Bavaria -Germany My Travel Journal Part-4

Bavaria -Germany My Travel Journal Part-4

Bavaria is the southeast region of Germany, With the Alps to the south and idyllic towns dotting its hillsides, Bavaria is a beautiful and romantic destination. We took road trip to explore Bavaria Region from Frankfurt.This stunning road trip through the Bavarian region in Germany road passes through Alpenstrasse (The German Alpine Road). 

 

This majestic road passes through picturesque rolling hills, Alpine meadows, quaint villages, gnarled forests and traditional Bavarian houses overflowing with flowers as far as the eye can see. Bavaria takes in some of the most interesting and beautiful traditional towns in Germany and spectacular scenery that will leave you spell bound and gasping for words.

We stayed in Bad Worishofen Bad Wörishofen is a small Town in the Bavarian Allgäu. Situated in between Munich and Ulm. 

 

The mountain air and the spring water, which contains fluoride and iodine, provide the ideal ingredients for health breaks based on Kneipp treatments.

Füssen

Fussen, a gorgeous town surrounded by the Alps. Fussen is just 5 kms away from the Austrian border and is straight out of a fairy tale legendary Neuschwanstein Castle nearby.

 

 – it is the castle that is said to have inspired Walt Disney. It is a cute picturesque city replete with typical German houses.

 

 The city it is known for its violin making. It even has a museum with one of the largest collections of historic violins and lutes.  The city It is a good spot to spend the night during the road trip through Bavaria. The city is also the end or the start of the Romantic route in Germany. Füssen is an enchanting little town is nestled amongst a cluster of majestic Bavarian mountains. There’s a sparkling turquoise river that runs through its center with cobble-stoned alleyways

Alpsee

No trip to Bavaria is complete without a visit to Alpsee Lake. Just four kilometres southeast of Füssen, Alpsee Lake sits nestled between wooded mountain slopes, in an area so beautiful that Bavarian kings chose to build their romantic castles here.

 

 It is a popular tourist attraction, given its proximity to the castles and the wild swans that inhabit the lake.

 

Lake Alpsee may be the most beautiful and idyllic. , 

 

the surrounding mountains slope steeply down into its deep waters making it seem more like an oil painting than a real-life scene.

The Lechfall

The Lechfall is powerful waterfall along road 17 between Füssen (Germany) and Reutte (Austria).A special spectacle can be found in the city of Füssen in the eastern Allgäu. There you can find a dam of seven meters in height that breaks up the river,  which leads to a cascade like flow of it.

 

 This so called Lechfall .It is almost impossible to miss the Lechfall. The small waterfall (3 meter) is clearly visible form the roadside and is despite its height, very powerful. There is a parking along the road, near the bridge over the river Lech from where you have a good view on the Lechfall. 

 

This Lechfall is worth the visit. The river runs through a gorge and in the process creates a huge amount falling over walls. Nice walk along a path on the Füssen side of the river.

Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany

Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany (2,962 m) and should be included in your road trip through Bavaria. In winter it is the ideal place to ski, while in Summer you can hike or even relax in the resort. You can go to the summit by cable car and enjoy the breathtaking views.

 

 From the top, you can view the Alps and 4 countries. It has plenty of activities to do,  perfect for adventure and nature lovers.One full day is enough to head to the Zugspitze – the highest mountain in Germany. The view as you head up to Zugspitze are pretty amazing though (even with all the clouds) and makes it totally worth your while.Eibsee lake viewfrom top of the moutain.

Eibsee

The emerald green water surrounded by breathtaking alpine nature.It’s a beautiful lake in the Southern part of Germany, in the Bavaria region. Eibsee is a true paradise for nature lovers as well as a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the fresh air.

 

Lake Eibsee’s amazingly clear waters often reflect  .Lake Eibsee is also considered one of Bavaria’s cleanest lakes. many of the towering mountains near its shores are stark mixes of pine forest and barren rock, which make for a fantastic contrast.

 Lindau Island

The Lindau Island is small, but we easily spent one complete day there. Walking around its narrow cobbled streets, admiring it historical buildings,  when exploring the Lindau Island.

Lake Constance located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. 

On the northern shore of Lake Constance is the picturesque Bavarian town of Lindau. 

 

The historic town of Lindau is an 0.68 km. island connected to the mainland by a road traffic bridge and railway dam leading to Lindau railway station.  The dam was built in 1853 to connect the railway from Munich to the island. Arriving in Lindau the tour group enjoyed a couple of hours walking around the picturesque island town. 

 

Spring has arrived, flowers bursting into full bloom in vibrant colors at roundabout’s, garden beds and planter boxes.

 

The entrance to the new harbour, built in 1856, marked by a distinctive 33 meter New Lighthouse and statue of the Bavarian Lion, representing the Wittelsbach dynasty.

 

 The New Lighthouse is open to the public. Panoramic views of snow-capped Alps and Lake Constance from the waterfront and New Lighthouse.  Pretty views of the island shoreline from the promenade.

The Lake Constance

Lake Constance, with its 538 square kilometers, is huge, so there’s plenty of things and places, which will make you occupied for days. A visit to Lake Constance is incomplete without hopping on a boat. You could take a sightseeing boat tour, or a trip on one of the car ferries, which are popular among locals. These ferries connect many locations, such as the German cities of Constance and Meersburg (15 min), as well as Constance and Friedrichshafen (50 min).

 

A half-day tour to Lindau is enough to quickly explore and skim through its beautiful highlights. You can also cross the German-Swiss border by taking the ferry from Friedrichshafen to the Swiss town of Romanshorn, which takes 40 minutes. A ferry trip isn’t only the perfect opportunity for a panoramic view of both the lake and the Alps, but is also an easy and fun shortcut across the lake.

Beyond the cities, Bavaria is full of breathtaking landscapes, with plenty of mountains, lakes and great hiking spots.The best way to visit Bavaria is by car, you can choose your route and capture the most scenic places. Here you will discover all the places you need to go to have a fantastic Road trip through Bavaria.

In a region often regarded as the highlight of Germany, there are countless things to see and do. One could fill weeks exploring Bavaria’s many towns and still not see it all. One final thing remember to look around you while driving from town to town in Bavaria – the scenery is absolutely stunning.I really thanked My son in law for this wonderful trip.

Stillness In Nature

On Easter holiday, My son in law took Me to Alpsee lake in Fussen. I ended up in the most beautiful location I had ever seen.the simple state of Being can say that this is probably the best.

The scenery is spectacular. Very surreal, peaceful but very enchanting lake, with Swans and Snow…The best lake I’ve ever seen. The waters were crystal clear and a beautiful blue/green With  clear water.  A pristine lake encircled by mountains,trees, and sky.I remember standing in front of these tall mountains and the most extraordinary.  coloured glacier water. As restless winds that ripple the lake’s surface.I had only dreamt of this place. Never had I imagined being here. 

I remember taking deep breaths of air. The gratitude I felt for being here alone filled my heart. As I looked up in awe at the mountains, I realized how small I was compared to this world. How minuscule my little thoughts were, although I imagined them to be so enormous. My worries, my anxiety, and my issues were but a speck compared to the eminence that stood before me. And even still, they are small compared to the universe.

 I look up, gazing at the tall, magnificent, mountains, trees and gentle cool breeze I surrender to the sounds that soothe my soul. The further I walk towards the lake more I feel every morsel of stale, old energy lift up from inside me and vanish into this magnificent and stable existence.. I begin to walk and feel neutralized. I feel the energy counterbalancing and calming me like a soothing wave caressing the lake. 

It is here where I close my eyes and listen. I focus my awareness on the sounds of the trees and the water gently rippling against the rocks. I tune into the stillness of nature. I tune into the stillness of my spirit without distraction. It is within these very moments in which I connect with the true essence of who I am.

I felt A lake surface is like the human mind—is always changing. Sometimes the lake is calm and serene; other times a breeze, falling leaf, or splashing fish might ruffle its surface. In every case, the lake’s placidity is disturbed by something external to itself.Once one goes to that space of stillness, a whole new world of love, peace, serenity, understanding and inner strength opens…the simple state of BeingWhen you notice your mind racing, when you notice distractions and procrastination, when you notice anxiety or resentment … take a stillness break.

And in this stillness, notice all of the wonders of life that we take for granted.

“Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson