Munich: A wonderful place to begin your journey, a city as cosmopolitan as anywhere in Europe. From the elegance of its grand boulevards to the wealth of fine museums and graceful gardens. The Deutsches Museum, is one of the world’s largest science and technology expo with hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations of human endeavor.
The Bavarian Alps are visible and beckoning. The Romantic Road links picturesque villages in western Bavaria to Austria. Enroute to the Bavarian Alps you’ll want to spend amble time wandering through and spending a time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Located at the southern edge of Germany and at the base of Zugspitze Peak, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is central to one of Germanys largest ski areas and magnificent mountainous district. It’s here you will want to take a short drive to the town of Hohenschwagnau, the location of the Neuschwanstein Castle, where King Ludwig II once lived. Travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and woodcarvings then on to Linderhof Castle. The Austrian Alps are a short distance away with panorama views of numerous peaks and valleys and quaint Bavarian cities to stop and explore.
Heidelberg: Northwest of Garmisch-Partenkirchen one of Germany’s most magnificent gothic-renaissance castle resides in Heidelberg. Stroll through the medieval Old Town and wander the university grounds. Magnificent views of the castle ruins can be seen from the banks of the Neckar River.
Rothenburg: Southeast of Heidelberg, one of the wonderlands of Europe, Rothenburg is a town of cobbled streets, leaning cottages and buildings, painted signs and gilded windlasses. Rothenburg is like a fairy tale town of the Middle Ages, beautifully preserved and full of interest. The classic romantic city of Germany, situated on the Romantische Strabe, one of Europe’s most interesting roads linking to a chain of historic towns. The walled town offers the charm of the Middle Ages. James TravelPOINTS European travel destination specialist can help arrange a variety of self-drive programs into Europe. Whether it’s into Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France or into the United Kingdom, James TravelPOINTS can help you customize a self-drive vacation. Call us today at 1-800-538-7461,www.travelpoints.com.
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