EXPLAINED: Why German states are clashing over the school holiday schedule
Most German states change summer holidays to prevent congestion, with Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg resisting this approach, causing growing frustration among northern states.
Six of the most charming Bavarian towns to visit this summer
Mittenwald is a postcard-perfect Alpine town filled with pastel-coloured houses set against a stunning mountain backdrop, known for its tradition of violin-making.