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 ...

Located in the Bavarian Alps near the Austrian border, Berchtesgaden is a town known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history. Once a favored summer escape for Bavarian royalty, it became ...

Tucked away in the Bavarian Alps near Austria, Berchtesgaden is a stunning town with a complex and compelling past. Originally a favorite getaway for Bavarian royalty, it became globally significant ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Mother Nature had one of her wildest moments shaping the Alps, which thrust up millions of years ago when the African and Eurasian ...

UNESCO added 26 new locations to its World Heritage list this week, including four majestic castles in the Bavarian Alps that evoke fairytale charm. Constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria between ...