Bavaria

Bavaria, Germany’s largest state at approximately 70,550 km², serves as a key transit corridor for travellers transferring south to the Alps. Munich Airport (MUC) anchors Bavarian arrivals, with major motorway routes including the A8 and A95. Transfers from MUC to Bavarian Alps towns—such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen (90 km, 1–1.5 hours) or Berchtesgaden (around 150 km, 2 hours)—require awareness of German motorway rules: no vignette is needed, but Alpine pass roads may have fees. Winter visitors should note that snow chain advisories mirror Austrian practice, especially near the Zugspitze or Reit im Winkl. Many British and Dutch guests transit Bavaria en route to Tyrol or Vorarlberg ski resorts. Seasonal surges occur around Oktoberfest in September–October and late December markets, which can affect both traffic and transfer availability.