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Bookmark & shareIf you're looking for oompah with a twist, give Bavaria a call.
Bavaria, Germany's southernmost federal state, harbours a bonanza of delights in one very visitor-friendly package. If you're here for the olde-worlde stereotypes of lederhosen, beer halls and oompah bands, you'll find them in abundance. But if you look beyond the cliche, you'll soon discover the land's amazing complexity and rich history.
Travel Warning: Flood Warning
Flood waters have engulfed Torgau and Magdeburg along the Elbe river, and the eastern city of Dresden, where water levels have reached as high as seven metres. Travellers should monitor local news for reports on access and damage to flooded areas.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
12,400,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: German
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+49
Weights & Measures
Metric
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