Oberammergau is a delightful Bavarian village set in the unspoiled scenery of the Ammer River. This quaint village of Oberammergau is world famous for its spectacular Passion Play, performed by the locals just once a decade.

The Passion Play of Oberammergau dates back to the middle of the Thirty Years War. In 1633, after months of suffering from the Bubonic Plague, the Black Death decimated Europes population. Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night ...

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While visiting Neuschwanstein, we also paid a visit to

Ludwigs boyhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle, which sits solidly on lower ground, between the lake and Neuschwansein. Unfortunately, it is overlooked by many who come to see the more famous Neuschwanstein Castle, just up the hill.



But, don't pass it by! You will be pleasantly surprised. Its historic, ...

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We recently took a trip to see Neuschwanstein Castle near Fuessen. There are Castles and there are Castles And then there is Neuschwanstein.



After seeing Neuschwanstein Castle, or Schlo Neuschwanstein you can go home with all your childhood faith in fairy tales restored.

For Neuschwanstein is a Castle that looks like a Castle should.


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Since living in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, we have been exploring the area on our bikes, enjoying the lovely scenary and learning lots of local history. Rencently, we took our new bikes for a trip to the Wieskirche, about a 50 mile ride.

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Here are some more reports from our exploratory trips around Garmisch-Partenkirchen.



"Enchanting" isn't aword I use willy-nilly. We found ourselves awstruck by the slice of heaven they call Schloss Linderhof.








This pint-sized palace was the favourite address of Bavarias fairytale king, ...