You do not need get an excursion to Neuschwanstein castle as your time at the castle is limited.  Instead take yourself or get a bus or taxi.  You can get ticket reservations months ahead online at...

This palace served as the home for Würzburg's powerful prince-bishops during the Enlightenment and is known for its extravagant artistic design and Baroque architecture.

Kathe Wolfahrt's Christmas Shop is just off the main square in the charming medieval walled town of Rotenberg and easy to find. There are puppets and a large, moving display of animals when you first...

Well worth the small fee and the compact stairways to get the view from the top of the Rathous!

The yellow Gothic castle in which King Ludwig II spend his childhood.

A popular shopping street located near the city's outdoor marketplace.

The highlight of this museum is its exploration into the unusual law enforcement techniques used by local rulers in medieval times.

The world's oldest social settlement, this estate houses 200 impoverished Catholic tenants.

Rothenburg has made a concerted effort to preserve its medieval heritage, and Old Town reflects the historic fruits of this labor.

Augsburg's 17th-century city hall, recently restored following severe damage in World War II, is the architectural masterpiece of this ancient Roman city.

This castle, the city's most prominent symbol since the 12th century, includes a museum, restaurant and formal gardens.

This museum explores the long history of the city, with a strong focus on the Thirty Years War.

This famous wine tavern was founded in 1319.

Würzburg's popular outdoor marketplace hosts vendors offering a wide selection of goods.

This old structure was a 16th-century addition to Rothenburg's extensive fortification system.