Grassau

Few towns in Bavaria have a history as closely tied to peat cutting as Grassau. Set in the Achental valley between Lake Chiemsee and the Chiemgau Alps, it lies beside the Kendlmühlfilzen, one of Bavaria’s largest raised-bog areas. The moor was long worked for peat, and restored sections now reflect both its industrial past and wetland conservation. Grassau also sits below the Hochplatte, a prominent Chiemgau Alps summit, while the Museum Salz & Moor in the historic Klaushäusl explores local links with salt transport and the moor. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Chiemgau connects regionally.

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.