Why did Adolf Hitler choose Bavaria as the base for the Beer Hall Putsch?

Adolf Hitler chose Bavaria as the base for the Beer Hall Putsch because it served as a stronghold for counterrevolutionary forces and provided a permissive environment for his movement.1

Several factors made Bavaria uniquely suited for his plans:

• Political Climate: Bavaria was characterized by strong separatist sentiments and a deep-seated dislike of the republican government in Berlin. The state government frequently defied the central authorities and maintained a state of emergency that was applied primarily against the left, while showing marked leniency toward right-wing political terrorism.231
• Safe Haven: Extremist organizations, including the Nazi Party, found shelter in Bavaria. The state government and local army commanders often collaborated with or protected these groups, allowing them to operate with relative impunity.142
• Paramilitary Infrastructure: Munich was a gathering place for dissatisfied former servicemen and members of the Freikorps, who provided the manpower for Hitler’s SA. These paramilitary forces were in contact with right-wing officers who provided them with arms and viewed them as a reserve force to destroy the Weimar Republic.12