Today we left Austria behind, after a brief but fun stay in Obsteig, & crossed the border into the German state of Bavaria.
Our first visit this morning was to the see the castle of Neuschwanstein, famous around the world as the fairytale castle of 'Mad King Ludwig' that was the model for Walt Disney's Cinderella castle.
Being in the Bavarian Alps, the castle is perched on a mountain ridge, so it means a hike uphill (or a bus or carriage ride) to get there.
Our first visit this morning was to the see the castle of Neuschwanstein, famous around the world as the fairytale castle of 'Mad King Ludwig' that was the model for Walt Disney's Cinderella castle.
Being in the Bavarian Alps, the castle is perched on a mountain ridge, so it means a hike uphill (or a bus or carriage ride) to get there.
But once there the views are great, with the castle on one side & expansive views of the countryside on the other.
After taking a guided tour of the castle there was free time for refreshments, lunch, or shopping, before we boarded the bus again.
Our next stop was the tiny hamlet of Wies, home to the Wieskirche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spectacular German Roccoco church was built here to house a local statue of Christ that famously wept tears.
Our final stop on our exploration of Bavaria today was the village of Oberammergau, renowned for its woodcarving, painted houses, & passion play.
This was the one time all day that the weather didn't cooperate, so we shortened our time here & dodged the stop-start rain between stores & ice cream shops!
Finally, we arrived in Munich & checked-in for a 3 night stay. Dinner was just a short walk nearby, a great meal to end another great day.
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