We are in Germany- day10- staying in Oberstaufen. It has been raining the whole time and the plans for hikes and etc. have had to be cancelled. We have also had some disappointment in lack of English info in museums and things we are trying to do inside. There are some castles and museums in the areas of Meersburg and I am wondering if they have info in these in English.
Help...tomorrow is our last day!
Posted by
Bremerton, Washington, USA
198 posts
Marcia; Yes the castle in Meersburg has a guide in English. When you purchase your ticket you can purchase the guide at the same time. I believe they do have guided tours, but we haven't ever taken one.
Good luck.
Posted by
OP
Bend, Oregon, USA
5 posts
Vanessa,
thanks for the quick reply! Any other place around the Lake that you would recommend?
Posted by
Germany, Germany
813 posts
Assume you've done Zurich, good option if not. Insel Mainau is close to Meersburg. Also see the Rheinfalls, they're fun. Have you been to Vaduz, it's close and you can pay 2E to get your passport stamped there, otherwise not really thrilling. Lech is a do-able day trip from there, it's a super cute town. Ulm is about the same distance and has a famous cathedral spire.
Posted by
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
177 posts
Stein-Am-Rhein on the Swiss side is interesting. Many of the medieval buildings are painted with beautiful frescoes.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Have you seen Lindau? If the clouds open up for about 5 minutes, the view from the harbor alone will be worth the visit.
Posted by
Bremerton, Washington, USA
198 posts
Marcia;
I agree with Tom, Lindau is worth a trip. We were there last May and really enjoyed just walking around the harbor. It was a Sunday and all the locals were out enjoying the day. A local band was playing and a juggler was entertaining the kids.
Posted by
OP
Bend, Oregon, USA
5 posts
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. We went to St Gallen...big mistake for us...we don't like big cities and we left immediately! Headed for Meersburg and we not only loved it but the sun came out for the first time in a week. great day! Headed for the Romantic Road tomorrow and staying Dinkelsbuhl tomorrow night. Bye- bye beautiful Bavaria!
Marcia