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Ludwig II reigned for just 22 years, from 1864 to 1886. But rather than getting too involved in the practicalities of government, he prefered to build castles, four of them. Up until now I had only ever visited Neuschwanstein, which is what most people do. As a matter of fact about 1.5 million visitors admire that fairy-tale castle every year. In contrast a mere 400,000 people visit Herrenchiemsee, which is located on an island on Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. Is there a way of getting closer to the Read more [...]

Ludwig II reigned for just 22 years, from 1864 to 1886. But rather than getting too involved in the practicalities of government, he prefered to build castles, four of them. Up until now I had only ever visited Neuschwanstein, which is what most people do. As a matter of fact about 1.5 million visitors admire that fairy-tale castle every year. In contrast a mere 400,000 people visit Herrenchiemsee, which is located on an island on Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. Is there a way of getting closer to the Read more [...]

Airbus Helicopter has delivered the first retro-fitted H135 rotorcraft to the Bavarian Police. The retrofit program is designed to bring previously-built models of the EC135 to the performance and safety standards of Airbus Helicopters’ newest version, the H135. The newly retro-fitted helicopter has been deployed on a number of tasks, including the recent G7 summit in Bavaria. Three of the law enforcement agency’s eight helicopters have completed the process and are already in service. Read more [...]

The Bavarian Police has taken delivery of  its first upgraded H135s.  The retrofit program is designed to bring previously-built models of the EC135 to the performance and safety standards of Airbus Helicopters’ newest version, the H135.  During the past weeks the upgraded helicopters have been deployed on a variety of missions in the police fleet’s range of tasks. On the occasion of the recent G7 summit in Bavaria, for example, Read more [...]

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus says Bastian Schweinsteiger should consider leaving Bavaria during the close-season. play (Omni Sports) Read more [...]

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus says Bastian Schweinsteiger should consider leaving Bavaria during the close-season. play (Omni Sports) Read more [...]

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Scores Fixtures Standings Stats OMNISPORT Amid reports of interest from Manchester United, Lothar Matthaus has urged Bastian Schweinsteiger to carefully consider his Bayern Munich future. The long-serving Germany captain has enjoyed 13 successful years at Bayern, but sees his contract expire at the end of the coming season. Schweinsteiger was hampered by injuries last term after guiding Germany to the World Cup, but nonetheless managed to help Bayern Read more [...]

Amid reports of interest from Manchester United, Lothar Matthaus has urged Bastian Schweinsteiger to carefully consider his Bayern Munich future. The long-serving Germany captain has enjoyed 13 successful years at Bayern, but sees his contract expire at the end of the coming season. Schweinsteiger was hampered by injuries last term after guiding Germany to the World Cup, but nonetheless managed to help Bayern claim a third straight Bundesliga title. With his future somewhat up in the air, Read more [...]