This document provides information on various excursions and day trips from Munich, Germany, including several castles, mountains, and cities. It describes Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle, both built by King Ludwig II, as well as the smallest palace he built, Linderhof Palace. Another excursion is to the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany, which has cable cars and skiing. Day trips from Munich include Nuremberg, a culturally rich city, and Lake Chiemsee with three islands. The document also mentions Andechs Monastery and the Slyrs Whisky Distillery as potential excursion destinations.

1. Module 09
Excursions
and Day Trips

2. To the
Castles

3. Located along the border of Austria and
Germany is the Neuschwanstein Castle, which
is one of the most visited castles in Europe
The Neuschwanstein Castle

4. It was built by King Ludwig II using his personal fortune.
It has inspired the creators of Disneyland and is often spotted in films, too

5. Hohenschwangau Castle is located close to
Neuschwanstein Castle and the Austrian border
The Hohenschwangau Castle

6. The castle was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II
and was built by his father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria

7. Linderhof Palace is the smallest of
the three palaces built by Ludwig II
The Linderhof Palace

8. The garden of Linderhof Palace is
regarded among the most exquisite

9. Other
Excursions

10. The Zugspitze is the highest
mountain in Germany
Zugspitze
The Top of Germany
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11. Three cable cars run to the top of the Zugspitze and together
transport an average of 500,000 people to the summit each year.

12. In winter the Zugspitze is a popular skiing and snowboarding
destination. The Zugspitzplatt is Germany's highest ski resort
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13. Nuremberg
Nuremberg, 170 km north of Munich, is a city
rich in culture and a nice one-day trip for an
immersion into the rich history of Germany

14. Nuremberg State Theatre
The Nuremberg State Theatre, founded
in 1906, is dedicated to all types of
opera, ballet and stage theatre

15. Lake Chiemsee
The largest lake in Bavaria covers an area of 80 km2
The lake has three islands on all of which cars are forbidden
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16. The region around Chiemsee is Chiemgau.
It is a famous recreation area

17. The largest of the three islands is the Herreninsel, which is home
to Herrenchiemsee, a palace built by King Ludwig II in 1878

18. Slyrs Whisky Distillery
A visit to the distillery in
Schliersee / Neuhaus is a
special treat and an experience
for all your senses

19. The distillery offers a guided tour with many self-
explanatory diagrams, films and tasting samples

20. The monastery is located between two lakes in the south
of Munich
It is famous for its hearty food and beer
Andechs Monastery

21. The stroll up to the church provides a peaceful view that helps
you connect with the nature and discover the contrast between
the countryside and the impressive city of Munich

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