The ‘spectacular’ European road trip that’s at its most beautiful in autumn

Medieval architecture and sparkling rivers await in Bavaria (Picture: Sophie-May Williams)

Bavaria is a bit like a Renaissance painting. There are many layers to Germany’s largest (and in this writer’s view) most spectacular state.

It’s a region rooted in rich culture, from lederhosen and dirndls in the south to ancient wine in the north. All woven together by its people — some of the fri...