Tag: King Ludwig
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A Guide to Exploring Oberammergau, Germany
Insider tips from my 10+ years in Oberammergau. Discover the Passion Play, fairy-tale painted buildings, scenic forest hikes, and where to stay.
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A Valley Ablaze: The King Ludwig Bonfire in Oberammergau, Germany
Celebrating the Fairytale King’s August birthday, Shawn and I join local traditions for König-Ludwig-Feuer, an annual event with massive bonfires that light up Oberammergau’s peaks.
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An Autumn Afternoon at the Neuschwanstein Castle
As we inched closer to the Neuschwanstein Castle, I couldn’t help but think it looked even more fairy tale-esque thanks to the autumnal hues Mother Nature had dressed it in. Rich yellow, copper and crimson leaves framed the world-famous castle on the craggy rocks, contrasting sharply with the lime-green fields below it.
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A Peek at Linderhof Palace
Schloss Linderhof is the smallest of three castles built by King Ludwig II in Germany’s state of Bavaria in the mid to late 1800s. Simultaneously referred to as the “Fairy Tale King” and “Mad King Ludwig,” eccentric Ludwig is perhaps best known for having commissioned Neuschwanstein Castle, the so-called “Cinderella” or “Disney Castle.” King Ludwig…
