Hi,
I have a temporary plan to spend 6-7 days in Germany. We come from Amsterdam and fly out from Munich.
1. First 2 days starts from Cologn or Frankfurt to Rhine Valley (at first we are not aware of the international drop off charges so we plan to drive from Amsterdam to Cologn). it's a bit waste of time actually because driving from Frankfurt to Rhine Valley is the opposite way to our flight out in Munich and spend another 2 hours on top of it. Is there anyone know the international drop off charges between amsterdam and Cologn? I know it's not that expensive between some countries.
2. next 2 days Rothenburg ob de Tauber via Romantic Road
3. last 2-3 days in Munich and surrounding including Southern Bavaria & Western Tirol and perhaps going across Salzburg, Austria
My queries are:
1. alternative route from Rudesheim, Rhine Valley to Rothenburg Ob De Tauber.
I just realised that the Romantic Road doesn't sound as it is. it's just one of many tourist schemed road. in fact, it's just a normal 2 lanes expressway with slow speed limit and lots of trucks which could slow and block the traffic. I hope to have a scenic route and perhaps one or two stopping points for rest.
Which area actually comprise of Southern Bavaria & Western Tyrol? I could not get a specific detail on it. Any additional itineraries aside from my plans below?
Any other itinerary recommendation between Rudesheim, Rhine Valley to Munich? I'd skip the Black Forest and Baden2.
If I proceed with Rothenburg Ob De Tauber, which other towns or villages worth to visit before Munich? I'm looking for more of an authentic cultural towns rather than big towns. I search some of the towns suggested:
a. Dinkelsbuhl --> got the best review but looks similar to Rothenburg aside from the whergang which I'm not really sure what is it but something to do with the town wall?
b. Nordlingen --> very similar to Rothenburg w/ less touristy
c. Wurzburg --> almost like a big city
d. Augsburg --> almost like a big city
e. Nuremberg --> 2nd largest city in Bavaria after Munich
f. Bamberg --> looks nice but it's not really on the way to Munich, I think I couldn't afford the travelling time
if there isn't any, I could settle with just Rothenburg ODT but feel a bit wasted on travelling time.Zugspitze --> if i've been to Jungfrau and Titlis, is it still recommended going here as I read of the reviews and it's very time consuming due to the queueing?
Hohenschwangau or Neuschwanstein?
6.1. I think Neuschwanstein has prettier facade and surrounding but very crowded. What is the better time to visit Neuschwanstein? at first I thought early in the morning but one website told later in the afternoon as big groups start leaving the venue to their overnight spot. But is it going to be foggier later in the afternoon?
6.2. If I just want to visit the exterior of Neuschwanstein, should I still buy the ticket?
6.3. Is it worth it for the interior visit? I read lots of putting off reviews of how crowded, packed and short the tour is.
6.4. I read on one website that we could book the ticket online but do i still need to queue on the tix booth picking it up?
6.5. Which transportation mode is better reaching the castle? bus or carriage ? I read the bus is sometimes out of operation.Eagle's Nest , Berchtesgaden
7.1. is it worth it to visit as i read most of the building has been turned into restaurant but the view could be breathtaking?
7.2. could i visit it together with Salzburg, Austria? Based on gmap, it's around 40mnts roughly by driving
All responses are very much appreciated.
Thank You