The beautiful riverfront in Schwäbisch Hall.
SCHWÄBISCH HALL
On our way home from Innsbruck, we headed due south from Rothenberg on the much-marketed "Romantic Road." This drive is supposed to be one of the most scenic in all of Bavaria, winding through picturesque villages and green country-side. The route also took us through two important destinations: Schwäbisch Hall, where my brother played American Football, and Füssen, home to the most photogenic castle in Europe.
A colorful corner in the main square... this is Bavaria at its finest!
My brother played one season for the UNICORNS of this proud town, and it was fun to take my parents to all the sites. I will not bore you with the details, but if you want to read about my last visit to town, you can click HERE.
Mom and Dad in front of the tall St. Peter's church. In the summer public plays are performed on the church's steps, and due to its prime location, the church stands as the centerpiece of the town.
In front of the Unicorns game field... aka the House of Chad!
On our way out of town, I was relieved that TANKS were only allowed to go 70. That is VERY reassuring!
The famous Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Walt Disney.
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
Sitting just on the German side of the border with Austria, the castles of "Mad" King Ludwig are some of the most visited sites in all of Europe. The largest of the two, good ol' Neuschwantein, was directly the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle. 1.3 million people visit annually, and I think 90% of them were jammed on the bus up the hill to the castles. Again, I have been here before so if you want to read that story click HERE or just take a look at the pics!
Two Generations of Johnson Kings.
The front has a cool color and imposing facade.
Is this the opportunity to take the road less traveled?
Bavaria's favorite daughter
Not the tightest of security at the border...
~ J. Twice
1 comment:
2 notes: 95% of the visitors certainly are American, I would guess.
Plus, if you stay any longer in Innsbruck, you will soon echo the words of an American professor I had the honour of working with at Uni Innsbruck (because every visitor from back home he had had to be driven to Neuschwanstein): "I hate that damn castle!"
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