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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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Oberammergau is a small town 20 Km north of Garmisch Partenkirchen.In Oberammergau you will see plenty of houses with paintings on the outside-walls.They are called " Lueftlmalerei " and date back to the the 18th century, when rich farmers tried to show their prosperity by these decorations.For more pics and infos - please have a look on my Oberammergau-page !
Hof is in Bavaria very above - and also on the height: The charming city lies 495 meters over the sea in an attractive environment between franc forest and Fichtelgebirge in the middle of the loveliest nature, that guarantees quiet and therewith a disengaging of the stress at the job. Restored sights e.g. that Theresienstein building in the lovely city park, the Freiheitshalle (freedom hall) or the Untreusee (lake). A real experience have been since 1967 the annual "International Film Day" with which the most famous directors give themselves a date. It´s curious. So many years I lived close to that town. It was directly beside my former hometown and my shopping and cultural center. But seldom I shot a picture. It was normal to be there. I have to search for some, please have patience.But on that website of Hof you have really a special: please click on the air picture, wherever you want....
Built by king Ludwig II who went totally insane... probably while building this dream. I believe Disneyland's castle was based on it. Just AMAZING! You'll need tobook a tour to visit the astounding interiores. No pictures allowed...
That beautiful palace was built in 1686 as summer residence of Bamberg Prince-Bishops. Most of the Palace today used by Bavarian State Conservation Office. Worth to have a sight for the Palace, the Orangerie and exciting water fountains in the Rococo Garden, an area of 21 ha also with lakes. Really beautiful!You should have a look for opening hours and times of water games before you travel thereto.All seen on website, also in English.
Bordering to Czechia there is this very beautiful, wild romantic holiday region. The nature preserve Bayerischer Wald (24.000 ha) and the oldest national park of Germany is geologically one of the oldest mountains of Germany. Its highest mountains are the Big Arber (1456 m), Rachel (1453 m) and Lusen (1373 m). Above all the Arber is known, not only as a traveling purpose, but also as a good ski area. At his feet the fascinating Arber lake.The National Park has wide animal area. (see the tip)Zwiesel is a beautiful little town in that region. Often I made a vacation there. Zwiesel is the town of glass production and glass art. The town church is also worth to see!Whole region is famous for its gaffer!
It was the first National Park in Germany, founded 1970 and got an international reputation. On 24,000 ha are living many wildlife animals, also wood grouse, wolfes and lynxes. The last often gets stars of a lot of movies.One need more than a whole day to walk and detect that wide and fascinating natural area, or the animal enclosures.
I love taking the tour of the salt mines while in Berchtesgaden. It is very interesting learning how the salt is extracted from the mountain. This is a very informative, yet fun, tour. The first thing you do is put on mining gear. Then you board this "train". The thing is with this train, you sit on it like a horse, only, the next person sits right up behind you, then the next person, right up behind him. This train takes you down into the mine. You get off and follow a tour guide through the various rooms throughout the mine. You visit a chapel, a movie theatre and slide down 2 wooden slides. They are loads of fun. At the end of the tour you cross this huge underground lake. The water is very clear and at the other side they have a fountain that you can actually taste how salty it is. The whole tour takes over an hour. It was very well done and even though the tour guide spoke in...
Linderhof Castle is a beautiful, small castle set in the mountains of Bavaria. Linderhof is located about halfway between Schwangau and Ettal (Close to Oberammergau). It is about an hour drive from Schwangau to Linderhof along a beautiful two lane road. Take A95 and B2 to Oberau. Follow the signs in Oberau and take B23(Ettaler Strasse) to Ettal. After Ettal turn left on the road ST2060. Turn right in Linderhof to reach the castle. By train (deutsche bahn) to oberammergau, catch the bus connection to Linderhof from Oberammergau (9622). If you drive, you must park in a lot a few minutes walk from the visitors center. The walk is very nice, through the meadow with the mountains all around. There is a nice, large walkway to the visitors center. You must buy your tickets there. They also have a gift shop with some nice things. You can walk up to the castle and look around and take pictures...
Created 1715, Rokoko, two palaces and nice trick fountains in historical area every full hour till 17th o´clock. (Not in late autumn or during winter time.)During summer there are performances in an old ruin. You can walk across for many hours, or have a rest in a good restaurant and another café.The old trees are fascinating, also you will be exciting about the hedges and flowers.The New Palace (Orangerie) is complete covered with many thousand of coloured glass stones. Fascinating in sunshine!Some more pictures are in my travelogue.Visit also the Old Palace (at time its under reconstruction), therein a funny fountain grotto. :))
A trip to Berchtesgaden would not be complete without a ride on the Jenner Cable Car or Jennerbahn. This is a wonderful way to get to the top of Jenner mountain with its fabulous views of Lake Konigsee and the surounding areas. It is one of the best views in Germany. You can take the cable car all the way to the top and back down again or you can get off halfway and hike the rest of the way. There is a restaurant/gift shop at the top station where you can get a meal or a beer. Drinking a beer outside with snow on the ground, looking at the surrounding mountains and lakes, watching the tourists is my idea of heaven. It just doesn't get any better. For an even better view of the lake, continue down the path to the overlook. It is quite a hike, if you are not is shape, but take your time and you will be paid off in spades. The ride on the cable car itself takes about half an hour. The...
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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