Versailles-like Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Germany is an opulent fantasy palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II. Mad, or Fairy Tale, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, is famous for the three fantasy castles he erected in his kingdom during the nineteenth century. The most popular is the Disney-like, neo-Romanesque Schloss … [Read more...]
Transportation to Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle
Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is a top day-trip destination from Munich or Salzburg and is easily reached by car or on public transportation (train). Boats to the palace depart from Prien am Chiemsee. Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is on the Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most opulent of Bavarian King … [Read more...]
Visit Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle near Munich
Opening hours are long to visit Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Most tickets to see the palace are sold on Herren Island. Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is the most opulent palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II during the nineteenth century. It is less famous than the Disney-like Schloss … [Read more...]
Winter Day-Trip Pleasure Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany
During winter, pleasure boat cruises and sightseeing excursions on the Rhine River are limited but still possible. The best options are during the Christmas market period or all winter from Rüdesheim via the Loreley to St Goar, and Cologne. Pleasure boat day-trip cruises on the Rhine River in Germany are very popular year-round. During winter, the Rhine Valley can be … [Read more...]
Top Castles to Visit in Europe: Burg Eltz near the Rhine in Germany
Burg Eltz, near Koblenz at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers, is one of the most romantic medieval castles in Germany and all of Europe. Burg Eltz is an authentic medieval castle romantically located in an isolated valley in the Rhinelands off the Mosel River near Koblenz in Germany. In contrast to other castles in the Rhine area, Burg Eltz has never been taken … [Read more...]
Visit Romantic Burg Eltz Castle near the Mosel and Rhine Rivers
Visit romantic, medieval Burg Eltz near Koblenz in Germany in summer when the castle is open daily -- buy tickets for the treasury and guided tours directly at the fortress. Burg Eltz is considered by many to be the most romantic of Germany’s around 20,000 castles and castle ruins. Despite its somewhat isolated location, it is absolutely worth the effort needed to get … [Read more...]
Easy Public Transportation to Burg Eltz Castle near the Mosel, Germany
Getting to romantic, medieval Burg Eltz Castle in Germany is possible by public transportation (train, bus, and boat) from Koblenz and Cochem, or by car as a day trip from Frankfurt, Mainz, or Cologne. Some hiking is usually required too. Burg Eltz, one of Germany’s most romantic medieval castles, is in a somewhat isolated valley just off the Mosel Valley near the cities … [Read more...]
Online Reservations for the Reichstag Dome in Berlin
Free advance online reservations are the best way to see the Reichstag parliament building and visit the cupola dome in Berlin, or book a guided tour. Time-slot tickets and official identification are essential for all visitors. The cupola on the Reichstag building in Berlin is the second most popular sight in Germany. It is no longer necessary, or indeed possible, to … [Read more...]
See Top Museums and Art in Dresden, Saxony
Save with combination tickets to see the magnificent Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden (State Art Collections) in museums in the Zwinger, Residenzschloss, and Albertinum. The museums of the Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) are mainly housed in three buildings in Dresden’s old town: the Residenzschloss (Palace), Zwinger, and the … [Read more...]
Pergamon Museum Berlin Closed from October 2023 to mid-2027
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin will be closed from 23 October 2023 and partly reopens in mid-2027 -- some top items will be displayed in other museums and venues. Opening hours are extended from July 2023. Berlin’s Pergamonmuseum on the Museumsinsel (Museum Island) will be closed completely to visitors on 23 October 2023. Some items will be on display elsewhere but the … [Read more...]
Berlin State Museums Opening Hours and Tickets
Opening hours for the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (state museums) returned to normal in 2023 but buy tickets and make free timeslot reservations online for the top museums. All the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (national museums and galleries) are open in 2023 and mostly returned to normal opening hours and procedures. Although tickets may again be bought on-site, it is … [Read more...]
Visit the Pergamon Museum with Ishtar Gate in Berlin
The Pergamon Museum with its Greek temple from antiquity, the Ishtar Gate from Babylon, and Islamic art is the most popular museum in Berlin -- buy timeslot tickets in advance. The Pergamon Museum on Museum Island is the most-visited museum in Berlin. The museum covers architectural structures from classical antiquity, important items from the ancient Near East, and one of … [Read more...]
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