German And Bavaria By Rail

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The Neuschwanstein Castle looks like a fairytale castle. Neuschwanstein is a castle of the paradox, it was built in the 19th century in Bavaria, in a time when castles no longer had strategical and defensive purposes.

While Neuschwanstein’s look is that of a medieval castle, it was equipped inside with state of the art technology at that time. For example on every floor of the castle there were toilets with automatic flushing system, as well as an air heating system for the whole castle. Water was supplied by a nearby spring situated at only 200 meters above the castle.

Neuschwanstein’s positioning is also a fairytale one. It is located in the Alps in Bavaria, Germany, in a magnificent landscape, on the top of a hill. Neuschwanstein overlooks the Hohenschwangau valley. If you come to visit this castle, you will be amazed by the extremely beautiful landscape that surrounds it.

Also, Neuschwanstein lies very close to the town of Fussen, which is also a popular tourist destination in Germany.

The construction of the Neuschwanstein castle began in 1869, and originally it was projected to last three years. But Ludwig II wanted the castle to be perfect, so the immense building was not finished even at Ludwig’s death in 1886 and it is not completely finished to this day.

Neuschwanstein Castle has a very beautiful inner garden surrounded by a walled courtyard. It even has an artificial cave. Neuschwanstein’s interior is as beautiful as its outside. Though only 14 rooms were finished before Ludiwg II’s sudden death in 1886, these rooms were majestically decorated.

The two story throne room was designed in Byzantine style, with wall paintings depicting angels. Ironically, there is no throne in the Throne Room, as Ludwig died before it was completely finished.

This fairytale look of the Neuschwanstein castle inspired Walt Disney to create the Magic Kingdom. Today, Neuschwanstein is the most visited castle in Germany, and one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. Every year over 1.300.000 people cross its gate.

Neuschwanstein Castle is definitely one of the most charming castles, and there are many interesting less known facts about it, that you can see by visiting our Interesting Facts about Neuschwanstein Castle page.

Travel Munich at your own pace on a double-decker bus with a 24 or 48 hour ticket. Discover the highlights of Munich such as Nymphenburg Palace, Olympic Park and historic Old Town. This tour offers commentary in eight languages.

Itinerary

City Tour

• Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the City Tour:

• Hauptbahnhof - Luisenstr. 4
• Odeonsplatz
• Marienplatz
• Residenzstraße
• Au-Haidhausen
• Deutsches Museum
• Karlsplatz

Attractions on the City Tour:

• Marienplatz / City Sightseeing Munich / Residenz / Odeonsplatz / Konigsplatz
• Operates: Departures every 30 minutes 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Nymphenburg-Olympia Tour
• Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the Nymphenburg-Olympia Tour:

• Hauptbahnhof - Luisenstr. 4
• Neuhausen
• Schloss Nymphenburg
• Olympiapark München
• Attractions on the Nymphenburg-Olympia Tour:
• Nymphenburg Palace / Olympiapark
• Operates: Summer: Departures every 30 minutes, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Winter: Departures every 60 minutes, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Schwabing Tour

• Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the Schwabing Tour:

• Betriebsräteakademie Bayern - Luisenstr. 4
• Odeonsplatz
• Englischer Garten
• Professor-Huber-Platz 2
• Neue Pinakothek

Attractions on the Schwabing Tour:

• English Garden / Schwabing / Leopoldstrasse / Neue Pinakothek
• Operates: Departures every 60 minutes, 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM"

• Stop At: Marienplatz 1, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany
• Our tour meets/begins at Marienplatz 15 where we share with our group the history of Munich, Marienplatz and the world famous Glockenspiel.
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Stop At: Mike's Bike Tours and Rentals, Brauhaustrasse 10 behind the entrance of the Hofbrauhaus, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 5 minutes
• Stop At: Max-Joseph-Platz, Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Stop At: Hofgarten, Odeonsplatz, 80593 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Stop At: Odeonsplatz, Odeonspl., München, Germany

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Stop At: Residenzstrasse 1 Hours are: April-20 October: daily 9 am-6 pm 21 October-March: daily 10 am-5 pm, 80333 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Stop At: English Garden, 80538 Munich, Bavaria Germany
  

• Duration: 1 hour
• Stop At: English Garden, 80538 Munich, Bavaria Germany
  

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Stop At: Chinesischen Turm, Englischer Garten 3, 80538 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Stop At: Friedensengel, Luitpoldbrucke Maximiliansanlagen, 81675 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 5 minutes
• Stop At: Isartor, Tal 43, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany

• Duration: 2 minutes

Dachau is one of the most well preserved camps in all of Europe and a visit to a camp should be on every travelers itinerary. Dachau was the first camp set up in NAZI Germany, was the model for all other camps and was the only camp running for the entire 12 years of the Third Reich. This authorized full tour of the Dachau Memorial is a half day tour traveling via train from Munich at 9:00 and arriving back approximately 14:00. Your guide will not only explain in detail the horrors of the camp system but the plight of the various victims that suffered under this brutal system of murder and oppression, the rise of the NAZI party and many other events that took place throughout the 3rd Reich and World War 2. As we are a small independent company we go above and beyond to give our guests a memorable experience. Our small group tours have a maximum number of 16 guests per tour ensuring a personable experience.

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

• Stop At: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, Pater-Roth-Str. 2A, 85221, Dachau, Bavaria Germany
• Leaving Marien Platz down town Munich at 9:00 you will travel via train with your authorized guide to the Dachau memorial site.

Our 5 hour tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp will cover all areas accessible to the public and the following.

• Rise of Adolph Hitler and the Nazi Party throughout the 1920s up to his appointment as Chancellor in 1933
• Burning of the Reichstag and the formation of concentration camps
• The roll Dachau played as model for other camps
• 3 major phases of the camp system
• SS training facility
• Jourhaus (main gate house) with the infamous slogan ARBEIT MACHT FREI
• Liberation of the camp and the aftermath
• What happened at Dachau between 1945 and the unveiling of the Documentation center in 1965
• An in depth look at the concentration camp system, Ghettos and Extermination camps
• Registration of prisoners and their various categories
• Kristallnacht – 1938 pogrom against the Jews and the first major influx of Jewish prisoners at Dachau.     
• Duration: 5 hours

• Stop At: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria
• Meeting Point: 08:10hrs in front of Galeria Kaufhof department store at Karlsplatz 21, 80335 Munich
• 08:30am departure to Salzburg. Explanations on the way by the guide.

• 11:00-11:30 AM Arrival Salzburg, at Bust Terminal: Paris-Lodron-Straße.
• Departure time is announced by guide.
• Duration of the stay: approx. 2,5 – 3 hours.
• Guide offers orientation walk through city center: duration approx. 30 min.
• Free time at the guests´ own disposal. Time for lunch, sightseeing and shopping.
• 14:15-14:45 PM Departure from Bus Terminal: Paris-Lodron-Straße in direction to Lake Wolfgang. Ride through Lake Distict: Fuschelsee.
• Duration: 2 hours
  
• Stop At: Wolfgangsee Schifffahrt, Markt 35, St. Wolfgang 5360 Austria
  
• 14:45-15:15 PM Arrival at St. Wolfgang / St. Gilgen.
  

• 16:15-16:30 PM Departure from St. Gilgen / St. Wolfgang
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  
• Pass By: Mondsee, Mondsee, Upper Austria
  
• Ride through Lake District by bus: Krotensee & Mondsee. In the village of Mondsee the church of Mondsee is visible (Sounds of Music, wedding scene).
  

Visit the historic old town in Nuremburg Take a fully-guided tour of the Nazi rally grounds Learn about the unofficial capital of the first Germanic Empire In Nuremberg the Third Reich strutted in all of its pomp in the city’s grandiose marching grounds, and years later an international war crimes tribunal held that same Nazi leadership accountable for its actions.There is much more to see here, however. This is an old and beautiful city with a rich and vibrant history. You’ll see the massive medieval fortifications of the striking old town, magnificent gothic churches, colorful marketplaces, and the hilltop castle of the old imperial city.Your expert guide will accompany you on the 90-minute train journey from and to Munich, and provide a comprehensive tour through Nuremburg.The city’s history is fascinating. It was the unofficial capital of the First Reich, or the first Germanic Empire, which dominated central Europe for a thousand years. It was here that the Imperial Diet of the Holy Roman Empire was hosted.It was a center of cultural and intellectual vitality at the crossroads of major imperial trade routes. Nuremburg also played a key role in the Reformation, and in the printing and scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world."

Drive with an airconditioned, comfortable coach from Munich and visit the famous and fabulous castles built by the fairytale King Ludwig II.

These unique buildings in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will

definitely fascinate you.

The first stop of our tour will take you to Schloss Linderhof, the smallest castle of the Bavarian king. It’s up to you to decide whether you choose to have a guided tour through the castle in english live, have a walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and get excited by the marvellous scenery.

We will then continue our tour to Hohenschwangau. Our stay there will offer you ample time to both try out the famous Bavarian cuisine in a restaurant and visit the castle of Neuschwanstein as well.

You can decide whether you want to see one or both castles from the inside with a guided tour and accordingly buy the tickets from our tour guide in cash.

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Stachus, Karlsplatz 1, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany

Meetingpoint in the center of Munich.

On our way to the highway, glance at various sights of Munich.

Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany

You can visit the castle with an guided tour in english.

It is possible to have a walk around the beautiful landscape.

You have the opportunity to buy some Souvenirs.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Oberammergau Church, Oberammergau, Bavaria Germany

You can see there the Lüftlmalerei on the facades of the houses.

Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany

You have enough time to have lunch.

It is possible to visit the castle and you can take photos on the famous viewing point "Marienbrücke"

Duration: 4 hours