Amberg Germany, In 2 Hours (including driving time)

First of all - check out this website for all the history and a step by step tour - click HERE

Amberg was one of the few cities that didn't get bombed in WWII and because of that the old city walls and city gates are still intact.  They are so neat!

Bayreuth - The Old Palace

a close up of the mosaic design on the old palace - isn't it incredible?!

A plug for Christmas Markets

(our souvenirs - hats!!)

Castle Guteneck vicinity of Nabburg/Upper Palatinate

Cream Puff - Delish!!

In Germany you can go to a city, request a key, hike up to the castle, use the key to enter the castle, and explore to your hearts content.  That was our plan when we drove to this particular city and castle.  Come to find out, it's seasonal - the key isn't available after October.  We did however hike and explore the outside of the castle and walked across the street to enjoy the delicious german cream puff.  These are an absolute MUST, when you visit Bavaria!!!