Berching

Berching straddles the Sulz River in Bavaria, and the valley’s waterways have made transport and engineering central to the town’s character. The Rhine–Main–Danube Canal follows this corridor, while the nearby Ludwig Canal recalls the 19th-century effort to link the Main and Danube river systems. Berching’s compact old town is enclosed by a largely preserved medieval wall punctuated by 13 towers, giving its streets a distinctive historic outline. Within the fortifications, traditional houses and church towers reflect the character of the Upper Palatinate. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Berching and Bavaria.

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.