The Bavarian Alps were hit by an unusually dry spell this German winter, breaking records for the lowest snowfall recorded in several areas, meteorologists said on Tuesday. At Germany's highest ski ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Schloss Elmau retreat sits below the mighty Wetterstein mountain, offering a wealth of outdoor activities (Schloss Elmau) The ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the Alps is known primarily as a winter playground, the mountain range is emerging as a summer destination. New and discounted rail links across Europe are making the peaks an attractive no-fly ...

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, ...

Robert Werner and his wife Ursula usually make time to say a friendly hello to hikers as they ride their gently whirring e-bikes up trails in the Bavarian Alps. "The first thing they look at when they ...

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 ...

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 ...