A couple of weeks ago, I was looking at some pictures a friend posted on facebook. They were of a beautiful castle nestled away in some mountains. It just looked like a wonderful place. I had of course seen the picture of the castle in some German posters, books, and other tourist stuff. When I asked him where the picture was taken he replied, "
You guys! This is quintessential Germany! You must go to it ASAP before you continue to tell people you live here. " So the following weekend we head to the southern Baravia to visit Neuschwanstein Castle! It is tucked away in the Alps, and I am in love with this place.
In between the hill, there is a bridge that tourist like myself go to, in order to take the picture that follows. I took one quick photo, a rushed off the bridge. Just thinking of it makes my stomach drop.
Isn't it gorgeous. They call it Cinderella's castle, for they say it inspired Disney.
Another castle, that we did not pay to see was Hohenschwangau castle, in the town of Hohenschwangau where we parked and the only place to get tickets to see
Neuschwanstein.
We had such a wonderful time. It got cool in the afternoon, but then again we were in the Alps. I am dying to go back to that area and see more. Garmish I hear is wonderful, and at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort you can camp under the stars, get a rustic lodge cabin, or get a room with a view.
We stopped in the Hopfen am See on the way home, not directly on our path, but we were craving pizza. Greatest spot to eat some pizza. If you are going to Neuschwanstein, I highly recommend Rivera Resturant. They have more than just pizza. The setting is amazing, with views of Lake Hopfensee which is right across the street. Oh, and the prices were great too.
Here is a link to Riviera.
1 comment:
I remember visiting here a few times while we lived in Germany, and I was absolutely terrified of that bridge as a kid. Sounds like I'd be terrified as an adult, too :)Glad you and your boys are experiencing "quintessential Germany"!
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