The Bavarian Forest: Wild Germany

The Bavarian Forest in Germany together with the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic form the largest unspoilt woodland area in Europe. In the beautiful woodland landscape, wildlife such as Brown Bears, Wolves, and Lynxes still roam free.

This trip takes you up and close to many of the indigenous animals there. Where we take you, the animals live in a protected area. This allows them to live naturally, whilst still allowing us to have good opportunities to observe and photograph them – a real wildlife photographers heaven!

The area itself is very beautiful too, and if you like you can also explore the woodlands and take beautiful landscape photographs. To get your mind off photography altogether, the region is also known for its glass (art) and there are numerous local glass manufacturers and museums you could visit. These are all optional of course; the heart of the tour will be photographing wildlife.

Accommodation

We will stay in a comfortable hotel with spacious rooms, ensuite facilities, and free wifi. The quiet hotel is located right at the border of the forest with beautiful views over the surrounding hills and woodlands. And if you like, there's a hiking trail starting right from the doorstep of the hotel!

The hotel has its own Sauna and Spa, and if you like you can also make an appointment for a beauty treatment or massage.

Dinner (Bavarian style) will be served in the cosy hotel restaurant.

Duration

You can adapt the duration of this tour to your own wishes; anything from 2 to the full duration of the trip is possible. Arrival and departure dates can be chosen freely.

Program Summary

Arrival

Arrival at the hotel the evening before the workshop start: group dinner and an introductory presentation with tips and an explanation of what to expect.

Day 1 – Day X

Daily shooting sessions in the forest. Optionally you can visit some of the other local sights:

• Take a hike on one of the many footpaths through the forest or climb one of its mountain tops.
• Walk through the tree tops at an elevated foot path.
• Visit the local glass manufacturers and museums.
• Many other excursions possible.

In the evening there will be time for a short presentation and/or image review sessions.

Return

The day following the last day of the workshop: return homewards.

Participant images and feedback

Read what our participants thought about this tour and view some of their images on our Bavarian Forest workshop forum.