MCP Server Project (Proof of Concept)

What is BayernCloud MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes the BayernCloud Tourismus API to AI assistants like Claude. It provides search, filtering, and geo tools for Bavarian tourism data — events, tours, points of interest, and gastronomy.

How to use BayernCloud MCP Server?

Set up a BayernCloud Tourismus API token, clone the repo, install dependencies with npm, and build. For local use with Claude Desktop, add the stdio configuration to claude_desktop_config.json. For a public HTTP server, run npm run start:http and configure Claude as a remote MCP server pointing to the /mcp endpoint.

Key features of BayernCloud MCP Server

• Search events by geo radius, date range, and classification
• Search tours with filters for length, elevation, and duration
• Search points of interest and gastronomy by geo and full-text
• Full details and elevation profiles for any item
• Autocomplete suggestions and geocoding utilities
• Rate‑limited public HTTP endpoint (60 req/min per IP)

Use cases of BayernCloud MCP Server

• Let an AI assistant find upcoming events near a Bavarian city
• Plan hiking tours with given distance and elevation gain
• Locate restaurants or cafés within a specific area
• Retrieve structured tourism data for travel recommendations

FAQ from BayernCloud MCP Server

What data does the server provide?

Events, tours, points of interest, and gastronomy listings from the BayernCloud Tourismus API, filtered by geography, date, text, and classification.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js v18+ and a BayernCloud Tourismus API token (obtainable at bayerncloud.digital