Bavaria Flag
Regional and Movement FlagsThe lozenge flag of the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany.
Hoist
Ratio 3:5 Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Bavaria Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Adopted On | 1953 |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | White, Blue |
| Design Type | White and blue lozenges |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Blue | #0066B3 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents the light lozenges |
|---|---|
| Blue colour | Represents the dark lozenges |
| Lozenge pattern | The arms of the House of Wittelsbach, rulers of Bavaria for seven centuries |
Facts about the Flag of Bavaria Flag
- Bavaria uses two official flags: horizontal white and blue bands, and the white and blue lozenge pattern taken from the arms of the House of Wittelsbach.
- The lozenge pattern is one of the oldest continuously used heraldic designs in Europe.
- The lozenge flag of the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany.
- The flag belongs to the Free State of Bavaria. It is used in a state of Germany.
- It is based in Munich.
- The flag was adopted in 1953.
- The design is 73 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: White and blue lozenges.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: white and blue.
- The white stands for the light lozenges.
- The blue stands for the dark lozenges.
- Lozenge pattern: The arms of the House of Wittelsbach, rulers of Bavaria for seven centuries.
- The white and blue lozenges come from the arms of the Counts of Bogen and were taken up by the Wittelsbach dynasty in 1242.
- It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Bavaria Flag
What is the Bavaria Flag?
The lozenge flag of the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany.
Whose flag is the Bavaria Flag?
It is the flag of the Free State of Bavaria, used in a state of Germany.
When was the Bavaria Flag adopted?
The Bavaria Flag was adopted in 1953.
What do the colours of the Bavaria Flag mean?
White for the light lozenges and blue for the dark lozenges.
What do the symbols on the Bavaria Flag mean?
Lozenge pattern — The arms of the House of Wittelsbach, rulers of Bavaria for seven centuries.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Munich.
What are the proportions of the Bavaria Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Bavaria Flag?
The white and blue lozenges come from the arms of the Counts of Bogen and were taken up by the Wittelsbach dynasty in 1242.
Is the Bavaria Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
How many colours are on the Bavaria Flag?
It uses 2 colours: white and blue.
