Tag: Bavaria

Linderhof Palace, Bavaria
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

The Linderhof Palace of King Ludwig ll

The Linderhof Palace follows the “Pleasure Palace” type, which originated in France in the 18th century and was soon built in palace gardens across Europe. The splendid furnishings are a mixture of the French, but also the Bavarian Rococo. This Palace, which resulted from a long period of construction and renovation, is the only larger castle King Ludwig II experienced complete while still alive. Ludwig was a loner and created his own empire with the Linderhof Castle, his palace all for himself. Continue reading The Linderhof Palace of King Ludwig ll

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Ludwig II of Bavaria sleigh
General, Germany, Northern Europe

King Ludwig’s Fairytale Sleigh Ride through Bavaria

King Ludwig II, the Bavarian king who also built the Neuschwanstein castle, was an enthusiast about sophisticated technology. A unique collection of Royal sleighs, the most important of its kind, is in the Marstall museum at the Nymphenburg castle in Munich. There you can see several Gala Carriages of the Bavarian King and the Wittelsbacher family Continue reading King Ludwig’s Fairytale Sleigh Ride through Bavaria

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Pretzels, Brezen
Breads and Pastry, Germany, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Bake Authentic Bavarian Pretzels at Home

I must admit, I feel a sense of pride. I can’t help but admire the photos of my pretzels. Aren’t they stunning? They taste nearly as good as those from a bakery. Just the idea of making Pretzels used to fill me with anxiety. No matter how enthusiastically I tried to twirl the strands of dough, I never managed to make perfect pretzels. I had … Continue reading Bake Authentic Bavarian Pretzels at Home

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chicken, poultry stuffing stuffing
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes, Side dish

A Chicken Stuffing from my Childhood

There are recipes that feed the body, and then there are those that nourish the soul. My Mother’s Chicken Stuffing—her treasured “Fülle”—is one of those. Passed down through generations of Franconian cooks, this dish is more than just a side; it’s a memory, a tradition, and a Sunday morning ritual that shaped my childhood. I remember waking up early, the scent of onions and butter … Continue reading A Chicken Stuffing from my Childhood

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Leonhardifahrt, Leonhardiritt, South Bavaria
European Travel, General, Germany, Western Europe

Experience the Leonhardifahrt: A Bavarian Tradition

The famous Leonhardifahrt or Leonhardiritt in South Bavaria is a solemn pilgrimage of horses and cattle in early November to honor the patron St. Leonhard. The magnificently decorated four wheeled horse drawn carriages, lead by a coachmen, come from near and far in the early hours and ride the streets and alleys of Bavarian towns. Continue reading Experience the Leonhardifahrt: A Bavarian Tradition

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Dallmayr Deli Munich
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe

Dallmayr is known for Coffee, but also for their famous delicacies in Munich

The Dallmayr, also a Delicatessen House in Munich, is a tradition since the 17th century and a parent company of the famous German coffee “Prodomo”. One morning while staying at the Hotel du Train, I strolled down to the Marienplatz. There, right behind the Townhall at the Dienerstrasse, I found the Dallmayr Coffee house and Deli. Dallmayr Munich has been the finest delicacies for almost 300 years, and the largest delicatessen in Europe. Continue reading Dallmayr is known for Coffee, but also for their famous delicacies in Munich

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Weisswurst, Bavaria, Munich
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Northern Europe, Recipes, Wurst Deli meats

Bavarian Soul Food: My Homemade Weisswurst Journey

When in Munich, I sometimes meet with relatives who live close by. We walk this beautiful city, perhaps take the Doubledecker tour bus for sightseeing. At the end we make our way over to the Viktualienmarkt to have the famous Weisswurst The Viktualienmarkt is a beer garden situated in the heart of Munich. Here, you can enjoy the renowned Weisswurst. Traditionally, this sausage was eaten … Continue reading Bavarian Soul Food: My Homemade Weisswurst Journey

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