27. Bavaria - Quiz Answers
1 Bavaria is known as Bayern in Germany.
2 Bavaria is Germany's largest state.
3 Many foreigners associate Bavaria with Lederhosen, Dirndl & the Schuhplattler.
4 These are leather pants, regional dress and shoe slap dance.
5 The capital of Bavaria is Munich (München).
6 The famous German Bayerische Motoren Werke factory is in Munich.
7 Munich lies about one hour by car north of the Alps.
8 The Alps can be seen from the tallest buildings in the city centre of Munich.
9 Munich is also the centre of the world famous beer industry.
10 The Hofbräuhaus is one of many well known beer halls in the city.
11 The Oktoberfest is held on the Theresienwiese and always starts in September.
12 This is done to avoid the early onset of freezing temperatures.
13 The Holzhacker dance is the wood chopping dance dance.
14 Bayerisch (often written as Boarisch / Bairisch) is a dialect of German.
15 A VW Bus is the English equivalent of a Kombi van.
16 The German word for a 'mechanic' is ein Mechaniker.
17 The word Käfer means beetle in English.
18 Bavaria is renowned for its towns, lakes, ski resorts, churches, museums & souvenir shops.
19 Fasching is a festival.
20 It is also known as Karneval in other parts of Germany.
21 The locals like to celebrate festivals like this by dressing up in costumes.
22 The most famous Karneval city in Germany is Cologne / Köln.
23 Lindau can be found on the shores of Lake Constance.
24 This lake is known in German as the Bodensee.
23 Lindau can be found on the shores of Lake Constance.
24 This lake is known in German as the Bodensee.
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