2024 Germany Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

#europetrip Germany is a treasure trove of wonders, offering a mix of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural landmarks. The fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle inspires awe with its dreamy architecture, while the Brandenburg Gate symbolizes unity and strength. Berlin’s vibrant streets pulse with art and history, from the Berlin Wall remnants to Museum Island. Nature lovers can explore the Black Forest’s enchanting trails or cruise the romantic Rhine River, dotted with medieval castles. Bavarian villages like Rothenburg ob der Tauber charm with their timeless allure, and Oktoberfest showcases Germany’s festive spirit. From alpine peaks to cultural gems, Germany captivates every traveler.

When traveling to Germany, don't miss the Hanseatic city of Lüneburg. Honestly, I wouldn't have known about this place if I hadn't watched a German TV series, but once I saw its colorful little houses, I was deeply attracted. In the city, apart from the churches, the other buildings are not tall. You can find all kinds of delicious food just by walking around. This place is a paradise for foodies! It is said that the population here is only 100,000, and 1/10 of them are students from Lüneburg University. It can be said that this city is supported by tourism and education. The day I arrived in Lüneburg happened to be a Sunday, and it was also the free open day for German monuments. I felt like I had found a treasure. There is an old handicraft street in the city, and a medieval market event was being held at that time. The scene was like a time-travel drama. People in ancient costumes set up stalls on the street, as if they had really returned to ancient times. It was so much fun! There was also a live stage play on another street, where artists sang and danced in traditional costumes, and the classical music was mesmerizing.

Germany 🇩🇪, a country that combines classical and modern, traditional and innovative, is waiting for you to explore 🌈. Here, you can stroll through the historic streets and admire the grandeur of Cologne Cathedral. Here's a travel guide to Germany for you. _ Recommended destinations ✅: 🔸Frankfurt: Römer, Imperial Cathedral, Iron Bridge, Goethe Street, etc. 🔸Hamburg: St. Michael's Church, City Hall, etc. 🔸Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, etc. 🔸Munich: A center of technology, economy, and transportation, home to the European headquarters of many multinational companies 🔸Cologne: Twin-towered Gothic cathedral, Fragrance Museum, etc. 🔸Heidelberg: Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg University, etc. 🔸Neuschwanstein Castle: The prototype for the Disney castle, located in southwestern Bavaria 🔸Königssee: Germany's deepest lake, famous for its emerald green and crystal-clear waters _ Must-see attractions in Germany ✅: 📍Neuschwanstein Castle 📍Cologne Cathedral 📍Berlin Wall Memorial 📍Brandenburg Gate 📍Museum Island 📍Marienplatz 📍Sanssouci Palace 📍Heidelberg Castle 📍Königssee 📍Rhine Valley 📍Black Forest 📍Romantic Road 📍Dresden 📍Nuremberg _ Recommended food ✅: 🔹Königsberger Klops 🔹Eisbein 🔹Käsespätzle 🔹Rouladen/Rinderroulade 🔹Sauerbraten 🔹Zwiebelkuchen 🔹Pfälzer Saumagen 🔹Grünkohl mit Pinkel 🔹Spargel 🔹Reibekuchen 🔹Rollmops 🔹Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

#motortravel My motor trip through Germany with friends was an unforgettable adventure! 🚗 We hit the open road, starting in Munich, where the autobahn stretches out endlessly. Cruising at high speeds (no speed limits in parts!), we felt an incredible sense of freedom. One of our first stops was Neuschwanstein Castle, with an entrance fee of about €15. The view of this fairytale castle against the Bavarian Alps was simply breathtaking. We continued through the scenic Black Forest, stopping for delicious local cuisine—flavors as rich as the views. On the way, we explored smaller towns like Freiburg and Heidelberg, each filled with cobbled streets, old architecture, and cozy cafés. One of the highlights was the Rhine Valley, where vineyards and castles line the riverbanks. Germany is the perfect country for a road trip with friends—smooth roads, beautiful landscapes, and great stops at every turn. #MotorTripGermany #TravelWithFriends #GermanAutobahn #RoadTripVibes #NeuschwansteinCastle #RhineValley

🌎On the tapestry of time, the German federal government has carefully weaved the "Fairytale Road" with a magical thread of fairy tales - a dream journey that leads travelers across the border between reality and fantasy. Since 1975, this route has been created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Brothers Grimm. It is not only a tribute to the literary giants, but also a gentle call to the innocent dream in everyone's heart. ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Hanau→Alsfeld→Marburg→Bad Wildungen→Kassel→Trendelburg→Bremen 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Pick up the car at the Hanau car dealership - Hanau Market Square - Alsfeld Market Square - St. Wapucci Church DAY2: Malburg-Bad Wildungen-Bergflete Village DAY3: Kassel – Bellevue Palace, Brothers Grimm Museum – Kassel National Park DAY4: Trendelenburg Castle—Bremen DAY5: Bremen Central Square—Bremen Carillon House—Bremen Town Hall—Bremen Wine Cellar 🌸The total journey is about 546 kilometers. The recommended travel time is about 5 days, which is suitable for humanities lovers. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Hanau Market Square, Hanau is the hometown of the Brothers Grimm, also known as the "City of the Brothers Grimm. Not far from the main entrance of the City Hall on the Market Square is the famous local landmark-the Statue of the Brothers Grimm. ✔️Alsfeld Market Square, Alsfeld is the most concentrated and complete preserved town in Germany, and is also the hometown of "Little Red Riding Hood". The market square is surrounded by medieval red-roofed truss-style buildings. It is full of warmth, as if you can meet the "Little Red Riding Hood" in the story at the corner of the intersection. ✔️Bergfriet Village, as the hometown of "Snow White", this original small village is peaceful and quiet, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can trace the traces of the princess and the seven dwarfs here, and you can also visit the mines here Experience the real life of local miners. ✔️Kassel National Park is a giant symmetrical Baroque park located in Kassel. It has wide lawns, clear artificial rivers, quiet tree-lined paths, and elegant orangery palaces. It feels like strolling through the Grimm fairy tales. Beautifully illustrated. ✔️Bremen Central Square, this square in the center of the old city has experienced a hundred years of vicissitudes. Now it gathers tourists from all over the world, making it appear bustling and noisy. There is the magnificent City Hall, the magnificent and exquisite St. Petersburg Cathedral, and the "City Musicians of Bremen" sculpture that symbolizes the city. ✔️The Bremen Carillon House, in an alley called "Cooper Street" next to the Bremen City Hall, a red brick building stands secretly. The porcelain clock on the roof plays music at different times every day, bringing people's thoughts to life. Drawn into a distant and dreamy fairy tale. ☀️The "Fairy Tale Road" is not just a self-driving route, it is a baptism of the soul and an infinite yearning for beauty and innocence. Whether you are a child or an adult, this route can make you forget the troubles of the world and regain the long-lost innocence and dreams. Bring your curiosity and desire to explore and embark on this fantastic journey with us! Under the guidance of Grimm's fairy tales, let us look for those childhood lights and shadows that have been treated tenderly by time. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

🌎In the busy urban life, do you long for a quick trip to pursue the antiquity and romance that only exist in dreams? Germany, a country that is misunderstood as rigorous and boring, actually hides countless exciting secrets. Today, let us embark on the "romantic road" together, travel through the Middle Ages, unlock German romance, and feel the delicacy and sophistication that spans time and space. ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Würzburg → Bad Mergentheim → Rothenburg → Dinkelsbuhl → Nördlingen → Augsburg → Fussen 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Pick up the car at Würzburg car dealership – Würzburg Palace – Old Main Bridge – Neumünster Church DAY2: Bad Mergentheim Town—Rotenburg City Hall—St. Jacob’s Cathedral—Buyunlai DAY3: Dinkelsbühl – Nördlingen – Odersburg DAY4: Augsburg Town Square - Perach Tower - Augsburg Puppet Theater - Fugger Welfare Institute DAY5: The town of Fussen—Neuschwanstein Castle 🌸The total journey is about 353 miles, and the recommended travel time is about 5 days, which is suitable for humanities lovers. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Würzburg Palace, a treasure of Baroque architectural art, with a magnificent appearance and gorgeous interior decoration, demonstrates the glory and prosperity of German culture. ✔️Old Main Bridge, an ancient stone bridge across the Main River, has gone through vicissitudes of life and witnessed the changes in German history and the inheritance of culture. Looking around from the bridge, you can have an unobstructed view of the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river and the distant castle on the top of the mountain. ✔️The Neumünster Church, a Romanesque religious building built in the 11th century, now has a Baroque facade and dome. The smooth and complex sculpture lines and otherworldly religious murals inside exude a sacred and solemn atmosphere. ✔️Rothenburg City Hall, a mixed Gothic and Renaissance building located in the center of the old city. You can have a panoramic view of Rothenburg's red and brown town buildings from the clock tower platform. ✔️ Neuschwanstein Castle is a mysterious and romantic fairy tale castle. The pure white gorgeous building is like a swan that symbolizes purity. It complements the surrounding scenery of different seasons, making people feel like they are in an ancient elegant dreamland. ☀️The "Romantic Road", winding from central Germany to the south, is not only a self-driving route, but also a baptism of the soul. Along the way, you will travel through forests, grasslands, ancient castles and medieval towns, as if you are stepping into vivid historical pictures. Here, every brick and tile tells a story, and every scenery makes people linger. Driving here by yourself, you can not only enjoy the fun of driving, but also deeply appreciate the poetry and beauty of the German nation. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

Today I went to McDonald's in Germany for breakfast. As a chain of fast food restaurants, they all have ordering machines. McDonald's in Germany has fewer options in the morning. There are not so many types of English muffins. There are about three to four items, including a breakfast set. It is usually sold with biscuits and mineral water. This is what I think is very different. The price is 7-9 euros for a breakfast. #EUROPE #PARENT-CHILD PLACE #Germany #McDonald’s Breakfast

1.) Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Picture 123 With centuries of history, Cologne is one of the best cities in Germany to explore. Located on the western edge of the country, this city blends everything together and is perfect for a weekend getaway. For me, the most impressive landmark must be Cologne Cathedral. Located on the banks of the Rhine River, it overlooks Cologne and is well worth a visit. Not only that, but there is also a lot of history within its walls. The Gothic architecture of the cathedral is the most ambitious building project since the Middle Ages. 2.) Rottenburg, Plot 456 One of the most vibrant and colorful places in Germany is Rothenburg. Well, at least in my opinion! Rothenburg is located on the edge of the state of Bavaria in northern Germany, and is one of the best tourist destinations in Germany. For many years, it has been included in the route of the Romantic Road. 3.) Burger Figure 7 One of the treasures of the Elbe River is the city of Hamburg. Trust me, Hamburg has too many epic sights! Although it may not have the "advantages" of Berlin, as one of the best destinations for city travel in Germany, it has a strong influence. 4.) Dresden Figure 8 Dresden is located in the Saxony region of Germany and is a city about the size of Edinburgh in the UK. This makes it big enough to be vibrant and full of things to do, but also small enough to explore over a long weekend. Dresden was once known as the "Jewel Box", housing several luxurious buildings and artworks. 5.) Munich Figure 9 Munich is known as the capital of Bavaria and is undoubtedly a very beautiful city, as well as one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Germany. Not only that, Munich can be the gateway to the wider Bavarian region, and can also easily become the starting or ending point of your travels.

#2023travelwish One of my most wished for travel destination is Berlin, Germany. I travelled in a group pre-Covid and would love to visit Berlin once again. We had tons of fun and learnt a lot about its history. Charlie Checkpoint is the Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War from 1947 to 1991. The now defunct checkpoint is now a tourist attraction where you pay 5 euros to take a picture with the fake army officers. Berliner Unterwelten is an underground museum that left a deep impression in me. I get to experience how the people survive underground and I'm amazed at how intelligent and strong their survival skills were. I also visited the magnificent Reichstag building where Bundestag, the German federal parliament meets.

#celebratewithtrip Reichstag building is the place where Bundestag, the German federal parliament meets. It is also considered a historic government building in Berlin. Opened in 1894, it underwent a full restoration in 1999 after many damages throughout the years. Pre-registration is required to visit this place, be sure to make your registration weeks in advance as there are limited slots each day. Do note that visitors can only visit the roof terrace and dome of the Reichstag Building. As this is a government building, do expect security checks before entering the building. It was a real eye opener to visit this magnificent building where the parliament meets. #berlin #germany #tripblazers

There are alot of European branded cars made in Germany like the main fews are BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz. As I'm a car fanatic, the mecerdes benz Museum is a bucketlists for me, as this musuem showcases Mercedes benz even before we were born. From the very 1st man made gas powered car in the 1800s and also the very 1st Mercedes sports car called the SL60 AMG to even the very first Mercedes benz car where doors open upwards. This musuem covers more than 15,000 square metres with at least more than 100 over vehicles on showcase where you are able to learn the history and works behind the vehicles. There is a small entrance fee roughly about 10 - 15 pounds, but this is definitely an educational tour and understanding how cars were once made solely for human transportation. #bucketlistreboot #germany #german #musuem #mercedesbenz #sttugart #automobile #attraction #history

Recently I went for a short work trip to Frankfurt in Germany where I was able to do a short visit to St Paul's Church where its a former protestant Church in Germany and this is a site visited by many tourists as this has a historical value where this Church was built in the 1800s, and surprisingly this Church wasn't even bombed. Also not too far away is the frankfurt train station located about a 10 - 15min walk away. The train station called Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof, was also built in the 1800s was a transport hub for Germany and they have more than 20 over platforms making it one of the biggest and largest train station in Europe. If you look around you in the town of frankfurt, the building resembles of olden times cottages houses which you are unable to see elsewhere. It's amazing how these structure still stands after so many years. #bucketlistreboot #germany #frankfurt #historical #history #culturaltrip #europe #educational #town #oldtown

Quedlinburg, Jerman 🇩🇪 Peminat medieval town boleh singgah ke sini. Kalau naik tren atau memandu lebih kurang sama sahaja masa yang diambil iaitu 5-6 jam daripada Munich. . . Jerman ni negaranya besar, ke-7 terbesar di Eropah dan 2/3 daripada saiz Perancis. Namun, bandar yang selalu dilawati hanyalah Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin atau Stuttgart. Maklumlah ramai peminat kereta buatan Jerman atau peminat kelab bola sepak di situlah bandar yang terkenal. . . Kalau pusing Switzerland kena 2 minggu, pusing Jerman kena 18 minggu memandangkan Jerman 9 kali ganda lebih besar daripada Switzerland ;)

Location : Berlin, Germany Worth the visit : 100% 💯 Getting there : Fly direct from SG to berlin. Or you can take their speed rail if you land anywhere else. I love taking their signature long distance bus Postbus especially if you wanna travel slow from 1 city to the other. Berlin is so full of history. The people are born tough and strong at heart. The numerous conflict that is written in their history is just heartbreaking and some heartwarming at the same time. They have their own identity and they identify as a strong nation. I believe they are a strong nation too. Very patriotic too and kind to the neighbouring countries. Their pharmaceutical creams for sensitive skin is the bomb.....they have so many ranges and it's cheap too. #passionpassport

#viewontop Restaurants and Bars – You do not get water for free, you have to pay for it. If you order water you will get carbonated water. In most restaurants you can request tap water and they may or may not charge you but it is most likely straight from the sink. In some American fast food restaurants, (i.e. McDonalds) you must pay for ketchup as well. Be aware that the menus at most fast food restaurants in Germany are not exactly the same. You may also notice that a sandwich that you recognize from back home may taste a little different or it could be smaller. When you enter a restaurant you will not be seated, just walk right in and pick the table of your choice!- the tip should be much smaller than you would give in the States (this is because the waiters/waitresses get paid more than in the states) A tip of two or three EUR would be considered a good tip for very good service. Supermarkets – If you shop for groceries in Germany you will notice the supermarkets have all of their large rolling carts outside in a designated area and they are locked to one another. In order to utilize a cart you must place one EUR in the cart itself, you will see the slot on the handle. Upon leaving the supermarket you latch the cart back to the other carts and pull the device out where you placed the coin, now you can retrieve your coin. When you have all of the groceries you want, proceed to the check-out counter. You will have to purchase plastic bags to put the groceries in or you can take one in yourself. If you decide to purchase one they are usually visible at the counter and normally only cost a few cents. If there is a long line do not put all of your groceries in the bag, put them back into the cart and bag them away from the line.

Kassel is a city in central Germany. It's known for its Documenta art exhibition. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is a sprawling park dating back to the 18th century. It's home to Wilhelmshöhe Palace and its Old Masters Picture Gallery. The neo-Gothic Löwenburg castle displays 16th- and 17th-century weapons.

Gotha is a relatively smaller town than its nearby neighbours, measuring 70 square km in total size and with a relatively small population. But it’s precisely for this reason that I was there in light of the pandemic. I have the opportunity to explore historic venues, wonderful museums, and stroll through the streets without the constant stream of tourists. One of the most impressive German castles located here in Gotha is Friedenstein Castle (Schloss Friedenstein). Built by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, between 1643 and 1654, Friedenstein Castle became the seat of the Dukes of Saxe-Gotha and well as their residence. Constructed to represent strength and authority, it’s hardly surprising to learn that the incredible building was one of the largest of its time. #historicculture#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattractions

The Museum Island (German: Museumsinsel) is a museum complex on the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the most visited sights of Germany's capital and one of the most important museum sites in Europe. Built from 1830 to 1930 by order of the Prussian Kings according to plans by five architects, the Museum Island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It consists of the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode-Museum and the Pergamonmuseum. As Museum Island includes all of Spree Island north of the Unter den Linden, the Berliner Dom is also located here, near the Lustgarten. To the south, the reconstructed Berlin Palace houses the Humboldt Forum museum and opened in 2020. Since the German reunification, the Museum Island has been rebuilt and extended according to a master plan

The Brandenburg Gate is a city gate that is a monument as well as the most famous landmark and icon of the German state. This neo-classical style gate was built by the Prussian king Frederick William II in 1791 as a symbol of peace. Tourist attractions in Germany Brandenburg Gate is located west of the Pariser Platz square, the Intersection of Unter Den Linden and Ebertstrabe. Brandon bracket is the city gate as well as the entrance to untar den linden. When passing through this gate, visitors will see a wide road with linden trees planted on the left and right. By following this path, visitors can go directly to the Berlin City Palace. Architect Carl Gotthard Langhans built the Brandenburg Gate inspired by the gate of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. What is unique and a marker for getting to know the Brandenburg Gate is the existence of the Quadriga Statue made by the sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1793. Tourist attractions in Germany, Brandenburg Gate is not only famous for its classic architecture. There is quite a lot of historical value in the Brandenburg Gate. This city gate becomes the silent taxi of tumultuous history. When the 2nd world war took place, this gate was completed. #loveflowers#beautifulsunsets#summertrip

An old autonomous city in Baden-Württemberg which is famous for its castle, old town, and old university dam. Heidelberg is one of the major German cities that was not destroyed in World War II. A special part of this city is the old town from the Baroque era. In Heidelberg there is a pedestrian area that is very famous because it is the longest pedestrian in Europe, and on the left and right side there are old buildings that are still functioning. In addition, there is also a famous bed, Heidelberger Schloss, which remains in ruins. This building was originally a fortress located in a strategic place as a fortress. This fort later became the residence / palace of the king in Pfalz. Since the damage in 1689 and 1693 due to the war for the throne from the heirs of the Pfalz kingdom, this building has only been partially restored. In 1764 one part of the building was again damaged by a fire caused by a lightning strike.

An old autonomous city in Baden-Württemberg which is famous for its castle, old town, and old university dam. Heidelberg is one of the major German cities that was not destroyed in World War II. A special part of this city is the old town of the Baroque era. In Heidelberg there is a pedestrian area that is very famous because it is the longest pedestrian in Europe, and on the left and right side there are old buildings that are still functioning. In addition, there is also a famous bed, Heidelberger Schloss, which remains in ruins. This building was originally a fortress located in a strategic place as a fortress. This fort later became the residence / palace of the king in Pfalz. Since the damage in 1689 and 1693 due to the war for the throne from the heirs of the Pfalz kingdom, this building has only been partially restored. In 1764 one part of the building was again damaged by a fire caused by a lightning strike.

New but old church, or vice versa old but new church? The answer is up to you, yes… this church has been around since the 11th century. But unfortunately this church was destroyed by bombs in World War II. The remains of the church debris were left and became the Anti-War monument. After the unification of West Germany and East Germany, the German people asked to be rebuilt. Finally the church was rebuilt, started in 1994 and only completed in 2005. After 13 years of renovation, the Frauenkirche which means Church of Our Lady was inaugurated with a lively service from October 30, 2005 to October 31, 2005 – today is German Reformation Day.

Leipzig is a major city in Saxony, and it is also home to one of the largest monument in Europe. The Volkerschlachtdenkmal, or Monument of the Battle of the Nations, was built to remember the Battle of Leipzig in the Napoleonic Wars. During the battle, more than 100,000 soldiers perished. Although the battle took place in 1813, the monument wasn’t unveiled until 1913. Today, the monument is accompanied by a museum exhibit explaining more about the battle and the Napoleonic wars of the 19th century.

You are still—as when first I saw, as when I last addressed you—in the venerable city which I must always think of as my home. And I have come so far; and the sights and thoughts of my youth pursue me; and I see like a vision the youth of my father, and of his father, and the whole stream of lives flowing down there far in the north, with the sound of laughter and tears, to cast me out in the end, as by a sudden freshet, on these ultimate islands. And I admire and bow my head before the romance of destiny. The 25th day of August, 1751, about two in the afternoon, I, David Balfour, came forth of the British Linen Company, a porter attending me with a bag of money, and some of the chief of these merchants bowing me from their doors. Two days before, and even so late as yestermorning, I was like a beggar-man by the wayside, clad in rags, brought down to my last shillings, my companion a condemned traitor, a price set on my own head for a crime with the news of which the country rang. To-day I was served heir to my position in life, a landed laird, a bank porter by me carrying my gold, recommendations in my pocket, and (in the words of the saying) the ball directly at my foot. #zoo#lakes

New York, USA Taking its name from the mid-town New York neighbourhood Nomad, this hotel is a modern interpretation of luxury – here, food and drinks are centre stage. Under the direction of Leo Robitschek, Michael Smoley and Julia Reingold, the latest menu sees favourites such as Start Me Up and the Walter Gibson retained but plenty of new entries from the Nomad’s repertoire of whimsical drinks wizardry. #themepark

The hilltop Schloss Neuschwanstein was home to young King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who ascended to the throne full of dreams for his kingdom, lost power to the Prussians, retreated to several fantasy palaces and became so isolated that he was declared insane in 1886. The lavish, white fairy-tale palace welcomes more than 1.4 million curious visitors annually and is said to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

#oberammergau is a very scenic and special town located in the Bavarian Alps in Germany. It is famous for its wood craving and also buildings are painted with artwork which makes it extra special. A place to visit when you are on a road trip in Germany. #awesomepic#unforgettableexperiences#bestislandtraveltowns#historicculture#culturalattractions

Eltz Castle has steadily become one of the most-photographed castles on Instagram with many landscape photographers choosing to capture it during the eerie hours of the day. The castle sits on top of a hill surrounded by a thick forest, adding to the mysterious feel. Located in Rheinland-Palatine, known as the Moselle wine region famous for Riesling wine, due to its secluded position, it feels worlds away. #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

Loved this tour! We toured this factory and really enjoyed it. I love behind the scenes type of attractions , and it was so fun to see where they make some of the world's biggest and best ships. My son was a Disney Castmember and liked the pride they took in building a Disney ship we had sailed on, too. The place was huge, obviously to fit the ships, and just awesome. Liked seeing the workers doing some of the many jobs required, and it was nice to see first hand some of the pieces coming together. Really fascinating and enjoyable #summervacation #summervacation

#tripaway Amidst beautiful, green natural scenery, just a few minutes from Neuschwanstein and the neighbouring castle of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria’s highest town, Füssen, lies on the shores of the Alpine River Lech. It marks the convergence of popular tourism routes such as the Romantic Road, the German Alpine Road and the Trans-Alpine Via Claudia Augusta. Up above, the Hohe Schloss, or High Castle, sits in majesty with its richly coloured illusionist paintings. In the romantic streets of Füssen old town, medieval town houses sit alongside impressive Baroque churches. In summer, the many street cafés lend the old town district an almost Italian flair. Beautiful views can be enjoyed not only from the towers of the Hohe Schloss but also from boat trips on Lake Forggensee – including Neuschwanstein Castle against an Alpine backdrop. Traces of the Bavarian kings abound in Füssen. The Hohe Schloss above the old town, the former summer residence of the Bishops of Augsburg, was due to be woken from its slumber in the 19th century and turned into a residence for Crown Prince Maximilian, father of the Fairy Tale King, Ludwig II. But things took a different turn: on a journey through the Alps, Maximilian came across the ruins of Schwanstein Castle and had his castle, Hohenschwangau, built there, just a few kilometres from Füssen. A royal dream – The Allgäu on both sides of the River Lech, between wild mountains and idyllic lakes – this was the favourite retreat of the Bavarian Fairy Tale King Ludwig II, where he could escape from the everyday life of government in Munich. Here he turned his dreams into reality with Neuschwanstein Castle. The view from Neuschwanstein Castle extends far out into the countryside. Standing on the balcony of the throne room on a castle tour, you can see why Ludwig II chose this particular location for his “Holy Grail”. #tripaway