Welcome back, meine freunde! I hope you enjoyed the first part of our trip through 1960s Germany, courtesy my View-Master collection. Our journey continues on reel two, where we stop by beautiful Bavaria in southeast Germany.

One of the oldest states of Europe, Bavaria was established as a duchy in the mid first millennium. In the 17th century, the Duke of Bavaria became a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

The Kingdom of Bavaria existed from 1806 to 1918, and Bavaria has since been a free state (republic). Modern Bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of Franconia and Swabia. It is the largest German state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany.

#1 – Boys’ Band on Parade in Dinkelsbühl Festival

Dinkelsbühl is currently home to Summer Breeze Open Air, a heavy metal music festival held in August. This year’s lineup features acts such as Decapitated, Hatebreed, Vomitory, and Rotting Christ.

#2 – Old Section of Munich

#3 – St. Bartholomä Church on Beautiful Königssee

A chapel was first built on the Königssee lake in 1134. The chapel you see here dates from the late 17th century.

#4 – Rottach-Egern on Tegernsee, Bavarian Alps

Tegernsee lake is the center of a popular recreation area 50 kilometres (31 miles) southeast of Munich.

#5 – Wetterstein Peak from Garmisch

#6 – Munchener House on 9,721-Foot Zugspitze

The Zugspitze (“Ghost Peak”) is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains as well as the highest mountain in Germany. Its peak is 2,962.06 meters (9,718.0 feet) above sea level.

#7 – Fairy-Tale Castle of Neuschwanstein

This castle palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner. Construction began in 1869 and stopped (not completed) around 1892.

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