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If visiting Mirabell Gardens wasn’t enough Sound of Music for you, there is a museum all about the real-life Von Trapp family around the corner from Mozart’s Birthplace. I definitely wouldn’t miss this museum if you love all things Sound of Music and are curious to learn the fictional spins included in the movie versus what really happened to the family. This tour takes you to a ton of places used for scenes in the movie including the Gazebo, Saint Michael’s Cathedral in Mondsee (the church whereMaria and Captain Von Trapp were married), and Mirabell Gardens. You get to learn more about the making of the Sound of Music by seeing the sights for yourself, while also exploring more of the beautiful country.

You see two castles, get to explore the quaint and beautiful town of Oberammergau, and explore the town below Schloss Neuschwanstein all while being transported by an air-conditioned bus. We had the most time at Schloss Neuschwanstein, but I still would have liked more time to explore the town below it as well as the surrounded wooded area to find different view points. Both castles were beautiful and I enjoyed getting a change of scenery from the hustle and bustle of Munich to the quiet quaint towns we got the opportunity to explore. In addition, I get there is a time table, but I really wish I had more time to explore other viewpoints other than Mary’s Bridge for Schloss Neuschwanstein.

Besides the soup, I ordered a Munich side salad which had a variety of fresh vegetables accompanied by potato salad and a Black Forrest cake because it’s important to always leave room for dessert! With an outdoor beer garden with a front and center view of Marienplatz and New Town Hall, this restaurant is a must visit. although it didn’t have the center city view, it was a pretty alleyway that allowed us to see people walking by and gave us a quiet, relaxing environment after spending the whole day on the Castles of Germany tour. Some of the stands include a coffee shop, quiche and baked good store, bratwurst, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh squeezed juice, meats and cheeses, several handiwork and souvenir stands as well as surrounding restaurants.