Rich in beautiful natural landscapes, the German region of Bavaria also has plenty of charming cities and pretty towns to base yourself in – Kate Mann explores five that may not yet be on your radar ...

11.45am After a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck airport, I arrive at Schloss Elmau (from £233pp, schloss-elmau.de) in the Bavarian Alps. The ‘thinking person’s wellness hotel’, it features ...

Summer is when some of Munich's best festivals take place. Dance the night away at an outdoor music concert like Theatron ...

Munich is divided into 25 administrative districts, which are subdivided into neighborhoods, each of which has its own unique character and attractions. Accessible via Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz ...