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Bavaria Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i_1 angela maxwell Beyond Munich, capital of Bavaria counting 1.3 mio souls though often called a "big village", and its sprawling suburbs: the Alps - home of many famous mountain resorts. Landscapes as in Visconti's movie about the life of König Ludwig II, villages and towns that seem unchanged for the last 100 years except maybe for a few additional banks, gas stations and souvenir shops along the main town roads. Otherwise, the "homo bavaricus" has stayed pretty much the same: country shirt and richly decorated traditional jacket, leather pants with flowery suspenders (Lederhosen), felt hat garnished with feathers, "goatee beards" and many pins full of ornaments, little bells and trinkets. The "costumes" are worn on Sundays and even in Munich during the Oktoberfest season. Some take a raft, beer and music ride down Munich's home river the Isar. On the other hand the sacred King of all Bavarians, Ludwig II, architect of almost all castles in the south of Munich of which Neuschwanstein (new-swan-rock) is best known for its role model for Walt Disney's sleeping beauty castle. Wouldn't you be dreaming to have breakfast on the castle's terasse in company of Sissi, overlooking the best in natural Kitsch the Bavarian. For most travellers this region of southern Germany bordering the Alps is the most quintessentially (and stereotypically) German. Bavaria is the land of Lederhosen and wood carvers, of giant stoneware mugs called Maß filled with Starkbier (dark bock beer) and houses painted with colorful frescoes. However, Bavaria is the most fancied state in Germany for purposes of vacationing and tourism. Its sceneries and cultural riches, the traditional Bavarian hospitality are the advantages are appreciated by the innumerable visitors from Germany and abroad. One of the biggest attractions is Munich’s yearly Oktoberfest but year round travellers can find festivals, great beer and lively music in the hundreds of villages scattered in the region. It is always interesting to spend some days in the surrounding of Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Wurzburg, Augsburg or Bamberg - the cities offer cultural programs and nightlife, the countryside calm and relaxing atmosphere and beautiful landscapes. Several days could be spent just driving around stopping wherever you come across something interesting. The variety of health resorts and spas of world-wide renown stretching from the Rhön Mountains to the Alps offer holiday-makers every facility for health and fitness. No wonder, therefore, that Bavaria welcomes nearly 22 percent of all international tourist traffic in Germany. Discover for example Berchtesgaden, Coburg, Fussen, Garmisch-partenkirchen or Oberammergau. Tourism in the Free State of Bavaria has become an increasingly important economic factor, especially in areas with less potent economic structure. The total number of overnight accommodations in all hotels and private lodgings, with a total capacity of about 715.000 beds, amounts to nearly 93 million, inclusive also of camping sites. As regards international tourism, the Free State has also notably improved its standing. One in nearly five visitors comes from abroad. Traditionally most foreign tourists come from the USA, followed by the Netherlands, Japan, Italy and Austria. If you haven't seen enough yet of this interesting region don't forget to pay a visit to Altmuhl - great wandering area, Bayreuth with its famous Wagner festivals or some world-known fairy-tale sites like Neuschwanstein or Rothenburg ob der Tauber along the Romantic Road. Don´t forget to visit the newly build Legoland Deutschlans near Günzburg. ________Romantic Road Edit This The Romantic Road is one of the most popular attractions of Bavaria. From the Main River and Wurzburg down to Fussen in the "Allgäu" you will find a series of gorgeous towns and villages with castles, churches and landscapes like in a fairy-tale of the Grimm Brothers. On more than 350 km the Romantic Road opens up the richness of the south German culture. Off the highway the traveller can enjoy both silence and a various choice of impressions: episcopal residences, princely courts, proud trading cities, Bavarian palaces, all surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Most famous are Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbuhl, Augsburg and Neuschwanstein near Schwangau. [Add New] Landsberg am Lech Edit This Landsberg am Lech Landsberg am Lech Landsberg, situated on a steep slope along the Lech river valley, is famous for its Gothic "Bayertor" (gatetower) and the wild Romantic landscape around. More informations: Tourist office Landsberg Kultur- und Fremdenverkehrsamt Rathaus, 89896 Landsberg am Lech Tel. +49 8191 - 12 82 45 or 12 82 68 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Röttingen Edit This Idyllic wine village with historic city wall en nice half-timbered houses shows the typical character of a traditional south German city. Have a look at the Baroque town hall and the market square. More information: Tourist office Röttingen Verkehrsamt Marktplatz, 97285 Röttingen Tel. +49 9338 - 97 28 55 or 97 28 56 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Donauwörth Edit This Donauwörth is located, where the rivers Donau and Wörnitz meet. As one of the bigger towns along the Romantic Road it offers complete holiday possibilities (concerts, sports etc.) including sights like the town hall, the munster church, a Baroque monastery church and some museums. More informations: Tourist office Donauwörth Städtische Tourist information Rathausgasse 1, 86609 Donauwörth Tel. +49 0906 - 789 145 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Peiting Edit This Located in the Upper Bavarian "Pfaffenwinkel" between the rivers Lech and Ammer Peiting is a very attractive town with some 12th century buildings such as the St. Michael Church and the Maria chapel. Peiting is as well a good starting point for a tour to the "Hoher Peissenberg" More informations: Tourist office Peiting Verkehrsamt Ammergauer Strasse 2, 86971 Peiting Tel. +49 8861 - 6535 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Steingaden Edit This Here, where the Romantic Road crosses the German Alp Road (Alpenstrasse), travellers will find a "Praemonstratenser" monastery founded by duke Welf VI in the times of the second crusade and the well known pilgrimage church "Wieskirche". Built in Rococo style (1746 - 1754) the Wieskirche is today a Unesco world cultural heritage sight. In summertime there are series of concerts, worth to be heard. More informations: Tourist office Steingaden Verkehrsamt, 86989 Steingaden Tel. +49 8862 - 200 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Schillingsfürst Edit This This impressive town is marked by its Baroque palace, built between 1723 and 1750 by the prices of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst. Interesting contrasts can be seen in the city museum, that shows, how rural life looked like at the same time. More information: Tourist office Schillingsfürst Städtisches Verkehrsamt Anthon-Roth-Weg 9, 91583 Schillingsfürst Tel. +49 9868 - 800 or 5626 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Feuchtwangen Edit This Feuchtwangen, a former free city of the Empire, is located in the Wörnitz river valley. It offers a lot of sights such as the market square, the town church with the famous "Wolgemutaltar", a Frankish museum and open air festivals in the historic Romanic cloister. More informations: Tourist office Feuchtwangen Kultur- und Verkehrsverein Marktplatz 1, 91555 Feuchtwangen Tel. +49 9852 - 90 42 60 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Bad Mergentheim Edit This Splendid half-timbered houses build by the rich burghers and the impressive castle of the Teutonic Order of Knights characterize this middle aged city. More information: Tourist office Bad Mergentheim Kultur- und Verkehrsamt Marktplatz 3, 97980 Bad Mergentheim Tel. +49 7931 - 571 35 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Weikersheim Edit This This formerly residential city of the princes of Hohenlohe is situated on the western banks of the river Tauber. The old "Schloss" (castle), built in Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo style, is completely furnished in the original way. Have a look at the knights hall inside the castle, the palace garden or the Gothic town church. More information: Tourist office Weikersheim Kultur- und Verkehrsamt Rathaus, 97990 Weikersheim Tel. +49 7934 - 102 55 or 102 45 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::::Altmuhl Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This central Bavarian region is popular with hikers and cyclists. Altmuhl’s primary attraction is a network of footpaths that has linked area villages for centuries. You’ll pass Roman ruins, prehistoric caves (near Kelheim), medieval castles and walled towns (Berching). The trail is very scenic, winding along limestone cliffs and down the banks of the Altmuhl River, which connects a chain of pretty lakes and camping sites. Also running through the valley is the canal that connects Germany’s main rivers (the Rhine, the Main and the Danube Canal). ::::::::::Ansbach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ansbach is a beautiful walled town in south Germany. It's symbol is 3 trout in a stream on a sheild. you can see these trout from the bridge outside the walls that span the stream.Ansbach is a beautiful town , that is well worth the visit. In 1989 there was a restaurant there named "ludwigstuben". it served incredible Italian food and had great service. - (Still there but a much better Italian place is on MaxillianStarsse before the train tracks. Try the pizza). - It is up on the hill near the Barton Kaserne and I highly recommend it. I had the priviledge of living in Ansbach in 1982 and it is a time in my life I will never forget.The people are wonderful! GruessGott mein freunden! Mark Wadsworth There's a lot of sites still around that are worth visiting. #1 is Prinzregent on the corner of Kasernendamm and Residenz Strasse near the Mall. The owner, Qweetchie is a cool guy. The Pub/Restaraunt has some great intl eats and drinks and an interesting vibe takes place. There is/was a cool Brit Pub in the same bldg. If you're actually gonna be in Ansbach - its very near the Taubertal Music Fest in Summer in Rothenburg. Well worth scouting out - The Cure - Heather Nova. In Ansbach walk in the pedestrian zone Altstadt and discover all the unique - and common - shops. Rent DVD s and talk English at the H&R Block/Video Rental Place on the main road right before the army base. And keep driving on that road 50 miles to Nurnburg - another worthwhile trip. the dave - (HI Maria, Julia, Qweetch, Randy, Robert, Seehund...) Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: personal ::::::Augsburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Hercules fountain in Augsburg Hercules fountain in Augsburg Svetlana Tikhonova Augsburg was founded by the Romans and is called after the emperor Augustus. The main attraction of Augsburg consist of the medieval streets, with its many old houses. Be sure to see the Fuggerei, the world’s first social housing project for the poor. The heart of the city is the Rathausplatz, with terraces where you can have a beer in summer and a big christmas tree in winter. Other sights include the Dom, the Maximilianstrasse and the Maximilian museum. Augsburg is a nice town and deserves a visit of at least one day. It can be visited as a day trip from Munich, which is only 50 km away. __________Sights Edit This photo_1 Augsburg is a beautiful city that still maintains a large degree of its Renaissance character despite World War II damage. The highlight is the Maximilianstrasse, which features many fine houses with fancy Renaissance gables and three magnificent fountains. Just off this main road stands the Italian style mansion of the powerful Fugger banking clan, built in 1512-15. Another fine feature of the Altstadt is the 17th- century armory. Contributors June 20, 2004 new by indrian (1 point) Display all or display just: Churches and Cathedrals Fountains and statues Hotspots Landmarks Palaces Synagogues general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Edit This The original Romanesque cathedral was built in 994-1065 and some features still survive from this period, including the two towers. The cathedral was remodelled in the Gothic style between 1331-1431 with the addition of two side aisles, a choir and ambulatory, and a ring of chapels. The cathedral boasts a bronze Romanesque door with 35 panels depicting allegorical figures and stained glass from 1410. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Fuggerei Edit This photo The Fuggerei is a unique example of a Renaissance social welfare program. Established in 1516 by Jacob Fugger, the complex was created to house the pooer citizens of the city. There are 52 houses built in 1516-25. There is a small museum that includes one house furnished as it would have been in the 16th century. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Perlach Tower (Perlachturm) Edit This Perlach Tower (Perlachturm) is former guard tower, situated next to the Rathaus. It offers a spectacular panoramic view of Augsburg. Open from May to October. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] address: Rathausplatz St. Ulrich's churches Edit This St Ulrich's churches, Augsburg St Ulrich's churches, Augsburg photo by: Svetlana Tikhonova Catholic St Ulrich's church: a richly furnished late Gothic basilica built in the architectural styles of Renaissance and Baroque. Tomb of the diocesan saints Afra, Saint Ulrich and Simpert. Protestant St. Ulrich's church (in the foreground): Impressive stucco ceiling with ornamental art from the Regency period. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ulrichsplatz Rathaus Edit This Goldener Saal in the the Rathaus, Augsburg Goldener Saal in the the Rathaus, Augsburg photo by: Svetlana Tikhonova The Rathaus (City Hall) was built by Elias Holl in 1615-16 and is one of the most impressive Mannerist buildings in all of Germany. It features a magnificently restored wood coffered ceiling. The Rathaus was destroyed in 1944 and reconstructed in 1947-1962. Incide you'll find a model of the old city. Upstairs there is the Goldener Saal, city's main meeting hall. The room is 14m-high and 32m-long and it is covered with a thin layer of gold leaf. It is well worth visiting. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Three fountains Edit This Hercules fountain in Augsburg Hercules fountain in Augsburg photo by: Svetlana Tikhonova Three magnificent fountains of Augsburg that were erected on the occasion of the city's 1600 anniversary represent the three estates of the free imperial town: the masters (Augustus fountain), the merchants (Mercurius fountain) and the craftsmen (Hercules fountain). Augustus fountain with statue of Kaiser Augustus (there's a copy on the fountain now, you can see the original in the lobby of the Rathaus) is situated on the Rathausplatz. Then, going along the Maximilianstrasse you'll see Hercules fountain and Mercurius fountain type: Fountains and statues World66 rating: [rate it] St.Anna church Edit This Formerly a Carmelite monastery, a Protestant church since 1525 (the so-called "Lutherstiege"). The tomb chapel of the Fugger family is regarded as the first Renaissance church building in Germany. It features valuable paintings by Lucas Cranach and the Goldsmith's Chapel with 14th century frescos. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] The Synagogue Edit This Built by Heinrich Lompel and Fritz Landauerfrom 1914 to 1917 as cupola building with Art Nouveau furnishing. Moreover, it is home of the Museum of Jewish Culture. type: Synagogues World66 rating: [rate it] The Fugger City Palace Edit This The residential and business house of Jakob Fugger was built from 1512 to 1515 and has charming and attractive inner courts (the Damenhof or Ladies' Court) built in the architectural style of the Italian Renaissance. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Access by Maximilianstrasse 36. ___________Museums Edit This Museums of Augsburg Contributors September 23, 2006 new by svetico (2 points) [Add Museum] Die Kiste, Augsburg Puppet Theater museum Edit This "Die Kiste," the museum of the Augsburg Puppet Theater, is found one floor above the theater in the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a former hospital now preserved as an historical monument. In addition to the display of the well-loved marionettes, the museum also presents the history of the theater. World66 rating: [rate it] The diocesan museum Edit This The Diozesanmuseum, diocesan museum, (right next to the Dom) exhibits a vast number of art treasures including, for example, the bronze doors of the Augsburg cathedral from the 11th century and paintings and sculptures of the late Middle Ages. World66 rating: [rate it] Maximilian Museum Edit This Patrician house, built in 1546. The painting of the facade was reconstructed according to old patterns. The museum presents interesting evidence of town history as well as a large exhibition of goldsmiths' work and silverwork of famous Augsburg masters. World66 rating: [rate it] address: Philippine-Welser-Strasse 24 Mozart house Edit This House where Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amade, was born. A patrician house from the 16th and 17th century. Today it is the Mozart Memorial with interesting exhibits World66 rating: [rate it] The Schaezler Palace Edit This The city palace of the banker Liebertvon Liebenhofen with the richly adorned Rococo Banquet Hall was built from 1765 to 1770 and is one of the most impressive private Rococo buildings in Bavaria. Today it houses an important collection of paintings elaborated by masters such as Durer, Holbein, Cranach and others. World66 rating: [rate it] address: Maximilianstrasse Roman Museum Edit This Two-nave hall church of the former St Magdalena monastery. Features a multitude of prehistoric exhibits and interesting finds from the Roman Empire. World66 rating: [rate it] Brechthouse Edit This House where Bert Brecht was born in 1898. A typical craftsman's house located on a canal of the river Lech. Today it harbours the Bert Brecht Memorial. World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::Bamberg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Little Venice Little Venice JD If you want to see the history of Franconia and the South of Germany, Bamberg still lives it. Never destroyed, the city has the same face than during the 30 years war. In the 10th century the capital of the Holy Roman Emipre and called a second Rome, later one of the franconian prince bishoprics and today a little, quiet city in the north of Bavaria, Bamberg has its own charme, especially for the historical interested. Next to historical buildings, a beautiful cathedral and an old city hall in the middle of the river (Regnitz) you find 10,000 students using the historical monuments for a liberal arts education and guests can experience the culture of Franconia. Bamberg is famous for his smoked beer, a very special taste in beer. And for everybody who does not like the smoked beer: Bamberg is world leader in brewing beer. In the city itself are 9 Breweries with lots of different kinds of beer, in the countryside around are supposed to be over 300 different breweries. Every mile you can taste a new kind of beer. :::::::::Bayreuth Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i_1 angela maxwell Bayreuth is mainly famous for its Wagner festival, which takes place every year in July. The town itself is quite nice too, with the Grave of Wagner as one of its highlights. Bayreuth is also a university town and offers some interesting sights and museums. One major highlight is the Margravial Opera House, one of the most beautiful Baroque theatre in Europe. The historic gardens of the Hermitage with its mysterious grottoes and water fountains and the Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus with its unique acoustics are also highlights. A great number of festivals offer music, theatre, and art on a very high level. :::::::::Berchtesgaden Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) Roland Harder 100 Kilometer south of Munich this was the retreat of Adolph Hitler and his Nazi leadership. Not much remains of their homes except for the impressive Eagles Nest. The extremly beautiful scenery makes this an attractive place to visit. Berchtesgaden is beautiful in the winter...the area is host to many cross-country skiing opportunities and is a great weekend getaway if you need a break from city life. At Christmas time, especially Christmas Eve, Berchtesgaden is a magical place. The entire village is out as the local shooting clubs fire their blunderbus-type muskets in the air to scare away evil spirits. They do this for about am hour and top it off with the town band playing "Silent Night" which was written nearby. Visit http://www.tourismus-berchtesgaden.de/ for more info. Great Pensions (B&B's) abound. Gästehaus Mitterweinfeld (www.mitterweinfeld.de) is a charming option...not sure how convenient they are for a non-German speaking guest, but the location is quite nice. The rooms have private baths and are crips and spacious. __________History Edit This x Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) Roland Harder 100 Kilometer südlich von München finden wir in Berchtesgaden den Obersalzberg. Unrühmlichen Bekanntheitsgrad erreichte er dadurch, das Adolf Hitler sich diesen Berg als Wohndomizil einrichtete. Auf der Spitze des Obersalzberges findet man das Kehlsteinhaus - von den Amerikanern als Eagles Nest bezeichnet. Martin Bormann schenkte Adolf Hitler zu dessen 50. Geburtstag dieses kostspielige Gebäude, dass dieser nur zwölfmal besuchte. Heute dient es als Restaurant und ist Touristenattraktion. ::::::::Coburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Coburg is a little visited but beautiful town on Northern edge of Bavaria. Coburg is famous for its bratwurst. Sights of Coburg include the enormous "Veste Coburg" fortress as well as the Gothic Schloss Ehrenburg. ::::::Erlangen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A university town just north of Nuremburg. Public transportation: buses (€1.50 one ride, €10.00 seven-day). Things to see: there are a number of churches in the city center near the Hauptbahnhof. Food and Night Life: there's a concentration of restaurants and pubs by the Martin-Luther-Platz bus stop. ::::::Ettal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ettal is located in a narrow valley not far away from Oberammergau. The small village is know for its famous castle-lilke monastery the Ettal Basilica. It was founded by the Duke of Bavaria, Kaiser Louis the Fourth in 1330. Besides visting this highlight the visitor can buy some famous local beer or liquor in one of the numerous shops across the street.By that you support the monastery as the monks produce these spirits. A few restaurants are also to be found. ::::::::Fussen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Hiked out to the bridge and shot this photo Hiked out to the bridge and shot this photo Laura Fussen is the perfect base to explore Neuschwanstein. It is 100 km by rail from Munich and has a Youth Hostel where you can sleep if you want to spend the night here. Rope-making is an important industry. The castle, lying on a rocky eminence, is remarkable for the peace signed here on the 22nd of April 1745 between the elector Maximilian III, Joseph of Bavaria and Maria Theresa. Two miles to the S.E., immediately on the Austrian frontier, romantically situated on a rock overlooking the Schwanensee, is the magnificent castle of Hohenschwangau, and a little to the north, on the site of an old castle, that of Neuschwanstein, built by Louis II of Bavaria. :::::::Garmisch-partenkirchen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see the lake the lake gamal komaty Garmisch Partenkirchen is Germany's undisputed "winter sports capital", located only a short distance from the Austrian border in the country's southwestern corner. Famous for it's annual New Year Ski jumping competition televised all over the world, and as a former site of the Winter Olympics, Garmisch today is a large, cosmopolitan town with plenty to see and do both on and off the slopes. It is a town that is also rich in history and culture. Local people often dress in traditional styles ("Dirndl" for women and "Lederhosen" for men) - without being paid to do so by the tourist board. Many of the older buildings are decorated with beautiful frescoes - wall paintings that are often centuries old. All around is magnificent mountain scenery, dominated by the mighty Zugspitze to which lifts rise over 2,962 metres (nearly 7,000 feet) from Garmisch - producing one of the world's biggest lift served verticals (although unfortunately it is not possible to ski all the way back down!). The final string to the Garmisch bow is its status as a health resort, or rather as a "climatotherapeutic training centre" - a program of exercise and complete body management instigated with the help of the Institute of Medical Balneology and Climatology at the University of Munich. The objective is to prevent illness in its early stages by making the body and spirit and stronger, although Garmisch is also a good choice for those seeking to recuperate from existing conditions in the pure mountain air of the resort. Garmisch, although known for it's winter activities, is a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year. One can easily travel there by train. Take the ICE from Frankfurt to Munich and change to the rural train system. It is situated as to allow for easy exploration to many truly unique towns. Oberammergau offers the Passion Play, which has been re-told every 10 years since the plague! Eibsee sits at the base of Zugspitze and offers breathtaking views of the mountain. Getting around town by taxi or bus is easy and affordable. Plan on a taxi costing 20 Euro for 4-5 people or bus about 3-4 Euro per person as of October 2005. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: wikipedia :::::::::Lindau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lindau Harbour Lindau Harbour Lindau is situated by the Bodensee. The old city center is on an island in the sea, connected to the mainland with two bridges. :::::Mittenwald Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mittenwald Mittenwald Mittenwald is one of the best known tourist places in the Bavarian Alps, in Karwendel- and Wettersteinmassiv, between Garmisch-Partenkirchen (6km) and Innsbruck - Austria (30km).The Karwendel mountaintop with his 2385 m. gives the visitor a breathtaking panorama view. Absolutely to visit: the violinmuseum. Matthias Klotz was here a famous violinmaker in the 17th century and the violins they still produce are famous worldwide. A speciality worth seeing in Mittenwald are the outside walls of many houses who ware decorated with paintings, often bible figures. :::::Neuschwanstein Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Hohenschwangan Castle Hohenschwangan Castle Jason Maguire The ultimate fairytale, jigsaw puzzle, castle. Perched on top of a mountain this Disney like construction was built in the 19th century by the Bavarian king Ludwig II (* 1849 crowned 1864 died 1876). Neuschwanstein is the third palace Ludwig II built. It was the Blueprint for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Ludwig II dedicated this castle to his friend Richard Wagner. Inside the castle there are displayed many pictures and scenes from the operas of Richard Wagner. The castle was one of Bavaria's first buildings to use electric energy for light and a bell-essage-system used for calling the servants. Werner von Siemens himself built the electrical equipment for this Castle. Neuschwanstein is 100 km by rail from Munich. Best to be explored from Fussen, where you can find transport, food and accommodation. Hohenschwangau is another castle, situated just at the other side of the valley. This older Castle was built by the Whitelsbacher, the family of Ludwig II. Both castles can be visited on the same day. Entry for both castles costs 8 EUR and his great great great grand daughter Princess Nalysha is now holding his title as she is the only blood relative alive. ::::::Oberammergau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The "Gipfelkreuz" at the summit of the Kofel Mountain overlooking Oberammergau The "Gipfelkreuz" at the summit of the Kofel Mountain overlooking Oberammergau TheTripmeister Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play which was first performed in 1634. In the middle of the 30 Years War, after months of suffering and dying from the the "Black Death," or plague, surviving villiagers swore an oath to perform a "Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. The Play, originally made up of just actors from the villiage itself, has grown to a stage production comprised of almost 2,000 performers, singers, musicians and stage technicians. The Play is performed in the 5,000 seat Passion Play Theater with it´s open air stage. The next Passion Play is in 2010. Oberammergau is also world famous for its woodcarvings and "Luftmalerei," or frescoes, of traditional Bavarian or religious-themed scenes found on many home and buildings. :::::::::Passau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Veste Unterhaus and Oberhaus; Danube view Veste Unterhaus and Oberhaus; Danube view Jim Szabo City of the three Rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, this is Passau, located in the very eastern part of Bavaria named "Niederbayern". Human settlements have existed here at the confluence of the three rivers ever since prehistoric times. In the last millennium the city was considerably enlarged by the prince bishops of Passau, who made it their royal residence and capital of the largest Danube diocese. The wonderful Baroque buildings that dominate the city today were built after the great fire of 1662. One of the most striking is cathedral of St. Stephan, which boasts the world’s biggest church organ. One of the best ways to enjoy the magic of Passau is with a sightseeing tour by ship. _________Sights Edit This Display all or display just: Museums general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Cathedral of St. Stephan Edit This Magnificent Italian Baroque structure (17C) with the world's biggest church organ. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Neue Residenz Edit This Episcopal palace, stupendous Rococo stairwell type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Veste Oberhaus Edit This Citadel of the prince bishops, best view of the Old Town and confluence of the three rivers. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Town Hall Edit This Lavishly decorated halls with monumental paintings type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Niedernburg Abbey Edit This Tomb of Gisela, first queen of Hungary type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Maria Hilf Edit This Abbey and place of pilgrimage over-looking the town centre type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Dreiflüsse-Eck Edit This Confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Oberhausmuseum Edit This Art history museum. Major upcoming exhibitions: Bavarian State Exhibition – Bavaria and Hungary (May – Oct 2001) type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Cathedral Treasury and Diocesan Museum Edit This Passau Glass Museum: 30,000 examples of Bohemian glass type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::Regensburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see view of Regensburg view of Regensburg prp Located on the banks of the Danube, Regensburg with its 150.000 inhabitants, is both a modern Bavarian city and still a medieval wonder. For more than 600 years - from 1245 till 1803, when Napoleon came - Regensburg has been a free imperial city and a buzzling trade and cultural centre. Lots of the medieval architecture survived the centuries and even the devastations of Second World War. Regensburg - founded in 179 by the roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is a historic city in a unique state of preservation, living witness to two thousand years of rich and colourful history. At every turn one encounters truly outstanding historical monuments and architectural marvels. The experience is deepened by the exquisite collections at the city's fine museums, and made yet more enjoyable by the typically Bavarian hospitality of the locals. Located on the beautiful Danube, Regensburg is also the perfect starting-place for river cruises and excursions. ___________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Castle of the Princes of Thurn and Taxis Edit This Former abbey, expanded in the 19th century to create the present Schloss complex, which is still inhabited and only open to the public partly. A guide will show you the state rooms, with some wonderful Brussels tapestiries on the wall. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: tours Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm every two hours, Sat & Sun also 10am St. Peter's Cathedral Edit This i This is the most important and most magnificent Gothic building in Bavaria. It was begun around 1250, replacing a Romaneque church of which the "Eselsturm" is the only remaining part above ground. Don't miss the late 13th century statue of the Annunciation and the beautiful stained-glass windows (14th century) in the south transept. In the cloisters - accessible only on guided tours - you will see many Romanesque frescoes. Concerts are held regularly. If you can catch by any chance tickets for the "Domspatzen" (the "Cathedral Sparrows"), do it, they have some of the finest more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Steinerne Brücke Edit This Germany's oldest surviving stone bridge (built 1135-1146). From here you have the most beautiful view of the city's medieval skyline. At the time it was build this bridge was the only safe and fortified crossing along the entire length of the Danube. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Reichstagsmuseum Edit This The first German parliament building, seat of the "immerwährender Reichstag" ("everlasting Imperial Diet"). The most significant room is the Imperial Diet Chamber, a parliamentary forum for the empire from 1663 to 1806. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: in the Old Town Hall openings: tours Mon - Sat 3.15pm in English Historical Museum Edit This Art and cultural history, especially the Albrecht Altdorfer section shouldn't be missed. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Dachauplatz openings: Tue - Sat 10am - 4pm Kepler-Gedächtnishaus Edit This Memorial to the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who died in Regensburg (original instruments and models). type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Keplerstrasse openings: Tue - Sun 10am - 4pm, tours available. __________Practical Information Edit This Tourist Information Altes Rathaus 93047 Regensburg Tel. +49 (0)941 -5 07 44 10 Fax. +49 (0)941 -5 07 44 19 E-mail: tourismus@regensburg.de Regensburg on the Net __________Getting There Edit This By car: A3 Cologne -Frankfurt/Main - Regensburg - Vienna A83 Munich - Regensburg - Dresden Munich 85km (direct coach service to Regensburg airport) By air: Regensburg has no own airport. The following airports are connected by fast trains: Airport Frankfurt/Main: 335 km Airport Nuremberg: 110 km Airport Munich/Erding: 85 km 7 times a day direct bus connection to and from the International Airport "Franz Josef Strauss" near Munich/Erding. By train: You can easily and comfortably reach Regensburg by ICE-, EC-, IC und IR-trains. Regensburg is situaded on the following international lines: Amsterdam/Brussels-Vienna-Budapest Zurich/Paris-Prague and on the national lines from: Berlin/Dresden, Hamburg/Hannover, Dortmund/Cologne, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe/Stuttgart and Munich. [Add Global transport mode] tamara Edit This munich-regensburg type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::Schleissheim Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Schleissheim is just north of Munchen. In the small town you can find two major castles that are worth a visit. The Neues Schloss Schleisheim and the Altes Schloss are highlights and for anyone coming to Munich, they should be visited. Another major site is the Fluwerft Schleissheim, where there is a museum dedicated to teh history of aviation. :::::::Schongau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i_1 Lovely place - great sites and amazing castles (2) Maximillian's place is being revamped and as such has some scaffolding on it at the present time. Ludwig's Neuschwanstein is lovely and unfortunately very incomplete - there are only a half dozen rooms to view but well worth the small cost of entry. I do recommend taking the bus up to this castle and consider walking down if you have no health concerns - otherwise it can be quite a go. The small gathering of buildings is lovely and not too far from town for a trip in for groceries. So much to see and look at, not enough time in the day to enjoy it all. Absolutely breathtaking even on rainy days. :::::::::Traunstein Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Traunstein is a small city in the very south east of Bavaria. It is named after the river Traun. Traunstein has a very nice little medival town centre. Nightlife: There are several Discos and Clubs (approximatly five or six) to be found in this city. One of them called the "Panzerhalle", this one is built in an old army base. |