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Neuschwanstein Castle (2 Hours & 15 Minutes): About Neuschwanstein Castle: By far the top day trip from Munich is the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein (website), which is tucked away on the edge of the Alps near Fussen. The castle is basically straight out of a dream. Neuschwanstein is so impressive that Walt Disney used it as the model for Sleeping Beautys Castle. From the alpine setting overlooking a lake, to the timeless design, and lavish interior, youll quickly understand why Disney loved Neuschwanstein so much. While todays castle may look like it is straight out of the Middle Ages, Neuschwanstein (Noy-shvahn-shtine) was actually the work of Bavarian King Ludwig IIin the mid-1800s. The site of the castle was originally part a fortress controlled by the Knights of Schwangau from the 1100s until 1535 called Schwanstien. It fell into disrepair until Ludwigs father King Maximilian II bought the property and built the family home Hohenschwangau Castlebelow the ruins following the original fortress plans. Ludwig grew up in the family castle below the ruins which, along with an obsession with the works of opera composer Richard Wagner, sparked is imagination build his masterpiece. Neuschwanstein, meaning New Swanstone Castle, has everything from a man-made grotto cave to tons of grand rooms that only a theater mind could drum up. It was fitting that when Wagner went broke, Ludwig let him move into Neuschwanstein where he wrote some of his best work. One of our favorite things to do at Neuschwanstein is to explore Marys Bridge (closed each Winter) which spans a large waterfall behind the Castle. Along with a guided tour into the depths of Neuschwanstein, you will also get to tour King Ludwigs boyhood castleHohenschwangau Castle (website) which sits right next door. Meaning High Country Of The Swans, the beautiful bright orange Hohenschwangau (Ho-en-shvahn-gau) was built by Ludwigs father King Maximilian II following the plans of the former fortress of the Knights of Schwangau. We absolutely love the detailed paintings covering the interior, the familys extensive silver collection, and interesting enough, their picturesque dining room. Visiting both castles together gives you a lot better insight into the King behind Europes great castle. Just as fun as the castles is taking a paddle boat out onto nearby Swan Lake just like the young King Ludwig did in his childhood. As you leave it is crazy to think that in his day the citizens called Ludwig the Mad King and got upset about his grand projects. They even got so mad that they kicked him out of office after getting fed up with his overspending. As time has passed, however, Ludwig has become beloved in Bavaria for the beauty of his projects. Getting Here From Munich: Take the train directly from Munich to Fu?ssen (2:05) then either Bus 73 or 78 directly to the Castles ticket office (0:10). Consider getting the Bayern One Day Train Ticket, explained above, to save money. It is 1:45 by rental car. Entrance Ticket Tip: This is the crown jewel of world-wide Fairytale Castles and therefore are super busy in the Summer, so we highly suggest calling ahead for your tickets youll have almost no wait without the risk of getting turned away. They also take reservations online here, but it is in German only and confusing. Reservations Phone: +49 (0) 8362-930830. Rating as a Side Trip From Munich: 10 out of 10. 2. Salzburg, Austria (1.5-2 Hours): About Salzburg: Known as the home of Mozart and the setting for the hit movie The Sound of Music, Salzburg has great Medieval roots that still shine brightly today. Sitting on the edge of the Alps, it was the salt trade that made Salzburg a European powerhouse in the Middle Ages. Salzburgs High Fortress provided the growing city with protection starting in 1077 which allowed for an uptick in building as well. A hilltop Monastery, the Mo?nchstein Castle, the Augustiner Monks Brewery all popped up in the Middle Ages which also led to Salzburg getting its own Archbishop. Trading had made Salzburg so powerful that they were one of the only cities on the old salt road that was able to stay out of the 30 Years War. We are happy they got through untouched as most of Salzburgs elements from the Middle Ages still survive today. In addition to the sights I mentioned above, Salzburg also still has a pair Medieval horse baths, an ornate cemetery, and two of our favorite streets in Europe, Steingasse and Getreidegasse. Steingasse has a old World feel you dont find often with short weathered doors and passages only as wide as an alleyway. It is a beautiful place to take photos and is where Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics to the Christmas song Silent Night. Even more impressive is the shopping street called Getreidegasse. You can really see the Medieval roots of this compact pedestrian street by the signage that hangs above each shop. In the Middle Ages, almost no one could read so instead of having signs with business names on them, the shops would hang an icon for their trade of craft. Notice how the signs for the hat maker, locksmith, umbrella shop and many more have kept this signage tradition alive. While it does make a great day trip, we recommend 2-3 full days in Salzburg to be able to see the old town sites, Sound of Music Sites, and surrounding towns of Berchtesgaden & Werfen. Getting Here From Munich: Takes 90-120 minutes from Munich by train and is covered by the Bayern Pass although the pass cannot be used on weekdays before 9am. If you are leaving from Munichs airport instead directly from the train station it is a 2.5-3 hour journey. Rating as a Side Trip From Munich: 9 out of 10. If you are able to swing staying overnight in Salzburg a visit bumps up to a 10 out of 10. 3. Rothenburg, Germany(2.5 Hours): About Rothenburg: The quaint German village of Rothenburg seems frozen in time, Medieval times that is. There probably isnt a more authentic feeling Medieval city in Europe from top to bottom than the untouched Rothenburg. The old city wall still stands circling the city, while trying with all of its might to encapsulate Rothenburgs magical feel. The city gates, arches, half-timber homes, cobbled streets, splashes of color, secret passageways, festivals, Christmas Markets and the postcard-perfect views of Plo?nlein Corner will make you feel like you left the real World and stepped onto a movie set. Once you wrap your head around Rothenburgs beauty, youll find there is actually a lot to do here as well. We love touring the Imperial City Museum, the famous Medieval Criminal Museum, the ruins of the 1142 Imperial Castle, and walking on top of the old city wall. Throw in an old Blacksmith shop, a lively market square, plus great family owned pubs, and youll feel like you have traveled hundreds of years into the past in no time. A visit gets even more magical if you can stay overnight as you will be able to see the village totally free of other tourists in the early morning and again after dinner time. Our two favorite experiences are taking a 90-minute hot air balloon ride from Happy Ballooning at Dawn to see the city below and the joining the unbelievably entertaining 1 hour Night Watchmans Tour in the evening. We would make the trip for the witty Night Watchman alone as he walks you through the duties of the Watchmen and history of Rothenburg in a mixture of humor and education. All of these elements together make Rothenburg the Medieval destination for you if you are looking for fun, authenticity, and some small town flair. Getting To Rothenburg By Train: Train make this journey in each direction about every half hour with departures ranging from 4:30am until 10pm. The trip is very easy but will require 1-2 train transfers depending on your ticket. Getting To Rothenburg By Car: It is very common to rent a car to drive to Rothenburg as it not only can be fast than the train, but gives you the ability to check out other Romantic Road cities such as Dinkelsbuhl and Nordlingen. Tour groups also make the full day round trip journey but dont give you a ton of time in each village. View Our Rothenburg Section: HERE. 4. Berchtesgaden, Germany(2.5 Hours): About Berchtesgaden: Berchtesgaden has been a retreat for kings, monks, and travelers since the early 1100s at it still retains much of its old world charm. Whether it is the Deer House (Hirschenhaus)on Marktplatz, the storybook Advent Christmas Town over the holidays, or a visit to a beer hall during Oktoberfest, youll fall in love with Berchtesgaden. Sitting right next to Old Town is the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine(Salzbergwerk) which is a tourist favorite and has been in operation since 1517. No visit to the region would be complete without visiting a salt mine as it is how many of the towns like Berchtesgaden and Salzburg got rich starting in the 1100s. Perched above Berchtesgaden is a pair of reminders of the atrocities from WII, the Nazi Documentation Center and Hitlers Eagles Nest. During WII, Hitler built the mighty Eagles Nest as his 2nd seat of power after being inspired by the areas beauty. Today mini fortress serves as a restaurant sitting high enough above the valley floor to give visitors a 120-mile view on a clear day! Combined with the Documentation Center you will be able to learn a lot of history as well as check out some old WW2 bunkers and even take a high-speed elevator up the mountain. Before leaving your alpine elevation, make sure to check out the views of Ko?nigsseefrom above at Jennerbahn Mountain. The Mountain also has great skiing, but it is the lake below that interests us more. If you have time, a ride out onto Ko?nigssee can put your trip over the top. Youll not only cruse between tower peaks and through an echo chamber, but also past the is the triple-domed St. Bartholoma? Chapel. Either way you slice it, Berchtesgaden is one of the best hidden gems in all of Germany. Getting To Berchtesgaden From Munich:You can take the train directly to Berchtesgaden from Munich with a quick line switch in Freilassing. Berchtesgaden is best seen either on the way to or from Salzburg to which is connected by bus only 12 miles away. This will help you maximize your travels. Rating as a Side Trip From Munich: 8 out of 10. While small, the best sights in Berchtesgaden are a little spread out so we suggest seeing it either right before or after spending the night in nearby Salzburg so you arent cutting your time short in this amazing city. From Salzburg, it is easily a 9 of 10 rating.
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Average air temperatures decrease at a moderate pace from the beginning to the end of September in the city of Munich. Still, it feels pleasant most of the day in the first half of the month. On average, daily temperatures range between 9 ?C (48.2 ?F) and 19 ?C (66.2 ?F) during September. from Munich took day trips both to the Zugspitze and to Salzburg. Both very easy, and both worthwhile. For the Zugspitze, you can take a train to Garmisch from the Munich Hauptbahnhof; when you get off in Garmisch, the ticket booth for the mountain is right there at hand. We took a train from the Munich Ostbahnhof to the main station in Salzburg. For both, consider traveling on the Bayern Ticket, which is a great deal. You can't use it until 9 a.m. on weekdays, but since you are planning a weekend trip you can get an early start
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Hi Mehak, how many days are you planning on spending there? Neuschwanstein Castle, Rothenburg, Berchtesgaden, Nuremberg, Bamberg and Salzburg (Austria) are the best places to visit around Munich. You can also check out Tripoto's Germany Travel Guide page for more information: http://tripoto.com/travel-guide/germany
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