See the Top Fairy Tale Castle of Bavarian "Mad" King Ludwig II in Germany One of Germany's most romantic and popular castles is Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. This Disney-like castle at the end of the Romantic Road is a popular day-trip destination from Munich. Jeff Wilcox / Wikimedia Commons Schloss Neuschwanstein is one of the top sights to see in Germany. For … [Read more...]
See Schloss and Park Linderhof in Bavaria, Germany
Schloss Linderhof, a fantasy castle of Bavarian King Ludwig, is a small, opulent palace in a park with fountains and grotto near Oberammergau and Ettal in the Alps in Germany. Schloss Linderhof is the smallest of the opulent palaces and castles built by Bavarian Mad King Ludwig II. It is the only of his fantasy castles that was mostly completed. The more famous … [Read more...]
Visiting Schloss Linderhof: Opening Hours, Tickets and Transportation
Schloss Linderhof is a popular day-trip from Munich with easy transportation, long opening hours, and easiest ticket availability of Bavarian King Ludwig's fantasy castles. Schloss Linderhof Palace is located in the Ammer Valley near Oberammergau and Ettal. It is a popular day-trip destination from Munich and can be combined with visiting the more famous and popular … [Read more...]
How to Buy Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2020
Tickets for the Oberammergau Passionsspiele 2020 are available as part of tour groups, package deals with hotel stays, and individual play-only tickets. The Choir © Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 are on sale in a similar format than was used for the Passionsspiele 2010. All types of tickets are now on sale: tickets as part … [Read more...]
Visit Schloss Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, Germany
Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau was the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and inspired the construction of the nearby Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle. photo credit: KLMircea Schwangau near Füssen in Southern Germany is mostly visited to see the Disney-like, fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle. Less famous is the nearby Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau … [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 cupola in Berlin. Prior reservations and official identification are essential for all visitors. The cupola on the Reichstag building in Berlin is the second most popular sight in Germany. Queuing for tickets is no longer necessary, or indeed possible, for free admission to the … [Read more...]
Save on Top Sightseeing Site Tickets in Bavaria, Germany
The Bavarian castles and palaces discount season passes give cheap access to top sightseeing destinations such as Schloss Neuschwanstein and the Munich Residenz. Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich, Bavaria © Richard Bartz Visitors to Bavaria in Southern Germany can save on admission fees to top castles and palaces by using special discount season tickets. These savings tickets … [Read more...]
Tickets for Schloss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles
Tickets for the romantic, Disney-like Schloss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle near Füssen in Germany are best reserved in advance. Opening hours are fortunately long as the fantasy castle of King Ludwig is one of the top sights to see in Bavaria. Schloss Neuschwanstein © Ralf Schulze The Disney-like Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle opened for visitors shortly … [Read more...]
Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany
Bavarian King Ludwig II built the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria, Germany. All are top day trips from Munich. Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany © Jeff Wilcox Bavarian King Ludwig II (ruled 1864 to 1886) enthusiastically joined in the spirit of his time by erecting or restoring romantic palaces and … [Read more...]
Visit the Aalsmeer Flower Auction near Amsterdam Schiphol
The FloraHolland flower auction in Aalsmeer near Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport is the largest floral market in the world and a fine study in logistics. The Aalsmeer flower auction in North Holland near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is by far the busiest floral market in the world. Daily, around 20 million flowers are traded here. Visitors are welcome but must arrive early … [Read more...]
Cheap Public Transportation to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport
Getting to Basel Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is easiest by bus and train from Switzerland, Germany, and France. Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is inside France, just a few kilometer from the border with Switzerland and Germany. It is usually referred to simply as Basel Airport (BSL), named after the Swiss city closest to the airport itself. … [Read more...]
Visiting Le Mont St Michel in Normandy
The island abbey on Mont St Michel is one of the top sights to see in Normandy and Brittany in France. Visit the abbey, ramparts, and old town but avoid the other tourist traps and restaurants. Mont St Michel is one of the most picturesque historical sights to see in France. Medieval Mont St Michel abbey famously perches on top of a rocky island near the coasts of … [Read more...]