Germany
Germany is a country that many people quickly drive through on their way to their holiday destination in the south. That’s a pity, because there is so much to see and do in Germany! Industrial culture in the Ruhr area, hilly landscapes with castles in the middle of the country and in the south the foothills of the Alps with beautiful blue mountain lakes.
Baumwipfelpfad Bad Wildbad; tip in Black Forest, Germany
31 July 2023
Baumwipfelpfad Bad Wildbad; tip in Black Forest, Germany
The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in southwestern Germany is known for its mountainous landscape with vast forests. Nature lovers and action lovers know the area well. You can enjoy endless hiking, mountain biking, visiting castles, beautiful villages as well as fun activities in the Black Forest. One place in this beautiful…
The Wartburg, castle with a rich history in Thuringia, Germany
31 July 2023
The Wartburg, castle with a rich history in Thuringia, Germany
In the mid-11th century, Wartburg Castle was built atop a 441-meter-high hill in Thuringia, Germany. The castle, like many other castles, has a rich history. Not so much when it comes to warfare and/or defense, but in other areas. A visit to this beautiful castle is therefore well worthwhile. About…
20 sights and highlights in Goslar
31 July 2023
20 sights and highlights in Goslar
I love German old towns. Among other things, I previously wrote about Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Erfurt and Weimar. All cities with a rich history. This time it is the turn of Goslar, the city you find in the far north of the Harz. In this article I will take…
Highlights and tips in Weimar, Thuringia
31 July 2023
Highlights and tips in Weimar, Thuringia
Crazy about culture, history and architecture but also want nature in your package? Then you’ve come to the right place in Weimar. This city located in Thuringia is best known for poets Goethe and Schiller and composers Liszt and Bach, but certainly also for architecture phenomenon Bauhaus. Weimar has an…
13 highlights and sights in Erfurt, Thuringia (Germany)
31 July 2023
13 highlights and sights in Erfurt, Thuringia (Germany)
Erfurt is the capital of the German state of Thuringia and is located 550 kilometers from Utrecht. About 6 hours drive and more than worth it. Do you feel like diving into the past and wandering through narrow, cobbled streets past typical medieval houses? Then Erfurt is the place to…
Walking through the Partnach Gorge, a must do in Bavaria
8 September 2023
Walking through the Partnach Gorge, a must do in Bavaria
During a press trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen I was treated to a surprise visit: a walk through the Partnach Gorge (Partnachklamm). This gorge is not on the program and is a great side trip. I love winter scenes other than groomed slopes! But I didn’t expect what I ended up seeing.…
Lake Eibsee in Germany: hiking, biking and swimming
31 July 2023
Lake Eibsee in Germany: hiking, biking and swimming
Always thought that for mountain lakes with clear blue water set in a fairytale setting you have to go to Canada? You don’t have to! These lakes are closer than you think. Germany’s Bavaria is home to several beautiful mountain lakes. Popular lakes include Chiemsee, Bodensee and Walchensee. You will…
15 highlights in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
31 July 2023
15 highlights in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Ever heard of the Romantische Straße in Germany (Romantic Road)? It is a route through beautiful landscapes and past romantic towns in Bavaria, in southern Germany. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the towns along this famous tourist route. People from all over the world come to Rothenburg ob…
Beautiful places and highlights in Thüringen (Thuringia)
31 July 2023
Beautiful places and highlights in Thüringen (Thuringia)
Germany is popular as a vacation destination, as everyone knows. Yet many visitors end up in states like North Rhine-Westphalia (Winterberg, Eifel), Rhineland-Palatinate (Moselle) or Bavaria. Too bad, because Thuringia is not much further in terms of distance and there is an awful lot to see. This state boasts a…
Nice cities in Germany: city trip Stuttgart
8 September 2023
Nice cities in Germany: city trip Stuttgart
A city trip is always a good idea! Even if it is only for a short period of time. Find a nice city that is easy to fly to and where you can quickly get from the airport to the center. One of those nice cities in Germany is Stuttgart.…
