Bavaria is the richest of all Federal countries in Germany and for my opinion also the most beautiful. The countryside presents picturesque landscapes from plains over highlands up to high mountains - the alps. Moreover the houses in cities and villages are pretty nice and often richly decorated with carved wood and in several regions like around Mittenwald even with marvellous paintings (see below). 

The most renowned sight in Bavaria certainly is the castle Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle, built by king Ludwig II from 1869 to 1880.

Bavaria is also famous for its October Festival ("Oktoberfest"), which takes place every year at Munich and is one of the largest festivals in the world. It is above all a celebration of beer but offers all kinds of entertainments including circus, festive parades and live brass bands.

Partnach-Klamm	Mittenwald

Do you know the so called “Lueftlmalerei” (lueftl painting)? It is an artistic decoration of facades with paintings in fresco technique, painted on the damp plaster. In this way the paintings keep in good shape over many years. They are amazing elaborate and mainly show religious motifs. It's a real pleasure, to walk through the streets and most refreshing for mind and soul.