Diessen am Ammersee: Wengen: Talstation - Tourismus
Among the places of the Bernese Oberland, Wengen stands out for its car-free setting on a terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The village occupies a mountainside below the Jungfrau massif, in an area shaped by steep valleys, pastureland and rail connections rather than through traffic. Wengen is reached by the Wengernalp Railway, which links it with Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg, an important junction for mountain railways. Its timber chalets and larger hotels reflect the long development of Alpine tourism. The village is also associated with the Lauberhorn races, an annual fixture of the Alpine Ski World Cup.
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Dießen am Ammersee is best known within Bavaria for the Marienmünster, the former Augustinian canons’ church at the heart of town. Set on Ammersee’s western shore, it forms part of the lake district southwest of Munich; the lake’s northern outflow continues as the Amper. The present Marienmünster is a major late-Baroque landmark, its richly decorated interior contrasting with the quiet lakeside streets nearby. Dießen also maintains a longstanding pottery tradition, celebrated at its annual pottery market. Shore walks and passenger boats on Ammersee make the town a useful place from which to experience the lake. Move on to other webcams in Bavaria to compare lakeside settings around Ammersee.
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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.
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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.
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