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Nikolaiviertel (Nicholas Quarter)
The main attractions, in addition to the St. Nicholas church, include the Ephraim Palace, a masterpiece of palace architecture of the 18th century Berlin. Equally beautiful is the Baroque style Knoblauch house built in 1760, which offers insight into world of the upper middle class world through its rooms and valuable furniture.
For those who love historical architecture, you'll find two of Berlin's oldest buildings at Breite Strasse : No. 35 is the Ribbeckhaus, the city's only surviving Renaissance structure, dating from 1624, and No. 36 is the early baroque Marstall, built by Michael Matthais between 1666 and 1669.
Nuremberg Castle (Kaiserburg)
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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial)
- Entrance to the memorial and information center is free.
- Be mindful that the memorial is a place of remembrance, so avoid loud or disrespectful behavior and don’t allow children to play around the pillars.
- The memorial is wheelchair accessible.
Oberammergau
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Platz der Republik
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Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
- Ticket queues can be long during the summer peak season—purchase your tickets online or book a skip-the-line tour instead.
- There are no official guided tours of the palace, but audio guides are available in eight languages.
- Free Wi-Fi is available in the palace entrance hall.
- Most of the palace interiors are accessible for wheelchair users. Full accessibility details are available on the palace website.
- Allot about two hours to visit the castle, especially if you want to see the gardens.
Mauerpark
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Planten und Blomen Park
Hamburg is a particularly leafy city, with plenty of parklands lining the canals and waterways. One of the most popular and best loved parks is the Planten un Blomen Park in the heart of the city.
The park preserves Hamburg’s old botanic garden, along with the largest Japanese garden in Europe, a Japanese teahouse, tropical plant house and skating rink.
Children are specially well catered for at the Planten un Blomen Park, with playgrounds, theater, pony rides, miniature golf and water games. There’s a program of entertainment in summer, with clowns, magicians and acrobats.
Visitors of all ages will love the choreographed music and light shows that bring the park alive on warm summer nights.
The Planten un Blomen Park runs west from the Kennedy and Lombards bridges.
There are several metro stations rimming the perimeter, including Stephansplatz nearest the bridge.
Kreuzberg
New Synagogue
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Neues Museum (New Museum)
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Plauen
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Konigsallee (King's Alley)
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Koblenz
- Koblenz is small enough to get around on foot, and most of the central attractions are within walking distance of the train station and port.
- History buffs, architecture lovers, and fairytale believers will all appreciate Koblenz.
- Bring your camera to capture magical moments during your trip.
Koblenz Cable Car (Seilbahn Koblenz)
- A combo ticket includes a cable car ride and entry to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and its exhibits.
- Cabin 18 offers space for an electric wheelchair as needed.
- Dogs are allowed to travel by cable car for an additional fee.
- Often described as “The Romantic Rhine,” the scenic Koblenz Cable Car is a good choice for couples.
Kulturforum Berlin
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Neuschwanstein Castle
The Basics
- Ticket lines can be long in peak season—plan ahead and book a skip-the-line tour to avoid the hassle.
- Wear suitable walking shoes if you opt to walk up to the castle—the road is uphill and uneven in places.
- The castle is wheelchair-accessible with buses and carriages that can bring visitors up the hill to the entrance; inside, you'll also find elevators.
- Plan to spend about two hours at the castle, excluding wait times.
The nearest town to Neuschwanstein is Hohenschwangau, about 75 miles (120 km) southwest of Munich. Buses and trains run between Hohenschwangau and the castle. From the ticket booths at the bottom of the mountain, it's a scenic 30-minute walk through the forest to reach the castle, but regular shuttle buses and romantic horse-drawn carriages also run the route in peak season.
When to Get There
Neuschwanstein is open all year round, but with up to 1.4 million annual visitors, it can get extremely busy, especially in July and August. To avoid the crowds, get there before opening at 8am or after 3pm, when most of the day-trippers have already left. The castle looks majestic at any time of year, but the snowfall of mid-winter and the colorful foliage of early fall can add an extra edge to your photos.
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