Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz straddles the transition between the Neumarkt basin and the Franconian Jura in Bavaria, a position that has long linked the Nuremberg area with the Upper Palatinate. The former Ludwig Canal, built to connect the Main and Danube river systems, passes through the city and now forms part of a long-distance cycling corridor. At its centre, the Pfalzgrafenschloss recalls Neumarkt’s time as a residence of the Wittelsbach counts palatine, while the Gothic Hofkirche gives the old town a distinctive silhouette. Forested Jura slopes and open farmland begin close to the streets. Browse webcams around Neumarkt and the Upper Palatinate to place the city in its regional setting.

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.