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Neuschwanstein Castle – Walt Disney’s inspiration
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Long before learning about Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, I was introduced to Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Walt Disney’s Disneyland in Anaheim, California. It was the first castle I ever visited. It is also the icon that I associate with fairy tales and happily ever afters. Walt Disney walking through Sleepy Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland Photo…
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Hohenschwangau Castle – King Ludwig II’s Childhood home
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Today we awoke in the town of Schwangau at the Landhotel Guglhupf bed and breakfast and set off to visit two of King Ludwig II’s castles. Hohenschwangau translated literally is “High Swan County Palace” and was built by King Ludwig II father, King Maximilian II in the 19th century as a vacation home. This area…
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Linderhof Palace – Castles of King Ludwig II in Bavaria
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Linderhof Palace is the only building project that King Ludwig II saw to completion. His life was cut short mysteriously when he was found dead, floating in a lake at 40 years old. “Mad” King Ludwig most likely was not mad but quite eccentric. Linderhof is located near the Ettal Abbey in the mountains…
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Rothenburg o.d.T: The jewel of the Romantic Road in Germany
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Rothenburg, Germany is a magical walled city that is home to the largest year round Christmas shop in Germany, Kathe Wohlfahrt. The shop is open year round and is modeled after the annual Christmas market in the town square. I would love to go back to…
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Heidelberg, Germany
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Photo Credit -Wikipedia The town of Heidelberg, sits along the Nekar River south of Frankfurt, and is known for the stunning pink castle upon the hill. We arrived by train from Tres-Karden, on the Mosel River after visiting Burg Eltz The train ride was 2 1/2 hours and did not require a reservation with…
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Burg Eltz
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Burg Eltz is an amazing castle located just north of the Mosel River, a river that joins the Rhine in Koblenz. The castle can be reached by all modes of transportation: foot, boat, train, bus or car. This website details how to get to the castle. I have visited by car and by train/foot…
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Marksburg Castle on the Rhine
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Travel Tuesday: Part 3 of our trip of the Rhine Valley. If you are just joining in you can follow links to Part 1 and Part 2. We awoke at Burg Rheinfels Castle, enjoyed breakfast overlooking the Rhine, explored the ruins of the castle and set off towards the town of Braubach and Marksburg…
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Burg Rheinfels Castle – Where to Stay While Touring the Rhine Valley
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Part 2 of Touring the Rhine Valley Why the Rhine Valley Works for Every Type of Traveler The Rhine Valley makes an easy and rewarding destination for couples and families who enjoy variety.Days can include castle visits, riverside hikes, and long meals paired with local wine or beer.Kirk and I loved our time on…
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Traveling the Rhine River by Ferry
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Castles, Wine, and Storybook Towns The Rhine River is one of Germany’s most beautiful and historic waterways. It can be explored just as easily by boat as by land. My first experience in Germany and the Rhine River Valley came years ago after finishing a semester abroad in Bath, England. I traveled with my…
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Cologne Cathedral: Our First Stop on a Three-Week European Beer Adventure
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Our three-week journey through Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Amsterdam began in Cologne, also known as Köln.Stepping off the train, we immediately found ourselves beneath the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral, just outside the station. Perfectly positioned beside Köln Train Station, the cathedral is one of the easiest and most impressive first stops in Germany.…