the village of Hohenschwangau along Alpsee, a lake in Bavaria, with Hohenschwangau Castle on the hillside in Germany - Fhm/Getty Images Though the Bavarian Alps are dotted with picturesque locations, ...

The castle is nothing like I expected. Since I’m in Bavaria, I had visions of towering spires and fairytale turrets, but as I push through the last few hundred metres of climb on my bike and Schachen ...

The Bavarian Alps are a dream for hikers, but the terrain, weather, and distances can surprise even seasoned adventurers. From underestimating elevation gain to skipping weather checks, small mistakes ...

While not as high or visually dramatic as some other sections of the European range, the Bavarian Alps come with plenty of charm. Cowbells resound across high pastures, wooden huts serve cold beer and ...

I love to drive in Europe, and I can’t think of a better place to test your winter driving skills than taking a car through its paces in the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. In fact, if you’re really going ...