Bavarian Alpine Road, Germany Photos

A popular scenic drive is through the quaint villages along the Alps which form Germany's southern border with Austria.

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Lindau Im Bodensee Lindau Im Bodensee port with lighthouse & monument to Lion of Bavaria. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany Multi-colored tile design on roof of Mangturm. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany Details of back facade of Old Town Hall including clock & allegorical murals. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany
Lindau Municipal Museum Murals on the exterior of Lindau Municipal Museum. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany German inlaid furniture gallery with writing desk & four-poster bed at Lindau Municipal Museum. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany Square lamp with stack of mini-beer-barrels insert at Lindau Municipal Museum. Lindau im Bodensee, Germany
Isny im Allgäu Clock & bell tower. Isny im Allgäu, Germany Gilded, wrought iron shop sign. Isny im Allgäu, Germany Details of wisteria branch & blossom. Isny im Allgäu, Germany
St Lorenz Basilica, Kempten (1652 -1748) St Lorenz with its double towers & domes. Kempten, Germany Baroque interior of dome on St Lorenz Basilica. Kempten, Germany Ornate gilt & marble baroque altar in St Lorenz Basilica. Kempten, Germany
Kempten Residenz (1651-1743) Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany Oval framed painting, held by cherubs, of devout woman by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany Detail of baroque room ornamentation, including cherub, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany
Füssen, Germany Finial atop clock tower of Basilica St Mang. Füssen, Germany Holy Spirit Hospital Church , built as part of medieval hospital. Füssen, Germany Ornate facade of Stadt-Apotheke on Reichenstrasse 12. Füssen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau Neuschwanstein Castle on a rugged cliff near Füssen. Füssen, Germany Hohenschwangau Castle built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria & childhood home of Louis II, aka "mad king Ludwig" of Bavaria who often spent time there as an adult. Füssen, Germany St Coloman baroque church in Schwangau in pastoral setting with Alps in background. Füssen, Germany
Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church, Steingaden (1746-54) Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church. Steingaden, Germany Baroque altar of St Peter in Chains at Wieskirche. Steingaden, Germany Baroque ceiling detail of throne at Wieskirche. Steingaden, Germany
Oberammergau Alpine-style house with painted window surrounds. Oberammergau, Germany Fresco with Bavarian scene with traditionally dressed figures. Oberammergau, Germany Whimsical street art of peddler carrying load of carvings using a traditional wooden back pack. Oberammergau, Germany
St Peter & Paul Church, Oberammergau (1735-49) St Peter & Paul Baroque church. Oberammergau, Germany Baroque main altar of St Peter & Paul church. Oberammergau, Germany Baroque organ loft under tromp l'oeil baldachin at St Peter & Paul church. Oberammergau, Germany
Oberammergau Museum Entrance of Oberammergau Museum. Oberammergau, Germany Carved traditional manger scene at Oberammergau Museum. Oberammergau, Germany Carved figures in local dress at Oberammergau Museum. Oberammergau, Germany
Linderhof Castle (1869-79) Linderhof Castle buildings in wooded valley setting. Ettal, Germany Filigree decorating interior of Linderhof Castle. Ettal, Germany Details of Moorish Kiosk exterior at Linderhof Castle. Ettal, Germany
Etttal Abbey, Germany (1710-26, 1774) Ettal Benedictine Abbey original Abbey founded by Emperor Ludwig IV. Ettal village, Germany Detail of frescoes by Johann Jakob Zeiller on dome of Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Ettal village, Germany Baroque painting by Jo. Jacob Zeiller of King Ludwig receiving statue of Madonna & Child, later an object of pilgrimage for which Ettal Benedictine Abbey is known. Ettal village, Germany
Mittenwald Historic town of Mittenwald with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany Building with paintings of St Francis & St Christopher. Mittenwald, Germany Stagecoach & street scene paintings on exterior wall of guest house. Mittenwald, Germany
Sts Peter & Paul Church, Mittenwald Painted tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany Baroque interior of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany Ceiling painting of Peter & Paul with Virgin Mary in Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany
Benediktbeuern Abbey, Germany Onion domes of Benediktbeuern Abbey. Germany Ornate plasterwork & Baroque painting on ceiling in St Benedict church at Benediktbeuern Abbey. Germany Painting of Holy Mother & Child protecting Benediktbeuern Abbey in St Benedict Church. Germany
Bad Tölz Tower of Assumption of Mary church. Bad Tölz, Germany Activity on Marktstraße. Bad Tölz, Germany City museum facade details. Bad Tölz, Germany
Gmund, Germany Onion dome tower of St Aegidius parish church. Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany Baroque interior of St Aegidius parish church. Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany Ornate wrought iron grave marker in cemetery of St Aegidius parish church. Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany
Chiemsee Town & Region, Germany Farm building in alpine setting in Chiemsee region. Chiemsee, Germany Tourist ferry between town of Prien am Chiemsee & Herren Insel, location of Herrenchiemsee New Palace. Chiemsee, Germany Chiemsee-bahn vintage steam train at Prien am Chiemsee station. Chiemsee, Germany
Herrenchiemsee New Palace, Germany Fama fountain at Herrenchiemsee New Palace. Chiemsee, Germany Fortuna fountain in front of Herrenchiemsee New Palace. Chiemsee, Germany Marine animal carvings on fountain in front of Herrenchiemsee New Palace. Chiemsee, Germany
King Ludwig II Museum, Herrenchiemsee Ornately gilded bedroom set from Linderhof Palace at King Ludwig II Museum. Chiemsee, Germany Photo portrait of Richard Wagner by Franz Hanfstaengl at King Ludwig II Museum. Chiemsee, Germany Phoebus Apollo after model by Johann Joachim Kaendler, porcelain figurine manufactured by Meissen at King Ludwig II Museum. Chiemsee, Germany
Berchesgaden Kehlsteinhaus , Nazi constructed building atop the summit of Kehlstein outcrop near Berchtesgaten used often by Hitler and the highest ranks of the Nazi Party. Berchtesgaden, Germany Mountains as viewed from Kelsteinhaus. Berchesgaden, Germany
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