Central Europe Home Diary Videos Photos Select a gallery and a fullscreen slide show opens. Use the arrow keys or the side arrows. Hover near the bottom for the thumbnails. Be polite and close the window when you're finished. Auschwitz view photos One of two main reasons to hit Central Europe was to make a pilgrimage here. It was somber, but worth it. Austria view photos Vienna is a terrific and large city. Beforehand, I just figured I’d get off the train and be in the heart of a little town (Fussen was like that). So it turns out that it’s a pretty darn big city—with lots of great places for photos. The falling snow, however, was NOT expected. I froze, but just a little. Baden-Baden view photos My main purpose of the trip was this place of old baths. It was an exciting experience, and quite relaxing. I wouldn’t mind just spending two weeks in a town like this to visit the baths every morning and explore the town during the rest of the Bern view photos I only spent a couple of hours here, but it was enough to get a feeling of the place. I liked it. Birkenau view photos This is the other half of Auschwitz. It's where the infamous trains rolled in and the infamous doctor pronounced his life or death sentences. The rubble of the destroyed towers remains today. Food and Transport view photos Sometimes, it's just fun to record where I slept and what I ate. And yeah, something there wasn't much sleeping...or eating. Fribourg view photos Having a friend in this town made it a great stop through Switzerland. I got some history behind the town and got to try proper Fondue. Fussen view photos Fussen is the stopping point for Castle Neuschwanstein. It's simliar to a small Tahoe-like village, complete with snow. Geneva view photos I didn't really enjoy this city too much. I guess I will have to try it again someday, hopefully on someone else's dime. Krakow view photos I recommend this city. It has a castle and plenty to do and explore. Kriminal Museum view photos Alas, I didn't have much time to check this place out, but found it pretty interesting. They documented their torture methods well, so one can really learn how orders of torment were carried out. Neuschwanstein view photos Ah, the "Disney" castle. It has some great history behind it, with a mad king and everything. Research it today! Prague view photos Well, the bridge had construction going on. That killed a few photos, but it was still fun to explore. I think my feet were in agony from all the days of hitting towns during the day and sleeping on trains at night. I was really wearied. Prague Cathedral view photos I can't miss a castle. I can NEVER miss a castle. Rothenburg view photos Europe best-preserved medieval city. It's highly worth a visit. It's like going back in time. And you can climb the outer wall which still protects the city and keep watch for invading armies. Don't spend too much time, though. There aren't many armies invading Germany nowadays. Rothenburg at Night view photos At night, this town is eerie and marvelous. Salt Mine of Krakow view photos Do NOT miss this tour if you're ever in Krakow--or Poland for that matter. It takes you way down into the earth and has amazing things to see and learn about. The A List view photos If time is short, then check out these photos only.