Germany

The Bavarian Forest – An Enchanting Setting for a Wintertime Walk

You have probably heard of Germany’s Black Forest and are longing to stroll under its thick canopies. But you need to add an essential component to your German holidays. The Bavarian forest, near the Danube Valley in the south-eastern part of the country, is what seems an endless expanse of unspoilt wilderness and is even …

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Castle Neuschwanstein in Germany

The Original Disney Castle – Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The story behind Neuschwanstein is no fairy tale. Nor is the “Schloss” (castle) really a castle – more a fantasy that Walt Disney himself would have been proud of. The force behind Bavaria’s most famous castle was Ludwig II of Bavaria. Although built over the ruins of an earlier, genuine, castle, Ludwig’s castle was more …

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Husky dog in Bavaria, Germany

Dog Sledding Closer to Home – in Bavaria, Germany

While dog sledding may commonly be associated with Arctic regions, like Siberia or Alaska, there are actually opportunities to engage in this distinctive activity within more temperate locations as well! If you are looking for a unique way to intimately immerse with the elements and natural world, consider enrolling in a dog sled workshop or …

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The romantic German wine route

Autumn along the German Wine Route

The German Wine Route (Deutsche Weinstrasse) boasts amazing scenery, ample walking and cycling opportunities, delicious cuisine and of course fine wines! The 85-km scenic drive runs in the middle of the Palatinate Forest’s foothills and the Upper Rhine Valley, through inviting towns and vast countryside, featuring a bounty of vineyards, as well as fig, chestnut, …

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Zugspitze and Lake Eibsee in Bavaria

Fall in Love on Foot… or renew your love for hiking in Bavaria

Bavaria is a region where individuals either fall in love or renew their love for walking and hiking. “Hiking is Bavaria’s favorite pastime,” states Frommer’s. “Locals believe firmly in the emotional and spiritual benefits of walking and mountain climbing and tend to hit the trails the moment the snows melt”. Some of Europe’s best trekking …

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Fireworks at Bavarian Alps Event

Fire, Folk & Fare – Bavarian Alps Upcoming Events

There are numerous festivals and activities that take place all year round throughout Bavaria. And if you’ve read our previous blog posts on the region’s history, culture and attractions, you will have an even deeper understanding of the significance or lure of these top events. Here’s a sneak peak of just some of the happenings …

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Fuessen Fussen town

Castles in Bavaria – Bavaria’s Royal Splendour!!

Füssen, the Allgäu’s romantic soul We have indulged – at least in our fantasies – in tasty ‘Weisswursts’, scrumptious cheese, rustic dumplings and divine desserts. Now it’s time to leave the dinner table or beer garden stall and start exploring some of the Bavarian Alps’ spectacular mise-en-scènes. Today we will discover the Anziehungskraft of some …

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The Leonhardi Ritt Bad Tolz

Cultural Events in Bavaria – ‘Live and Let Live’ in the Bavarian Alps

Many visitors come to the Bavarian Alps to see some of Germany’s tallest mountains or to tour numerous fairytale castles. What people realize once they arrive is that they are immersed in a rich, inviting history still celebrated today. Last time we began our series of Bavarian Alps blogs with a description of Munich, a …

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