Here's travel information, tips and links for the southern part of Germany. This region is the most visited one of Germany and includes Bayern (Bavaria) and Baden-Württemberg with such cities as Nürnberg (Nuremberg), München (Munich), Passau, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Heidelberg, and Augsburg.
Accommodations in Southern Germany
Drawbridge to Germany allows you to search for apartment, home, and villa rentals in Bavaria and the Black Forest region.
Augsburg
The City of Augsburg provides you with limited English language travel information. However, there is an interactive map and an overview of the city.
Bavarian Alpine Net Guide
This guide gives you links to area cultural attractions, travel information, entertainment, and business sites, which include tour companies and shops.
Bavarian Report
This great resource for traveling in Bavaria lets you search for hotels, read about the Romantic Road, see actual weather from Munich, and get links to cities and towns.
Berchtesgaden
Great views of the lovely Bavarian village of Berchtesgaden.
Bodensee (Lake Constance) Photos
This site is in German, but if you click on the links you'll get a delightful collection of photos from this unique part of Germany. Lake Constance, or Bodensee in German, has its own microclimate and is a popular tourist destination.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most well-known Bavarian Alpine towns. Its lovely painted houses, exquisite cafes and hotels, and great access to the Alps lure many visitors each year. You may take the cable car from Garmisch to the Zugspitze, the highest German mountain.
Neuschwanstein Castle (Bavaria)
Information and pictures of Neuschwanstein, adjacent hotels, tourist activities, and maps. Also provides access to other great German attractions and sights. In English.
Munich-Tours Best of the Net
Munich-Tours is a virtual tourist guide from Munich and its suroundings. The main task of Munich-Tours is to show the big and the small secrets of Munich. In English and German.
Neuschwanstein Country
Here you will find additional information on Neuschwanstein in 9 different languages. Click on the picture!
Oberammergau Travelogue
Read an American couple's tour diary about their trip to Oberammergau in September 2000.
Oberammergau
This lovely Bavarian village is known for its many painted houses, the passion plays, and the picturesque settings. The site includes high quality pictures and is available in English and German.
Photo Box
These wonderful photos come in a fast, easy viewing format. Most of them are from southern Germany, including Lake Constance, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and the Black Forest.
Private Vacation Rentals in Baden-Württemberg
Read descriptions of apartments, homes, and villas that you can rent in the Baden-Württemberg region. They include photos and price in DM and USD.
Rothenburg o.d. Tauber
This small medieval town accommodates over 2 Million visitors per year. Take a look a the live Web Cam of the market square.
Schwarzwald (Black Forest) Panorama Route
View the map of the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) and the suggested route to drive. Click on "panoramic route" for a description, as well as links to area hotels.
Munich Travel Information
Use this directory for your travel needs to Munich, including information about accommodations, transportation, restaurants, skiing, recreation, and other tourist requirements.
Oktoberfest Information and News New
This directory is all about Oktoberfest, Munich's annual festival that features beer, music, food and fun. It's a great reason to travel to Germany in Autumn.
Freiburg New
Freiburg has successfully integrated centuries-old history and a modern, sophisticated style without being too kitschy or commercial. Well, all right, you can still get cuckoo clocks here...
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a famous resort town in Germany's Alps. It gained distinction for a number of reasons. Read about them in this article and see my photos.
Photos of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
If you've never seen Garmisch-Partenkirchen, these photos will delight you. If you have visited the town, you'll enjoy seeing again the beautiful painted houses and stunning mountains.
Heidelberg - City of Romanticism
Heidelberg has captivated visitors for centuries. Today, the city continues to draw travelers to its traditions, history, and architectural charm, as well as its modern vitality.
Karlsruhe - the City in the Heart of Europe
If you want to visit Germany to see Germans, not tourists, visit Karlsruhe! This city lies at the foot of the Black Forest, and has fashioned its own particular joy of life.
Rambling in Rothenburg New
Rothenburg is Germany's best-preserved medieval city, as 2.5 million visitors a year can attest. This picturesque town sheltered by centuries-old walls make it a wonderful stop for anyone traveling Germany's Romantic Road.
Walking in Munich's Old Town New
Bavaria's top city has a wonderful pedestrian-friendly core complete with historic sites, cosmopolitan artists, and, oh yes, there's beer.