Question 1

What is Bayern?

Accepted Answer

Bayern is Germany's largest state by area at 70,550 km² and the second most populous with 13.1 million inhabitants.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Munich is the state capital with around 1.5 million inhabitants — Germany's third largest city and home to FC Bayern.

Question 3

What is Bayern known for?

Accepted Answer

Bayern is known for Oktoberfest, Neuschwanstein, the Alps, Weißwurst, Brezn, Lederhosen and a strong economy (BMW, Siemens, Allianz).

Question 4

What regions are there?

Accepted Answer

Bayern is divided into Oberbayern, Niederbayern, Schwaben, Oberpfalz, Mittelfranken, Oberfranken and Unterfranken — each with its own identity.

Question 5

What is Oktoberfest?

Accepted Answer

Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest folk festival with over 6 million visitors annually. It has been held since 1810.

Question 6

What dialects are spoken?

Accepted Answer

In Bayern, Bairisch (Altbayern), Schwäbisch (Bavarian Swabia) and Fränkisch (Franconia) are spoken — with many local variations.

Question 7

What universities are there?

Accepted Answer

LMU Munich and TU Munich rank among Europe's best universities. Other important institutions are in Würzburg, Erlangen-Nürnberg and Regensburg.

Question 8

What are the Alps?

Accepted Answer

The Bavarian Alps with the Zugspitze (2,962 m) are Germany's highest mountains — a popular destination for skiers and hikers.

Question 9

What economic power does Bayern have?

Accepted Answer

Bayern has the second highest GDP of all German states. Key industries are automotive, IT, insurance and mechanical engineering.

Question 10

What attractions are there?

Accepted Answer

Top attractions include Neuschwanstein Castle, Munich's Marienplatz, Wieskirche, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Königssee.

Bayern

München