As the hyphen in its name suggests, the chic skiing resort of GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN was originally not one alpine village but two, which faced each other across the Partnach stream and were united in a shotgun wedding in time for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The Games were an enormous success – so much so that the town was slated to host the 1940 Winter Games after the Japanese city of Sapporo withdrew. In the event, of course, war intervened and the 1940 Games didn't take place, but Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been on the ... More
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As the hyphen in its name suggests, the chic skiing resort of GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN was originally not one alpine village but two, which faced each other across the Partnach stream and were united in a shotgun wedding in time for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The Games were an enormous success – so much so that the town was slated to host the 1940 Winter Games after the Japanese city of Sapporo withdrew. In the event, of course, war intervened and the 1940 Games didn't take place, but Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been on the international winter-sports map ever since, which gives the resort a relatively cosmopolitan air. The resort is the venue for the 2011 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Though any clear distinction between Garmisch and Partenkirchen has long since vanished, the two halves of the town do have sharply contrasting characters: Garmisch is lively and international, while Partenkirchen better preserves its original alpine charm. Looming over them both is the Zugspitze, at 2962m Germany's highest mountain. In summer, the town's mountainous setting attracts hikers and climbers.
We had a pretty long day today but it was totally worth it, obviously, because now we're in Munich and only hours away from the first keg tap of ...
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We had a pretty long day today but it was totally worth it, obviously, because now we're in Munich and only hours away from the first keg tap of Oktoberfest! We boarded our flight in Calgary last night around 11pm and our flight arrived an hour early in Munich, about 4pm local time. Our flight was OK but we were seated in front of the exit row so our seats didn't recline so I cramped up a bit and didn't get much sleep. Good thing I had Ocean's 13 to entertain me. We also had a lot of snack food with us but not nearly enough water it turns out. Once we arrived in Munich, we went to the train ti...
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The trip from the airport to the Neuschwanstein Catsle is a bit lionger than we antcipated and the mechnanism for visiting the castle is more ...
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The trip from the airport to the Neuschwanstein Catsle is a bit lionger than we antcipated and the mechnanism for visiting the castle is more contrived than one would wish. You must arrive early and expect to wait. The bus system to the top of the mountain is somewhat haphazard and the walk up is streneous. They then make you wait for you assigned time and then move you into a holding pen. In the end it is a bit like managing cattle. However the castle itself was worth the trip and the rooms inside are astounding. Very incredible structure and make up. The view from all the castle rooms are in...
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Opulent Bavarian style with antique furnishings; traditional 4 story Hotel with studio apartment extension; close to skiing area. Amenities:Telephone. Television
(Cable/Satellite). In Room Wireless Internet Access. Television. Daily Maid Service. Safe (In Room). Kitchen/Kitchenette. Balcony/Terrace. Mini Bar. ...
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Bavarian style with modern amenities; in heart of Garmisch; at foot of the Zugspitse; 45 km to Castle Neuschwanstein. Amenities:Refrigerator.
Telephone. Television (Cable/Satellite). Non Smoking Rooms. Television. Daily Maid Service. In Room Broadband Internet Access. In Room Broadband Internet ...
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