Holiday paradise Bavaria: Discover the Italian dolce vita!

Holiday paradise Bavaria: Discover the Italian dolce vita!

When it comes to vacation, Italy remains the top destination for many travelers from Bavaria. Especially in the summer months, people are drawn to the south, where the sun shines and the landscape is enchanting. However, if Munich were to be given a title, “Italy’s northernmost city” would probably be appropriate. The city not only offers Italian flair, but also attracts many Italians who enrich the cityscape. Around 28,000 live here and provide a southern European accent in the Bavarian metropolis, while the Feldherrnhalle was built based on a loggia in Florence and the Nymphenburg Palace Park features a gondola that is moved by a real gondolier from Venice. For many Munich fans, this is a real highlight that brings the Italian lifestyle right on their doorstep. Mercury reports on this Bavarian-Italian connection.

What about places away from the big city? Wasserburg am Inn, for example, is affectionately known as the Bavarian Venice and impresses with its old town, which has arcades, boutiques and pastel-colored houses. Lindau on Lake Constance, known as the “Bavarian Riviera”, also offers a touch of Italy. The city is surrounded by water and is home to Bavaria's only lighthouse - a popular photo spot for tourists. Here you will not only find picturesque views, but also a lively life characterized by creative minds like Anne-Sophie Zapf. She runs two start-up shops on Ludwigstrasse: “Der Saftladen” and “Die Werke”, where the focus is on regional products and artists. Bavaria Travel brings a breath of fresh air to reporting on sustainability and local way of life.

Sustainability in focus

The question of sustainability also plays an important role in Bavaria, not only in tourism, but also in everyday life. Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH is actively committed to sustainable destination development. A new matrix is ​​used to define 20 central task areas that are intended to make tourism in the region future-proof. It is an approach that aims to protect the region's homeland, livelihoods and resources. The goal is to maintain Bavaria as a home worth living in and an attractive travel destination. Tourism Bavaria describes how to focus on regional economies and social structures.

Angelo De Moliner, a wood turner from Lindau, brings very personal experiences to this discussion. In his studio on Schafgasse he creates artistic objects from different types of wood and appreciates Lake Constance as a magical place. His works are an expression of sustainable values ​​and respect for nature. “You have to understand the properties of the wood in order to preserve its character,” says De Moliner, and in doing so he speaks to a philosophy that is practiced in many Bavarian towns.

At a time when traveling may not be so easy or when you sometimes leave your comfort zone, Bavaria shows that you don't always have to travel far away for your next short vacation. There are so many beautiful corners that exude Italian flair and at the same time focus on sustainability and regionality. A perfect interplay of culture, nature and lifestyle that makes every heart beat faster.