Quote: Originally Posted by m2smith (original)
Well Pam and I are about to do our "vacation of the century" this Saturday (Me - post 50 + she - permanently pre 50 = 100). I know this is a world traveling bunch so I am looking for any "don't miss" suggestions. We are in London for a few days then off to Germany where we begin a trip along the Rhine then into Switzerland and ending in Austria. We are in Munich for Octoberfest and we have plans most of the way, BUT we end in Vienna with very few particulars (planning burnout)... Any suggestions???
I'm Jealous. This is a great time of year to be in Bavaria. Hopefully you'll get a chance to drive while in southern Germany and visit King Ludwigs castles at Linderhof and Hohenschwangau. Pay the 5 marks and take a horse ride to the castle....the walk can hurt you for a few days! The drive to/fm Munich is rt B17 or the Romantistrasse with some really great twisties. I had an Audi 80 once that was really fun, I know my Mini would be even better! check out
Ludwig II of Bavaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As for Eating in Munich.. Right around the corner from the Glocklenspiel in the center of Munich is a restaurant called the HaxenBauer which specializes in schweinehaxen served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. (Not on the the American Heart Association list.) This is a must go to place. One pork shank can easily feed two, and if only one person is going to have the pork shank order a half. They will show you your shank before it's cooked because you pay by the kilo. Also, you'll love their white radishes & butter & brown bread. It's a two minute walk from Marianplatz station. Get to MArianplatz a few hours early and just walk around, It's a great place. If you want a Brauhaus, Weißes Bräuhaus is probably my favorite and the Brauhaus down the street from Haxenbauer is also very good.(It's where Hilter got his start)
Enjoy!! let us know the details when you return.
