When I was in Berlin I had just enough time to visit the Iron Curtain museum near Checkpoint Charlie. We have no idea what East German people would do to escape to freedom in those days. FYI - Countries in Europe tend to go on month long vacations (yes the whole country ). You might need to plan ahead to avoid crowds.
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Visiting Germany in August - Advice
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Marienplatz is the main square in Munich. The Glockenspiel, a clock tower that houses motorized figurines is located in the Square. Stop by the Hofbrauhaus for a beer. I was there for Octoberfest back in my single days.
yep you got to stop there and get the big mug of brew!!!! There is also one in Berlin you can hit both!!!!
Def do this. Very cool square and the HB haus is awesome.Marienplatz is the main square in Munich. The Glockenspiel, a clock tower that houses motorized figurines is located in the Square. Stop by the Hofbrauhaus for a beer. I was there for Octoberfest back in my single days.
I spent a few years over there in the military and loved it what I could see. We spent so much time fighting the Cold War that time to tour and such was at a premium.
I took this picture of a Monastery near Munich in the early seventies. There is a lot to see and so little time.
I took this picture of a Monastery near Munich in the early seventies. There is a lot to see and so little time.
I was there in May 2010...it was a cold ass Sun in May
There was numerous mulled wine and sausage vendors around the square to keep us warm. Buy a mug of warm wine for 4 euro and you get to keep the mug.
Your intinerary is excellent.
Also take a Rhine River mini cruise, or at least tour one of the vinyards along it; the Reisling and Sect (types of wines) are great.
See one of the representative castles; it really doesn't matter which one (although the one in Heidleberg along Philosphers Walk is particulary great).
Please be mindful that the Germans can be shameful of the Nazi past. Take an interest in some of the places that modern Germans (ie, your hosts) are particularly proud.
You'll have a blast, I promise!
Also take a Rhine River mini cruise, or at least tour one of the vinyards along it; the Reisling and Sect (types of wines) are great.
See one of the representative castles; it really doesn't matter which one (although the one in Heidleberg along Philosphers Walk is particulary great).
Please be mindful that the Germans can be shameful of the Nazi past. Take an interest in some of the places that modern Germans (ie, your hosts) are particularly proud.
You'll have a blast, I promise!
x2 on Berlin. Definitely worth exploring!
Rothenberg one of the best medieval cities in Europe
Fredrichsbad at Baden Baden. A bath experience like no other. Do it.
What some others said about Munich and beer garden
Rhine Valley
Castles
Mosul Valley
Racetrack at Hochinheim
Beer wine black forest cherry cake
Rent a Benz or Audi or BMW AND GO FAST
Notice how clean this country is, even the countryside
Fredrichsbad at Baden Baden. A bath experience like no other. Do it.
What some others said about Munich and beer garden
Rhine Valley
Castles
Mosul Valley
Racetrack at Hochinheim
Beer wine black forest cherry cake
Rent a Benz or Audi or BMW AND GO FAST
Notice how clean this country is, even the countryside
