Aschau im Chiemgau

Aschau im Chiemgau combines an Alpine foothill setting with the settled character of Upper Bavaria in a way that reflects its position beneath the Chiemgau Alps. The River Prien runs through the municipality, while the rocky Kampenwand is the area’s most recognisable mountain landmark and is reached by cable car from Aschau. Hohenaschau Castle, first documented in the 12th century, rises above the village and recalls the long influence of regional noble families. Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, lies a short distance to the north. Move on to other webcams in Bavaria to compare Alpine valleys and lakeside settings around Chiemgau.

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.