The Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps

18 April 2013 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  4 minutes

Former Tegernsee Abbey © Rufus46

Former Tegernsee Abbey © Rufus46

The Tegernsee is a lake in the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany. The lake is the centre of a popular recreation area 50 kilometres (31 mi) south-east of Munich. Resorts on the lake include the eponymous Tegernsee, as well as Bad Wiessee, Kreuth, Gmund, and Rottach-Egern.   read more…

Rosenheim in Upper Bavaria

20 August 2012 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  7 minutes

Max-Josefs-Platz © Rufus46

Max-Josefs-Platz © Rufus46

The independent city of Rosenheim is located in the centre of the district of Rosenheim (Upper Bavaria), and is also the seat of administration of this region. It is located on the west bank of the Inn at the confluence of the rivers Inn and Mangfall, in the Bavarian Alpine Foreland. It is the third largest city in Upper Bavaria with over 61,000 inhabitants and one of 23 administrative centres in Bavaria. Rosenheim is therefore the economic centre and the busiest place in the region.   read more…

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