If you decide to come over earlier to enjoy the beautiful bavarian countryside, that is fantastic. It is well worth the extra time, as the nearby historic town of Nuremberg is well worth a visit.
The area in and around Neukirchen is set in beautiful open countryside with fantastic cycling and walking opportunities. There are caves, hills and forests to explore, in addition to being well placed to visit towns such as Amberg, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Stuttgart, Regensburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, all places famous for their historic significance and architecture.
The whole area is rather charming and the people are friendly and welcoming. It is an agricultural part of Germany, very traditional in its views and operations. For instance, shops, restaurants and hotels will close for lunch and finish the day by six o'clock. Conversely, they open for business a lot earlier than in England with bakeries opening from before seven o'clock in the morning.
People in the area all know each other and have so for generations. It is common to greet one another upon entering shops or when meeting on the street. Please expect that you will stick out and people will look at you and ask questions as to where you come from, why you're here and how long you'll stay. It won't be meant in a derogatory or rude way, it is just that people will be curious and want to know more about you.
Towns like Amberg or Nuremberg are much more anonymous and have a nightlife. Nearer to than both is Sulzbach-Rosenberg, which has some 'younger' pubs and a cinema. People in the area either travel or see their friends in local pubs or at their homes for entertainment.
Hope this helps you all get a feel for the place.
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