Germany is filled with many different landscapes—from the flats of Lower Saxony to the Alps themselves. Specifically, Bavaria—the state in which München is located—is home to a diverse array of landscapes.
Featured most prominently are the hills and mountains that cover the southern region of Bavaria, namely the Alps. One notable location that I would like to mention is the region of Berchtesgaden and the Kelsteinhaus (The Eagle's Nest). This place was frequented by Hitler during the time of the Third Reich and is today a lengthy hiking trail that ends at the building itself at the top of the mountain (also accessible by bus and the famous gold elevator). The day that I went was breathtaking, with thick fog and cloud cover that cleared up as we reached the top. Next to the Eagle's Nest is a small lake that has an island in the middle with a church that you can take a boat to reach and also a salt mine, which offers underground tours where you are able to ride in an electric cart that goes through the shafts of the mine.
The rest of the mountainous areas surrounding München are also worth visiting. There are many ski towns near the border with Austria and Switzerland, such as Oberstdorf.
