On 2/27/06, Lee Revell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So it looks like I may be at LAC2006. I was thinking of bringing my SO > and spending a few days sightseeing after the conference, since we've > never been to Germany. Any recommendations for interesting stuff to do > in the area? We are into nature hikes, history, good restaurants - > pretty boring actually ;-) > > Lee
www.bahn.de is probably the best getting around tip anyone can give you. The fairytail castle schloss neu schwanstein is about 5 hours train from there, it's a big tourist attraction and really does look pretty awesome from the outside. Lots of good hiking/bush walking (what the hell is this word in en_UK or en_US?) Every city in that area has city forests that are quite nice for a walk in. Signage is limited to non-existant though. The black forest is worth a good look, very pretty. Bikes are a great way to get round if you are into that kind of thing. Lake Constance (bodensee) is 4 hours train south of there and is a really wonderful lake to swim in, and walk around. For a real taste of germany try a doener kebab (and baklava). Dirt cheap and fantastically tasty, unlike all the other food in southern germany. For local dishes try Spätzle and Maultaschen.
