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Five Days in Fairy- two centuries and is still in
Tale Germany use even though Wagner
dismissed it as too small.
• Airports Arrive and depart
from Nuremberg airport. Day 3: Bamberg
• Transport It is easy to make UNESCO-listed Bamberg
day trips to all destinations (pp252–5) is immediately
from Nuremberg. Trains striking: its symphony of superb
connect the towns in an artistry, beautiful buildings and
hour or so, except Frankische small-town charm emerged
Schweiz. Dinkelsbühl unscathed from World War II.
requires a change on to a Must-sees here are the art on
bus from Rothenburg. Domplatz – the Cathedral
(pp254–5), plus the Neue Picturesque house on a bridge in Bamberg The luxuriant gardens of Schloß Linderhof, dotted with statuary
• Booking ahead Residenz,
Würzburg. Residenz und Staatsgalerie –
and the Altes Rathaus, which A Week around dukes resided in Ludwigslust A Week in the play that takes place every
leapfrogs the Regnitz river Coastal Germany (p476). Money was tight, which Bavarian Alps decade (the next one will be in
via an islet. Must-dos include is why the stucco here is 2020), it also appeals for wood
Day 1: Nuremberg having a glass of Rauchbier • Airports Arrive at Hamburg actually papier-mâché. • Airports Arrive and leave carvings and colourful frescoes.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus (p263), (smoked beer) at Schlenkerla. Airport and depart from from Munich.
Sebalduskirche (p262) and the Lübeck, Hamburg or Day 5: Wismar and • Transport Füssen and Day 5: Ettal to Garmisch-
wishing fountain on pretty Day 4: Würzburg Berlin airports. Bad Doberan Garmisch-Partenkirchen Partenkirchen
Hauptmarkt (p262) all testify Unlike Bamberg, Würzburg • Transport Trains connect Maritime flavour returns in are accessible by train from Tiny Ettal (p284) sits in awe of
to Nuremberg’s (Nürnberg) (pp248–51) took a direct hit the towns in an hour or so, Wismar (pp476–7) – the size Munich; other destinations alpine peaks and a Benedictine
tradition for craftsmanship. For during World War II, but except the Fischland, Darß of the Markt and merchants’ are served by local bus. abbey with a splendid Rococo
the best panoramic views, climb restoration has revived its and Zingst peninsula, for Georgenkirche testifies to the Chiemsee (Prien station) interior. More theatrical still is
to the top of the 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you will need a car. wealth of this medieval port. requires a return to Munich the setting of Schloß Linderhof
Sinwellturm, at the Kaiserburg the prince-bishops’ Residenz Boats to Hiddensee run The Nikolaikirche retains via train. Berchtesgaden (p285), where eccentric King
(p263). For lunch, snack on (pp250–51) by star architect from Stralsund from April medieval frescoes and altar­ requires a change at Ludwig played out his Sun King
Nuremberg’s stubby Bratwürste, Balthasar Neumann. Elegant to October. pieces. Finer still are those of Freilassing. fantasies. From here it’s a short
ordered three in a bun (“Drei im and giddily opulent by turns, the Cistercian Münster in Bad • Booking ahead Schloß drive to Germany’s most cele-
Weckla”) from the food stalls this 17th-century palace is fit Doberan (p477), its interior a Neuschwanstein, Schloß brated alpine resort, Garmisch-
located on Hauptmarkt. for a ball. Day 1 and 2: Hamburg treasure trove. If there’s time, Linderhof. Partenkirchen (p284), for a ride
See the city itinerary on p13. embark for a jaunt to the beach up the Zugspitze, Germany’s
Day 2: Fränkische Schweiz Day 5: Rothenburg on the “Molli” steam train. highest mountain.
to Bayreuth Slip into a timewarp back to Day 3: Lübeck
A driving tour in the Fränkische medieval Germany at Rothen- Whether you’re after culture, Day 6: Rostock to Stralsund Day 1 and 2: Munich Day 6: Chiemsee
Schweiz (p247) reveals scenery burg (pp266–7). A local legend architecture or simply small- Rostock (p480) feels gritty after See the city itinerary on pp12–13. Chiemsee (pp282–3), Bavaria’s
perfectly suited to Snow White says the town was spared town charm, Lübeck (pp466–9) the small towns before. Heavily largest lake, is a lovely place to
and the Seven Dwarfs. Forchheim destruction in the Thirty Years’ is the place. The Backsteingotik bombed in 1942, this port town Day 3: Lindau and while away a day. Take a boat to
has a fine medieval core, tiny War because its mayor downed brick architecture of its Hanseatic warrants a stop for its Rathaus Oberammergau Herreninsel to discover the last
Tüchersfeld could double as a 3.25 litres (7 pints) of wine in heyday set the blue print for and Marienkirche. The Fischland, Lindau (p288), on the Bodensee, of King Ludwig II’s delusional
Disney film set, and Pottenstein one gulp. In summer, tour early the entire region: highlights Darss and Zingst peninsula is charming and uncomplicated. monuments, Versailles-inspired
boasts the region’s oldest or at dusk (when it’s pure magic) include the Holstentor, Rathaus (p480) offers a superb route west. Stroll the harbour, guarded by Herrenchiemsee Palace, and to
castle. Bayreuth (pp256–7) is to avoid the crowds. Dinkels- and soaring Marienkirche, all Ahrenshoop, a former artists’ lighthouses, gaze to the Alps Fraueninsel for its Benedictine
synonymous with Wagnerian bühl (p258) is another gem, expressions of civic pride. village, is now a chic escape for on the horizon, then discover heritage. There are good walks
opera; however, the Mark- while Nördlingen (pp258–9) While you’re in town, visit the city-slickers because of its fine the only frescoes by Hans and cycle rides on the lake
gräfliches Opernhaus (p256) and Ansbach (p259) are also St Annen-Museum for its altar- beach and galleries. In UNESCO- Holbein the Elder in the church shores, or spend an afternoon
pre-dates this composer by within reach by car. pieces and sample delicious listed Stralsund (p481), go to of St Peter. For more fabulous on the beach at Chieming.
Lübeck marzipan from the Alter Markt and compare alpine views, take a cablecar
Niederegger patisserie. the architecture with Lübeck. up Mount Nebelhorn, near Day 7: Berchtesgadener
Oberstdorf (p289). Land
Day 4: Schwerin and Day 7: Rügen Corkscrew peaks, deep lakes
Ludwigslust Sea, sand, spa resorts and steam Day 4: Füssen to and rustic chapels create
Encircled by lakes and well trains contribute to the holiday Oberameergau the splendid landscape of
worth a diversion inland, vibe of Rügen (pp482–3). A Explore the cobbled lanes of Berchtesgadener Land (pp280–
Schwerin (pp474–5) is the popular resort since Caspar David Füssen (p289) before a visit 81). Take a boat trip on the
capital of Mecklenburg-Lower Friedrich painted the white cliffs to Bavarian King Ludwig II’s Königsee to see the pilgrimage
Pomerania. Tour the fairy-tale of the Jasmund Peninsula, today Schloß Neuschwanstein chapel of St Bartholomä, then
Schloß, then discover the it is a national park. For a day on (pp286–7), the embodiment visit the cosy village of Ramsau
dukes’ fine taste in art in the the beach, base yourself at Binz of fairy-tale Germany. You can’t an der Ache. Finally, ascend
Staatliches Museum and the or slow down on Hiddensee, beat Oberammergau (p284) to the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s
Dom. Before they built the where transport is by bike or for postcard-pretty alpine mountain retreat; dedicated
Panoramic view of the city of Würzburg, with the River Main flowing through it castle here, the Mecklenburg horse and cart. charm. Famous for a passion buses go from Obersalzberg.
For practical information on travelling around Germany, see pp552–9

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