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German Alpine Road

To start this road trip, rent a convertible and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views along the GERMAN ALPINE ROAD , the oldest tourist route in Germany, that stretches 280 miles from the impressive and rugged town of Berchtesgaden.

Lake Chiemsee

Start this trip on the “Bavarian Sea”, or LAKE CHIEMSEE , the largest lake in Bavaria, where you will find two special islands: Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. Most notably, on Herreninsel, you can find the Herrenchiemsee New Palace.

Herrenchiemsee New Palace

Veronika Endlicher, the warden of HERRENCHIEMSEE NEW PALACE , the “Bavarian Versailles”, near Lake Chiemsee, is an expert of the complex building and architectural history of the castle.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Continue your journey to the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, towering over GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN. Travel up on a cogwheel train or cable car to enjoy breath-taking views of hundreds of peaks.

Ettal

Direct neighbor ETTAL is home to the grand Ettal Monastery, now Germany’s largest Benedictine monastery with approximately 55 monks. It is not just famous for its Rococo church but also the beer and herbal liqueurs produced by the monks.

Linderhof Palace

Be prepared for fairy tale moments with an oriental touch when visiting LINDERHOF PALACE . The only one of Ludwig II’s palaces that he lived to see completed, fascinates with its extravagant architecture.

Füssen

Continue the tour to the medieval gem of FÜSSEN with not just one but two royal castles: Neuschwanstein, built for Ludwig II atop a mountain in impossibly scenic surroundings and Hohenschwangau, one of Ludwig’s favorite places to stay.

Lindau

End your alpine journey in LINDAU at Lake Constance. You might be fooled to think you are enjoying a summer cocktail in the Mediterranean Riviera when in reality you are amidst the cozy and glorious alps or what some call the “Bavarian Riviera”.

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