Germany - 1 week first time visit
Jan 6th, 2006, 07:00 AM
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Germany - 1 week first time visit
We are planning to visit Germany in June 2006 for 7-9 days. Starting in Munich (renting a car - we are car people for the sake of flexibilty) and then our interests take us to ie: Garmisch, Nuremburg, castles and pubs ..and hopefully Innsbruck Austria. We are seeking any insights you may have for a relaxed (not hurried) sightseeing / discovery type vacation....any thoughts / suggestions on "must sees, & must avoids" ...special spots etc? (4 active people in our late 30's early 40's) THX!
Jan 6th, 2006, 07:24 AM
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Search Google for "alpenstrasse" and you'll find several sites with spectacular scenery and itinerary suggestions. Here's one for starters:
http://www.deutsche-alpenstrasse.de/
I'm also a car person and I don't think you can make a wrong turn in the area you have outlined, particularly the area east and a little south from Garmisch driving toward Bertchesgaden.
I'll be surprised if several posters -- even though you say you are "car people" -- tell you that you shouldn't rent a car.
Have fun!!
http://www.deutsche-alpenstrasse.de/
I'm also a car person and I don't think you can make a wrong turn in the area you have outlined, particularly the area east and a little south from Garmisch driving toward Bertchesgaden.
I'll be surprised if several posters -- even though you say you are "car people" -- tell you that you shouldn't rent a car.
Have fun!!
Jan 6th, 2006, 07:29 AM
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I would opt for a stay at the Bodensee. We enjoyed Meersburg. I tis a lovley town. It has beautiful views of the lake, one of the oldest intact medevil castles is here, great restaurants. We stayed at a wonderful timbered Inn called 3stuben Hotel..Visit their website at www.3stuben.de. The rooms were verynice, bathrooms new..
A must do - while here is visit their version of a beach. Grass beaches with wonderful kiosks for beer and you MUST visit Insel Mainau... It is a short boat ride to this exquisite island that actully grows tropical trees(lemon groves, etc...) It is a type of Botanical garden, but nothing like I have ever seen in my life. Great architecure and history on this Island.. I liked the 10 foot rose bushes!!!
I have names offabuolous places to eat in Meersburg. You can ride bikes here, much of the town does not allow cars.
Anyway, this is just an idea.
Rothenburg is great for a day.
All of the little hamlets in the Bavarian Alps are so fun and worth just getting "lost" in...
A must do - while here is visit their version of a beach. Grass beaches with wonderful kiosks for beer and you MUST visit Insel Mainau... It is a short boat ride to this exquisite island that actully grows tropical trees(lemon groves, etc...) It is a type of Botanical garden, but nothing like I have ever seen in my life. Great architecure and history on this Island.. I liked the 10 foot rose bushes!!!
I have names offabuolous places to eat in Meersburg. You can ride bikes here, much of the town does not allow cars.
Anyway, this is just an idea.
Rothenburg is great for a day.
All of the little hamlets in the Bavarian Alps are so fun and worth just getting "lost" in...
Jan 6th, 2006, 08:03 AM
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Thanks you SOO much for your suggestions .. we will definitely check out your websites and look into Bertchesgaden area, Bodensee, Meersburg and Insel Mainau & Rothenburg. Also...if you can recall those "fabulous eateries" in Meersburg ...we would appreciate your suggestions ...thanks so much again! 
Jan 6th, 2006, 08:37 AM
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CMOL, That is a great place to visit, however, I hope you have your hotel reservation for Munich because the World Cup is going on during that time and there will be lots of sports fans taking up the rooms.
We are car people too and the area from Fussen to Salzburg (about 80 miles) is chock full of stuff to see and experience. As Anne suggested the Bodensee (Lake Constance) area is great for visiting too. Lindau, Meersburg, and Mainau Island are delights.
We are car people too and the area from Fussen to Salzburg (about 80 miles) is chock full of stuff to see and experience. As Anne suggested the Bodensee (Lake Constance) area is great for visiting too. Lindau, Meersburg, and Mainau Island are delights.
Jan 6th, 2006, 11:20 AM
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Great suggestion to follow the roads from Fussen (or Bodensee) to Salzburg. Fussen to Salzburg is 108 miles as the crow flies.
Map at http://www.thirdmansystems.com/vacat...toSalzburg.htm
More at http://www.thirdmansystems.com/vacation/maps/
I've traveled most of these roads. More info if you need it, please let me know.
Ken
Map at http://www.thirdmansystems.com/vacat...toSalzburg.htm
More at http://www.thirdmansystems.com/vacation/maps/
I've traveled most of these roads. More info if you need it, please let me know.
Ken
Jan 7th, 2006, 08:01 PM
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Yes Aisleseat..you are correct (I forgot about World Cup in June) ..so I guess we will either go in May or July instead. (thank you for reminding us)
..also thanks to KEN - your web pics & maps are wonderful.
..also thanks to KEN - your web pics & maps are wonderful.
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Meersburg, Lindau and area are great suggestions. The drive from Garmisch to Innsbruck is spectacular. You'll love it. We preferred Innsbruck to Salzburg. I guess it just depends on your tastes.
If you do go to Innsbruck, eat at the Goldener Adler. The food is good; the location is excellent and the price is not bad. The Folk Museum there is very nice also. There is a lot to do in Innsbruck. Stop at the tourist bureau.
Another thing you might enjoy in the Garmisch area is Wieskirche, a beautiful little painted church on a hillside. The drive alone is worth the trip.
If you do go to Innsbruck, eat at the Goldener Adler. The food is good; the location is excellent and the price is not bad. The Folk Museum there is very nice also. There is a lot to do in Innsbruck. Stop at the tourist bureau.
Another thing you might enjoy in the Garmisch area is Wieskirche, a beautiful little painted church on a hillside. The drive alone is worth the trip.
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Sorry, forgot to mention . . . As you drive from Garmisch to Innsbruck, there is a little town called Mittenwald that is definitely worth a stop. You might have lunch there. We enjoyed lunch at the Alpenrose Gasthof. Lots of atmosphere and the food is excellent.
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We loved Meersburg and also the island of Mainau. We stayed at the Gasthof zum Bären. It was charming and inexpensive. We requested a room with an oriel window and loved it. Bamberg is another favorite city. I like Rothenburg well enough, but it's filled with tourists--I mean jammed! However, if you stay there overnight, it's very nice before 9 and after 5.
