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The luxuriant gardens of Schloß Linderhof, dotted with statuary
dukes resided in Ludwigslust A Week in the play that takes place every
(p476). Money was tight, which Bavarian Alps decade (the next one will be in
is why the stucco here is 2020), it also appeals for wood
actually papier-mâché. • Airports Arrive and leave carvings and colourful frescoes.
from Munich.
Day 5: Wismar and • Transport Füssen and Day 5: Ettal to Garmisch-
Bad Doberan Garmisch-Partenkirchen Partenkirchen
Maritime flavour returns in are accessible by train from Tiny Ettal (p284) sits in awe of
Wismar (pp476–7) – the size Munich; other destinations alpine peaks and a Benedictine
of the Markt and merchants’ are served by local bus. abbey with a splendid Rococo
Georgenkirche testifies to the Chiemsee (Prien station) interior. More theatrical still is
wealth of this medieval port. requires a return to Munich the setting of Schloß Linderhof
The Nikolaikirche retains via train. Berchtesgaden (p285), where eccentric King
medieval frescoes and altar requires a change at Ludwig played out his Sun King
pieces. Finer still are those of Freilassing. fantasies. From here it’s a short
the Cistercian Münster in Bad • Booking ahead Schloß drive to Germany’s most cele-
Doberan (p477), its interior a Neuschwanstein, Schloß brated alpine resort, Garmisch-
treasure trove. If there’s time, Linderhof. Partenkirchen (p284), for a ride
embark for a jaunt to the beach up the Zugspitze, Germany’s
on the “Molli” steam train. highest mountain.
Day 6: Rostock to Stralsund Day 1 and 2: Munich Day 6: Chiemsee
Rostock (p480) feels gritty after See the city itinerary on pp12–13. Chiemsee (pp282–3), Bavaria’s
the small towns before. Heavily largest lake, is a lovely place to
bombed in 1942, this port town Day 3: Lindau and while away a day. Take a boat to
warrants a stop for its Rathaus Oberammergau Herreninsel to discover the last
and Marienkirche. The Fischland, Lindau (p288), on the Bodensee, of King Ludwig II’s delusional
Darss and Zingst peninsula is charming and uncomplicated. monuments, Versailles-inspired
(p480) offers a superb route west. Stroll the harbour, guarded by Herrenchiemsee Palace, and to
Ahrenshoop, a former artists’ lighthouses, gaze to the Alps Fraueninsel for its Benedictine
village, is now a chic escape for on the horizon, then discover heritage. There are good walks
city-slickers because of its fine the only frescoes by Hans and cycle rides on the lake
beach and galleries. In UNESCO- Holbein the Elder in the church shores, or spend an afternoon
listed Stralsund (p481), go to of St Peter. For more fabulous on the beach at Chieming.
the Alter Markt and compare alpine views, take a cablecar
the architecture with Lübeck. up Mount Nebelhorn, near Day 7: Berchtesgadener
Oberstdorf (p289). Land
Day 7: Rügen Corkscrew peaks, deep lakes
Sea, sand, spa resorts and steam Day 4: Füssen to and rustic chapels create
trains contribute to the holiday Oberameergau the splendid landscape of
vibe of Rügen (pp482–3). A Explore the cobbled lanes of Berchtesgadener Land (pp280–
popular resort since Caspar David Füssen (p289) before a visit 81). Take a boat trip on the
Friedrich painted the white cliffs to Bavarian King Ludwig II’s Königsee to see the pilgrimage
of the Jasmund Peninsula, today Schloß Neuschwanstein chapel of St Bartholomä, then
it is a national park. For a day on (pp286–7), the embodiment visit the cosy village of Ramsau
the beach, base yourself at Binz of fairy-tale Germany. You can’t an der Ache. Finally, ascend
or slow down on Hiddensee, beat Oberammergau (p284) to the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s
where transport is by bike or for postcard-pretty alpine mountain retreat; dedicated
horse and cart. charm. Famous for a passion buses go from Obersalzberg.
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