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  • Travel with CarlEurope Self Recalibration
    Day 13

    Gothic Castle 🏰 Tour

    July 30, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    “The item in the centre is a casket given as a gift for his 80th birthday. I don’t think ‘casket’ is the right word to call it, as giving a casket to an 80 year old is not right”. This was one of the many attempts at humour the young German (seemingly practicing his English) tour guide through Hohenschwangau Castle.

    There were 2 floors made available for viewing. The first floor hosted the Queen including separate reading and writing rooms, although apparently the Queen wasn’t a fan of reading and instead enjoyed hiking in the alps. The view of which was stunning from her reading room. Why be cooped up reading in a castle when you can explore the great outdoors.

    Upstairs hosted the King with the same floor layout but with a fancier reading chair “complete with a book holder and extendable leg rest making it still practical for use today.” A cute ballroom also occupied this floor. A secret door in the queen and kings bedrooms allowed for easier night time relations between the pair. I guess she didn’t like sleeping in the wet patch 💦

    While photos weren’t allowed, notable sights inside included an oversized billiard table complete with ivory 🐘 billiard balls. The elevator was electric and installed in 1900 (ish) but “alas it is not working, or maybe it is, but it’s old so I wouldn’t think it’s safe”.

    It’s a quaint little castle, a notable feature in the kings dressing room is a telescope allowing him to watch the construction of the real star of the castle show here, Neuschwanstein Castle. Where I’m off to next.    Read more

  • Travel with CarlEurope Self Recalibration
    Day 13

    Eternal view for my Disney Prince 💔

    July 30, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    A bit of an emotional hike today up a mountain to get the perfect view to last a lifetime (or in this case, an eternity). Neuschwanstein Castle standing beautifully in front of me it was worth the 40min uphill climb and walk across a bridge with bouncy boards above a waterfall. Emotions gave way to a f**k I’m unfit pant for breath as my heart rate levelled off around 170 for the hike up. But I made it!

    Neuschwanstein Castle outside Füssen in southern Germany was the castle that Disney’s park castles took their inspiration from. Thom being a massive Disney fan, this place would hold a special sentiment from him (although the bridge to get this view would have been a challenge). So what better a fitting place to let Thom rest and take in the view. I almost joined Thom as I attempted to climb the less trodden track further up the mountain to get a better view and some privacy for a special moment. As I was leaving there was a massive queue to cross the bridge so I’m glad I came early.

    Of course doing what you’re thinking I’ve done I would never do as rules are rules, and that’s not allowed in Germany. But say I did (which of course I’m not admitting I did), what a bloody beautiful view to take in for an eternity. I’m sure Thom would also have appreciated the cheekiness involved in getting him here. Enjoy the view Thom ❤️    Read more

  • EUROPE TOUR
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    Day 9

    Deutschland und Schloss Neuschwanstein

    July 29, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

    Arrivée a Füssen dans la soirée. Nous sommes allés voir le super chateau mais seulement de loin. Il faut savoir que c’est ce chateau qui a inspiré Walt Disney en personne pour la création de la Belle au bois dormant 🤓👆🏻. Une fois le soleil couché nous sommes partis en exploration pour chercher un coin où dormir. On a finit par trouver un super parking qui nous a gentiment accueilli pour la nuit. Nous sommes tout de même partis le matin a 6h pour éviter une perquisition de la Polizeil allemande tres musclée.Read more

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  • Travel with CarlEurope Self Recalibration
    Day 12

    Pessimistic Deutsch Bahn 🚆

    July 29, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    I was taking to the train from Friedrichshafen to Füssen today onboard Deutsch Bahn. Easy to book through the app, although requiring 2 connections aboard 3 trains. The first was a swish ICE train bound for Innsbruck that I’d take as far as Lindau-Reutin. The easiest of the 2 connections was had here with 19 minutes between trains. Arriving on platform 22 I saw platform 24 opposite and signs to platform 21, but where was my platform 23?

    I would have saved myself a trip up the stairs had I not just turned around to see that platform 23 was just an extension of 24 behind me. Oh well. Workout #1 for this train journey completed as I lugged my 20kg case up and down the stairs. The next train was a regional train bound for Munich. It was less comfortable and more crowded than the previous train.

    We departed spot on time but the DB app had already decided my 4min connection at Kaufbeuren would now be just 2min. Yikes! The app got more pessimistic as the journey went on, changing to “connecting train might not be caught” then later giving up and saying I should “click here to reschedule”. I however was more optimistic.

    The scenery on this 1.5 hour leg was more interesting as I curved around the hills and lakes bordering Austria before heading north. The resort town of Immenstaff (don’t know if it’s a resort or not but I’m calling it one) had a beautiful lake full of people paddle board and swimming or riding their bikes along the lakeside path. It looked so refreshing to be in that cool water. Such relaxation would need to wait as workout #2 was just around the corner.

    As the train pulled into Kaufbeuren station my waiting train was ready to depart any second on the next platform. With 20kg of weight attached to one arm (my bag) I ran down one set of stairs and up the next boarding the train just as the doors close. Phew! Meanwhile Deutsch Bahn is still sending me messages to reschedule.

    The next leg of the journey has me snapping photos out the window like my life depends on it. As I get closer to Füssen the mountains get bigger, the grass greener and everything just beautiful. Even the tractors cutting the fields attract my attention. The single rail track weaves its way around and over hills on the last leg to Füssen. I haven’t even arrived and I’m loving this area.    Read more

  • Osterausflug ins Allgäu, 2024
    Day 3

    Schloss Neuschwanstein

    March 30, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    Am heutigen Tag steht ein ausgedehnter Spatziergang auf dem Programm. Wir machen uns auf den Weg und gehen einen Schleichweg zu einem geheimen Plätzchen hoch, mit optimaler Sicht auf die Schlösser Neuschwanstein und Hohenschwangau. Weiter unter uns ist der Alpsee zu sehen, den umrunden wir zu Fuss. 

    Zum Znacht belohnen wir uns mit einem Besuch im Restaurant Bären. Das coolste an der Location ist der angrenzende Kräutergärtle, aus dem zahlreiche Zutaten für die Gerichte verwendet werden. Das kredenzte Essen ist von höchster Qualität und das Ambiente im gemütlichen Gastraum aus alten Zeiten passt hervorragend. Glücklich und satt fallen wir an diesem Abend ins Bett.    Read more

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  • Wellnesshotel ENGEL Grän
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    Day 4

    Schloss Neuschwanstein

    February 9, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C

    Das bayrische Märchenschloss Neuschwanstein liegt sehr nahe bei Füssen auf einem waldigen Felssporn mit herrlichem Blick über das ganze Schwangau mit dem Förggensee. Es ist ein Touristspot par excellence. Hier trifft sich die ganze Welt! 10 Euro kostet die Parkkarte - wir laufen 30 min zum Schloss hinauf und nachher auch noch zur toll gelegenen Marienbrücke.

    Schon als Kind hat Kronprinz Ludwig die Naturschönheiten der Gegend um Schwangau kennen und lieben gelernt, so auch das Schauspiel des Wasserfalls in der Pöllatschlucht oberhalb von Neuschwanstein. Die von schroffen Felswänden gesäumte Schlucht wurde schon in der Generation Maximilians II. als besonders attraktives Stück Natur
    "entdeckt". Der zunächst hölzerne Steg der Marienbrücke wurde durch Ludwig II. während des Baus von Neuschwanstein durch die jetzige elegante freitragende Eisenkonstruktion ersetzt. "Die Aussicht von dort oben ist bezaubernd schön, besonders auch der Blick von der Marienbrücke aus auf die Burg, welche die Wartburg, die mit Recht so viel gepriesene, was Lage, sowie architektonische Pracht und Glanz der Gemälde betrifft weit überstrahlen soll, schreibt König Ludwig II. 1881 in einem Brief.    Read more

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  • Wellnesshotel ENGEL Grän
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    Day 4

    Füssen

    February 9, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

    Von Grän fahren wir durchs Achtal nach Pfronten, am Weissensee vorbei nach Füssen. Hier besuchen wir zuerst den VAUDE Outlet Füssen (sehr zu empfehlen) mit diversen Outdoor Marken. Wir betreten die historische Altstadt von Füssen und sind sehr angetan von der schönen Stadt. Ein Gang zur Burg „Hohes Schloss“ hinauf lohnt sich sehr. In der Altstadt feiert eine fröhliche Hippiegruppe Faschingsparty auf Fahrrädern und macht ordentlich Klamauck.Read more

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  • TravelerFall 2023 Europe Adventure
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    Day 8

    Munich to Lucerne

    October 12, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Departed Munich in th early morning and drove a few hours before stopping at Neuschwanstein. I took the shuttle bus up to the first scenic viewpoint then had a wonderful walk back down to the tiny village below.

    Our bus made a quick stop in Lichtenstein, which has the same population as the number of students at Penn State...crazy!

    We arrived in Lucerne later that night for a quick dinner and shopping. My friends and I opted for grocery store dinners that we ate as a picnic at our hotel later...it is very expensive here. We arrived in the quaint village of Engelburg where we enjoyed our picnic. The hotel reminds us of The Shining and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado...for sure haunted!

    We went out dancing after dinner. The village only has one bar that opened specifically for us. A few locals joined us for drinks and dancing.    Read more

  • TravelerEurope
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    Day 14

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    July 23, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    The main event for our visit to Munich and for our day trip was seeing Schloss Neuschwanstein - Neuschwanstein Castle - in the Bavarian Alps. Like Linderhof, it was constructed by (or perhaps for and on the orders of) King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It was built between 1869 and 1886 and today is perhaps the best-known castle in Germany. Unlike Linderhof (but like his third castle, which we did not visit) at the time of Ludwig's death in 1886 the castle was still incomplete, both structurally and inside.

    Ludwig described himself as a fairytale king, and spent much of his time fantasising about times gone by when monarchs held absolute power (as Bavaria was a constitutional monarchy). This manifested both in his obsession with Louis XIV seen at Linderhof and in a fascination with medieval Europe, when kings wielded greater power than his political context granted him.

    At the same time, Ludwig held a deep love for the operas of Richard Wagner, a German composer (and famed anti-Semite) about 35 years his senior. In addition to providing Wagner with significant funding over his life and particularly in his early years as king, Ludwig was greatly inspired by the romanticism of Wagner's works. Many references to and depictions of Wagner's works can be found in Neuschwanstein's architecture and interior decorating.

    Even with his fairytale fantasies, Ludwig championed new technologies. Most notably, his bedchamber contained running water from a nearby mountain stream immediately accessible by tap, and the castle possessed the first working telephone in Bavaria.

    At the time of Ludwig's death at age 40, the castle was unfinished. Only a handful of rooms inside were completed - the beautiful throne room lacks a throne, for example - and the planned construction of a chapel and a further courtyard below the large balcony never eventuated. Even despite this, Neuschwanstein is one of the largest castles in Europe and continues to stand today as a monument to Ludwig II's fantasies of both power and escape.    Read more

  • TravelerSommerferien Juni 2023
    Day 24

    2_Schloss Neuschwanstein

    June 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Wir sehen uns das imposante Schloss von der Nähe inmitten tausende anderer Besucher an. Ohne Buchung kommt man aber nur bis zum Eingangstor. So gehen wir entlang der Schlossmauern und weiter auf dem Weg der uns zu einem imposanten Aussichtspunkt hoch über dem Ort Hohenschwangau und Blick auf das gegenüberliegende gleichnamige Schloss bringt. Angesicht der vielen Besucher nehmen wir den Abstieg wieder in Angriff und finden ein Waldsträsschen das hinunter zum Ort führt und kaum frequentiert ist.Read more

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