Cities, culture, sports and leisure, holidays with the whole family and much more – there are many reasons to spend your holiday in Bavaria!

Laptop and lederhosen – this expression has become very common in Bavaria and refers to the combination of high-tech industry with old traditions and customs.

Munich is the capital city of publishing houses and other industries, of biotechnology, automobile industry, air and space travel (Oberpfaffenhofen) and is also home to renowned universities – Bavaria holds a leading position in many areas of business and education.

For tourists from all over the world Bavaria is the most popular destination in Germany. This is due to its many attractions: world-famous buildings like Neuschwanstein Castle, the infamous beer festival, the Oktoberfest, and the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, to mention but a few.

And also amongst German travellers Bavaria is the most popular destination and N° 1!

When the electorate Bavaria was appointed Kingdom of Bavaria in 1806, Bavaria had started its long journey into modern times. The successful completion of this journey is amongst others the result of the systematic support of science and arts by King Ludwig I (1825-1848) and King Maximilian II. (1848-1864). They invited artists and scientists from all over Germany to Bavaria, thus turning it into the hub for culture and science.

Up to the second half of the 20th century Bavaria was an agricultural county. But even in the 19th century the Bavarian kings supported trade, craft and industry. Franconia was the driving force of the industrialization and the first train in Germany went from Nuremberg to Fürth in 1835. The first German hydropower plant, built at the Walchensee in 1924, and the first research reactor, built in Garching (near Munich) in 1957, mark milestones on Bavaria’s way to a modern high-tech country with a massive export rate.

Today, the Free State of Bavaria is a prime location for economy, science and technology, and takes a leading position amongst European and global competitors. Several Nobel Prizes, which have been awarded to Bavarian scientists, are proof for this.

Bavaria also is a country of culture. This is stated in the constitution and the Bavarian Government takes this task very seriously. Opera houses, theatres and museums are highly supported and are internationally renowned.
The Bavarian people can be proud of the development of their country, which has seen high achievements, ideas and commitment.
They can be proud of one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world.

Experience Bavaria with the Guide To Bavaria!