European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 03, 1948, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tyr april 3, the stars and stripes Page 9 Versailles in Bavaria e Sims Tut set tres by Julia Edwards staff correspondent Munich is from rubble strewn Munich to the dream Castle of her Rench Emsee one can step Back from the Era of Der feat into an Era containing All the magnificence of French and German Royalty. R on any sunny sunday americans in Munich with heir own automobiles can Combine a View of the old bavarian Riviera on Teg Emsee with a tour of the Islan Laface built by Ludwig ii the mad King of Bavaria on Oie see 59 Miles from Munich. The whole trip from downtown Munich and Back is45� Miles drive through the military government of compound and keep straight Down the tree lined Scenic route to Teg Emsee. Two Miles past the compound on right is the yellow stucco Catholic Church of St. A with a mass at 9 a. M. Signs keep the Motorist on the route through the town of Holz Kirchen. Here one begins to see the fed Caily bavarian houses gleaming White with theiring roofs and picturesque balconies. Some Are rated with brightly painted scenes from the Bible country life in Bavaria. Of throughout a. Distance of 30 Miles to Amund at Theof Teg Emsee the Road is Well surfaced. The 15-mile Road around the Lake is lined with sort hotels German and american occupied. There no transient mess. One can bring a picnic lunch and read it on the Shore of Blue Teger see. There is a tack bar in the yacht club at bad Wiesser. At ground follow the sign to Teg Emsee. At the end the Jake take a right to Eger. At Wiesser a sign irks the right hand turn to the yacht club. Follow the Road Back to Holz Kirchen. Just before town is the Well marked turnoff to the autobahn. Ludwig ii id King of Bavaria spent millions to make his Castle resemble Versailles. But Ludwig spent " Only 23 Days in his dream House before drowning himself i a la the Waters of Sternberger see. Chi Emsee is 36 Miles Down the Auto Bahn. There is one Short but difficult Detour around a Bridge near Miesbach. One drives through Rosenheim with a snack bar on the left and keeps on until at the top  a Hill he sees the sparkling Chi Emsee Down on the left and Snow capped mountains on the right. Take a right into the gasoline station at Chi Emsee and go through the mde pass to the Chi Emsee rest Center the dependent s resort. All americans May use the snack bar and the cocktail lounge but there is no transient mess. Boat Tours to the Island of Herren Chi Emsee and the Castle leave at 1 p. M. And 2 p. M. From the hotel. After May 1there will be another tour at 3 . The round trip requires two hours and a half. Fare is 60 cents. Americans accompanied by German friends Are not allowed on the army boat they should turn off the autobahn before the gasoline station at the sign for Prien three Miles to the left. At Prien they turn right for the German boat Dock at Stock. German boats leave at 12.15 .-and 2 10 ., returning at 1 45 ., 2 55 . And 5 15 . Round trip fare is i Mark,70 pfennig. The boats Are Apt to be crowded. The Palace Hall of mirrors was lighted by 2,308 Endle for Ludwig s state banquets in this Palace 59 Miles from Munich. Until the War when Martin Bonnan s furniture vae stored there. " As american Arnor lumbered Down the autobahn rumours spread among the germans that a general was hiding in the Island Castle. . Forces investigated May 5 1945 and found that it. Gen. Weisgard nazi transportation chief had committed suicide in the Castle. The rest Center on the Lake Shore was built by order of Adolf Hitler in 1938. Engineers spent 11,000.000 Marks to Drain a swamp and construct the 130 Concrete pilings on which the  stopped there Only twice on the Way to Berchtesgaden. Germans say on the first occasion he threw a Tantrum and overturned the table because he was served on Gold plate in a dining room where the curious Public could see. Protruding from the Slit windows of the fort. A Fine can be made Here by uie Way. This Point on it would be Best to walk or drive by slowly particularly if you want to make a camera a record of your visit about 200 Yards from the Gate is a a Mountain on the left and if you look Back you will see a Street leading downhill off the main Street you Jure on. A this you will immediately recognize As a scene depicted in a Jinny etchings and photographs sold throughout Germany. Drive on to the Market place a Fere there is the rat Iaus with a High Tower you can climb Fly entering at the a Fer Side a sign in English says Entrance to Tower you should also turn left at a right Angle drive to the end of the Street and walk through the Tower Gate ahead you cannot drive through Hor a wonder Ful View of the town and the Tauber Valley. From the Tower Rothenburg can be seen to have a close resemblance to Luxem Bourg although it is much smaller and the expansion of the town from a Small medieval fortress to its present size can be clearly followed by the out line of the surround ing Wall. There is some bomb damage in Rothenburg which is being rebuilt in the two girls stroll toward an ancient style. The town ancient archway in picture was always an inter Toque Rothenburg National tourist aural women should remember to Wear Tow heeled does because there is a brisk 10-minute walk on the Island through the Woods to the Castie. Guide books Are sold there for 5 Marks. Ludwig spent millions to make his Castle a replica of Versailles and some say it is More Beautiful. Headed such touches As Meissen tables a fireplace of african porcelain and massive hand carved furniture covered with Gold Leaf. For 23 Days in 1885 Ludwig lived Here in Complete Solitude before drowning in the Waters of Starn Berger see. The lavish banquet room the splendor of the Hall of mirrors once lighted by 2,300 candles the Majestic grand staircase were reserved for sightseers Tion and it is evident that the City fathers do not intend to have modern architecture endanger their main source of income. For the historically minded it should be mentioned that Rothenburg began As a fortified trading Center where several of the great merchants of the Middle Ages located their storage houses. The Baumeister Haus restaurant the grand staircase of Ludwig s Palace on the Island of Herrence Emsee is lighted by a skylight and Over looked by a frieze of cupids gods goddesses and warriors surrounding carved designs. Is photos by Lawrence go up the Steps at the Back and see the old outdoor Bee Garden. This restaurant is also recommended As � clean rest  closing i would like to remind protestants who want to set out before the regular 10 30 services in Stutt att that an american Chapel is located in Hespenthal three Miles from Hall and it would be easy to make the hour and a half trip before Church thus being Able to set out for Rothenburg in time to arrive a Little after noon. There is an alternate return route Over Crail sheim and a Side trip to the walled town of Dinkel Buhl on the Way Back see Muyr map next week the City of Ulm and the High altar of Bla Beuren where the Beautiful River Blau Springs from a mysteriously Bright Blue Pool. Is maps by Marsh mentioned below is in what used to be the Waggon Entrance to one of the merchant houses of the famous Fugger family. The other Sites in the thousand year old town you will discover for yourself. I should mention however that the Baumeister Haus on your left just before you enter the Market place is not Only one of the oldest restaurants and Beer Halls in Germany but also prints its menu in English. You can order Beer or soda water. A sure to the Gate under the Tower left was once a part the Walls of Rothenburg when the town was Center of the Middle Ages. Is photos by