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Germany – Beer and the Beautiful Bavarian Alps

I spent 10 wonderful days in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. This consisted of a couple of days in Munich, 3 days in Berchtesgaden, and 4 days in Garmesh-Partenkirchen (Garmesh, for short). I started my trip in Munich because it was easier to pick up the rental car. Some people visit the Bavarian Alps via bus; however, I wanted the opportunity to spend more time in each location and a bus would prevent me from doing that.

One big mistake I made was not purchasing the additional car insurance to drive the rental car into Austria. I had no idea that Germany and Austria were so intertwined. Traveling to some sites would have been faster if I was able to drive into Austria to reach them.

When in Munich, watch the famous Glockenspiel. Link to clock chime times.
BMW Museum in Munich is a great place to visit
I tried a Radler (1/2 lemonade, 1/2 beer); I still prefer wine.
Herenchiemsee Palace is modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France
The view of the Alps from the Eagle’s Nest – Hitlers senior officers would strategize and invite dignitaries here.
Beautiful fall colors in Konigsee Lake
Centro Kafeebar is a great place for breakfast in Garmesh
View from Zugspitze – Germany’s tallest peak in the Alps
Germany’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Cinderella’s Castle is modeled after it

Bavarian Alps recommendations:

If you have the Bavarian Alps on your itinerary, here are my recommendations for travel, lodging, food, and what to do:

Transportation
  • Rental Car through SiXT (it is worth the additional insurance to drive into Austria)
  • Train from Munich Airport to Munich city – ticket is good for 24 hours
Lodging
Restaurants
Activities
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