Chef of the Year,

all predominantly use products sourced from the Franconian

region.

INFORMATION: Bamberg Information | Telephone: +49 951 /2976 200 | www.bamberg.info

B amberg and beer: that is culture squared. Beer

tours, beer tastings and beer menus can be perfectly combined with a visit to all of the sights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Beer plays a very important role in the region. The huge range of hand-brewed specialities is based on centuries of tradition and the huge pas-sion of the brewers”, states Markus Raupach. The beer sommelier, who founded the German Beer Academy in Bamberg, knows his stuff. He has already written several books about beer in Bamberg. Bamberg is also a town of diversity when it comes to food. The typical specialities like “Schäuferla” (shoulder of pork cooked in beer), “Bamberger Zwiebel” (literally: Bamberg Onion) or “Zwetschgerbaames” are popular classics with pork or

CULTURE SQUARED

beef. However, vegetarians and vegans, like Raupach himself, also have a home: The Gardeners’ District, which is part of the World Heritage Site. Different types of vegetables have been gro-wing here since the Middle Ages, in the middle of town. “They are available in lots of different restaurants and go well with Bamberg beer”, says the beer sommelier, enthusiastically. He is also impressed with the musical wealth of Bamberg. As someone who used to sing as a choir boy in the cathedral choir, he rhapso-dises: “Alongside the unique concerts of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, there are lots of music festivals and a great pub music scene.”

One of the highlights for beer enthusiasts in Bamberg: A visit to the beer gardens perched high up on top of Bambergs’ hills.

INFORMATION: Rothenburg Tourism Service | Telephone: +49 9861/404-800 |www.tourismus.rothenburg.de

from its insignificance after the Thirty Years‘ War to its rebirth as one of the best-preserved towns in Germany. Hans Georg Baumgartner fell into the job of the night-watchman by chance. He read in a newspaper article

that the search was on for a successor of the recently deceased Rothenburg night-watchman. The 58-year-old was chosen from hundreds of applicants. The Rothen-burg nightwatchman is now famous across the world.

TIPThe walking tour with the

Rothenburg nightwatchman also takes place in English from March to Christmas.

The tour begins at the market square, in front of the town hall. It costs

€ 7 per adult, and € 4 for schoolchildren and students.

Children under 12 are free.

In the mellow light of dusk, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

and its fairytale silhouettes reveal its special charm. As soon as it gets dark, the hour of the nightwatchman strikes. In the flickering light of the sooty lantern, he brings the medieval town to life, like a history book with living chapters. The journey takes you down gloomy al-leyways and through sparin-gly lit squares. He describes how, as a castle settlement, Rothenburg developed into a rich and free imperial town;

TIPGood to know:

Nine breweries, two

large malthouses, a

brewery machinery

factory and the

Franconian Brewery

Museum are all to be

found in Bamberg.

THE HOUR OF THE NIGHTWATCHMAN

Take a whole day to explore Bavaria by train for just EUR 23!

Travel with up to 4 friends for an additional EUR 5 each.Book online now on bahn.com/uk and discover SouthernGermany’s idyllic treasures: from Neuschwanstein to thepicturesque cities of Regensburg and Nuremberg.

Get in, relax.

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INFORMATION: Tourist-Information Regensburg | Telephone: +49 941/507-4410 | www.regensburg.uk.com

Nowadays, a lot revolves around a fast food intake -

Fast Food. But is this an in-vention of modern times? Far from it. The snack bar next door does not come from America or Berlin but from Regensburg. The historic Sausage Kitchen “Wurst-kuchl” on the southern bank of the Danube is the oldest snack company in the world.

INFORMATION: Tourist-Information Passau | Telephone: +49 851/95598-0 | www.tourism.passau.de

Baroque town, cathedral town and the City on Three Rivers – few other towns are blessed with as many

nicknames as Passau in Eastern Bavaria. The baroque Old Town was created in the 17th century by Italian builders. Their southern European flair still fascinates visitors to this day, along with St Stephan’s Cathedral, which is home to the largest baroque church interior north of the Alps and the largest cathedral organ in the world. An impressive natural wonder can also be found nearby: the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers. Disco-vering Passau’s unique location by boat is a truly special experience. The local shipping company offer both “Three Rivers” -Sightseeing Boat Tours as well as boat trips and gala rides down the Bavarian and Upper Austrian Danube Valley. In addition, Passau lies at the beginning of cruise routes heading to Vienna, Budapest and on to the Black Sea. The idyllic river landscapes around Passau are also a real paradise for active holidaymakers. National and inter-national long-distance cycle routes meet here, and there is also a whole host of magnificent hiking trails available.

But at the same time it also offers Slow Food - enjoyable, confident and regional food, with local plant and animal products and their local production. Regensburg is famous for sweet mustard too.

Enjoy fresh, regional and seasonal specialties outdoors is also possible on the nort-hern bank of the Danube. A cool home-brewed beer in the beautiful Spital beer garden in Stadtamhof with postcard views to the historic center after a shopping tour or cultural events – this belongs to the atmosphere of this unique UNESCO World Heritage city.

A PEARL ON THREE RIVERS

The breathtaking lakeside vista of Chiemsee framed by towering Alpine mountains - that can only be Prien at lake Chiemsee.3 nights from just 79 € including boat trip to the famous castle on Herrenchiemsee and much more ...

INFORMATION: Tourist office Prien at lake Chiemsee | Telephone: +49 8051/6905-0 | [email protected] | www.tourismus.prien.de

DISCOVER LAKE CHIEMSEE

The mild and tranquil alpine cli-mate in the Bavarian State Spa Town Bad Reichenhall invitesyou to „get some air“ in a waythat best suits you: With a walk,whilst bathing in the spa, withmusic in the Royal Spa Gardens,or with a wander through thepedestrianised zone.

INFORMATION:

BREATHE IN THE ALPINE CLIMATE

Delightfully situated in the heart of the Upper

Bavarian Alpine Foothills between Munich, Passau, Salzburg and close to Lake Chiemsee, you can find the most famous pilgrimage site in Germany: Altötting. The “Black Mother of God” in the Chapel of Grace is the destination for the pilgrims and visitors. The shrine to Mary and the history of Altöt-ting – the “heart of Bavaria” – are inseparable from the dynasty of the Wittelsbach

and Hapsburg families. Kaisers, kings and even three popes have already made the pilgrimage to Altötting. Since the 17th century, it has been the custom for the Wittelsbach dukes, electors and kings to entomb their hearts in artistically deco-rated urns as princely guards of honour for the miraculous image of the “Black Mother of God” of Altötting. They include the heart urn of the famous Bavarian fairytale king, Ludwig II.

INFORMATION: Altötting Pilgrimage and Tourist Office | Telephone: +49 8671/5062-19 | www.altoetting.de

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KAISERS AND KINGS

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Cornelia Stern, tour guide

“I introduce our guests to the ancient pilgrim traditions, the traditions that are still lived to this day, and the rich history of Altötting.”TIP

From 9 – 12 July, the historic centre will be completely dedicated

to jazz. The Jazz Weekend runs free concerts by various

artists at some of the finest squares in the

old town district.The Thurn und Taxis Palace Festival is an absolute highlight, running from 17 to

26 July. Over the two week period, stars from all over the

world come to the city on the river Danube.

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INFORMATION: Tourist-Information Regensburg | Telephone: +49 941/507-4410 | www.regensburg.uk.com

Nowadays, a lot revolves around a fast food intake -

Fast Food. But is this an in-vention of modern times? Far from it. The snack bar next door does not come from America or Berlin but from Regensburg. The historic Sausage Kitchen “Wurst-kuchl” on the southern bank of the Danube is the oldest snack company in the world.

INFORMATION: Tourist-Information Passau | Telephone: +49 851/95598-0 | www.tourism.passau.de

Baroque town, cathedral town and the City on Three Rivers – few other towns are blessed with as many

nicknames as Passau in Eastern Bavaria. The baroque Old Town was created in the 17th century by Italian builders. Their southern European flair still fascinates visitors to this day, along with St Stephan’s Cathedral, which is home to the largest baroque church interior north of the Alps and the largest cathedral organ in the world. An impressive natural wonder can also be found nearby: the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers. Disco-vering Passau’s unique location by boat is a truly special experience. The local shipping company offer both “Three Rivers” -Sightseeing Boat Tours as well as boat trips and gala rides down the Bavarian and Upper Austrian Danube Valley. In addition, Passau lies at the beginning of cruise routes heading to Vienna, Budapest and on to the Black Sea. The idyllic river landscapes around Passau are also a real paradise for active holidaymakers. National and inter-national long-distance cycle routes meet here, and there is also a whole host of magnificent hiking trails available.

But at the same time it also offers Slow Food - enjoyable, confident and regional food, with local plant and animal products and their local production. Regensburg is famous for sweet mustard too.

Enjoy fresh, regional and seasonal specialties outdoors is also possible on the nort-hern bank of the Danube. A cool home-brewed beer in the beautiful Spital beer garden in Stadtamhof with postcard views to the historic center after a shopping tour or cultural events – this belongs to the atmosphere of this unique UNESCO World Heritage city.

A PEARL ON THREE RIVERS

The breathtaking lakeside vista of Chiemsee framed by towering Alpine mountains - that can only be Prien at lake Chiemsee.3 nights from just 79 € including boat trip to the famous castle on Herrenchiemsee and much more ...

INFORMATION: Tourist office Prien at lake Chiemsee | Telephone: +49 8051/6905-0 | [email protected] | www.tourismus.prien.de

DISCOVER LAKE CHIEMSEE

The mild and tranquil alpine cli-mate in the Bavarian State Spa Town Bad Reichenhall invitesyou to „get some air“ in a waythat best suits you: With a walk,whilst bathing in the spa, withmusic in the Royal Spa Gardens,or with a wander through thepedestrianised zone.

INFORMATION:

BREATHE IN THE ALPINE CLIMATE

Delightfully situated in the heart of the Upper

Bavarian Alpine Foothills between Munich, Passau, Salzburg and close to Lake Chiemsee, you can find the most famous pilgrimage site in Germany: Altötting. The “Black Mother of God” in the Chapel of Grace is the destination for the pilgrims and visitors. The shrine to Mary and the history of Altöt-ting – the “heart of Bavaria” – are inseparable from the dynasty of the Wittelsbach

and Hapsburg families. Kaisers, kings and even three popes have already made the pilgrimage to Altötting. Since the 17th century, it has been the custom for the Wittelsbach dukes, electors and kings to entomb their hearts in artistically deco-rated urns as princely guards of honour for the miraculous image of the “Black Mother of God” of Altötting. They include the heart urn of the famous Bavarian fairytale king, Ludwig II.

INFORMATION: Altötting Pilgrimage and Tourist Office | Telephone: +49 8671/5062-19 | www.altoetting.de

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KAISERS AND KINGS

CULINARY WORLD HERITAGE

Cornelia Stern, tour guide

“I introduce our guests to the ancient pilgrim traditions, the traditions that are still lived to this day, and the rich history of Altötting.”TIP

From 9 – 12 July, the historic centre will be completely dedicated

to jazz. The Jazz Weekend runs free concerts by various

artists at some of the finest squares in the

old town district.The Thurn und Taxis Palace Festival is an absolute highlight, running from 17 to

26 July. Over the two week period, stars from all over the

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DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO

HIKE WITH FRANZIn Ruhpolding, no-one knows

more about preserving tradi-tions and customs, and explai-

ning them to others, than Franz Ringsgwandl.

Franz Ringsgwandl has been the curator of local traditions in Ruhpolding for

over ten years. In recent months, the 77-year-old retired building engineer and master carpenter has mostly been in the alpine pas-ture area of Schwarzachen. The reason has not been as in previous years, namely to visit the herdswoman and dairymaid, his current wife. Instead, he has made it his task to reno-vate the heavily dilapidated “Zellerbauern-kaser” dairy. In answer to the question of what moved him to bring new life to the alpine hut, which dates back to 1927, Franz said: “This area around the Schwarzachen-alm has a long history: The last bear in Bava-ria was shot here; the last timber-rafting took place back there; and the hunting ground is the border region with Austria.” Franz wants to preserve the “Zellerbauernkaser” for poste-rity in its almost 90-year-old authentic condi-tion. In addition, he wishes to set up a small documentation centre in the alpine hut. “So that hikers can find out everything about this region that can be described”, enthuses the old hand from Ruhpolding.

The Schwarzachenalm is a diverse hiking and climbing region, and a starting point for many hiking tours. During his work, Franz has investigated the many small steep

Bernd Zehetleitner has been going up into the mountains for as

long as he can remember. His father Udo was also a mountain guide, and a cofounder of Germany’s oldest mountaineering school. With Bernd at my side, I intend to dare to make my first careful mountain climbing attempts. Before we take the Iseler cable car up to the mountain station, Bernd shows the equipment to the small group of climbing novices. This includes a safety helmet, the climbing belt and a via ferrata set. On the ap-proach, Bernd and I check each other’s equipment just one more time. I learn: the four-eyes-principle is vital for safe mountaineering. Closely watched by the experienced mountain guide, I clip my two carabiners to the steel rope for the first time. I soon learn to trust the equipment and feel safer with every step I take. Bernd continues to give me helpful tips that help me to get past es-pecially difficult spots with less effort. But the “Bergführerplatte” takes all my

hiking tracks around the alpine pasture, including the former lumberjack and hunting tracks. From here, hikers can also access the Sonntagshorn, the largest mountain in the Chiemgau, via three different routes. A tour along the in-part dried-out Kraxenbach beck is a must for families with children. Here, they can build a small dam on the torrent, or can search for the rare animals of the Schwarzachen-Gries. As soon as Franz has fi-nished renovating the hut, he plans to begin his next project: “I want to work as a guide to show visitors the most stunning places in our intact natural landscape”, he reveals. Guests can certainly look forward to this. After all, he knows the most impres-sive hiking trails in the region like no other, and can tell a whole host of stories about the traditions and customs that are still lived today in Ruhpolding.

INFORMATION: Tourist Info Ruhpolding | Telephone: +49 8663/8806-0 | www.ruhpolding.com

Franz Ringswandl, curator of local

traditions

“The diversity of the 240 kilometres of walking, hiking and mountain trails around Ruhpolding offer unfor-gettable natural experi-ences for all guests.”

Bernd Zehetleitner is an outdoor expert and a certified mountaineer.

SKY HIGH

Allgäu native Bernd Zehetleitner owns Germany’s oldest mountaineering school, trains future colleagues and is the chair-man of the Verband Deutscher Bergstei-gerschulen, the association of German mountaineering schools.

courage. Two steep overhangs sky high up in the mountains get my adrenaline going. After almost two hours, we have reached the summit. The surround-ing mountains look like a sea of grey waves. Oberjoch and Bad Hindelang

are at our feet. They say mountaineers don’t talk much. Maybe because it’s so quiet up here, or because the views are so spectacular. Bernd Zehetleitner ponders on this: “Mountains are silent masters that make for quiet pupils.”

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DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO

HIKE WITH FRANZIn Ruhpolding, no-one knows

more about preserving tradi-tions and customs, and explai-

ning them to others, than Franz Ringsgwandl.

Franz Ringsgwandl has been the curator of local traditions in Ruhpolding for

over ten years. In recent months, the 77-year-old retired building engineer and master carpenter has mostly been in the alpine pas-ture area of Schwarzachen. The reason has not been as in previous years, namely to visit the herdswoman and dairymaid, his current wife. Instead, he has made it his task to reno-vate the heavily dilapidated “Zellerbauern-kaser” dairy. In answer to the question of what moved him to bring new life to the alpine hut, which dates back to 1927, Franz said: “This area around the Schwarzachen-alm has a long history: The last bear in Bava-ria was shot here; the last timber-rafting took place back there; and the hunting ground is the border region with Austria.” Franz wants to preserve the “Zellerbauernkaser” for poste-rity in its almost 90-year-old authentic condi-tion. In addition, he wishes to set up a small documentation centre in the alpine hut. “So that hikers can find out everything about this region that can be described”, enthuses the old hand from Ruhpolding.

The Schwarzachenalm is a diverse hiking and climbing region, and a starting point for many hiking tours. During his work, Franz has investigated the many small steep

Bernd Zehetleitner has been going up into the mountains for as

long as he can remember. His father Udo was also a mountain guide, and a cofounder of Germany’s oldest mountaineering school. With Bernd at my side, I intend to dare to make my first careful mountain climbing attempts. Before we take the Iseler cable car up to the mountain station, Bernd shows the equipment to the small group of climbing novices. This includes a safety helmet, the climbing belt and a via ferrata set. On the ap-proach, Bernd and I check each other’s equipment just one more time. I learn: the four-eyes-principle is vital for safe mountaineering. Closely watched by the experienced mountain guide, I clip my two carabiners to the steel rope for the first time. I soon learn to trust the equipment and feel safer with every step I take. Bernd continues to give me helpful tips that help me to get past es-pecially difficult spots with less effort. But the “Bergführerplatte” takes all my

hiking tracks around the alpine pasture, including the former lumberjack and hunting tracks. From here, hikers can also access the Sonntagshorn, the largest mountain in the Chiemgau, via three different routes. A tour along the in-part dried-out Kraxenbach beck is a must for families with children. Here, they can build a small dam on the torrent, or can search for the rare animals of the Schwarzachen-Gries. As soon as Franz has fi-nished renovating the hut, he plans to begin his next project: “I want to work as a guide to show visitors the most stunning places in our intact natural landscape”, he reveals. Guests can certainly look forward to this. After all, he knows the most impres-sive hiking trails in the region like no other, and can tell a whole host of stories about the traditions and customs that are still lived today in Ruhpolding.

INFORMATION: Tourist Info Ruhpolding | Telephone: +49 8663/8806-0 | www.ruhpolding.com

Franz Ringswandl, curator of local

traditions

“The diversity of the 240 kilometres of walking, hiking and mountain trails around Ruhpolding offer unfor-gettable natural experi-ences for all guests.”

Bernd Zehetleitner is an outdoor expert and a certified mountaineer.

SKY HIGH

Allgäu native Bernd Zehetleitner owns Germany’s oldest mountaineering school, trains future colleagues and is the chair-man of the Verband Deutscher Bergstei-gerschulen, the association of German mountaineering schools.

courage. Two steep overhangs sky high up in the mountains get my adrenaline going. After almost two hours, we have reached the summit. The surround-ing mountains look like a sea of grey waves. Oberjoch and Bad Hindelang

are at our feet. They say mountaineers don’t talk much. Maybe because it’s so quiet up here, or because the views are so spectacular. Bernd Zehetleitner ponders on this: “Mountains are silent masters that make for quiet pupils.”

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NATURE & ACTIVE

SUMMER ’15 MY BAVARIA 15

INFORMATION: Zugspitze Region | Telephone: +49 8821/751-562 | www.zugspitz-region.de

From the Zugspitze, the views span across 400

alpine peaks to the horizon. The Wetterstein, Karwendel and Ammergau Alps massifs rise up between Murnau am Staffelsee in the north and Mittenwald in the south. In this diverse holiday paradise, locals invite you to embark on a journey of discovery.

Ammergau AlpsEven King Ludwig II fell in love with this picture-post-card landscape; building one of his most stunning palaces here. Nowadays, visitors tra-vel from across the world to Linderhof Palace and to the famous home of the Passion Plays, Oberammergau.

Alpenwelt KarwendelSituated in the heart of

the Zugspitze and Karwendel

massif, between the Soiern Group and the Estergebirge Mountains, the Alpenwelt Karwendel spans across a sunny elevated plain. Locals have been keeping old tra-ditions and alpine cultural treasures alive for genera-tions in Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau.

The “Blue Country”Hiking trails lead through the picturesque lake and Alpine Upland landscape between Murnau and Kochel to places that inspired the expres-sionists like Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter or Wassily Kandinsky to paint, and that gave the valley landscape its name as a result of the “Blue Rider” movement. You can enjoy lots of extras for free with the KönigsCard: It is the “open sesame” for over 250 leisure activities. You can enjoy free entry to castles, museums, abbeys, swimming pools, bathing lakes, buses and cable cars. The guest card is

free of charge for guests staying one or more nights in a KönigsCard partner establishment. ZugspitzlandThe most stunning approach is from the Loisachtal Valley, as the view opens up to reveal the powerful Wetterstein massif with the Zugspitze. The 2,962-metre-high peak can be reached on foot (advanced Alpine moun-taineering/climbing) or more comfortably by cable car.

… at the foot of Germany’s high-est mountain: the Zugspitze.

MOUNTAINS, LAKES AND BLOOMING

ALPINE MEADOWS...

Luitpold Wurmer, tour guide

“The Magdalena-Neuner panoramic trail in Wall-gau: The favourite trail of the two-times Olympic Champion and multi-World Biathlon Champion snakes along the sunny hillside above the Isar Valley. The trail features 28 information boards. They tell the story of the successful Wallgau athlete.”

Hiking in the Zugspitze Region

area around Oberaudorf, but thanks to its range of tourist activities, it is one of the most popular places for hikers”, states Markus Hartmann. You can reach the summit via a gentle climb from the Brünnsteinhaus – renowned for its typical Bavarian cuisine. From here you are within

almost touching distance of the steep rocks of the neighbouring Kaisergebirge mountains, and the views span into the Central Alps.

INFORMATION: Alpenwelt Karwendel Mittenwald Krün Wallgau Tourismus GmbH | Telephone: +49 8823/33981 | www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de

INFORMATION: Tourist Information Oberaudorf | Telephone: +49 8033/30120 | www.oberaudorf.de

Markus Hartmann is at home where the majestic rock

formations of the “Zahmer Kaiser” and the “Wilder Kaiser” above the Inntal Valley crown one of the most stunning mountain regions in Upper Bavaria. The certified mountain guide, skiing instructor and musician knows the region around Oberaudorf like the back of his hand. Anyone who goes on a guided walk with him will be left fascinated. Technically skilled, charming and funny, he leads his guests through the alpine region. Flat and lightly undulating walks and hiking trails by rivers and lakes alternate with alpine upland hills and mountains. Cosy mountain inns can be found all over, inviting you in for a break. “With 1,634 metres, the Brünnstein may not be the highest mountain in the

Alpine nature and wel-coming people who are

strongly rooted in the land-scape and the culture invite you to discover the Alpenwelt Karwendel in a variety of ways. Nature-lovers, families and fans of the Alps will find around 700 kilometres of hiking trails at their feet. Everything is possible: From relaxed strolls across the mea-dows, to tours of summits and huts promising magnificent views, right up to challenging climbs. Those thirsty for adventure can head to the geo and nature trails or can ram-

Whether travelling at speed or taking it slow, cyclists should always take time for a refreshing “Radler” shandy at an alpine hut or in a cosy beer garden.

TIPRent a bike

The towns of Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau all have a dense network of

bike hire stations. Touring bikes, ebikes and mountain bikes as well as additional equipment such as children‘s seats are available for hire.

THROUGH THE KARWENDEL MOUNTAINS

ON FOOT AND BY BIKEble through the mysterious gorges. Mountainbikers can head up into the mountains. With over 1,200 kilometres of tours and over 30,000 metres of elevation, the Alpenwelt Karwendel is one of the most popular mountain biking regions in the Alps. You can also embark on a sightsee-ing tour through nature and culture from the saddle. The wide network of cycle paths runs through the meadows of the wild river landscape of the Upper Isar; past kitchen gardens, small chapels and façades painted with frescos.

TIPFor families and

adrenalin junkiesThe Oberaudorf Hocheck mountain with summer

toboggan run, forest rope garden, legend trail and Oberaudorfer Flieger (Flying Fox steel zip-line).

NATURAL EXPERIENCES AT EVERY STEP

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SUMMER ’15 MY BAVARIA 15

INFORMATION: Zugspitze Region | Telephone: +49 8821/751-562 | www.zugspitz-region.de

From the Zugspitze, the views span across 400

alpine peaks to the horizon. The Wetterstein, Karwendel and Ammergau Alps massifs rise up between Murnau am Staffelsee in the north and Mittenwald in the south. In this diverse holiday paradise, locals invite you to embark on a journey of discovery.

Ammergau AlpsEven King Ludwig II fell in love with this picture-post-card landscape; building one of his most stunning palaces here. Nowadays, visitors tra-vel from across the world to Linderhof Palace and to the famous home of the Passion Plays, Oberammergau.

Alpenwelt KarwendelSituated in the heart of

the Zugspitze and Karwendel

massif, between the Soiern Group and the Estergebirge Mountains, the Alpenwelt Karwendel spans across a sunny elevated plain. Locals have been keeping old tra-ditions and alpine cultural treasures alive for genera-tions in Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau.

The “Blue Country”Hiking trails lead through the picturesque lake and Alpine Upland landscape between Murnau and Kochel to places that inspired the expres-sionists like Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter or Wassily Kandinsky to paint, and that gave the valley landscape its name as a result of the “Blue Rider” movement. You can enjoy lots of extras for free with the KönigsCard: It is the “open sesame” for over 250 leisure activities. You can enjoy free entry to castles, museums, abbeys, swimming pools, bathing lakes, buses and cable cars. The guest card is

free of charge for guests staying one or more nights in a KönigsCard partner establishment. ZugspitzlandThe most stunning approach is from the Loisachtal Valley, as the view opens up to reveal the powerful Wetterstein massif with the Zugspitze. The 2,962-metre-high peak can be reached on foot (advanced Alpine moun-taineering/climbing) or more comfortably by cable car.

… at the foot of Germany’s high-est mountain: the Zugspitze.

MOUNTAINS, LAKES AND BLOOMING

ALPINE MEADOWS...

Luitpold Wurmer, tour guide

“The Magdalena-Neuner panoramic trail in Wall-gau: The favourite trail of the two-times Olympic Champion and multi-World Biathlon Champion snakes along the sunny hillside above the Isar Valley. The trail features 28 information boards. They tell the story of the successful Wallgau athlete.”

Hiking in the Zugspitze Region

area around Oberaudorf, but thanks to its range of tourist activities, it is one of the most popular places for hikers”, states Markus Hartmann. You can reach the summit via a gentle climb from the Brünnsteinhaus – renowned for its typical Bavarian cuisine. From here you are within

almost touching distance of the steep rocks of the neighbouring Kaisergebirge mountains, and the views span into the Central Alps.

INFORMATION: Alpenwelt Karwendel Mittenwald Krün Wallgau Tourismus GmbH | Telephone: +49 8823/33981 | www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de

INFORMATION: Tourist Information Oberaudorf | Telephone: +49 8033/30120 | www.oberaudorf.de

Markus Hartmann is at home where the majestic rock

formations of the “Zahmer Kaiser” and the “Wilder Kaiser” above the Inntal Valley crown one of the most stunning mountain regions in Upper Bavaria. The certified mountain guide, skiing instructor and musician knows the region around Oberaudorf like the back of his hand. Anyone who goes on a guided walk with him will be left fascinated. Technically skilled, charming and funny, he leads his guests through the alpine region. Flat and lightly undulating walks and hiking trails by rivers and lakes alternate with alpine upland hills and mountains. Cosy mountain inns can be found all over, inviting you in for a break. “With 1,634 metres, the Brünnstein may not be the highest mountain in the

Alpine nature and wel-coming people who are

strongly rooted in the land-scape and the culture invite you to discover the Alpenwelt Karwendel in a variety of ways. Nature-lovers, families and fans of the Alps will find around 700 kilometres of hiking trails at their feet. Everything is possible: From relaxed strolls across the mea-dows, to tours of summits and huts promising magnificent views, right up to challenging climbs. Those thirsty for adventure can head to the geo and nature trails or can ram-

Whether travelling at speed or taking it slow, cyclists should always take time for a refreshing “Radler” shandy at an alpine hut or in a cosy beer garden.

TIPRent a bike

The towns of Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau all have a dense network of

bike hire stations. Touring bikes, ebikes and mountain bikes as well as additional equipment such as children‘s seats are available for hire.

THROUGH THE KARWENDEL MOUNTAINS

ON FOOT AND BY BIKEble through the mysterious gorges. Mountainbikers can head up into the mountains. With over 1,200 kilometres of tours and over 30,000 metres of elevation, the Alpenwelt Karwendel is one of the most popular mountain biking regions in the Alps. You can also embark on a sightsee-ing tour through nature and culture from the saddle. The wide network of cycle paths runs through the meadows of the wild river landscape of the Upper Isar; past kitchen gardens, small chapels and façades painted with frescos.

TIPFor families and

adrenalin junkiesThe Oberaudorf Hocheck mountain with summer

toboggan run, forest rope garden, legend trail and Oberaudorfer Flieger (Flying Fox steel zip-line).

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They only know toy animals”, says Volker Küchler, describing children who have never seen a donkey in their lives. In the

zoo at the Kinderhotel Oberjoch, young city-dwellers can ride Emil the donkey through the fell and more. The pigmy ponies Max and Moritz are happy to be stroked, whilst the bunnies can be gently cuddled. But it is the two alpacas that are the favou-rites amongst the children. “The alpaca with the dark coat is Puschkin, the light one is Picasso”, says the hotel director about the two four-legged balls of fur. “They are the best animals there are. They are so frugal and easy to look after. I don’t know any other animals that can look at you so knowingly”, says Küchler about the gentle demeanour of the alpaca. “Their peaceful na-ture has a positive effect on hyperactive children”, explains the head of the children’s hotel. It is also true that the animals from the Andes feel at home in Oberjoch, some 1,200 metres above sea level. They don’t mind the heat, the cold or the wet.

The animal-loving manager, father himself to a 19-year-old girl, knows what families like best. Many of the things that his children’s hotel provides are setting the benchmark. There are

swimming classes and the Kids’ Club runs seven days a week, in the cinema and

theatre, on the go-karting track, in the gymnasium and on the indoor ice rink.

And if the sun shines, children can go climbing in the adventure forest; whilst their parents can go rafting

on the Iller River.

INFORMATION: Kinderhotel Ober-joch**** | Telephone: +49 8324/7090 | www.kinderhoteloberjoch.de

WHERE HOLIDAYING IS ALL THE FUN OF

THE FAIR Volker Küchler has established a small zoo next to his children‘s hotel in the Allgäu.

The two alpacas are the favourites amongst the children.

TIPEasing the family budget with the

following service included

• meals at the Schlemmer All Inclusive

• Free non-alcoholic drinks from the fountain, available around the clock

• KIDS Club with professional supervision by 20 members of staff, 7 days a week in five different age groups, from babies to teenagers

• Free extensive baby equipment for hire

• Bad Hindelang PLUS Card with free cable-car rides

Children in seventh heaven• Huge panoramic leisure cen-

tre with pools and saunas and the longest hotel waterslide in Germany (128 metres!)

• 2,000 m² indoor games area with cinema and theatre, family bowling alley, ice rink, soft play area, go-karting track and gymnasium

• Outdoor park with mini zoo, bouncy castle and adventure climbing forest.

“Günter Sellmayer is one

of the 24 guides who takes families and visitors on

hiking tours through the Bavarian Forest National

Park every day.

TIPFor more information about fa-mily holidays in Bavaria please

visit www.bavaria.by/family

G ünter Sellmayer actually trained as a glass engraver. He has a job adver-

tisement that happened to catch his eye as he was reading the newspaper to thank for the fact that he will be celebrating his 20th anniversary as a Bavarian Forest National Park ranger this year. “Becoming a ranger was a dream come true,” he says happi-ly. There are few questions related to the National Park he doesn‘t have an answer for. His main duties are answering visitors’ questions and generally looking after them.

“Just like at a football match, there are rules in the National Park that visitors have to keep to. Flora and fauna should be disturbed as little as possible by human intervention,” he explains. He and his colleagues offer all sorts of activities that get visitors closer in touch with the forest, from encouraging children to play in it to special guided tours during the mating season of the deer. He always tries to provide the information in a none to serious, enjoyable way, especially when he is hiking with families. “We want to excite the

children’s curiosity about the outdoors and to get people in touch with nature,” Sellmayer explains

the educational value of the

guided

Günter Sellmayer – interview with the ranger about respectful handling with nature.

tours and emphasises: “To us, nature conservation means conserving our own living environment. Nature is the environment we live in, it provides for us and we depend on it. That is one of the most important lessons we teach on our tours.”

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FAMILYFAMILY


They only know toy animals”, says Volker Küchler, describing children who have never seen a donkey in their lives. In the

zoo at the Kinderhotel Oberjoch, young city-dwellers can ride Emil the donkey through the fell and more. The pigmy ponies Max and Moritz are happy to be stroked, whilst the bunnies can be gently cuddled. But it is the two alpacas that are the favou-rites amongst the children. “The alpaca with the dark coat is Puschkin, the light one is Picasso”, says the hotel director about the two four-legged balls of fur. “They are the best animals there are. They are so frugal and easy to look after. I don’t know any other animals that can look at you so knowingly”, says Küchler about the gentle demeanour of the alpaca. “Their peaceful na-ture has a positive effect on hyperactive children”, explains the head of the children’s hotel. It is also true that the animals from the Andes feel at home in Oberjoch, some 1,200 metres above sea level. They don’t mind the heat, the cold or the wet.

The animal-loving manager, father himself to a 19-year-old girl, knows what families like best. Many of the things that his children’s hotel provides are setting the benchmark. There are

swimming classes and the Kids’ Club runs seven days a week, in the cinema and

theatre, on the go-karting track, in the gymnasium and on the indoor ice rink.

And if the sun shines, children can go climbing in the adventure forest; whilst their parents can go rafting

on the Iller River.

INFORMATION: Kinderhotel Ober-joch**** | Telephone: +49 8324/7090 | www.kinderhoteloberjoch.de

WHERE HOLIDAYING IS ALL THE FUN OF

THE FAIR Volker Küchler has established a small zoo next to his children‘s hotel in the Allgäu.

The two alpacas are the favourites amongst the children.

TIPEasing the family budget with the

following service included

• meals at the Schlemmer All Inclusive

• Free non-alcoholic drinks from the fountain, available around the clock

• KIDS Club with professional supervision by 20 members of staff, 7 days a week in five different age groups, from babies to teenagers

• Free extensive baby equipment for hire

• Bad Hindelang PLUS Card with free cable-car rides

Children in seventh heaven• Huge panoramic leisure cen-

tre with pools and saunas and the longest hotel waterslide in Germany (128 metres!)

• 2,000 m² indoor games area with cinema and theatre, family bowling alley, ice rink, soft play area, go-karting track and gymnasium

• Outdoor park with mini zoo, bouncy castle and adventure climbing forest.

“Günter Sellmayer is one

of the 24 guides who takes families and visitors on

hiking tours through the Bavarian Forest National

Park every day.

TIPFor more information about fa-mily holidays in Bavaria please

visit www.bavaria.by/family

G ünter Sellmayer actually trained as a glass engraver. He has a job adver-

tisement that happened to catch his eye as he was reading the newspaper to thank for the fact that he will be celebrating his 20th anniversary as a Bavarian Forest National Park ranger this year. “Becoming a ranger was a dream come true,” he says happi-ly. There are few questions related to the National Park he doesn‘t have an answer for. His main duties are answering visitors’ questions and generally looking after them.

“Just like at a football match, there are rules in the National Park that visitors have to keep to. Flora and fauna should be disturbed as little as possible by human intervention,” he explains. He and his colleagues offer all sorts of activities that get visitors closer in touch with the forest, from encouraging children to play in it to special guided tours during the mating season of the deer. He always tries to provide the information in a none to serious, enjoyable way, especially when he is hiking with families. “We want to excite the



guided

Günter Sellmayer – interview with the ranger about respectful handling with nature.

tours and emphasises: “To us, nature conservation means conserving our own living environment. Nature is the environment we live in, it provides for us and we depend on it. That is one of the most important lessons we teach on our tours.”


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