Neuschwanstein Castle Tour, Oberammergau, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany On the final full day of our trip to Europe, we took a tour of the inside of Mad King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps. It’s the one the Disney Cinderella Castle is patterned after. It was quite fascinating to learn about King Ludwig II who…
Austria, Sulzburg, Lichtenstein, St Gallen, Austrian Alps, Fussen in Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles. We stayed overnight in Austria and then went to Lichtenstein via Sulzburg in hopes of finding out about the von Sulz family in either place. No luck. But we did get to add another country and see the outside of…
As we continue to share the unforgettable experiences from our European family history adventure, we’re excited to talk about the personalized and enriching moments that made our journey truly special. This post is all about how stepping off the typical tourist path led us to remarkable discoveries and meaningful connections. Beyond the Tourist Trail While…
Lustdorf, Rickenbauch, Kyburg Castle Switzerland Wow! What an amazing day! We started off in the morning with a visit to the Reformed Church in Lustdorf where my 11th Great Grandfather, Hans Conradt Wohnlich (or Wonlich) (1590-1656) was a minister. David arranged for us to have a private tour of the church. The bulk of the…
Welcome back to our European family history journey! In this segment, we’re diving into one of the most valuable lessons we learned on our trip: flexibility. Our adventure taught us that while having a plan is essential, allowing room for spontaneity can lead to the most enriching experiences. The Art of Being Adaptable Traveling with…
Dave and I are excited to continue sharing our European family history adventure with you. In this post, we’ll delve into the meticulous preparations that made our journey so enriching. Dave invested months of research and planning, and we’re here to let you in on the strategies and surprises we encountered along the way. The…
Dave and I are so excited to share planning and preparation tips as well as insights we gained from our European family history adventure with you. After an incredible journey through the Germanic regions of Europe, we’ve returned with stories, insights, and experiences that truly touched our hearts. Why We Embarked on This Journey This…
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Tiengen Castle Museum, Germany, Rheinau, Switzerland and Zurich Switzerland We went to church in Schaffhausen, Germany. Dave served 4 months as a missionary there when he was a young man. When he mentioned this to the people who greeted us, the Branch President asked him to speak for a few…
Saturday, October 12, 2024 – First thing in the morning, we stopped by Migros (Dave’s favorite grocery store from his missionary days in Switzerland) and picked up some croissants. Oh my, they were still on the rack from having just been baked and they were the biggest, most delicious croissants I’ve ever had! Now I…
Friday, October 11, 2024 – We got up early to go into Salzburg, Austria. My mother wrote about visiting Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, Austria back in 1953. We followed in her footsteps and went to Mozart’s birthplace first. Dave, being the sweet, thoughtful man he is, handed me a wintergreen LifeSaver at the beginning of…
