Bavarian Capital

Heavy snowfall brought chaos to parts of southern Germany on Saturday, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich.

Fed-up with the grind of taking a bus or bike to work every day on congested streets in Munich, Benjamin David started swimming there instead.

Bayern Munich and Chelsea were gearing for their Champions League final showdown here Saturday as the Bavarian capital buzzed with anticipation ahead of the biggest game in club football.

Hot-shot Germany striker Mario Gomez hit his 17th league goal of the season on Saturday as defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Bavarian capital to go third.

Heavy snowfall brought chaos to parts of southern Germany on Saturday, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich.

Fed-up with the grind of taking a bus or bike to work every day on congested streets in Munich, Benjamin David started swimming there instead.

Bayern Munich and Chelsea were gearing for their Champions League final showdown here Saturday as the Bavarian capital buzzed with anticipation ahead of the biggest game in club football.

Hot-shot Germany striker Mario Gomez hit his 17th league goal of the season on Saturday as defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Bavarian capital to go third.