And again nature, culture, tradition, modernity, but also lifestyle and the entire tourist experience. As a land rich in traditions, Bavaria boasts a rich cultural heritage. About 1,150 collections and museums are visited annually by 20 million guests.
Music in Bavaria
218 theaters, operas, operettas, and musicals, including 30 with their own ensembles, are recorded as cultural offerings. International accents place numerous performances and music weeks in theaters and the musical world. The artistic scene prominently features Richard Wagner in Bayreuth and performances of the Bavarian state opera in Munich. The Landshut wedding and the Oberammergau Passion also excite visitors from all over the world.
Castles of Bavaria
About 45 castles, villages, and state residences attract more than 5 million people annually, with King Ludwig II’s castles at the top. The 12 major state museums of art and historical culture, such as the new and old pinakothek, the modern pinakothek, the Bavarian National Museum, and the German Museum, are the most significant.
Increasingly popular are the extraordinary Bavarian themed roads: the Romantic Road, the Alpine Road, the Glass Road, the Mountain Road, the Franconian Beer Road, the Western Allgäu Cheese Road, the Porcelain Road, as well as the Roads of Kings and Emperors, connecting the highlights of the most significant regions of the Free State of Bavaria. But these are not only the most famous main points and events that make Bavaria such a beloved region. The cities are imprinted with art and culture, which applies to the capital Munich and cities such as Augsburg, Nuremberg, and Regensburg just as much as to the many small localities in the country. Here, regional music festivals focus on classical, rock, pop, and jazz music.
“Live and let live” is the motto of Bavarian sociability. Festivals are part of everyday culture as well as the typical cuisine, with its unmistakable regional specialties. The “Deliciously Bavarian” production line guides gourmets on the right path. Culinary offers are numerous and varied: from village inns to the most refined restaurant, from wooden tables to the exclusive decorated table.
Landscapes of Bavaria
The most important wealth of Bavarian tourism for everyone is the scenic beauty and untouched environment. In the two national parks, over 540 protected natural areas, and 504 protected landscape areas, guests find pure relaxation. Numerous lakes (a total of 1,600 lakes or lake groups) guarantee a high naturalistic and scenic value for leisure time. Modern and technical setups also promote contemporary and global tourism.
With the 4 tourist regions Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia, Franconia, Upper Bavaria, and Eastern Bavaria, Bavaria presents itself as an ideal tourist destination in every season. Families find fantastic opportunities here for exciting vacations. Out of 10 million overnight stays in about 7,000 businesses, “farm holidays” are offered. No wonder parents and children find an optimal vacation spot like Bavaria.
