Nach Bayern Germany

This original vintage German travel poster, issued in 1952 and designed by Eugene M. Cordier, was created for Deutsche Bundesbahn (German Federal Railway) to promote travel to Bavaria. The artwork features a stylized composition that blends traditional Bavarian culture with modern railway travel.

The upper portion of the poster showcases an idyllic Bavarian landscape, with alpine mountains, a picturesque lake, and a charming village with a church that has a distinctive onion dome. A woman in a traditional dirndl and a decorated cow emphasize the region’s folklore and customs. A sunlit scene of leisure is depicted with a person swimming and playing with a beach ball, while a sailboat glides across the water, highlighting Bavaria as a destination for relaxation and recreation.

In the lower left corner, an elegant couple enjoys a comfortable train journey inside a first-class compartment. The window of the train seamlessly transitions into the scenic landscape, symbolizing the connection between railway travel and the beautiful destinations it leads to.

The poster is rendered in a mid-century modern graphic style, characterized by clean lines, bold colors, and geometric forms, reflecting the optimism and efficiency of post-war European travel.

In very good condition, this poster is an excellent example of mid-century German travel advertising.