Ulm
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Famous for being the birthplace of Albert Einstien, Ulm is a German city located close to the Danube River. It is also famous internationally for its church that has the tallest steeple in the world, which soars 161 meters in the sky. Located in the centre of the city and known as the Ulm Minister, [...]
Bavarian National Museum
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Once you are over viewing the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection, it is time to move over to the Bavarian National Museum. Known locally as the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, this Munich based museum, located in Prinzregentenstrasse, is considered as one of the most important of cultural history museums throughout Europe.
Bavarian State Archaeological Collection
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Germany is famous all over the world for its archaeological treasures. However, instead of wandering here and there, you can view a massive collection of them all in the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection.
Ulm Christmas Market
December 8, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
This is the rarest of rare Christmas markets where there is something for everyone. It is but obvious that there are lots of scintillating decorations with twinkling fairy lights and lots of foil paper, what makes the Ulm Christmas market different from the rest is its diversity.
Brennhausen Castle
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Found in the Rhön-Grabfeld in Bavaria, the Brennhausen Castle in Germany gets spotted at the Haßberge Nature Park. The origination of the name embraces two possibilities as one stresses the houses by that of a water source, and the other highlights the importance of the old German name, Brunicho. Also, the first mention pertaining to [...]
Schloss Johannisburg
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
The castle of Johannisburg in Aschaffenburg was erected during the period that extended between 1605 and 1614, and it was built by Georg Ridinger. Schloss Johannisburg had served as the second residence related to the prince bishop of Mainz until 1803, and the construction of this castle was made possible through sandstone and other building [...]
Passau
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Passau – the city of three rivers Also known as Dreiflüssestadt (the city of three rivers), and nestled away on the German/Austrian border, Passau is situated in Lower Bavaria. It is close to the Danube, which is connected on the north by Liz and on the south by Inn. It is famous for its structures [...]
Augsburg
November 22, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Situated in south-central part of Germany, Augsburg, a Bavarian city, is located 80 kilometers East of Ulm and 67 kilometers northwest of Munich. It is the third largest city of Bavaria and is preceded by Nürnberg and Munich. It boasts of a population of approximately 275,000 people. It also serves as a gateway to the [...]
Bamberg
November 22, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Situated 63 kilometers to the north of Nuremburg, Bamberg is located on the Regnitz River. More than 7,000 foreigners live in this city and this is inclusive of 4,100 members of the United States Army along with their dependants. It is assumed that this city derived its name from the House of the Bamberg family. [...]
Regensburg
November 22, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located at the confluence of the Regen and the Danube rivers, Regensburg, a Bavarian city, is surrounded to its East by the Bavarian forest. It is also the capital of the Bavarian administrative region, Upper Palatinate. The huge medieval center of this city is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Hohenschwangau Castle
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
The 19th century palace of Hohenschwangau is located in southern Germany, and this was the castle where King Ludwig II of Bavaria had dwelled during his childhood.
Herrenchiemsee palace
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
A complex pertaining to royal buildings found on the Herreninsel make up for the Herrenchiemsee, and the island of Herreninsel is found in the center of Bavaria’s largest lake, the Chiemsee, that is about 60 kilometers away from Munich.
Munich
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Arguably one of Germany’s most celebrated, famous, and visited cities; Munich is a popular spot for visitors from across the globe ranging from ordinary tourists to jet-setting celebrities. Munich has sights, attractions, and events for everyone. The city is a bustling metropolis filled with modern flair and classic culture at the same time.
Linderhof Palace
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
As a palace found near Oberammergau located in the southeast Bavaria, the Linderhof Palace in Germany is the smallest among the three palaces erected by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, as this had been the only palace that got completed during his lifetime.
Neuschwanstein castle
November 17, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
The Romanesque revival palace of Neuschwanstein castle, a 19th century castle, is found atop a rugged hill spotted above that of Hohenschwangau village, found near Füssen in Bavaria, Germany. The castle is a very popular tourist destination in the whole of Europe