Stuff to do in southwest Germany

[bellavite1]

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Thanks for all the replies. Good to know about Sundays. It looks like that Eltz castle is open "daily", I assume that means Sundays too, so maybe I'll save that for Sunday.

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LOL! Why couldn't I get assignments like this when I was still single?

[Martinjmpr]

Thanks for all the replies. Good to know about Sundays. It looks like that Eltz castle is open "daily", I assume that means Sundays too, so maybe I'll save that for Sunday.

I think you'll be close to Heidelberg which is a beautiful city.

As far as things being closed, it's been 25 years since I was stationed there but unless things have changed, most businesses (including any retail establishments) close by 6pm weekdays and on Saturdays are only open about 8 - 1pm.

When I was there the only thing you could buy on Sunday was gas and beer. Although if you have access to a US military installation this doesn't apply.

Germany is gorgeous. I'm prejudiced towards Bavaria (I was born there) which is pretty far East of where you'll be (although it's not like it's really that far - Germany is not that big of a country.)

If you're only going to see one castle, why not make it THE castle, i.e. Schloss Nueschwanstein



NOTE: Just Google mapped it and it looks like it may be too far (424km, 250 miles - minimum 4 hours each way) so that may be a bit too much "autobahn time." However there are castles on the Rhine that are probably worth visiting.

If you have time try to learn a little German. Even though most people understand English, like anyone else they appreciate it if foreigners at least make an effort to learn some of the language.

Warning: After you have German beer and food, coming back to the US will be a letdown. Don't say I didn't warn you.

[ChunkyMonkey]

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EEW