Berlin is a diverse city with a vibrant culture scene. It has both new and historic architecture, monuments and memorial sites commemorating the city’s unique history.

The heart of Heidelberg’s Old Town is the Marktplatz square, which has many beautiful fountains, grand period homes, cafes and shops. It is the oldest college town and is known for its romantic cityscape surrounded by tree-filled hills.

The castle at Linderhof or Linderhof Palace is part of the famed legacy of the Bavarian King Ludwig II, situated in the Bavarian Alps. Linderhof is considered one of King Ludwig II’s smallest palaces, but it is surrounded by extensive gardens an terraces in the Italian style.

Munich is located in the southern German state of Bavaria and is also the capital and home to centuries-old buildings. It is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, beer halls and gardens.

The Nymphenburg Palace is a Baroque palace located in Munich, Germany. It is considered one of the premier royal palaces of Europe and was the summer residence for Bavarian Kings for over 300 years.

Along with Cologne and Dusseldorf, Mainz is one of the carnival capitals of Germany, with its celebrations spanning a month. Fassenacht is the peak celebration in spring with all-night parties, extravagant dinners, costume balls and a parade known as Rosenmontag.

The name Neuschwanstein means “new swan”and this castle is often referred to as the “Sleeping Beauty” or “Cinderella” Castle. The exterior of the castle is breathtaking, and it was built across from his childhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle.

This post is intended to bring attention to the feat of engineering, impressive architecture as well as the stunning alpine views associated with Eagle’s Nest.

This trip was done on one of the many ferries that travel the Rhine. I say this so you know that you do not have to book a riverboat excursion, just merely hop on a ferry. Some of the ferries have dining tables and chairs where you can sit, eat and drink as you enjoy the romantic scenery.