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(djd). In 2020, nature and culture were among the most popular activities for German citizens on vacation in their own country. According to a survey by GfK and IMT, 68 percent of those questioned enjoyed being out in the fresh air, and 60 percent were also interested in cultural sights. In regions such as the ChiemseeAlpenland region in southeastern Upper Bavaria, there is an abundance of both. In the midst of a charming pre-alpine landscape with mountains, meadows, lakes and rivers lie traditional cities with a lot of history and southern flair. In Rosenheim, Bad Aibling, Kolbermoor and Wasserburg am Inn, alpine traditions meet multicultural influences and historical architecture meets urban lifestyle. You can even experience them by bike on the Mangfall and Inn Cycle Paths.
Photo Credit: djd / Chiemsee-Alpenland Tourismus / Thomas Kujat; djd / Chiemsee-Alpenland Tourismus / AIB-KUR GmbH & Co. KG / Andreas Jacob / Scharfelinse
Palm trees, rivers, islands The majestic Inn river, the idyllic Mangfall river and Lake Chiemsee - the "Bavarian Sea" - are the lifelines of the region, where people have felt comfortable for centuries. Nowadays there are sometimes even palm trees on Rosenheim's squares, and under the Italian-style arcades, not only espresso and ice cream, but also a piece of Dolce Vita are served. The Lokschuppen in Rosenheim is one of the ten most successful exhibition houses in Germany and will attract visitors with the adventure exhibition "Saurians - Giants of the Seas" until the end of 2021. One of the historical highlights of the region is the old town of Wasserburg am Inn, seven eighth of which is flowed around by the Inn , which is located on a beautiful peninsula. There is even more island feeling in the Bavarian Sea on the Frauen- and Herreninsel islands. Interested parties can find further information, current dates and lots of inspiration for a varied vacation planning at www.chiemsee-alpenland.de.
Rosenheim's old town with its Italian-style arcades exudes a Mediterranean lifestyle in summer.
Dolce Vita in Upper Bavaria The cities in the ChiemseeAlpenland region attract with their Mediterranean flair
Bad Aibling, the oldest mud spa in Bavaria, has a Mediterranean flair and an award-winning thermal bath.
Rich in contrast and international Wasserburg am Inn is located in the north of the region, around 25 kilometers from Rosenheim. Winding alleys, arcades typical for the region, colorful houses, cozy cafes and individual shops shape the face of the town, which could also be south of the Alps. Kolbermoor also offers surprising contrasts to the Upper Bavarian picturebook landscape, where on the site of the "Alte Spinnerei" directly on the Mangfall Canal, an industrial monument has turned into a hip urban quarter with restaurants and event locations. Bad Aibling is around five kilometers upstream. In Bavaria's oldest mud spa, Upper Bavarian tradition and multicultural influences meet. The relaxation options in the thermal baths, which are known for their award-winning architecture, range from a local moor ceremony to an oriental hammam.
You can read more about Lake Chiemsee, the Herrenchiemsee fairytale castle and the Zugspitz region around GarmischPartenkirchen in issue 01/2020 from page 44. Scan the QR code now and read it online.
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