Kups: Oybin

Küps lies along the Rodach River in Upper Franconia, where northern Bavaria’s low wooded ridges meet the gentler country of the Upper Main. The market town is part of the Kronach district and stands just south of the Franconian Forest, a region of woodland, small valleys and long-established craft traditions. Schloss Küps, a Baroque residence associated with the von Redwitz family, is its leading historic landmark; the surrounding park provides a formal contrast to the river setting. Küps retains the everyday character of a working Franconian community, with rail links and easy routes into the surrounding countryside. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Upper Franconia.

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.