A castle, bier and lakeside fair 🍺

After ticking off my 2 things I wanted to see in Friedrichshafen I decided to set off on a little outing. I took a 10min train ride to the neighbouring town of Langenargen in search of a castle. Apparently today the castle is open and you can climb the tower. Why not I say - Instagram made it look good. Sadly scaffolding covered some of the front but the view from the top was worthy of the narrow wooden spiral staircase climb. Across the lake is Switzerland and Austria, below me is the cute lakeside town and above is the zeppelin blimp stalking my moves today.

The nice lady gave me the tourist card rate of €1 to enter. Apparently I was supposed to get one when I checked into my hotel. Gives discounts on stuff - who knew. I also had a look at the well hung 🍆 statue staring at the castle. The bronze statue was showing signs that people had rubbed a certain part (for luck) many times.

I’d only planned to climb the castle tower and then take the ferry back, but I heard some music so headed towards it. Sure enough another fair was set up on the lakeside. The usual set up, lots of beer tables, stalls and some amusement rides for the kids.

I had an hour till the ferry so got a bier (yuck) and sat listening to the band playing English covers from the 80’s and 90’s. I don’t even drink beer, but figured when in Germany, you have to drink at least one giant glass of piss water (I mean beer). 🍺 Cheers! My psychologist wanted me to take time and sit. I’m not sure a giant beer was what she had in mind, but it took forever to drink so I’m saying it counts as sitting time.

I walked to the ferry just in time to watch some of the waterskiing demonstration. It’s a really nice vibe and a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Once on the ferry the views of the tree lined shore on a sunny day were lovely. It would be a smooth ride despite a constant vibrating of the ferry engine, but overall a relaxing journey and a nice little side trip.Read more