Adventurous walkers will love the air, the flowers and the crystal clear skies of Bavaria. Germany is a land of spectacular castles. None more spectacular than the fairytale castle of Ludwig II The twin spires rise above Koln Cathedral. Taking 600 years to build it is Germany's largest. Germany's highest ski area is located on a glacier at an altitude of 2,000 - 2,830 meters in the Zugspize. In Munich the Oktoberfest, at the Hofbräuhaus beer garden is popular with all visitors. As you cruise along the romantic Rhine gaze on the awe inspiring Loreley rock, the home of the sirens! You can swim in two different seas on a single day when visiting the "Northern Lights" .. the North Sea and the Baltic. Take a rest from your cruise on the river and take a short cut, right over the town of Assanshausen. All of the cycle tracks in Hesse are well marked, with special maps to help in planning a bike trip in Hesse.