From Fussen, we entered Austria through the Alps, drove to Innsbrook, which is in a valley in the Alps, and then back in them to get to Salzburg. This was the most amazing and beautiful views we have ever seen. We have flown over the Alps a couple times before but never seen then at ground level. Unreal and these pictures do not do them justice.
Salzburg was not exactly what we expect but we definitely grew to enjoy it. It is at the base of the Alps along the Salzach River nuzzled between two large mounds. These mounds prevent the views but the last morning we toured the Hohensalzburg Fortress on top the Monchsberg mountain. From here the views were greatly approved.
Most of Salzburg touristy sections have to deal with either Mozart or the Sound of Music which was filmed here. We tried to stay away from this as much as possible but it is weaved into everything. We also toured the Cathedral and the impressive St. Peter's Church which was used in the Sound of Music. It was after this the we found possibly our best meal of the trip. We ate at one of the many sausage stands in the markets. You had your choice of 10 different styles and you grabbed your own bread. Nice alternate to how we do it. Right next to the sausage stand was a fresh fruit stand so dessert was a bit healthier. We took our new fruit and ate on the other side of the river at the Maribelli Gardens. Nice relaxing day.
The last Saturday, we awoke and hit the road for a long trip to the airport in Frankfurt. Along the way we stopped in Dachau to tour the concentration camp. We took no pictures while we were there but I can tall you that we had planned to only be there for an hour to an hour and a half, but we were there for 4 hours. This was the most moving thing either of us have done. I can not express what the emotional state this brings. Most of the camp was torn down but later rebuilt as a reminder for all those who come to see. The showers, barracks, prison, and ovens are all in place. I can not do this justice but I can urge all those who can to go or to go to one of the others.
That's it. We took a flight home the next morning. We enjoyed the trip, maybe even more when we got home. I think the Europeans do it well, going to one place for a long time. Hitting a new place every other day makes it a long trip. The Germans are by far the nicest group we have encountered. Everything is neat and clean and all know a good amount of English. Their language is by far the hardest I have had to deal with. I think we ended up in areas a bit too touristy at times, but all in all, it was a great trip.
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