The largest lake in Bavaria (and the third largest lake in Germany) is an important refuge for endangered waterfowl and wading bird species. For this reason, it has been protected as a nature reserve ...

The Chiemsee lake, located in the German state of Bavaria some 70 kilometers (229 feet) east of Munich, attracts many visitors every season. Situated at an elevation of 518 meters (1,699 feet) between ...

PRIEN, Germany -- Returned to visit Prien and then Munich during my final week's tour. Christiane, who I met on my second day in Germany, has welcomed me for the weekend. I have a room in the loft of ...

PRIEN AM CHIEMSEE, Germany -- From the stone steps of the castle, the eye glides along manicured lawns, past water-spouting statues until focusing on the shore of Lake Chiemsee. The view is narrowed ...