Cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, fairy-tale castles. ... Like so many travelers, my images of Germany come from Bavaria, in the foothills of the Alps. You could easily spend a week here, soaking up culture as you bike along fragrant fields, tour the sights, and hop between quaint towns.
My favorite home bases for exploring the Bavarian Alps are Füssen and Reutte, which straddle the Austrian border. They put you an easy drive from the region’s most popular sights: the wood-carving capital of Oberammergau and the popular “King’s Castles” with their fairy-tale turrets and romantic aura.
