Bayern

Bavariais the largest federal state ("Bundesland" or shortened toLand) ofGermany, situated in the south-east of the country, and extends from the North German Plain up to theAlpsin the south. Bavaria is what many non-Germans probably have in mind when they think about Germany. Ironically, much of southern Bavaria has more in common culturally with neighbouringAustriaandSwitzerlandthan with the rest of Germany. This stereotype includesLederhosen(leather trousers), sausages and lots of beer - Bavaria, however, has much more to offer to the traveller. Along with theRheinlandandBerlin, it is Germany's most popular tourist destination.