Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany
Jeweled Skeletons of the Fürstenfeld Abbey
These blingy, baubled skeletons lie in glass boxes inside a baroque Bavarian church.
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Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany
These blingy, baubled skeletons lie in glass boxes inside a baroque Bavarian church.
Eichenau, Germany
This small town in Germany was once a center of peppermint production, and has the museum to prove it.
Munich, Germany
A delightful but little-known public observatory and planetarium in Munich.
Munich, Germany
This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.
Nördlingen, Germany
A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Landsberg am Lech, Germany
A graveyard and memorial chapel for victims of leprosy.
Chiemsee, Germany
Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps, this beer garden was once Hitler's 50th birthday present.
Wielenbach, Germany
A hole in the floor of this chapel is said to have been created by a footprint of the devil.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Celebrating the Eucharist, the day is a legal holiday in many parts of Germany.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Stuttgart, Germany
This natural hill rose another 130 feet from the debris and rubble added after World War II.
Stuttgart, Germany
This old wooden funicular railway leads to a cemetery in the forest.
Sachsenheim, Germany
A tiny, intricate model railway system.
Ludwigsburg, Germany
This outdoor library provides around-the-clock access to around 7,000 books.
Bretten, Germany
One of the most well-known city festivals in the world.
Baden-Baden, Germany
This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.
Lichtenstein, Germany
A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.
Oppenau, Germany
This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.
Sasbachwalden, Germany
You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.
Bad Schussenried, Germany
This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.