Western Germany

September 19-20, 2012; October 2, 2012: During this time in September in Western Germany, we went to a spa in Baden-Baden, visited castles in the Mosel and Rhine Valleys, toured Cologne (Köln) Cathedral; and lastly on October 2nd toured the town of Trier. Baden-Baden: The Friedrichsbad Baths, located in Baden-Baden Germany, is an elegant bathing…

Bavaria, Germany – Part 2

September 13-15, 2012: During this time period in Germany, besides Munich, we saw Andechs (Andechs Monastery), Oberammergau, Ettal (Ettal Abbey and Linderhof Castle), Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Hohenschwangau (Neuschwanstein Castle). MUNICH: Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the…

Bavaria, Germany – Part 1

September 10-12, 2012: During these dates we toured the Franconia region of Bavaria: Dinkelsbühl; Rothenburg ob der Tauber; Randersacker; and Würzburg. Dinkelsbühl: Dinkelsbühl is a historic town in Central Franconia, a region of Germany that is now part of the state of Bavaria. Dinkelsbühl is a former free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire.…