The castle is nothing like I expected. Since I’m in Bavaria, I had visions of towering spires and fairytale turrets, but as I push through the last few hundred metres of climb on my bike and Schachen ...

While the Alps is known primarily as a winter playground, the mountain range is emerging as a summer destination. New and discounted rail links across Europe are making the peaks an attractive no-fly ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Mother Nature had one of her wildest moments shaping the Alps, which thrust up millions of years ago when the African and Eurasian ...

Tucked away in the Bavarian Alps near Austria, Berchtesgaden is a stunning town with a complex and compelling past. Originally a favorite getaway for Bavarian royalty, it became globally significant ...

Located in the Bavarian Alps near the Austrian border, Berchtesgaden is a town known for its breathtaking scenery and rich history. Once a favored summer escape for Bavarian royalty, it became ...