We'll be arriving in Frankfurt 9am from the U.S. on Sept 30, departing _____ (deciding which city) Oct 11.
I've now overwhelmed myself with forums posts and can't quite figure out what itinerary makes the most sense. One thing to note is we do want to see Munich but have no interest in Oktoberfest activities aside from maybe viewing from afar...so would like to figure out where to stay outside Munich to avoid the high hotel prices.
We are much more interested in the smaller villages/Bavaria versus the modern day...we will hit Munich but will be skipping Berlin, etc. Love the green, the open fresh air, cute old villages, some castles...throw in a goat or two somewhere, maybe?
Given the below:
1) Is it even doable?
2) Does it make sense to use a car for any of this or is public the way to go?
3) What's the best order, noting arriving in Frankfurt and departing.....Munich??
4) Any idea for places to stay that fulfill any of the below but allow us avoid steep Oktoberfest Munich lodging prices?
Here is what's on my wish list:
Rhine Valley (where exactly? Not sure)
Moselle Valley (see Eltz Castle)
Rothenburg ob Tauber
Black Forest (perhaps stay in Tübingen? See Hohenzollerheim Castle)
Fussen (see Neuschwanstein Castle, St. Mary's Bridge, Tegelbergbahn maybe (?), Treetop walk, Zupgspite (maybe?))
Munich (see BMW museum, Dachau, all the other things)
Salzburg (Ice caves, salt mines)
Many, many thanks!
