Since they were spared from the bubonic plague of 1633 the people of Oberammergau have fulfilled the pledge that they made then to re-enact the life and death of Jesus Christ until the end of time. The lovely town of Oberammergau is a treat in itself with its 18th and 19th century houses painted with charming frescoes and decorated with overflowing window boxes. While in this area of southern Germany you would also want to pay a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy tale home of mad King Ludwig. The Black Forest region, famous for its cuckoo clocks, is popular with outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy its hiking trails, sunny pastures and pine woodlands. Germans generally admire nature and their cities have many parkland areas.
River cruises are an excellent way to see some of the beauty of Germany in a relaxed fashion.
You may sit on the deck and watch the beauty of castles, vineyards, wine villages and the fabled cliffs of the Lorelei pass by. Tourists love to join the fun at Oktoberfest in Munich. The famous Hofbrauhaus has gained a reputation during Oktoberfest for its festivities and fun, but Munich is a city that has many fairs and festivals year round. Germany's capital, Berlin, is once again the scene of cafes, nightclubs, restaurants and entertainment, and is a melting pot of many nationalities. Norway is a rugged country offering unmatched wilderness hiking, year-round skiing and some of the most scenic ferry, motorcoach and train rides.