The “Royal Villa” Linderhof Palace is a castle of the Bavarian King Ludwig II. The small castle was built in place of the so-called “Royal Housing”. Special features are the Venus Grotto or the Moorish Kiosk. www.linderhof.de

Built between 1869 and 1886 under King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the style of a medieval castle. www.neuschwanstein.de

Whether as a delicate crystal dust or majestic solitaire, fiery glossy or with a soft sheen: The ability to convert crystals is incomparable. As lively as their splendor, so lively is their mystical home: the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens / Tyrol. Opened in 1995 on the occasion of the centenary of the company’s anniversary and since then twice transformed, the glittering labyrinth has attracted more than ten million visitors from all over the world to this day. www.kristallwelten.swarovski.com

Tyrolean Zugspitzbahn and Gipfelmusem – Ehrwald

The valley station of the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn lies at 1.225m. The railway overcomes a height difference of 1.725m. The Zugspitze is one of the parade mountains in the Alps. The distance view is terrific on clear days! A highlight on the summit is certainly the museum “Fascinating Zugspitze – Adventure World with the Best Views!”

An absolute highlight for holidaymakers, holidaymakers and groups is a winery tour through the Kellgerei Linzgieseder in Ehrwald. In the one-hour guided tour including tasting, you not only get to know the traditional company Linzgieseder, but also gain deep insights into the art of making spirits.

A special kind of specialty is this small house brewery – fresh mountain spring water brews 3 delicious beers – something for every taste! The guided brewery ceremonies give you a tasty insight into the secrets of local beer production! And then with the “Stadl-Bräu-Express” to the waterfall in gullies

Nestled in the Tyrolean mountains – these are the Heiterwanger and the Plansee. An unforgettable experience is the trip on deck of one of the passenger ships. The MS Margarethe and the MS Wilhelm regularly drive across the lake. You can get on and off at 4 stops and thus customize your hikes and cover parts by foot or by ship.

Walk along the old Roman road Via Claudia Augusta Information at the TVB office in Lermoos +43 5673 20 000 or www.zugspitzarena.com

Take a 700-year journey through time in the Ehrenberger Klause near Reutte. The path leads you into the deepest Middle Ages, with everything that goes with it – defensive walls, high towers and a lot of history. The Museum “On the trail of the Knight” – a museum to touch! www.ehrenberg.at
Aussprache lernen

Immerse yourself in another world from days gone by and experience a journey through time to the people of the Stone Age. On display are prehistoric construction facilities, hunting and working equipment as well as old domestic breeds, which convey the life, living and management of Neolithic inhabitants. Experience the old, long forgotten past. www.oetzi-dorf.at

From 1832 to 1836, Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria rebuilt the ruined castle in the neo-Gothic style. Discounted combi tickets “Royal Castles” available. www.hohenschwangau.de

Get to know the monastery, its history and everyday life in the monastery. For many centuries, the Benedictine community has been living according to the well-established rules of Benedictine Benedict of Nursia († 547), who in 1964 was Pope Paul VI. declared patron of Europe. www.abtei.kloster-ettal.de

World-famous rococo jewel from the 18th century – designated as a World Heritage Site. www.wieskirche.de

Living and working like the medieval miners – immersed in the fascination of mining. www.knappenwelt.at

Farms, mills, alpine buildings, workshops and much more have been rebuilt here. www.glentleiten.de