Olddaddy Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 Watching the Dw world news this morning, terrible stuff about the murder of a American girl in a Castle Disney in Germany Think I might not visit there they seem to have a high crime rate . A workmate went to Munich last year for a week and said he was accosted on the railway tunnels by Middle eastern refugees Doesn't sound nice Quote
caeron Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 The victim and the perpetrator were Americans. Apparently, we're so good at killing each other that we export it. vinapu, Olddaddy, Ruthrieston and 1 other 1 3 Quote
PeterRS Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 I've been travelling in Germany for several decades, visited many cities and villages, taken trains, flights and driven in several states many times - and never once had any issue whatever. The castle is not Castle Disney, although the Disney castles seem to have used it very roughly as a model. It is Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, one of several castles built by mad King Ludwig II who bankrupted the state's treasury by bankrolling the mega operas by the composer Richard Wagner. He was murdered aged 40 in the Lake at the castle where he was staying. Quote
vinapu Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, PeterRS said: He was murdered aged 40 in the Lake at the castle where he was staying. must be something in the water of the lake with all those murders there Quote
forky123 Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 Neuschwanstein Schloss is one of the most beautiful places to visit, as is Bavaria to be fair. While based in Germany in the 90's I spent nearly all my leave in Bavaria and it was time very well spent. vinapu and PeterRS 1 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 19 hours ago, Olddaddy said: A workmate went to Munich last year for a week and said he was accosted on the railway tunnels by Middle eastern refugees Surprised you didn't immediately book a ticket 😆 alvnv 1 Quote
xpaulo Posted June 17, 2023 Posted June 17, 2023 Horrible murders happen every day in Canada, my home country. I wouldn't advise anybody to stay away because of that. vinapu 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted June 17, 2023 Author Posted June 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, xpaulo said: Horrible murders happen every day in Canada, my home country. I wouldn't advise anybody to stay away because of that. I think 2 or 3 murders last week in Sydney. I have barricaded myself inside and switched on this forum !!😂👍 vinapu 1 Quote
Popular Post PeterRS Posted June 17, 2023 Popular Post Posted June 17, 2023 6 hours ago, forky123 said: Neuschwanstein Schloss is one of the most beautiful places to visit, as is Bavaria to be fair. While based in Germany in the 90's I spent nearly all my leave in Bavaria and it was time very well spent. A few years ago I based myself near Fussen for a week. Perched on the hill, Schloss Neuschwanstein looks stunning although the bus tours now make driving up there a real trial. I preferred the much smaller Schloss Linderhof with its beautiful gardens and lovely rooms. Also nearby is the stunning rococo design of the Wieskirche. splinter1949, vinapu, Olddaddy and 2 others 5 Quote