Germany Vacations Idea #1:
Tour
Neusschwanstein Castle in
Bavaria. This was the home of "Mad" King Ludwig who spent 17 years building this "fairy-tale" castle yet only lived in it for 172 days. It is considered by many to be Europe's most spectacular castle.
Hohenschwangua Castle, which was Ludwig's boyhood home, is nearby.
Germany Vacations Idea #2:
Discover
The Wadden Sea of
Schleswig-Holstein National Park, the largest national park in central Europe. The wadden sea, a stretch of land affected by tides, is flooded by sea water during high tide and remain dry during low tide. This phenomenon presents a unique opportunity to experience an oceanic landscape as near to nature as it can be. One of many possible sightseeing opportunities is a trip to the small fishing villages which belong to the national park. You can also go on a boat tour to the seal banks and observe a unique and fascinating animal spectacle.
Germany Vacations Idea #3:
Have a thrill watching the daredevil
Hang Gliders and Parasailers that swarm off the top of the Tegelberg gondola in Bavaria. You can ride the lift to the top and watch as scores of thrill seekers leap off the 5,500-foot summit. You can ride back down or if you are in a mood for some exercise it's a good two
and a half hour walk back down.
Germany Vacations Idea #4:
If you like to plan ahead mark your vacation calendar for the year 2010. The town of Oberammergau will be performing the
Passion Play to sold out audiences. When the Black Plague hit some, 350 years ago, the people of the town made a deal with God and were spared. Once each decade they perform the all-day drama of the crucifixion of Christ. In 2000 they had audiences of 5,000 for all 100 performances.
Germany Vacations Idea #5:
In Tirol you will find a favorite pastime of thrill seekers,
The Luge. There are two near Reutte. Bichlbach is shorter but steeper while Biberwier is longer. You take a lift up to the top, climb into the luge, a cross between a sled and a go-cart, and then you hurtle down to the bottom. It's an exciting ride that is considered safe for even a novice.
Germany Vacations Idea #6:
How about a
Black Forest walking tour. Active Journeys has a self-guided walk that winds its way through a dense and vast forested area crossed by large valleys. You will pass through ancient villages and towns amid the most dramatic scenery in the region.
Germany Vacations Idea #7:
For a taste of
The Middle Ages
visit romantic Rothenburg, Germany's best preserved medieval walled town. Take a walk along the wall or a walking tour of the city. Also don't miss the iemenschneider wood carving in St. Jakob's Church and the Medieval Crime and Punishment Museum.
Germany Vacations Idea #8:
Along the Berlin wall is the
Haus am Checkpoint Charlie Museum which preserves the memory of the famous checkpoint between the American and Soviet sectors of Berlin during the Cold War. Here at one of Europe's most interesting museums you can get a taste of the drama and heroism of daring escapes over, under, and through the infamous wall.
Germany Vacations Idea #9:
A trip to
Dachua would not be what I consider a "cool" or fun part of a vacation. But it is interesting, thought-provoking and well worth your time. It is a powerful experience and a good reminder to everyone of our duty to be vigilant against evil. There are other Nazi concentration camps but Dachua is the most accessible to the public.
Germany Vacations Idea #10:
How about a
Houseboat Tour in the state of Mecklenburg-West. The area is renowned for it's large number of interconnected rivers and lakes, creating a network of waterways that make it possible to tour much of the state by houseboat. There is no more comfortable or intimate way of discovering the lovely Mecklenburg countryside.
