Unterwossen: Bavaria, Germany: Hochplatte

Few towns in Bavaria have a history as closely tied to gliding as Unterwössen. Set in the Achental valley beneath Hochgern in the Chiemgau Alps, it has long been associated with Unterwössen Airfield and the German Alpine Gliding School. Mountain air currents above the valley support this enduring aviation tradition, giving the community an identity distinct from that of a conventional Alpine resort. Rural hamlets and meadows surround the settlement, with routes leading into the Chiemgau mountains; Lake Chiemsee lies farther north. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Unterwössen and the Achental relate to their surroundings.

Built around the early medieval Duchy of Bavaria, Bavaria grew into Germany’s largest federal state. The Danube crosses its broad centre, while the Bavarian Alps form its southern edge and include the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Munich is the state capital and the home of Oktoberfest, a festival rooted in an 1810 royal wedding. Beyond the metropolis, Franconia’s vineyards, Swabian towns and Alpine resorts reveal how varied this part of Germany can be. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Bavaria.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.