Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle was one of my favorite day trips from Salzburg. Ever since I’ve learned about its strange history, I have always wanted to go see it.
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12 Incredibly Amazing Things to Do in Dresden, Germany
Dresden is one of the most amazing European cities, totally worth adding to your Europe bucket list! When it comes to tourist attractions, Dresden has much to boast about. From fabulous museums, art galleries, and churches to chic cafés and restaurants and a great array of cultural events, there is a great deal of things …
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How to Visit the Amazing Bastei Bridge a Day Trip From Dresden
One of the many reasons I love to visit Dresden is the city’s proximity to the beautiful region of the Saxon Switzerland. Just about 50 km away from Dresden is one of Germany’s most popular attractions: the Bastei Rocks & Bridge. A day trip to Bastei Rocks will put you right in the middle of …
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The Singing Drain Pipes of Kunsthofpassage – Dresden’s Best Kept Secret
Have you ever heard of the Kunsthofpassage in Dresden? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. It’s probably one of Dresden’s best kept secrets, but in this post I’ll tell you all you need to know about it. A few years ago, as I was making plans for our trip to Germany, I stumbled upon a …
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The Weekly Postcard: Hohenschwangau Castle
If it wasn’t for the glorious and world renowned Neuschwanstein just a stone-throw away, the Hohenschwangau Castle might have never achieved its fame. Schloss Hohenschwangau, as the Germans call it, is best known as the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The castle was built by King Maximilian II, Ludwig’s father, on the ruins of the Fortress Schwanstein.
Schloss Charlottenburg – A Night at the King’s Palace
Have you ever been invited at the Prussian King’s court? Well, we have. It happened while we were in Germany, visiting Berlin. Our visit at Schloss Charlottenburg, the summer residence of the Prussian kings, started with a tour of the Palace. And then, we have been invited to a sumptuous dinner and a musical soirée …
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Königstein Castle – the Fortress of the Saxon Switzerland
Just 10 km away from the Bastei Rocks you will find the Königstein Castle, Germany’s largest fortification. Rising 240 meters above the river, the 24 acres rock plateau on which the fortress sits offers some of the most amazing views the Elbe Valley and the villages around. A Brief History of Königstein Castle Königstein Castle (Festung Konigstein, in …
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