Landsberg am Lech is a town in southwest Bavaria, Germany, about 65 kilometers west of Munich and 35 kilometers south of Augsburg. It is the capital of the district of Landsberg am Lech.
The town is noted for its prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924. During this incarceration Hitler wrote/dictated his book Mein Kampf together with Rudolf Hess. His cell, number 7, became part of the Nazi cult and many followers came to visit it during the German Nazi-period. Landsberg am Lech was also known as the town of the Hitler youth. Following World War II, it was the location for one of the largest Displaced Person camps for Jewish refugees and the place of execution for more than 150 war criminals after 1945.
We didn't get to see the 'famous' prison but did enjoy our two-day stay in Landsberg am Lech. We'd get up very early in the morning, eat breakfast around six, and then take long walks before meeting the rest of the tour group for our latest adventure. Our favorite place is shown above. No one else discovered this beautiful area which was just around the corner of our hotel!
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