Poll #1: Where Should We Go First?

Jack and I decided that we want to travel throughout Germany while we are here to see and learn a little more about the country we are living in. We would like to take long weekend trips about once a month to explore different areas at a time. If you look on my pinterest board, you'll see tons of places that we want to see and do here. The problem is, where do we start? Jack and I cannot figure out where we want to begin! So, we thought that it might be fun for you all to help us out with this. Where should we go? We want to go sometime in January, so it will still be cold! I limited the choices to 4 places, but know that there are still PLENTY of other places that we want to visit; we just might want to save them for another time/warmer weather :) Here is a little snipbit about each place:

Dresden: Source

Dresden:
It's nickname is "The Jewel Box" because of the beauty of the lavish city. It is the home to one of the largest collections of royal jewels in Europe. It is similar to Venice and Stockholm in that the city is on a river. Much of Dresden was bombed out during the Napoleonic Wars, German Revolutions, and of course, WWI/II, but these proud people built up their city time and time again to continue its reputation as being a european leader in the arts and sciences. It is full of greenery and lush gardens to walk around in and enjoy.

Heidelberg: Source

Heidelberg/Black Forest:
Jack has already been here, but no matter! Heidelberg is an old town with the oldest university in Germany. There are baroque styled buildings, gothic streets, and a beautiful castle. The shopping, pubs, and beer gardens are very typical German. A short day trip away is the Black Forest, a forest full of valleys, hills, and beautiful landscapes. Also the origin of Black Forest Cake is here! Yummy!

Nuremberg: Source

Nuremberg:

Most of you know Nuremberg from the Nuremberg Trials, but there is so much more to this city than that. Fun fact, it was known as the "unofficial" capital of the Holy Roman Empire because court met often at the Nuremberg Castle. Aside from all of the history that this city possesses, there is the Nuremberg castle, gingerbread market (they have their own special gingerbread recipe!), and medieval craft markets. 

Neuschwanstein Castle: Source

Neuschwanstein Castle:
This is the castle that Sleeping Beauty's castle was based off of...need I say more? Hello?! Even Walt Disney thought that this castle was worthy!
It is also in the Bavarian Alps and in an adorable medieval town called Fussen which has been described as "picturesque and whimsical". Cute pubs and craft shops line the streets of the town with the huge castle in the background. It's also not too far from Berlin, so it would make a perfect weekend trip after a busy holiday season. Also, good trip to go on when it's still cold out..cough...vote castle...cough...I'm not biased.

Oky dok, so you have the low-down on the 4 different places. Take a look on the top right of the home blog page and you will see a poll. Where should we go??? Feel free to vote whenever and however many times you want. The poll will stay in the same place no matter how many posts come after this one :)