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The Alpine region nestled in southern Germany offers a wide range of ski areas, much to the delight of winter sports fans everywhere. Ski Germany!
Allgäu:
The Allgäu offers an ideal mix of sports, recreation and wellness. The superlative is the order of the day here: one claim to fame is the 2-country ski region of Fellhorn-Kanzelwand - Germany's largest ski area - which you can enter from both Germany and Austria. Guests can also enjoy Germany's longest valley run (7.5 km) at the Nebelhorn. In the evening you can delight in culinary specialities or indulge yourself in thermal springs.
Bavarian Alps:
Upper Bavaria's blue sky covers everything winter sports fans need. As the highest ski area in Germany, you'll find the Zugspitze offers a fantastic view. Once a year the professionals test their skills here in one of the large world cup competitions, the Kandahar downhill in Garmisch.
Berchtesgaden Land:
Whether beginner or expert, in Berchtesgaden you will find what's right for you. Pros cavort on the peak of Jenners, beginners prefer to keep to the Jenner meadows, families enjoy the Hochschwarzeck area near Ramsau and snowboarders can enjoy themselves at Rossfeld next to Oberau. Above all sits the majestic Watzmann at a height of 2,713 metres.
Westallgäu:
In the southwestern part of Bavaria, the Swiss-Bavarian hill country meets the picturesque foothills of the Alps. Here, cross-country skiing and winter hiking opportunities entice guests. The pistes are mostly mild and ideal for families; nevertheless, the nearby Nagelfluh range in the Bregenzer Forest has highlights for boarders and advanced skiers readily available.
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The German cuisine is very multifaceted and varies strongly from region to region. It is especially famous for solid dishes like eisbein (knuckle of pork) with sauerkraut, grünkohl (kale), or all kinds of stews and diverse types of bread. Regional cuisine varies very much and is influenced by the surrounding countries. For example, in the north the Germans eat mainly potatoes, whereas in the south they prefer dumplings, noodles, and spätzle (traditional German pasta). Some regional specialities are: Weißwurst in Bavaria, bratwurst in Franken, maultaschen (pasta pockets filled with meat and spinach) in Baden-Württemberg, Thüringer rostbratwurst, and currywurst in Hamburg, Berlin and in the Ruhr Area.
Today the influences of other countries to the German cuisine are very strong. Pizza, spaghetti and döner are some of the most popular dishes. Furthermore there are many Greek, Indian and Chinese restaurants. The Germans like to drink coffee, and in the north they drink a lot of tea. What the Germans also greatly appreciate is the (also regionally varying) beer and wine. |
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