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Bavarian castles-Linderhof & Neuschwanstein

A journey to the dreams of King Louis II. Feel the exceptional love of the King for arts and music, his passion for past centuries and learn about his mysterious life. The King of fairytales and his castles which were built into the loneliness of the mountains attract every year thousands of visitors from all over the world. Make this astounding trip and visit Linderhof Castle with its grotto of Venus and other exotic constructions like the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

 

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Isle of Herrenchiemsee & brewery visit

On this tour you have the possibility to see not only one of the most beautiful castles of King Louis II but also one of the most famous breweries in Bavaria. After the arrival at lake Chiemsee, we go by boat to the isle Herrenchiemsee and visit the baroque castle there. If the weather is nice we also visit the neighbouring island Fraueninsel, well known for its herbal gardens and excellent restaurants, where fresh fish directly from the lake is served. After this, we continue to the brewery, where we are welcomed with a snack of Bavarian beer and fresh pretzels. There, you learn all about Bavarian beer culture, the Bavarian beer purity law and the very old traditions.

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Andechs Monastery & lake Starnberg

The Andechs Monastery is situated on top of the sacred mountain near the lake Ammersee. It is the oldest place of pilgrimage in Bavaria. Since 1850 the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Bonifaz in Munich is commercializing the production of organic food there. Monasteries have always been spiritual, cultural and economic centres, which had a lively exchange with their surroundings. The monks live and work according to the preface „Ora et labora“ from the rules of Benedict of Nursia (480-547 AC).
After the visit to the monastery our tour leads us to lake Starnberg which we discover by boat. The lake is also known because of the death of King Louis II in 1886. Today there are still a chapel and a wooden cross at the place of the accident. Since 1976 the lake has been a nature reserve of international importance.

 

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Landshut & wedding of Landshut 2017

Be part of an extraordinary historical event in Landshut in 2017.
“Heaven Landshut, Thousand Landshut”: Like this it sounds throughout the old Bavarian ducal town of Landshut every four years. The reason for this is the “wedding of Landshut”, which is one of the biggest historical celebrations in Europe. During three weeks the exactly documented wedding party of Landshut’s ducal son George the Rich with the Polish king’s daughter Hedwig is re-enacted by the town`s people.
Every four years more than 2000 participants get dressed in medieval costumes and revive the wedding in the historical town centre. This event couldn`t be possible without all the voluntary participants. Today there are more than 7000 participants, who turn this wedding party into an extraordinary and authentic performance. The event will take place from June 28th to July 21st of 2017.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Zugspitze

We visit one of the most picturesque places in Bavaria lying at the foot of the Zugspitz mountain. Doing a walk, you will learn about the history of this town, which is famous for wellness and winter sports. You visit the world famous ski jumping arena, where even in 1936 the V Olympic Games and in 1978 and in 2011 the alpine ski world cup took place.
After this, you go to the top of the Zugspitze (2966m) by cable car. When the weather is nice, you have a fascinating view over dozens of mountains of the Bavarian, Austrian, Swiss and Italian Alps. You return by rack railway, which had been constructed between 1928 and 1930. The train passes through the inside of the mountain. Every year, more than 500 000 people go to the top of the mountain by this train.
There is also the possibility to do our alternative programme in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and experience the fascinating nature of the Alps.
Hiking through the Partnach Canyon you see the Alps`natural landscape with beautiful waterfalls and deep gorges.

 

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

This small town in the North of Bavaria is situated at the Tauber river and on the verge of the nature reserve Frankenhöhe.
In former times it used to be a very rich town. Nowadays it is famous among tourists for its well preserved medieval old town. There are few places on earth that represent medieval times so lively. Rothenburg is an open minded, picturesque and over 1000 years old town, which turns itself into an A class touristic destination.
Our journey brings us along the Romantic Road to one of the biggest and oldest castles in South Germany, Harburg Castle from the 11th century. After the arrival at Rothenburg ob der Tauber we visit the historical old town. Later we go to the world’s largest region of hop cultivation, called Hallertau, and return back to Munich afterwards.

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Salzburg & ice cave Werfen

Before we do a culture journey to Salzburg, we visit the beautiful ice cave at Werfen.
It is the largest ice cave in the world, where you can find more than 40 km of natural galleries. In the cave you can see unique sculptures of ice and rock formations.
Afterwards we are on Mozart’s tracks in Salzburg. The town by the Salzach river with its narrow alleys, the famous opera festival and its many touristic attractions has a special charm in every season. We visit the house where Mozart was born and go to the Hohensalzburg Castle, from where you have a splendid view over the town. To complete your trip you can enjoy some free time in one of the nice cafes and restaurants and feel the special spirit of Salzburg.

 

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