I continue my tour through Bavaria today, starting in the extreme north of the state and working south.
Coburg
A small town nestled far north in Bavaria, Coburg is of personal significance- one line of my family emigrated from here in 1740 to the USA. The highlight of the village is its impressive castle.
Dachau
Nobody visits a concentration camp for fun (I hope), but we do it as a sobering reminder of the evils men inflict on one another. Don't forget the past. Dachau, like Auschwitz, has the 'arbeit macht frei' door. Unlike Auschwitz, however, its gas chambers are intact. Stand in one and be horrified.
Munich
Although it is known predominantly for Oktoberfest, there are things to do in Munich other than drink beer- like soak up the art and architecture, to include the giant clock in the town square. But whether or not you enjoy alcohol, swing in the world-famous Hofbrauhaus- the atmosphere alone is worth it.
Conclusion
Most of our time in Bavaria was spent in the Alps- which I'll cover over the next few posts- but other parts of the state are also worth visiting.
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