Tag: Bavaria

Hohenschwangau castle
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

My daughter and I enjoyed some beautiful, sunny days early October in the vicinity of Füssen near the King Ludwig II castles. Since Neuschwanstein was under renovation, we were looking forward to take a tour through Hohenschwangau castle, which was also Ludwig’s and Otto’s childhood home. Nestled in the shadow of its famous neighbor Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau Castle quietly reigns with its own regal charm. Our … Continue reading King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

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Angie on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain
European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

To the Zugspitze with my daughter

During the first week of October 2023, my daughter Patricia and I spent five beautiful days in Oberammergau, nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. The air was crisp, the leaves just beginning to turn, and the mountains wrapped us in their timeless embrace. On one particularly warm Saturday, with skies so blue they looked painted, I decided to try once more to reach … Continue reading To the Zugspitze with my daughter

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Viehscheid, bringing the cows down to the valley
Austria, European Travel, Germany, Switzerland, Western Europe

Almabtrieb: A Celebration of Alpine Traditions

The Almabtrieb is a picturesque and culturally rich tradition in the Alpine regions of southern Europe. Think of Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, and northern Italy. It’s not just a cattle drive; it’s a celebration of rural life, seasonal rhythms, and community spirit. It refers to a cattle drive. This event brings the cow herd down from the mountain pastures every end of September. I was … Continue reading Almabtrieb: A Celebration of Alpine Traditions

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Berchtesgaden Watzmann Mountain
European History, General, Germany, Northern Europe

The Berchtesgaden Watzmann Legend

The Watzmann mountain is not only Berchtesgaden’s landmark, it is also shrouded in famous legends and myths. Even today, the peaks of the massif are referred to as a family The Watzmann itself, with its 2713 meters of the middle peak, highest inner-German peak, as well as the Kleine (small) Watzmann known as the Watzmannfrau, and its 2307 meter frame with the smaller peaks, the … Continue reading The Berchtesgaden Watzmann Legend

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Buchteln, sweet baked yeast dumpling in vanilla sauce
Austria, Breads and Pastry, Desserts, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Vegetarian, Western Europe

A Taste of Vienna: The Buchteln that followed me Home

Vienna has a way of slowing time. You enter a traditional coffee house, and the world softens — marble tables, dark wood paneling, waiters in crisp jackets, and the gentle clatter of silver spoons against porcelain cups. One chilly afternoon, I settled into a corner seat, watching the city pass by outside when a plate of warm Buchteln arrived at my table. They looked almost … Continue reading A Taste of Vienna: The Buchteln that followed me Home

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Mespelbrunn moated castle, Bavaria, Spessart
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

Sometimes, when arriving at the Frankfurt Airport and driving on the Autobahn to Würzburg, I stop by the Mespelbrunn palace built in 1569. The moated castle, also called Wasserschloss, is located in north Bavaria between Aschaffenburg and my hometown Würzburg The castle has gained worldwide fame due to its picturesque appearance and romantic location. In May 1, 1412, the Archbishop Johann von Mainz gave the … Continue reading The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

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Wieskirche, South Bavaria
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

A couple years ago I was driving towards Füssen through the Bavarian countryside. I saw the sign “Wieskirche” and instantly remembered visiting this church with my parents as a child. The Wieskirche in Upper Bavaria is a jewel of the South German Rococo. The building, created by the Zimmermann brothers, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. In this volume, the church and … Continue reading Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

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Sankt Nikolaus Santa Claus in Bavaria by Wikimedia
European History, General, Germany, Western Europe

Sankt Nikolaus: A Bavarian Tradition and Tales

On the night of December 5th, my parents would fill our polished boots with small gifts such as chocolates, fruits, and nuts and leave them outside. The following day, Sankt Nikolaus—sometimes portrayed by a friend or neighbor in a bishop’s attire would arrive with treats in a bag. He was often accompanied by his helper Knecht Rupprecht or the frightening and hairy Krampus. Continue reading Sankt Nikolaus: A Bavarian Tradition and Tales

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