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Two hours south of Munich, in the most picturesque corner of Germany's Bavaria and Aus-
tria's Tirol, is a timeless land of fairy-tale castles, painted buildings shared by cows and
farmers, and locals who still yodel when they're happy.
In southern Bavaria, tour “Mad” King Ludwig II's ornate Neuschwanstein Castle,
Europe's most spectacular. Just over the border in Austria, explore the ruined Ehrenberg
Castle.
My favorite home base for exploring Bavaria's castles is actually in Austria, in the Tir-
olean town of Reutte. Reutte's hotels offer better value to those with a car. Füssen, in Ger-
many, is more touristy, but a handier home base for train travelers.
Planning Your Time and Getting Around Bavaria
While Germans and Austrians vacation here for a week or two at a time, the typical speedy
American traveler will find two days' worth of sightseeing. With a car and more time, you
could enjoy three or four days.
