With hovering mountains, alpine lakes, and charming quaint villages, Germany is the final word vacation spot for street trippers. Besides the fun of driving on the Autobahn (which is an expertise in itself), you will get to see a number of the most various landscapes in Europe.
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Eibsee
Nestled close to the border with Austria, Eibsee is a type of locations that can take your breath away the second you see it. It sits on the foothills of the Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany. That, together with the plush, forested hills, makes for one spectacular backdrop. The water is vivid turquoise and dotted with eight tree-covered islands, which you’ll discover by boat.
Grainau
Although we solely stayed right here for 2 nights (Haus Sonnenschein – examine them out!), this lovely village is price exploring when you have the time. The views of the craggy mountains (together with the Zugspitze) might be seen from each angle. You’ll even be surrounded by conventional Bavarian-style houses.
Berchtesgaden
Located on the southeastern level of Germany lies Berchtesgaden. This city has a wealthy historical past, enjoying a major position throughout WWII. However, it’s now a well-liked vacation spot for locals and vacationers as a result of its central location close to the Berchtesgaden Alps and Berchtesgaden National Park.
If you’re staying right here in a single day, we are able to extremely advocate Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden. It’s a shocking lodge with fashionable rooms and jaw-dropping views of the Alps proper out of your non-public patio.
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Wank Panoramaberg
The cable automotive up the highest of the Zugspitze is pricey, however you possibly can nonetheless get the identical alpine views by taking the Wank Panoramaberg (sure – we all know it’s a hilarious identify for a mountain!). In simply 20 minutes, you’ll be whisked to the highest of the 1,780-meter mountain, the place you possibly can benefit from the pristine views and seize a chunk to eat on the restaurant on prime.
Hirschbichl
If you are in search of an off-the-beaten-path vacation spot – that is it. A brief drive west of Berchtesgaden sits Hirschbichl. It generally is a little difficult to search out or get to (we needed to park our automotive in Austria and stroll again over the German border). However, the unspoiled views of mountains and forest made it price it.
There’s an lovely farm right here known as Bindalm, which makes an excellent pit cease for drinks or a snack. The house owners make their very own cheeses, milk, and meats, so it’s an actual farm-to-table expertise.
Königssee
Königsee is arguably the most well-liked lake within the space, and for an excellent motive! This fjord-like lake has a number of the greenest waters we have seen. Plus, the backdrop of the Alps would not damage both. While you are right here, take the Königssee Schifffahrt, an electrical boat that cruises across the lake. It drops you off on the St. Bartholomä church, which may solely be reached by boat or by mountain climbing by the mountains.
Your boat captain will even play a trumpet to exhibit the legendary “Königssee Echo.” It’s a singular expertise to listen to the sounds reverberate from the close by mountains!
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