Ludwig had no interest in state affairs, loathed his family, despised the court, and considered the aristocracy ridiculous. He also hated everything to do with armies and war, which was unfortunate considering that he reigned during the wars of German unification. Days before Prussia declared war on Austria and Bavaria, Ludwig proclaimed, "A war? There [...]

LEIPZIG might be your next train stop. A popular venue for trade shows, congresses and commerce this entertainment metropolis has old Renaissance and Baroque architecture, historical trading centers and malls with all modernized and restored facilities providing a stylish paradise for shoppers and sightseers. The Gewandhaus Concert Hall, the Opera House, the St. Thomas Choir, [...]

The best way to see any European country is really by train. Germany has good trains and is more enjoyable if you "leave the driving" to the efficient, comfortable train system. You can purchase a rail pass to suit your time and needs. Particularly good is the German Rail Pass which provides you with any [...]

Der Romantische Strasse (Romantic Road)
There is no direct train service to Rothenburg. However, Europabus caters to rail travelers with two seasonal (April-October) coach routes along the "Romantic Road", linking the old towns of Rothenburg, Feuchtwangen, and Dinkelsbühl with the railway terminals of Würzburg, Augsburg, Heidelberg, and Munich.
 

A Rothenburg Legend: Der Meistertrunk (The Master-Draught)
The festival-play, written [...]