Going to Germany, what are must sees?

[homebrewer_99]

Ja, Bamberg ist Toll!!!

I worked in Bamberg for 5 years (1999-2004).

We lived in Altendorf, about 11 miles south, off the Buttenheim exit. Buttenheim is home of the St Georgen Brewery and Levi Strauss (of jeans fame...) :rockin:

 

[Klainmeister]

I can't say enough positive things about Bamberg...only drawback is the whole "This is FranKen!" attitude.....darn Franks.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

I am taking notes on all these suggestions. SWMBO and I are heading there in the fall and I've never been to Europe so we're making a list of all the spots to hit.

There is a train called The Rhine-Gold Express that runs along the Rhine river, it's gorgeous in autumn with all the trees turning colors, the old castles on the hills, the mist over the water... But there's no place like Munchen (Munich) in autmn: it's the "Mecca" of Oktoberfest. You're going to have a great time in Germany. Regards, GF.

EDIT: You might enjoy Holland too, I did. Regards, GF.

 

[ArcaneXor]

EDIT: You might enjoy Holland too, I did. Regards, GF.

Great country, and extremely nice & friendly people - just not very good beer for the most part. I love Zeeland is particular - all the dunes, islands, North Sea, Delta Works, etc - lots to see and do there.

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

Köln is great, but a pretty long ride from Ulm and probably not worth it for a day trip. I would plan that one in if you ever make a return trip though. The north is a whole different experience that should not be missed IMHO.

 

[BWRIGHT]

Well, I'm leaving March 2nd for Germany. Be there till the 15th. Going to be there a week myself then fly the SWMBO over for the 2nd week. Anyone have any last minute suggestions for someone who's never been out of the country? The only drawback is that we have to fly through Atlanta and Paris before we get on to Germany, but 1 round trip ticket was only $550. So, any info anybody has for me would be appreciated. Cheapest way to make phone calls? Trains? Things close to Ulm? I don't really want to rent a car over there but would like to get out and see some things. I do have a friend in Garmisch. May go see her.

 

[eriktlupus]

germany has such a good public transport system you wont need a car for most of it. trains from town to town and light rail(trolleys and subway) for in most bigger towns.

if you take the trip from munich to nurnberg i suggest you stop in parsberg and go to the hotel across from the train station. the guy who runs it is greek and makes some awesome food and ouzo in his basement.

you'll be a little early in the year for the fest season unfortunately.


most younger germans can speak some english but do yourself a favor and at least learn directions and how to order a bier in german.

 

[BWRIGHT]

What do you mean learn directions? And I will definitely learn how to order a beer. But what style........

 

[neuron555]

I could have spent a lot more time in Munich - Marienplatz, Olympic Park, Hoffbrau. Great city. Neuschwanstein is not too far and worth seeing. We took the DB train from Berlin (also great) to Dresden and Munich, then had a car to cover the south over to the Schwarzwald. I speak German, but most places it wasn't needed, though it helped in smaller towns. I'd go back in a minute.

 

[BWRIGHT]

Well, I'm here in Blaustein. About 5 minutes from Ulm. Went to the top of the Munster. Pretty Amazing. Thinking about going to Munich and Neuschwanstein on Saturday. We're not going to have much time though. If you only had time to see a couple things in Munich, what would they be? Also, does anyone know if the castle is open on Saturday? One thing I think is strange is that I can't find a lager to save my life. Almost every beer is a Weizen of some sort. I guess it doesn't really matter when you're drinking out of a 1 liter glass though!

 

[olllllo]

Th shipping box that you are about to buy today MUST SEE the front doorstep of my house.

Have fun, post pics.

 

[stevenryals]

if you're going to go to the Haufbrauhaus, you've got to go to the Lowenbrau as well...
it's in the city center only a few minutes walk from the Glockenspeil (sp?)

make sure you do at least 3 things:

1) drink as much and as many different types of beer as posslbe
2) sausages sausages sausages brats and all other weiner looking things.. eat them
3) combine item number 1 and item number two at least 3-12 times per day.

 

[eriktlupus]

if you want a lager then ask for a pils. it'll be the local version of a pilsener



and the direction thing was to learn the local terms for right left and straight

and no i don't remember them since its been bout 15yrs since i was there

 

[MikeG]

Well, I'm here in Blaustein. About 5 minutes from Ulm. Went to the top of the Munster. Pretty Amazing. Thinking about going to Munich and Neuschwanstein on Saturday. We're not going to have much time though. If you only had time to see a couple things in Munich, what would they be? Also, does anyone know if the castle is open on Saturday? One thing I think is strange is that I can't find a lager to save my life. Almost every beer is a Weizen of some sort. I guess it doesn't really matter when you're drinking out of a 1 liter glass though!

That place is probably open 363 days a year, off for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Kidding!

Tour groups have a set time and will go to the head of the line for their schedules/tickets. If you go and walk-up you may have to wait quite a while before being able to enter. While I'm usually not a fan of large (bus) tours it might be worth while booking one as they'll take care of everything for you.

You will be hard-pressed to do both Munich and Neuschwanstein in two days, must less one. Since you are in the south, the drive along the Romantic Road is great. A stop at Rothenburg (od Tauber) is a 'must-see' IMO and is prob 90 min drive from Ulm.

Have fun!