Impressions of Bavaria

Breathtaking landscapes, a rich culture, delightful traditions and innumerable sport and leisure amenities. Life in Bavaria is full of variety. The Free State is well known all over the world for its hospitality and wonderful sights and therefore attracts many visitors and guests each year. With more than 24 million guests arriving in 2004, Bavaria is the Number One vacation state in Germany. Enchanted fairy-tale castles, enjoyable beer-gardens to relax in, tasty Bavarian specialties, the Oktoberfest, numerous nature reserves with romantic cycle paths and hiking trails in Eastern Bavarian, the Franconian lake district, the Alps and a wide range of customs, historical festivals and cultural events are only a few of the attractions that Bavaria has to offer.

But Bavaria is not only a good place to live in, it is also good for working in, because tradition and innovation are given pride of place in Bavaria. The Free State is one of the most advanced, dynamic and strongest economic regions in the world. As the Silicon Valley of Europe, Bavaria enjoys the reputation of a top-class high-tech center. Its economic structure is broadly diversified: alongside such global players as Siemens, BMW, Audi, EADS, adidas-Salomon and MAN, Bavaria boasts a tightly knit network of small and medium-sized industrial, crafts and service enterprises. Every investor encounters a wide spectrum of competitive suppliers, purchasers and co-operation partners in the region.

These clips will give you some initial impressions of Bavaria. Let yourself be captivated by BavariaÂ’s diversity!