What is .bayern?
.bayern entered the DNS root zone on May 3, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .bayern is served by 8 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .bayern, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.bayern).
.bayern FAQ
What does .bayern mean?
.bayern is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bayern", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bayern used for?
.bayern is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .bayern?
None. .bayern is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bayern domain extension?
Bayern Connect GmbH operates .bayern as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bayern created?
.bayern was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 3, 2014.
Is .bayern a valid domain?
Yes. .bayern is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .bayern addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bayern domain?
.bayern names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Bayern Connect GmbH's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bayern DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bayern.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 13, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
