Bayern in historischen Karten is a location-based services app that offers a fascinating journey through Bavaria's cities, towns, and monuments. Developed by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, the app features unique and rare historical maps of Bavaria from the 16th to the 19th century. The app allows users to explore these maps interactively and in great detail.

The app displays the user's current position on the historical map, and a seamless timeline allows navigation between different map series. In addition, the app offers diverse points-of-interest, including detailed representations of places, castles, monasteries, and palaces in the area, with over 1,000 historical views of Wening, Merian, and Schedel. The app's multimedia information about the Imperial Castle Town of Nuremberg is a special highlight.

Bayern in historischen Karten is a free app that can be used both on the go and at home. While out and about, users can see their current position on the selected historical map and discover interesting places and sites nearby. At home, users can take a virtual tour of Bavaria through the high-resolution digitized historical maps. The app is constantly updated with new content, making it a must-have for history buffs and travelers alike.