On my way from Riel to Munich, I decided to spend the day
touring Stuttgart. I have rarely taken advantage of the free opportunity to
visit cities that stand between my destination and my starting point. If you
have a global EURail pass, you can board most trains without a reservation
(especially in central Europe). I highly recommend leaving your starting point
early in the morning, stopping at a city halfway through, then proceeding
onward toward your destination. Most train stations have lockers to store your
luggage for a few euros. I took my own advice in Stuttgart and was able to see
a little of the city, get yelled at by a German environmental activist, and
tour the Porsche Museum.
I only spent 24 hours in Munich, but from start to finish, Munich
was the most educational, social and fun city on this trip. I took the free
tour sponsored by the Wombat’s hostel and it was fantastic. The majority of
free walking tours contain a premeditated script and a sales pitch for various
products that you do not really want. This one however, from start to finish, was
nonstop information, opinions (not all of which I agree with but…no worries)
and learnings.
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| Instrumental stage for the Nazi party (Munich) |
On my way to Dresden, I decided to spend the night in
Nuremberg. It is a smaller city, one I was able to see in half a day, and it was
inexpensive. Dresden, while larger than Nuremberg, was a similar quick
experience (both of these towns were devastated in World War 2). These smaller
German towns are really difficult to fully enjoy when you do not speak the
language or know anyone that lives in the city. I am sure they are great when
you live there and speak the language; however for the passing tourist, a quick
stop is all you really need.
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| View from bedroom in Nuremberg |
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| Nuremberg, Germany |
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| Nuremberg, Germany |
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| Nuremberg, Germany |
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| Dresden, Germany |
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| Dresden, Germany |
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