The autumn leaves near Oberammergau, Germany have reached their peak, so the surrounding hillsides are dressed in shades of copper, saffron, and a bit of green. One of my favorite places to ride my bike is to the nearby Ettaler Weidmoos, a tranquil nature preserve that’s part of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park (Naturpark AmmergauerContinue reading “Autumn in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Near Oberammergau, Germany”
Category Archives: Germany
A Guide to Exploring Oberammergau, Germany
What to see and do in Oberammergau, a charming and historic Bavarian town.
The Windows of Heidelberg, Germany
Paying homage to Heidelberg, Germany, my home for a decade.
Into the Forest: Watching a Wild Deer Feeding in the German Alps
Every winter, officials in the German state of Bavaria organize feedings for wild deer — much to the delight of the animals and the spectators.
A Valley Ablaze: The King Ludwig Bonfire in Oberammergau, Germany
Paying homage to Bavaria’s beloved King Ludwig II with bonfires, processions, and revelry.
Curvy Exhilaration: Riding the Alpine Coaster in Oberammergau, Germany
Oberammergau’s alpine coaster just might be the town’s most thrilling activity.
A Guide to “Losing Your Heart” in Heidelberg, Germany
What to see, do, and eat in Heidelberg, an enchanting university town in southwestern Germany.
A Peek at Germany’s Ettal Monastery
When I saw the elaborate dome of the Ettal Monastery (Kloster Ettal) for the first time, I was surprised to see such ornate architecture dramatically rising out of the countryside, juxtaposed with the area’s modest Bavarian homes. The monastery, located in the village of Ettal, is not far from the town of Oberammergau, which is well-known for itsContinue reading “A Peek at Germany’s Ettal Monastery”
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