From Hentschel
/* Excursions around Munich */
==== Linderhof Palace ====
About an hour drive away from Neuschwanstein is '''Schloss Linderhof''', the only palace that the Bavarian King Ludwig II was able to finish. It's typically not as crowded as the Neuschwanstein castle, and the 1 hour drive via Reutte has some of the best views the Bavarian Alps have to offer (you cross into Austria, so don't forget your passports). You'll also come by the drive up to the "Zugspitze", Germany's biggest mountain. If you plan a 2-day trip for this, I recommend a overnight stay in '''Garmisch-Partenkirchen''' (make sure to have reservations). This place held the first Winter-Olympics ever, and has some magnificent views around the Alps. From there, you'll return to Munich via '''Oberammergau''', another alpine village worth to get out and take a stroll around.
==== The bavarian lakes ====
Another nice area are the bavarian lakes, south east of Munich. Some of those places are reached pretty easy by train, for example '''Lake Tegernsee'''. There is a hourly connection via the "BOB" train (Bayrische Oberlandbahn), which takes about an hour to get from the main train station in Munich to the village '''Tegernsee''' on the lake with the same name. The trip only make sense if the weather is nice, but once you get there, there is a lake with crystal clear water, and some small towns nestled around it. Tegernsee has a casino, if you feel like gambling, but they expect you to dress up. Otherwise, you can cross around the lake in historic boats that run at a certain schedule, or check out the "Hofbraeuhaus in Tegernsee (yes, they have one too).