Bavarian Alps

The Bavarian Alps form Germany's most dramatic alpine frontier — a chain of peaks, glacial lakes and mountain villages stretching from Berchtesgaden to the Allgäu. Destinations like Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald and the Chiemsee attract travellers seeking hiking, skiing and wellness in equal measure, supported by a growing number of design-conscious mountain retreats and alpine spa hotels.