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Dachau (Concentration Camp) Munich
80 Reviews "... so ich nicht nach Dachau komm." (Dear God, make me mute, so I don't get sent to Dachau). So went a common child's prayer during Nazi times. You dared not say anything remotely controversial,...
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Castle Nürnberg
38 Reviews The majestic Nuremberg castle, the Kaiserburg, is considered Nuremburg's main sight. Indeed it does create a marvelous, medieval atmosphere to the Old Town of Nuremberg, which is almost completely...
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Marienplatz Munich
148 Reviews This is the centre of the Old Town of Munich, a very lively square. The centre of it is the Mariensäule, a column that was erected in 1638. The Town Hall is an abundance of New Gothic style. It was...
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Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church Nürnberg
31 Reviews In Lorenzer Platz stands the twin-towered Gothic church of St Lawrence (St-Lorenzkirche; 13th-15th c.; Protestant), the city's largest church. Above the beautiful west doorway (c. 1355) is a rose...
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Schloss Nymphenburg Munich
112 Reviews What struck me first when arriving at Schloss Nymphenburg is the enormity of its width. The palace which began construction in 1664 is now over 700 meters wide. To even get a picture of the entire...
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Schöner Brunnen - Beautiful Fountain Nürnberg
26 Reviews The "Schöner Brunnen" on the main market square opposite the Nürnberg Old Town Hall was created in the late 14th century. The pyramidical fountain is decorated with 40 brightly painted figures...
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Englischer Garten Munich
113 Reviews What a surprise and delight to find the English Garden in Munich. The English Garden (Englischer Garten), not only is gigantic in size but is a source for many activities from sightseeing, relaxing,...
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Documentation Center Nürnberg
10 Reviews Writing about German war history is a very sensitive thing because you are writing about the history of the (fairly) recently vanquished. As my husband (German + a military historian by training + a...
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BMW Building and Museum Munich
50 Reviews The new BMW Museum is currently under construction (2005) and won't be ready until 2007. Thankfully there is a temporary display at a special building underneath the Olympic Tower, but unfortunately...
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Albrecht Dürer Nürnberg
19 Reviews Albrecht Duerer’s House in Nuremberg is now a museum. Duerer was a famous German (Renaissance) artist who lived from 1471 to 1528. As well as showing many of his works, this museum also has a workshop...
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Oktoberfest Munich
102 Reviews I can remember wishing for a trip to the Oktoberfest when I was a student, but term was always started (or about to start) at that time. In spit of its name, it was always in September - until it...
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Ehekarussell - Marriage Merry-Go-Round Fountain Nürnberg
7 Reviews The "Marriage Carousel" (Ehekarussell) was erected in 1984, immediately in front of the White Tower. The work, created by Jürgen Weber, refers to the poem "Bitter-sweet Married Life" by Hans Sachs,...
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Castles in and around Munich Munich
27 Reviews We went on an escorted tour of this castle which was a short (one hour) trip from Munich. We stopped at the base of an extensive park to take the short hike to one of Ludwig II's many castles. The...
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Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady Nürnberg
24 Reviews On the east side of the square in Nuremberg is the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady, 1352-61; R.C.). Above the porch with its rich sculptural decoration is the "Männleinlaufen," an old clock...
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Frauenkirche Munich
101 Reviews Frauenkirche is Munich's most famous church. Its proper name is "Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau" (Cathedral of Our Loving Lady). It was constructed in the second half of the 15th century and I must say...
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Sebalduskirche - St Sebaldus Church Nürnberg
19 Reviews St Sebaldus's Church (1225-73; Protestant), with a magnificent Gothic east choir (1379). On the outside of the choir is the Schreyer-Landauer tomb, a masterpiece by Adam Krafft (1492). Inside the...
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Olympiapark & Olympiastadion Munich
104 Reviews As you might have read in the other tips, we were very unlucky when visiting the Olympic Tower, as the weather was very bad. On the second day of sightseeing, in the morning, I went back to the park...
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Museums Nürnberg
22 Reviews Nuernberg has a long history of toymaking and the Toy Museum was created in 1971 around the nucleus of the private toy collection assembled by the Bayer family. The museum provides an overview of...
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Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) Munich
88 Reviews The Neues Rathaus, [ new town hall ] is in Marienplatz . In the tower is a glockenspiel that plays 2 or 3 times a day. The building is festooned with statues and gargoyles. The tower has a free lift...
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Nazi Party Rally Grounds Nürnberg
7 Reviews Not having any evidence I always imagined Hitler arrived at the Dutzendteich Lake Station, stepped across the road to the back of the Zeppelin Grandstand before starting one of his long speeches. But...
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Hofbräuhaus Munich
58 Reviews I would say that you cant miss seeing if not drinking in the Hofbrauhaus Munich. Its the biggest pub ive seen. I was there at 4pm and the huge hall , courtyard and outside balcony where almost full, i...
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City Walls - Fortifications Nürnberg
11 Reviews Nürnbergs city fortifications - begun in the 11th century and extended up to the beginning of the 17th century - were unequalled in the Middle Ages. A massive wall with watchtowers and heavily...
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The Alps Munich
26 Reviews The Bavarian Alps include the most beautiful landscapes of Germany. Lakes, snow, hiking, great food, ... Don't forget to pass by the Romantische Strasse (the romantic street), the lake at Chiemsee and...
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Zeppelinfeld Nürnberg
6 Reviews Zeppelinfeld was the name of the wide area in Nürnberg that was used for marches of the NSDAP. The whole area was 362 meter x 378 meters and that was large enough for 320.000 spectators, and 70.000 of...
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Schloss Neuschwanstein Munich
43 Reviews Neuschwanstein is a fairy tale castle (actually, Disney used it as his inspiration for Cinderella's castle in Disneyland). In castle terms, Neuschwanstein is young. The castle was constructed between...
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Schongau is a small town with medieval wall that surround the town. It has got many nice houses and churches. On August there is a nice party called The Venetians in Schongau.More information on my Schongau page.
Bamberg is a wonderful town. During the visit of the town you can't lose to see:- The Dom: one of the most beautiful cathedral of Bavaria made by Henry II the Saint;- The fantastic Residenz with the wonderful Imperial hall and the State Apartments;- The Rathaus: a great example of Baroque architecture built in the middle of the Regnitz river;- Michaelsberg with the great fresco of the flowers;- Obere Pfarrkirche: a wonderful Gothic Church;- wonderful houses and churches located all around the town.From 1993 the town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.More information on my Bamberg page.
The wonderful Schloss Weißenstein is located in the idyllic town of Pommersfelden.I was very surprise to discover how wonderful is this castle. The visit of its rooms is allowed only with a tour guide. It is two hours long but you can learn more about the history of the castle, of the fornitures, of the rooms and of the paintings.More information on my Pommersfelden page.
Ochsenfurt is a very nice small town 13 miles south from Würzburg.The town has got an interestig medieval heart with the nice red Rathaus and two interesting churches: Stadtpfarrkirche St. Andreas and Michaelskapelle.More information on my Ochsenfurt page.
The small village of Wemding is located just 15 Km east of Nordlingen. In the village you can breath a medieval atmosphere. There you can find the old walls, the nice Emmerams Kirche and many Medieval houses. More information on my Wemding page.
The castle is built on a hill over the Wormitz river and the town of Harburg. The castle was made by the Hohenstaufen family before 1150. Inside the boundaries of the castle you can see the original structure of a medieval castle around the main courtyard.Mofe information on my Harburg page.
The small village of Werneck is situated along the Wern river. Here you can find a castle built in 1733-34 by the architect Balthasar Neumann.More information on my Werneck page.
The town of Memmingen is located about 100 Km west of Munich, on the border with the Baden Wurttember Region. The Medieval town is very interesting with the nice Rathaus, Siebendacherhaus and the Martinskirche with frescos and the fantastic stalemates of the presbytery made from some artisans of Memmingen.More information on my Memmingen page.
The small village of Staingaden is located along the Romantische Strasse, just few Km from the Wieskirche. The village has got a very nice Romanesque church with a wonderful Baroque interior.More information on my Steingaden page.
The town of Fussen is very nice and it is situated in a beautiful zone to few kilometers from the famous castles of Ludwig (Linderhof, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau). To my opinion the city deserves a visit because it has some interesting testimonies of its past as summer residence of the bishops of Augsburg like the beautiful castle and the houses to its feet.More informations on my Fussen page.
Kempinski Hotel Airport Munchen Munich
7 Reviews and 482 Opinions I stayed here one night when my flight was cancelled due to technical reasons. This hotel is a high...
Sheraton Hotel Carlton Nürnberg
2 Reviews and 134 Opinions Not far from the station, outside the city walls, at first sight, this hotel may seems a bit remote....
Hotel Eisenhut Rothenburg ob der Tauber
4 Reviews and 117 Opinions In 1950, my dad took pictures of this hotel sign. I don't remember whether we stayed there or not -...
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Q: I have used the Bayern Takt when my wife and I traveled to Germany, but this next trip will be with 5 adult and one two year old....
A: If I understand correctly, Bayern Takt describes a system of schedules and connections, not a ticket. You probably mean Bayern-Ticket which is indeed valid for up to 5...
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