Program – Munich, Bavaria, Austria
Munich
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City Tours in Munich
In Munich, so beautifully located on the banks of the river Isar and close to the Bavarian Alps, modern progress unites with traditions of the past. It was Emperor Frederick the Red Beard who in 1158 established Munich.
Munich
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Palace Tours in Munich
Until the End of World War I, the Wittelsbach aristocratic family had ruled Bavaria from 1180 onwards. Their heritage comprises art collections, fortresses, castles, parks and palaces.
Munich
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Art and Culture
You can make your choice from an abundance of attractions, e.g. from about 80 museums and galleries featuring art and culture which spans from antiquity to modern times, from natural science to high-tech science.
Munich
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Olympic Grounds
The 20th Olympic Summer Games were held in Munich from August 26th to September 11th 1972. “Games in a green park and games of short walks” was one of the mottos.
Munich
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Soccer in Munich
More than 100 years ago, soccer became an attractive sport in Munich. Both teams look back on a long tradition – “TSV Muenchen 1860”, the “Blue Lions” and “FC Bayern Muenchen”, the “Red Bavarians”.
Munich
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Jewish Life
Since 2006 the stunning new Synagogue Ohel Jakov marks one of the most interesting modern buildings in the center of the city.
Munich
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National Socialism in Munich
More than any other German city, Munich is closely linked to the development of National Socialism.
Munich
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Female Celebrities
On a tour focusing on the adventurous biographies of famous women who lived and worked in Munich you will learn about some outstanding artists, painters and writers...
Munich
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Bicycle Tours
What an experience: ride a bike and see the sights! Choose from different guided tours.
Munich
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Christmas Market
Christmas carols and colorful, glistening decoration, the scent of hot spicy wine and gingerbread will accompany you and your guide on a tour of Munich’s biggest Christmas Market on the Marienplatz.
Munich
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Oktoberfest
On 17th October 1810, a royal wedding started it all. The Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and his bride Princess Therese invited to a grand celebration. Nowadays the motto for the annual Oktoberfest, the biggest festival of its kind, is beer, fun and folklore.
Bavarian Towns
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Nuremberg
Nuremberg is a town with two totally divergent historic ages. In the medieval Old Town you find an Imperial Fortress, ancient St. Mary’s Cathedral, city fortifications and narrow streets lined by half-timbered frame work houses.
Bavarian Towns
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Augsburg
Originally a Roman settlement and one of the oldest towns in Germany, the ancient “Free Imperial City”, Augsburg today welcomes visitors who marvel at the grand architecture and bronze sculptures and who are amazed at the “Fuggerei”.
Bavarian Towns
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Regensburg
The UNESCO cultural heritage city of Regensburg takes pride in its great political history, its wealth of art and culture and at the same time in its perfectly restored medieval Old Town with patrician houses, the Cathedral and Treasury, picturesque lanes and alleyways.
Bavarian Towns
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Passau
The prosperous town of Passau is located at the confluence of 3 rivers.
Bavarian Towns
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Wasserburg am Inn
The Inn river forms a wide loop around the perfectly restored medieval peninsular town of Wasserburg. Crossing the river by the only bridge which leads into the Old Town you will marvel at the panorama of colorful house facades, the Fortress of 1085 and the ancient churches.
Austria
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Salzburg and Surroundings
You will find that Salzburg is truly alive with music. In 1756 the genius composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg.
Austria
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Innsbruck and Tyrol / Austria
Explore Salzburg County and the picturesque Old Town of Salzburg with its many famous sights.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
- Bayerns Burgen, Residenzen und Schlösser sind geprägt von meisterhafter Architektur und spannenden Geschichten. Die prachtvollen Bauwerke König Ludwigs II., vor allem die Schlösser Neuschwanstein, Linderhof und Herrenchiemsee sind Publikumsmagneten.
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Castle Neuschwanstein
In 1869, the Bavarian King Ludwig II. set out to have one of his dreams come true in the New Swan Castle built on a steep mountain side and picturesque location overlooking the nearby mountain lake.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
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Palace Linderhof
In a secluded mountain valley Palace Linderhof became the favorite refuge for the Bavarian King Ludwig II.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
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Herrenchiemsee Palace
The solitary island Herrenchiemsee in beautiful lake Chiemsee was bought in 1873 by King Ludwig II. Of Bavaria.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
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Andechs
Thousands of persons follow the pilgrimage climb of the “Holy Mountain” every year. Since 1455, Benedictine monks are in charge on an elevated location between Lake Ammersee and Lake Starnberg.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
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Ettal
The surprisingly large, majestic monastery church of Ettal is located about 10 kilometers north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Monasteries, Castles and Palaces
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Rottenbuch
Located in a rural area about 90 kilometres southwest of Munich, the village of Rottenbuch prides itself with an ancient church founded in the year 1073.
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Romantic Road
The Romantic Road is the oldest and most popular of the holiday routes in Germany.
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“Eagle’s Nest” (Kehlsteinhaus), Berchtesgaden
The Kehlsteinhaus on the summit of Obersalzberg mountain was a birthday present to Adolf Hitler in 1938.
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Koenigssee, Berchtesgaden
One of the most romantic excursions in the Bavarian Alps is a boat trip across lake Koenigssee with its green, clear waters.
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Oberammergau
In 1633, during the Thirty Year’s War, the small mountain village of Oberammergau was hit by the black plague. To parry the epidemic, the surviving inhabitants took a vow to stage performances telling the last week in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
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Wieskirche
The 18th century pilgrimage church Wieskirche, probably the most famous rococo church and called “Church in the Meadows”, became distinguished as a Unesco World Heritage Building in our days.
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