I believe we all have seen photos of Cinderella’s Castle but what we may not know is that Disney’s castle was modeled after Neuschwanstein and is the work of architect Eduard Reidel who was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig was a visionary; he had a Romanesque Revival Castle in mind and brought it to fruition. It was…read more →
Just a few hours train ride Northeast of Zurich you’ll find Munich. If you’re looking at a European map, Munich will be called Munchen. Munich is in the heart of Bavaria and you’ll find it to be just what you might imagine Bavaria to be like. As soon as you arrive at the train station you’ll find many restaurants and…read more →
After a few hours ride from Brussels by rail, we arrived in Heidelberg. It was easy to see this was a vibrant city full of tumult. Our hotel, The Bayricher Hof, overlooked Bismarck Plaza and was also right in the thick of things. Here the busses and street cars all convene. A short walk across the street will bring you…read more →
Walt Disney may have put together a fairy tale town for us to enjoy but here you’ll find a real one right outside of Munich in the German Alps. Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play and Wood Carving School but the artistically painted buildings will keep your attention. Back in 1634, the bubonic plague was covering the region. When…read more →
Our hotel overlooked the Bismarck Plaza. From the window, it was easy to see this area was full of people and everyone was on the go. It is a very pleasant city. You’ll find flowers to purchase everywhere. Shops are abundant and selling almost anything you require. The cuisine here is quite varied; you can enjoy a German sausage or…read more →
After Lubeck, Suzy and I made our way west to Bremen. We really enjoyed Lubeck, it was full of history. Bremen by all accounts should be even better. Bremen dates back to the 7th century and is the 10th most populous city in Germany. This city is a mixed blend of old and new. The buildings are spectacular. The architecture…read more →
After disembarking our ship in Rostock after 21 days, Suzy and I decided to grab a train to Lubeck. It is touted to be an old medieval city with plenty of history. The train ride took about 3 hours and our initial thoughts of the city were just wonderful. Right away you could see old buildings, bicyclists and taxi’s. There…read more →
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and has a population of about 1.8 million people. The port of Hamburg is the second largest port in Europe only to Rotterdam. Hamburg is an industrial city and transport hub with facilities belonging to Airbus, Blohm and Voss. Suzy and I found this city to be very beautiful and full of…read more →
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