Mallorca – the pearl of the Balearic Islands is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean climate, the diverse landscape, the hospitality of the inhabitants and, last but not least, the very good infrastructure are just some of the reasons why this sunny island has been one of the top travel destinations in Europe for decades.
However, the island has also made a good reputation among pensioners and pensioners. After a busy life, the omnipresent stress of everyday life and suboptimal climatic conditions, many have moved their retirement home to the Balearic island. In addition to the particularly relaxed, positive and unagitated lifestyle, Mallorca also offers an optimally developed network of social facilities and meeting places for Germans due to the high number of emigrants. This means that there is always a piece of home with them, which makes the new start on site less complicated and making friendships easier.
Living in Mallorca in old age – what are the advantages?
Many people dream of living in the south, but only a few actually dare to take this step. Especially after the end of their professional career and retirement, many people ask themselves the question: What still keeps me here and where could I enjoy my well-deserved retirement with a higher quality of life?
Mallorca is ideal as an emigration destination due to its mild climate all year round, among other things. While it can get moderately hot in summer, but the location in the sea rarely causes unpleasant heat, the island also convinces with its warm winters. The climate not only has a positive effect on the mind, but is also good for the body. Especially the small aches and pains of old age, but also one or the other serious illness, have already been greatly alleviated by moving to the Mediterranean climate zone.
Well-developed flight connections, which often connect the island several times a day with all major airports in the German-speaking world, ensure ideal accessibility. This makes it easy to organise personal contact with family at home – as well as visiting friends in Mallorca.
The financial side – How much does it cost to live in Mallorca?
The offer on the real estate market is large: From small city apartments to villas with pool and dream views, practically every wish can be fulfilled. A renowned provider with an extensive range of products is mallorcaresidencia.com. Real estate prices are at a Central European level. Financially, a German pension in Spain is a good way to make ends meet, as the income level is low even on the island of Mallorca, which is very “rich” by Spanish standards. Nevertheless, it is important and always recommended to keep a financial cushion for emergencies. Especially in the case of unforeseeable illnesses or need for care, the “nest egg” should be sufficient for the return trip to Germany in any case.
How does the perfect new start begin?
It is nice if you were able to learn a little Spanish before the move. This not only makes it easier to establish contacts in the neighbourhood, but also reduces the language barrier in everyday life, for example in the supermarket or with authorities.
Today, however, around 35,000 residents (foreigners with residence) live in Mallorca, a large proportion of whom come from German-speaking countries. German-speaking doctors, pharmacists or service providers can be found throughout the island. Products from Central Europe are also readily available in grocery stores, so culinary homesickness rarely arises.
From a legal point of view, moving to Spain is hassle-free. Thanks to the EU’s freedom of movement, residence can be chosen freely. The recipients also receive their pension abroad without any problems, while health and long-term care insurance continues in Spain . However, there are some hurdles: In addition to buying or renting a property, Spanish tax laws are sometimes a challenge. But even the biggest problem is only half as big when it is compensated by the breathtaking landscape, the view of the blue sea and the golden sandy beach almost on the doorstep.
Bem vindo a Moçambique! In Southeast Africa, south of Tanzania and north of South Africa, lies the fascinating state of Mozambique. It stretches over an almost 3,000 km long coast of the Indian Ocean and is considered one of the last paradises on earth. As a travel destination, the diverse coastal state is still unknown and therefore offers a fantastic backdrop, especially for travel enthusiasts who want to travel far away from major tourist flows.
Mozambique is about twice the size of Germany and, with its almost 30 million inhabitants, is one of the most populous countries in Africa. Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is a port city and is located south of the coast. The locals also call the capital the “cement city”, because this is where the modern houses of the wealthy population are located.
Mozambique – Endless sandy beaches
In addition to the capital Maputo, with its more than 1.1 million inhabitants, Mozambique has a lot to offer in terms of landscape. The coast of Mozambique offers space for endless, dreamlike sandy beaches and is a paradise for sun worshippers and relaxation vacationers. Off the coast, spectacular water worlds and unique coral reefs are waiting to be explored and diving enthusiasts get their money’s worth. Inland, on the other hand, there are beautiful nature reserves with a rich fauna and small, lively towns. However, this part of the country is still little developed for tourism.
The best time to visit Mozambique
Mozambique can be visited all year round. However, the best time to visit is during the dry season from April to October. Mozambique has a savannah climate. Between November and April, 80% of the annual precipitation falls. Temperatures range from 25 °C to 30 °C all year round. In the coastal regions it is tropical and humid, whereas it gets a little cooler inland.
More than 40 languages are spoken in the country. The official language is Portuguese, but many locals consider it only a second language. After Mozambique, weakened by years of civil war, was long one of the poorest countries in the world, the economic situation has improved in recent years and the country is experiencing a slight upswing. By the way: Germany and the rest of the world can still learn a lot from the African state. Mozambique is one of the few countries in which environmental protection is enshrined in the constitution.
Fresh fish – deliciously prepared
Mozambique is also a paradise for gourmet travellers with a penchant for fish and seafood. Fish that has been bought fresh at the market or directly from one of the fishing boats can be brought and handed in at many restaurants. There it is then deliciously prepared for little money.
Mozambique is still one of the non-touristy places on earth, but it is worth discovering! The Leipzig-based tour operator AT REISEN recently expanded its Africa offering and added Mozambique to its portfolio as a travel destination. The tours take travel enthusiasts to the town of Tofo – one of the world’s best diving areas. In this place, huge whale sharks, impressive manta rays, turtles and huge schools of colorful fish are waiting to be observed up close. There is hardly any other place where the offshore coral reefs can be admired in such an untouched state.
Even guests who have no previous experience in diving should not miss such a trip. Directly on site there is the opportunity to take a diving course or discover the underwater world while snorkeling.
By the way, a diving and bathing holiday in Mozambique is also an ideal complement to a safari in the Kruger National Park in neighbouring South Africa. There, in addition to the famous “Big Five”, you can marvel at a wide variety of animals and plants and experience nature up close during game drives in a safari vehicle. The dry season between April and October is particularly suitable for this.
The new tours take guests to untouched Africa. They offer a fascinating mix of culture, beautiful beaches, spectacular underwater worlds and exciting safaris.
Image: AT-Reisen
The “Mozambique Discovery Tour” takes guests on a 14-day journey between beach and safari in a German-speaking guided small group. On this two-country tour, you will first go to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, where unique wildlife observations are on the program. In the Mlilwani Game Reserve, guests also experience special encounters with the Esajeni people and get an insight into the everyday life of the locals. Afterwards, they can look forward to paradisiacal days on dream beaches in Mozambique, ride a traditional dhow canoe and discover the cultural diversity of the country.
Also new to the programme is “Mozambique on your own”. This 10-day self-drive tour takes you along the southeast coast of Mozambique with a rental car to the hotspots of water sports and the absolute dream beaches of the country. After a spectacular snorkeling safari and a trip to the diving town of Tofo, travelers gain fascinating insight into the country’s cultural and architectural influences. You will experience the way of life of the locals up close. Such a trip is perfect for individualists and offers a flexible and unforgettable time, according to one’s own preferences.
But not only Mozambique, but also the entire rest of the continent of Africa offers travel enthusiasts a spectacular backdrop. Whether untouched landscapes, wide savannahs and grasslands or dry deserts – this spot on earth has a wide range of activities that nature lovers should not miss. A species-rich wildlife, tropical rainforests, imposing mountain ranges, roaring rivers and dreamlike coastal landscapes are waiting to be discovered. AT REISEN offers numerous travel options to this dream destination and has a multifaceted range of tours to the various spots of the seething continent.
The world-famous winter sports resort of Garmisch Partenkirchen is a regional centre in Bavaria with about 27,000 inhabitants. Nestled in the enchanting alpine world, Garmisch Partenkrichen offers optimal conditions for winter sports at an altitude of 708 m. For this reason, this top travel destination has been a valued tourist hotspot of the international winter sports scene for many years.
Snow crystal and sun, rural idyll and Bavarian customs, mountain railways, lifts, slopes, cross-country ski trails – in the valley between the Zugspitze, the and the Kramer, Garmisch-Partenkirchen has developed into an alpine metropolis.
The summit of the Zugspitze, Image: Marc Gilsdorf / Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Hardly any other spa town can boast such an impressive mountain panorama.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen owes its rise to the leading German winter sports resort to its unique location in the south of Upper Bavaria.
And there is something else that makes the double village so special: the area inspires with an ancient history and exciting anecdotes.
“Schau moi her do” – about the ups and downs of the Middle Ages, of famous writers and visitors from Hollywood
A lot happens in the valley before the merger of the two places comes – less beautiful and enjoyable. The area keeps falling into other hands.
Garmisch was first mentioned as a settlement in 802 and lived from rafting on the Loisach. Partenkirchen goes back to a Roman station on the Via Claudia. The settlement of Partenkirchen, the Roman “Parthanum”, which was elevated to a market in 1361, was the most important resting place on the trade route from Augsburg via Mittenwald to Italy, from which Garmisch also benefited.
It was not until the 1936 Olympic Games that Garmisch and Partenkirchen “welded” together into one place and made it an international winter sports resort.
By the way: There is still a pronounced rivalry between the districts today. In the run-up to the Olympic Games in 1935, the Nazis enforced the forced marriage in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Numerous writers were drawn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Erich Kästner, Heinrich Mann and Kurt Tucholsky worked here and settled in artists’ boarding houses. Richard Burton and Liz Taylor also stayed in Garmisch for a short time. They represented Hollywood and danced in the legendary nightclub “Casa Carioca”. Last but not least, the composer Richard Strauss spent a large part of his life in the Alpine town and died there in 1949.
Today, things are less sophisticated. Visitors stroll leisurely through the tranquil pedestrian zone, browse through a well-stocked bookstore and enjoy the beautiful farmhouses that line the city center.
The pretty town centre invites you to stroll
The start is Marienplatz. Attention: In house no. 10 there is a pharmacy from 1790.
In the districts of Garmisch and Partenkirchen you can find the shingle-roofed mountain houses everywhere.
Some of them are decorated with so-called Lüftl paintings, religious façade decorations. There are a few things that you should definitely take a look at. First, you linger at Richard-Strauss-Platz and admire the Kongresshaus. Right next to it is the spa park.
Polznkasparhaus, Image: Marc Gilsdorf / Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen
It is also worth visiting the Old Parish Church of St. Martin, which has remains of Gothic wall paintings, and the New Parish Church of St. Martin, built around 1730. The local history museum, which is housed in the Wackerle House, provides a glimpse into history.
Tip:
Every year in spring, the Richard Strauss Days take place with concerts in honour of the famous resident.
Authentic, small and delicious – possibly an insider tip? The “Schloderer Bierstüberl” attracts with regional dishes in a rustic atmosphere.
When mountain and gorge call
From the summit of the Zugspitze there is a magnificent panoramic view. In the Werdenfelser Land, the mountain is called the “heavenly center”. From the 50-million-year-old natural monument at an altitude of 2961 meters, the view extends over the mountains to Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
If you choose the Eibsee cable car on the way back, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque Eibsee.
In addition to the famous panoramic view, a visit to the, which is often circled by hang-gliders, is worthwhile. Right on the outskirts of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the valley station of the Wankbahn. The is considered the “Sonnenberg” of the Werdenfelser Land.
Excursions into the varied nature of the alpine mountains of Hausberg, Osterfelder, Alpspitze and Kreuzeck are recommended. The Eckbauer can be hiked on romantic high-altitude trails. One of the most beautiful hikes leads from the Olympic Ski Stadium to the Partnach Gorge area. Part of the trail can be comfortably covered by horse-drawn sleigh in winter and by carriage in summer.
Even more bizarre than the Partnach Gorge is the Höllentalklamm to the south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Wildly romantic, captivating, magical – the surroundings:
Without a doubt, a literally drastic nature experience: the Höllentalklamm. The gorge can only be reached by walking for several hours. Over a kilometre long, the hiker is accompanied by foaming water falling over rocks with a dull murmur and wild roar. The natural wonder has to be “earned” by a three-hour walk.
The Zugspitze, which is within sight, to which a cogwheel and cable car lead up, is different. This is mainly used by winter sports enthusiasts, who can strap on their skis in the Werdenfelser Land, but also on many other slopes.
The ski jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Image: Marc Gilsdorf / Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Below the rugged Karwendel chain in the Isar valley, about 25 kilometres east of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, lies the climatic health resort of Mittenwald. In the mountain town, “the sky is full of violins” since Matthias Klotz, a student of the famous violin maker Nicola Amati, used this craft to save his village from an economic catastrophe in 1684.
Today there is a violin making museum, a violin school and a monument to Matthias Klotz. In addition, all the houses with Lüftlmalerei confirm the 1786 verdict of
Goethe: “Mittenwald is a living picture book”.
Relaxation with the Lord God carvers can be found in Oberammergau. Not only is there carving and theatre played here, there is also bathing. In the “WellenBerg” you can fight waves, jump into the warm outdoor pool, bask in the whirlpool or accompany the children into the indoor paddling pool. And that’s not all: You can also sweat or get a tan here.
A Bavarian mountain resort under the sign of sport
International reporting made the place of the Bavarian Alps famous. The Olympic Ski Stadium is still the venue for the New Year’s ski jumping of the International Four Hills Tournament. The Olympic Ice Sports Centre acts as a popular training facility.
The new 14 million euro Olympic ski jump can be visited. If you like, you can climb the 332 steps of the “Himmelsleiter”. It’s also convenient: an elevator leads to the 62-meter-high tower. From the top, there is a magnificent view of the Loisach Valley.
Today, all winter sports can be practiced in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The glacier area of the Zugspitze allows descents of 118 kilometres of different levels of difficulty until well into spring.
In addition, the beautiful mountain nature can be enjoyed on leisurely alpine hikes, climbing or mountain bike tours even in the warm season.
Garmisch Partenkirchen: Location and special features
Garmisch Partenkirchen is surrounded by various mountain landscapes: In the southwest it is the Wettestein Mountains with the highest peak in Germany, the Zugspitze, to the east is the Ester Mountains and in the northwest the Ammer Mountains.
In Garmisch Partenkirchen itself is the 870 m high Kochelberg with the Kochelbergalm. The Hausbergbahn cable car takes you to the 1334 m high summit of the nearby Hausberg, whose sensational ski area is a real magnet for enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders.
Garmisch Partenkirchen is the legendary venue for numerous international winter sports competitions, such as the Winter Olympics and Alpine Ski World Championships. Brilliant slalom slopes and the famous Olympic ski jump are special highlights in this highly esteemed winter sports resort. The New Year’s competition of the Four Hills Tournament takes place every year on the large Olympic hill on the Gudiberg.
Even in summer, Garmisch Partenkirchen is considered a fascinating holiday destination for the perfect active holiday. Hikes, excursions, bike rides and exciting discovery tours will delight young and old visitors alike. More than 300 km of well-signposted hiking trails lead through the idyllic alpine landscape around Garmisch Partenkirchen. At the same time, the natural paradise is the starting point for Transalp tours, which take mountain bikers towards Lake Garda .
Garmisch Partenkirchen in winter – Activities and highlights
Optimal weather conditions and a first-class infrastructure have made this exclusive winter sports resort a popular meeting place for ski sports fans. The alpine mountains around Garmisch Partenkirchen are a paradise for winter sports activities of all kinds.
At an altitude of up to 860 m, cross-country skiers can enjoy the silence of the picturesque snowy landscape on the approx. 28 km of classic and skating cross-country ski trails. The network of cross-country ski trails, which is accessible free of charge, is freshly groomed every day. The easy cross-country skiing trails include the 8 km long, easy-to-master Hausberg – Hammersbach trail and the Hausberg – Olympia Ski Stadium trail (length: 4 km). Definitely a thing for professionals is the 10 km long cross-country ski course from Garmisch Partenkirchen via Kaltenbrunn to Klais, which is a real challenge in places with its numerous descents and heights. For fantastic skiing experiences even after dark, the 5 km long floodlit trail at the Kaltenbrunn cross-country skiing centre offers optimal conditions.
Garmisch Partenkirchen is a stronghold of alpine skiing and can boast 60 km of perfectly groomed downhill slopes with guaranteed snow, which are available to alpinists and snowboarders from an altitude of 700 m in the months of November to April.
The ski area attracts experienced skiers to the 20 km long natural snow slopes, which are located up to 2050 m above sea level. But not only the ski area of Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alpspitze as well as Garmisch Classic with their valley runs and more than 40 kilometres of slopes are wonderful highlights of the ski world of Partenkirchen. The children’s area next to the mountain station on the Hausberg also offers little ski enthusiasts endless skiing and snowboarding experiences and carefree snow adventures.
Families with children will be thrilled by the O.30 km long toboggan run directly on the Kramerplateauweg ! The easy toboggan run is located on a gently sloping slope next to the residential area “Im Leitle” and is the ideal area for lots of fun and enjoyment in the snow.
For experienced tobogganers, the challenging toboggan run with numerous steep sections at the Esterbergalm is a real highlight. The 4.7 km long, varied toboggan run is quite challenging in places, but on the other hand offers a wonderful panoramic view over the enchanting Loisach Valley and the Wetterstein Mountains. There is a place to stop for refreshments in the cosy Esterbergalm.
Partnach Gorge, Image: Marc Hohenleitner / Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The 2.4 km long toboggan run St. Martin am Grasberg should also be reserved for experienced sledders. From the Bayernhütte it is about 320 m up to the Martinshütte mountain inn, then it goes down again on the well-prepared toboggan run on partly steep sections.
But ice sports are not neglected in Garmisch Partenkirchen either. At the Olympia Ice Sports Centre, skaters can not only skate, but also try their hand at modern sports such as curling – twelve months a year.
Discover Garmisch Partenkirchen in summer
Numerous exciting and eventful activities await summer holidaymakers in Garmisch Partenkirchen and the surrounding area. The hike through the 700 m long and 80 m deep gorge Partnachklamm is a worthwhile excursion for families with children.
The tour over the suspension bridge on the with a stop at the Tannenhütte is definitely a fascinating experience for young and old. Holidaymakers should not miss the Panorama Highlight, the Alpspixplatform, which is also a wonderful experience for families with children. At an altitude of 2000 m, a spectacular view over the endlessly spreading majestic alpine world awaits you.
An absolute must in Garmisch Partenkirchen is the ride on the Bavarian Zugspitzbahn to the Zugspitze. The train ride up to the highest peak in the country at 2969 m takes about 75 minutes. Fantastic glacier hikes, paragliding and mountaineering are also among the most popular summer tourist activities here.
The Garmisch Partenkirchen summer toboggan run promises a lot of fun and enjoyment, because on an 850 m long route full of dynamics, steep curves and mega roundabouts, you can create an incredible difference in altitude of 41 metres. Children will love the great play facilities with climbing and slide tower, sandpit, swings and the super bungee trampoline! A visit to the Alpspitz wave pool is also a unique experience.
The amusement and relaxation pool can offer various indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, wave pools, learning pools as well as sauna and wellness facilities and simply offers perfect facilities for young and old.
Other attractions in Garmisch Partenkirchen and the surrounding area
The charming old town of Garmisch leads visitors on the trail of its history through old alleys and past unique, traditionally decorated wooden buildings. Regional gastronomy and wonderful shopping opportunities await visitors in the famous Ludwigstraße, which is lined with numerous gabled houses in the local style. Holidaymakers should not miss a serene walk from the town hall square to the 17th century Sebastian Chapel , a place of remembrance and reflection.
The much-visited Old Parish Church of St. Martin in Romanesque-Gothic style was the mother church in the Loisach and Isar valleys in the past, while the new South German Baroque St. Martin’s Church was built in the 18th century and fascinates with its beautiful interior design and eight-bell ringing. The pilgrimage church ofSt. Anton in Partenkirchen is undoubtedly worth a visit. The church, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, and the adjoining Stations of the Cross have been listed as historical monuments since 1973.
One of the most popular destinations in Garmisch Partenkirchen is the 12th-century Werdenfels castle ruins, which are located at an altitude of 795 m and can be easily reached on signposted hiking trails.
All year round, Lake Como is a charming destination for those who love nature and still don’t want to miss out on luxury. A pleasant Mediterranean climate, a magnificent mountain backdrop, characteristic villages and luxurious villas characterize the region around Lake Como.
Lake Como in Varenna, Image: Julian Wiskemann / shutterstock
With an area of 146 km², Lake Como presents itself as the third largest lake in Italy. Already in ancient times the Isola Comacina, the only island of the lake, was inhabited. A large number of stately-looking villas date back to the 15th century and provide sophisticated flair in many places. Today, the lake attracts celebrities from all over the world who maintain a holiday home on Lake Como. The region is also known for the numerous health resorts that lie on the northern Italian lake. In addition to wonderful conditions for hikers and climbers, the region is also a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, golfers and connoisseurs.
Como – the metropolis
If you are planning a holiday on Lake Como, you should definitely visit the city of Como. The picturesque old town is the city’s flagship. During a stroll through the old town, visitors come across the cathedral, which was built from 1396 to 1740. Today it is considered a landmark of the city and impresses not only with its architecture, but also with numerous works of art inside the cathedral. Also worth seeing is the sacred building Basilica of San Fedele, which was built in the 12th century. Of course, Como is also the “shopping city” on Lake Como and invites you to stroll, browse and enjoy with its pedestrian zone. A special highlight is also the Civico Museo Garibaldi, which was dedicated to the national hero and freedom fighter Giuseppe Garibaldi. Other attractions include Villa Olmo, the Silk Museum, the Tempio Voltiano, and the Santissima Annunziata.
Bellagio – the pearl of Lake Como
The villas on Lake Como, Image: Julija Sulkovska / shutterstock
The former fishing village of Bellagio is now one of the most beautiful places on the shores of Lake Como. Narrow streets lead through the medieval town centre and are lined with colourful urban canyons. Due to the hillside location of the village, there are also numerous stairways leading away from the lake. The Villa Serbelloni from the 18th century is also particularly worth seeing. It is known for its gardens, which are among the most beautiful in the country and are adorned with exotic plants. Also in Bellagio is the Villa Melzi with its English gardens. If you walk past the famous Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the lake at the northern tip of the headland.
Lecco – a place with a modern character
Once industrial, the town of Lecco has developed into an attractive holiday destination on Lake Como. The village presents itself with a modern pedestrian zone and is one of the attractions of the lake thanks to its special flair. In the centre of the town there is a cable car that leads to the Piani d’Erna plateau. The plateau offers a magnificent view and is an ideal starting point for hikes. In the village itself, there are numerous shops, restaurants and cafés, so that you can enjoy life here.
Termezzo – in the footsteps of the European nobility
Lake Como in spring, Image: Heinz Beilharz / shutterstock
Termezzo was once part of the defensive ring of the island of Comacina in the Middle Ages and was largely destroyed between 1118 and 1127. The village took off at the end of the 19th century, when the European nobility discovered the place for themselves. Since then, Termezzo has been one of the most famous places on Lake Como and still attracts prominent guests today. A stroll along the lakeside promenade and further along the lakeshore is particularly impressive, as there are magnificent villas with beautiful gardens.
Suitable accommodation for every type of holiday
Varenna at night, Image: Julian Wiskemann / shutterstock
Around Lake Como, you can spend a tailor-made holiday. Active holidaymakers, water sports enthusiasts, those in need of relaxation as well as connoisseurs get their money’s worth in the region. As diverse as the possibilities for holiday planning are, so are the accommodations on Lake Como. Whether you are looking for a small and cosy hotel or a stay in a luxury hotel, a holiday apartment on Lake Como or a holiday home, there is a wide range of accommodation to choose from. However, since a holiday on Lake Como is still very popular, planning should be done in good time in order to enjoy the freest possible choice of accommodation. However, if you are flexible, you can also book suitable accommodation at short notice, but a portion of luck is required, especially in the high season.
The perfect time to visit Lake Como
Basically, many tourists from all over the world are drawn to Lake Como in the summer months, but a stay at the lake also has its charm in the low season. If you don’t necessarily want to spend a beach holiday on the beaches of the lake, you can also spend a wonderful active holiday here all year round. Especially in spring, the northern Italian landscape is extremely worth seeing, because the rich flora provides a sea of flowers, so that hikes through the region are very pleasant. But a holiday on Lake Como is also a good idea in the autumn and winter months, because thanks to the mild temperatures and significantly fewer tourists, the region can be enjoyed to the fullest outside the holiday season.
London – Loud, antique, kitschy, wild. With about 20 million foreign tourists, it is the most visited city in the world, a state-of-the-art metropolis with old traditions, home to nine million inhabitants, 140 billionaires and the Queen. Exciting, wonderful, exhausting and somehow unfathomable …
Some visitors start their visit to Britain’s capital on the underground – and immediately get an impression of everyday life in London. One thinks that the term rush hour was invented in the jam-packed carriages – after all, the railway transports 3.5 million passengers a day – once all Berliners, so to speak.
But it’s not just about rush hour on the train, it’s about time itself: London is actually the center of time, as the prime meridian is located in the Greenwich district. Where West and East converge is still the centre of the world, according to the perception of many Britons. People used to set their clocks after the blows of Big Ben, at least those from the Commonwealth – and that is still almost a third of the world’s population today.
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Image: Victor Moussa / shutterstock
Today, London still sets the pace, in culture, in music, in finance and in fashion – and yet sometimes it just seems to stand still. In old streets with cobblestones and gas lamps, which are still lit by hand at dusk, or at the venerable Buckingham Palace, where the changing of the guard is celebrated again and again in honour of the Queen.
Keep calm and carry on
It’s possible that time in London works a little differently or seems relative. The city allows itself a conspicuous serenity because it has already experienced everything: war and peace, the central power of a world empire, the rule of money and its importance as a center for artists, creatives, hipsters and avant-gardists. Keep calm and carry on: “Stay calm and carry on” is best done by all visitors who prefer cash-friendly shopping in Portobello, Camden Look, Borough Market and Columbia Road instead of power shopping in Bond Street, Knightsbridge or Kings Road. The areas where London is really hip, with its many sights, can also be explored wonderfully easily on foot.
Bus tours can then quickly become the preferred way to swing all over London. You can compose your own individual tour – the 159 from Marble Arch to Streatham, the 73 from Victoria to Stoke Newington Common or the 24 from Hampstead Heath to Pimlico or vice versa are great, which leads past all the world-famous sights.
Sights such as Piccadilly and Soho or the large shopping streets Regent and Oxford Street can be easily reached on foot. This also applies to the Tower, the National Gallery or Buckingham Palace.
London – Must see!
Speaking of Buckingham Palace: Even more impressive than the Queen’s seat of government are the historic Hampton Court Palace in Richmond upon Thames to the southwest. This is where London is at its greenest and the gardens are nothing short of magnificent. In spring and over the summer months, the journey can be wonderfully combined with a boat tour on the Thames
(www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace).
History buffs will find what they’re looking for at the Imperial War Museum , with exhibits spanning periods from World War I to the present day. As with many London museums, galleries and historic buildings, admission is free (www.iwm.org.uk).
The Highgate Cemetery in the north of the city is natural and quite wild, where Karl Marx, among others, is buried. The village of the same name was once an important centre of British writers – today stars such as Jude Law and Kate Moss live here.
(www.highgatecemetery.org)
Spitalfields Market in Shoreditch consists of well-established shops and rotating market stalls. It opens daily at Horner Square (www.spitalfields.co.uk).
Great parts!
London has a lot of great neighborhoods. For example, chic Hampstead with beautiful parks, small shops, pubs and restaurants. Various professional footballers also like to live here.
One of the great parts is undisputedly Richmonds with restaurants, pubs and cafés right on the water. As already mentioned, this beautiful district along the Thames is the starting point for many boat tours and for visits to Richmond Park with its considerable population of red deer. The following applies here: Only take pictures, but do not touch!
Delicious London
Sure, culinary luminaries such as Anna Hansen, Nuno Mendes, Lawrence Keogh or Yotam Ottolenghi run gourmet temples in London that Paris is jealous of. For the average budget, however, it can probably also be more tangible.
London’s gastronomy already seems very tangible, at least in restaurants that advertise food in pictures in front of their doors. But otherwise, the pub food, which was once rightly feared, has long since lost its horrors and you can eat very well and quite cheaply in Great Britain’s metropolis:
For example, Crate Brewery is recommended, a quaint brewery-restaurant in a disused factory building on the canal in Hackney Wick. Here you can find a wide selection of local beers and excellent blast oven pizzas. (www.cratebrewery.com)
The Flask is a particularly beautiful old pub with a historic interior and beer garden, where Lord Byron and John Keats once emptied their pints. Good cuisine and excellent desserts at 77 Highgate West Hill (www.theflaskhighgate.com).
Last but not least, Mr Fogg’s: The eclectic bar in Mayfair with old, heavy leather armchairs, memorabilia from Victorian times and waiters who turn the visit into almost interactive theatre is downright beguiling – and not just with exotic cocktails (www.mr-foggs.com).
Many a visitor will probably end his London visit with a nice cocktail. He will come again and again, for this city is unfathomable…
A few weeks ago, we reported on the necessary protection of orangutans and Benni Over’s commitment. Yesterday he published a moving video on his YouTube channel.
The Seychelles offers much more than just sun, beach and diving. If you spend your holiday on the main island of Mahe , you should take a few hours and visit the well-known and lovingly created spice garden Jardin du Roi.
How to get to Jardin du Roi
Opening hours Jardin du Roi Monday-Sunday: 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Phone: +248 4 371 313 Admission: approx. 11 euros
Coming from the capital Victoria , drive to Anse Royale. In Anse Royale, after the petrol station, turn right into Les Canelles Road. After less than a kilometre, turn left onto Sweet Escott Road. Then follow the signs to the Jardin du Roi.
As early as the 18th century, the first large spice plantation in the Seychelles existed in Anse Royale. Due to the rare seeds and plants, it provided a good source of income for the archipelago. In 1780, however, the complex was destroyed by a major fire.
Saffron plant in the Jardin du Roi, Picture Patrick Jullien / Travel Magazine Online
The French Lieutenant de Romainville had orders to burn down the spice plantations as soon as English soldiers set foot on the island. They did not want to let the precious plant world fall into the hands of the enemies. However, it quickly turned out that the soldiers arriving by ship were French soldiers and not enemy soldiers.
The rare seeds were also lost in this fire. Today, the Jardin du Roi is once again home to the rarest plant species: nutmeg, bananas, vanilla, cinnamon trees and much more.
It’s just fun to stroll through the 25-hectare site and get to know exotic plant species thanks to the signposting.
In the farm shop, visitors can purchase handmade souvenirs and spices. In the small but fine museum, farm life in the Seychelles is reconstructed.
Filzmoos’ legend begins with the sound of a bell. When they searched for the origin of the sound, two shepherds found a carved statue of Jesus as a child, dressed in magnificent robes, standing on a tree stump. In his hands the figure held a globe and a bell. It stood there in the middle of nowhere on a tree stump and had raised its bell-bearing hand in blessing.
Painting of the Filzmoos Christkindl in the original chapel in Filzmoos, picture: Thorben Sanz Karl
The shepherds brought the sculpture to a church in nearby Altenmarkt. Overnight, however, the sculpture disappeared again. It was found again at its previous position, on the tree stump. The baby Jesus was then taken to St. Peter’s Church in Vienna , where he stayed.
At the place where it was found and to which it had returned, the Filzmoos original chapel stands today. A small building in which a painting of the baby Jesus can be seen. The figure can be admired in the Filzmoos pilgrimage church.
In Filzmoos, Austria , there are several downhill runs. Visible from Filzmoos are the Großberg, the Papageno and the Bögrain. It is important to know that ski slopes are usually divided into colours depending on the level of difficulty and marked with signs. Blue stands for easy, red for medium and black for hard.
The Bögrain Slope, Image: Thorben Sanz Karl
The Bögrain is a comparatively flat slope classified as blue with a drag lift and perfect for practicing skiing as a beginner. By the way, from here you can also ski comfortably to the Papageno valley station and save yourself a walk in ski boots.
Then there is the descent on the Großberg. From the mountain station of the Großbergbahn, which is a four-seater chairlift, there are several ways down. There are blue routes here, some of which are a bit more demanding than the Bögrain Slope, but also a few red sections. For a few years now, there has also been the “Michaela Kirchgasser FIS course”, named after the local Michaela Kirchgasser, who won World Cups in slalom and giant slalom, among other things. FIS stands for Fédération Internationale de Ski and is the International Ski Federation. This FIS course is classified as black and requires a lot of skill and skill to get elegantly from the beginning to the end of the section. The last slope of the Großberg may seem steep, but it is classified as blue. If you want it to be as flat as possible here, you should stick to the right side of the slope. It is less steep than the left side.
Once you have descended the Großberg a bit, you can find a connecting route that takes you to the Mooslehen lift, and a T-bar lift that takes you back to the Großberg. The Mooslehen slope has both blue and red sections and offers a pleasant change from the Großberg. From the Mooslehen, however, you can still get to the Schwaigalm lift, and the Schwaigalm, and the red slope of the Geierberg by means of a blue slope. Both are T-bar lifts and the Schwaigalm lift also takes you back to the Mooslehen.
Near the village square of Filzmoos is the Papageno Bahn, a cable car that takes you to the Papageno, which is classified as red, and to the Schörgi Alm. As the red suggests, the descent is a bit more demanding and, above all, takes a little more time. From the final slope of the slope you also come back to the Bögrain.
Skiing for young and old in Filzmoos
Ilona Schörghofer in front of her Filzmoos ski school, Picture: Thorben Sanz Karl
If you want to learn to ski or snowboard, there is a surprisingly large selection of ski schools in Filzmoos for a rather small town. Three, to be exact. The Exklusiv Ski & Snowboard School, the Bögei Ski School and the Filzmoos Ski School, which also includes the Filzmoos Snowboard Academy.
You might think that so many companies with the same concept in such a small space are a bit many. Ilona Schörghofer, head of the Filzmoos ski school, thinks it’s nice that guests in Filzmoos have the opportunity to choose. And there are undoubtedly enough guests in the high season to make it worthwhile for everyone.
Food turns an excursion into a holiday
When you come back from skiing and hiking, you need exactly one. Delicious food!
Good food can be found everywhere in Filzmoos. But finding the best treats in the town’s well-stocked menus requires a certain amount of luck and skill.
In the heart of Filzmoos, there is already a lot of delicious food right on the village square. The Pizzeria Pinocchio reliably supplies you with delicious stone-oven pizza. Whether you go to the restaurant or order for a cozy evening in the accommodation of your choice.
The star hotel Hanneshof also delights you with star-worthy food. And also with atmosphere. The pine parlour in the house is a nice place to have a meal. The room exudes a friendly and inviting fireplace atmosphere, with the light wood paneling, the decorations and the impressive stuffed animals and antlers displayed on one of the walls. However, if you want to dine in the Zirbenstube, it is advisable to reserve a table, as the popular seats are quickly all occupied. Particularly worthwhile here are the changing dinner menus, as they never disappoint, or the Hong Kong plate, which seems even more exotic between the local food. And for celebrating and enjoying, the Hanneshofplatte is ideal for 2 people or more, a combination of different types of meat and vegetables and several side dishes.
In the house of the Hanneshof there is a butcher who partially supplies the Hanneshof. But you can also pre-order a grilled chicken from him yourself, for example.
The Bischofsmütze restaurant offers extremely fresh fish, in front of the restaurant you can still look at the trout in the aquarium, and good meat. And fantastic garlic bread, if you like it. This is available, for example, with the spare ribs, from which everyone is now really full, because the portion is impressive.
The Hotel Hubertus, Image: Thorben Sanz Karl
The Hubertus serves dishes by Michelin-starred chef Johanna Maier. This sets expectations high, but it is safe to say that these expectations will be exceeded. However, the kitchen is exclusive for house guests and only available for others on special request.
And then there is the Fiakerwirt, whose grounds are not only teeming with cuddly rabbits and where you can also rent a nice carriage ride, but also serve you a Wiener Schnitzel the size of a plate.
And that was only the town centre. If you search a little further, you will quickly find La Vie, where you will be cooked by Ivan, who has been cooking in Filzmoos for years before moving into this kitchen and who has internalized his recipes so much that every time I eat with him, they taste better than the nostalgic thought of them. La Vie offers a wide range of dishes. On special occasions I can recommend the Tatar hat. This is a cast-iron hat with a brim, which is equipped with small hooks on which you can hang meat. The brim is filled with vegetables and broth and is ideal for tipping bread. There are also various sauces, of which I can’t determine the best one, as they are all delicious. If you want to try the Tatar hat, however, you have to order it in advance.
Then there is the Pilzstub’n restaurant, which shines with home cooking. Here I can especially recommend the vegetarian options. Both the mushroom risotto and the baked camembert are my go-to dishes here.
Of course, the feasting does not stop in the valley. The surrounding mountains are home to a number of alpine pastures. There is the Oberhofalm, which is easiest to reach by taxi or carriage from the Fiakerwirt, and the Unterhofalm, which is located slightly above the Oberhofalm in terms of altitude. However, the farms to which the two alpine pastures belong are again arranged the right way around. The alpine pastures are idyllically located a little deeper in the mountains by a small lake. In summer, you can walk well through nature and cow pastures on the landscaped paths. At Christmas time, there is the Christmas idyll here. A tour with small attractions. The alpine pastures are homely and persuade you to come back with delicious local dishes.
If you like to let your gaze wander over the mountains and the horizon, while enjoying a refreshing elderflower spritzer or a hot chocolate, the terrace of the Schörgi Alm at the Papageno gondola lift is the place where you want to be. And if it suits you, you can also upgrade your view with a hearty Brettljausen, i.e. delicious local breads with various cold cuts, or a Kaiserschmarren with apple sauce.
Then there is the Kleinbergalm at the Großbergbahn. The Filzmooser and their naming. The alpine pasture also has a beautiful sun terrace with a good view and also very tasty yeast dumplings, which you should have tried. But don’t underestimate the portion, this “dessert” makes you as full as a whole 2-course menu!
And if you are ever a guest at Gasthaus Wurzer, try one of the milkshakes!
Small place, big people
Mrs. Brigitte Habersatter-Totschnig with her Olympic medal and her grandchildren holding two of her World Cup trophies. Image: Thorben Sanz Karl
The name Schörghofer can be found a little more often in Filzmoos. Opposite the Großberg there is the Aparthotel Schörghofer, they own the Filzmoos ski school, the Schörgi Alm is run by the Schörghofers and then there is Philipp Schörghofer. He won the Alpine Ski World Cup in the giant slalom and two FIS World Ski Championships in the team competition with gold.
Another well-known name in Filzmoos is Michaela Kirchgasser, after whom even a separate section of the route in Filzmoos was named. Kirchgasser, also known as “Kirchi”, won three World Cup gold medals in slalom and giant slalom.
And because two world-class skiers are not enough, Brigitte Habersatter-Totschnig still lives in Filzmoos. Mrs. Habersatter-Totschnig won the Olympic silver medal in the downhill category in Innsbruck in 1976. In addition, she has won the Ski World Cup with gold a total of eight times! Seven times in the downhill and once in the giant slalom.
Despite the international fame, she would never have dreamed of moving away from Filzmoos, as she told me in the interview. Instead, during the last season of her career, she built a hotel and restaurant in Filzmoos with her husband, which was appropriately christened Olympia , and ran it for almost 39 years after ending her career until 2017 before selling it. Nowadays you can still spend the night there, but the restaurant has been converted into a café and a bed and breakfast for guests.
“For me, Filzmoos is the most beautiful alpine village in the world,” Mrs. Habersatter told me. She tells us how you can go on beautiful hikes in the surrounding mountains in summer and how you can ski just as you want in winter. “Filzmoos is not so crowded in winter. You can drive the way you want and you don’t have to take care of the other people as you do in other villages.”
In general, everyone I asked had something good to say about Filzmoos. Ilona Schörghofer loves to walk through “my our town” and thinks it’s nice that the centre of Filzmoos has been preserved over all the time that Filzmoos has existed.
Every year again – Advent season in Filzmoos
Santa Claus at the Filzmoos village square, Picture: Thorben Sanz Karl
On Christmas Eve in the late afternoon every year, you can gather at the Filzmoos village square. Santa Claus comes there with the Christ Child and a few angels. The spectacle is especially nice for children, because after Santa Claus has read a story, they also get something sweet from the angels. While waiting for Santa Claus, you can get a mulled wine or a children’s punch and a fruit loaf. In addition, sparklers are distributed, which are lit when Santa Claus comes to the village square in his sleigh.
A popular, recurring tradition is the Perchtenlauf, which has been held annually in Filzmoos for over thirty years now. Perchten are creepy-looking figures that resemble the Krampus very much, but they have a few more horns. Despite their unfriendly appearance, the myth of the Perchten is a good-natured one. Perchten gather with large bells and march noisily through places to drive away the evil spirits and winter.
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31. Filzmooser Perchtenlauf, Bild: Thorben Sanz Karl
Pertechenlauf, Bild: Thorben Sanz Karl
Perchten runners gather in clubs to maintain this very old custom. Some with masks and costumes that are more than a hundred years old. When I asked some Perchten why they take part in the runs, they told me, on the one hand to keep the tradition alive and on the other hand also because of the community. The clubs are a colourful mix of old and young. I talked to people over fifty, but also to an eleven-year-old girl who was enthusiastic about the production of the costumes. A chairwoman, i.e. an association leader, told me: “My grandparents were Perchten, my parents were Perchten and I and my husband are also Perchten. I’ve been doing this for 17 years, since I was 14, and I took over the management after my father. I couldn’t imagine not running as a Perchte. It’s just too good a time for all of us.”
Every New Year’s Eve, the Filzmoos ski schools organize a torch relay in which the ski and snowboard instructors ski down the final slope of the Papageno with torches. They put the number of the New Year in torches in the snow. It is definitely beautiful to see how up on the mountainside the year burns and announces the beginning of the new year. After that, there is always a speech by the ski school directors. If you’re lucky, you can get hold of one of the ski instructors’ torches and use it later to light your New Year’s Eve firecrackers.
Over the centuries, long before the Internet or travel guides existed, Paris has earned a reputation as the most beautiful city in the world. No wonder: Divided only by the Seine, the French capital offers everything lovers of art, gastronomy, architecture and culture could wish for. Even today, it is considered a center for lovers, for people from all over the world and, due to its diversity, a symbol of the former French power in the world. Among the many possibilities that you have in Paris, the capital of France , it is difficult to say which of the sights you should definitely have seen. They all offer their own form of beauty. However, some of them are an absolute must if you decide to visit the city.
The Louvre, Image: Marina Vieira Branquinho / shutterstock
When it comes to pure beauty, at least the construction of the Louvre should not really play a role. Access via the controversial glass pyramid is still considered a point of contention for the Parisian population today. But once you have fought your way through the queues, you will truly come to one of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only the Mona Lisa can be found here.
The Louvre houses art from different eras, from peoples and masters all over the world. Friends of art in particular will get their money’s worth once they are in the museum itself. You should take your time and let the pictures work their magic on you.
Of course, it is always a question of one’s own taste when art is really beautiful. But there is probably no better place in the world to develop a taste.
The cathedral of Notre-Dame took over 200 years to build and was considered the real landmark of the city long before the Eiffel Tower was even planned. Its towers towered over Paris before Versailles was just an idea, and the cathedral will probably still be around hundreds of years from now.
It is not only the architecture behind the church itself that is particularly beautiful. The interior should also be looked at in any case. The beautiful stained glass windows are only one part of why the church is considered one of the most beautiful buildings of Gothic architecture. It was no wonder that Napoleon was enthroned as emperor here. You can also walk in his footsteps on a walk through history.
Sacré Coeur Basilica
Sacré-Cœur, Image: bogitw / pixabay
Not quite as well-known as the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame is the Sacré Coeur Basilica. It was built in the late 19th century in the Byzantine style and its peculiarity is mainly the stones. The church is able to cleanse itself completely without human influence from the dirt of the big city.
Due to its exposed location on a hill in the north of the city, it shines with its white stones at all times and attracts visitors from all over the world to its special architecture. Here, too, the magic can only really be understood if you dare to take a look inside the church itself. When visiting Paris, the church should definitely be visited, as just a look and a grip on the special stone can be worth the visit.
Versailles
Versailles, Image: charlemagne / pixabay
Not quite in Paris, but close enough in the vicinity of the city is the fairytale castle that Louis the Sun King once had built for himself. The plans of the maker were never completely completed during his lifetime, but even today it is possible to guess what was to be built here.
It didn’t hurt the castle either – after all, it was expanded by later generations and was considered the centre of aristocratic France before the revolution for many years. Not only the castle itself is of impressive beauty: If you have the time, you should take a look at the wonderful gardens, which alone justify a trip.
The Catacombs of Paris
Again, it may not be the classic beauty that attracts visitors to the capital’s catacombs. It is the morbid attraction of experiencing the remnants of the many hundreds of years of active history of Paris.
A parallel world has developed under the streets of the city and even under the metro. Diseases, war and historical upheavals have led to a unique system of tunnels. Of particularly creepy beauty are the long rows of bones of the former plague victims, which still dominate the image of the catacombs and the stories of the visitors today.
Other places to visit in Paris
Champ D’Elysees, Bild:
Ioan Panaite / shutterstock
A trip to Lake Starnberg takes holidaymakers to picturesque Upper Bavaria. Located between the Alps and Munich, the body of water is the second largest lake in Bavaria, where travel dreams come true. Numerous freely accessible bathing areas are lined with shallow shores where young and old can romp around. There are favourable wind conditions on site.
That’s why water sports enthusiasts are also magically attracted to the 127-metre-deep water. Around the water, a 46-kilometre-long lake circular trail invites you to extensive bike tours and relaxed walks. Lake Starnberg enchants with its sophisticated charm that no one can resist.
Travel portals such as www.starnbergersee.de inspire people to stay in a place where every single villa, every single castle is even more beautiful than the other. Inviting holiday homes, holiday apartments and chic hotels are an important part of the holiday region and fit seamlessly into the picture-perfect landscape. Many of these accommodations score with a small private beach or their own jetty. Holiday homes have their own gardens, on whose terraces you can start the day with a leisurely breakfast. Whether modern or traditionally Bavarian, whether in Münsing, Starnberg or another city on Lake Starnberg – you will feel at home here.
This is a place where holiday dreams come true
Lake Starnberg wouldn’t be Lake Starnberg if you couldn’t fulfill all your travel wishes in this place. Enjoy a warm summer’s day on a dream beach. You can hardly find a more beautiful place for this than “Paradise”. Lake Starnberg is not only the perfect starting point for a boat tour, on which you can combine visits to the most beautiful villages in the region. If you want to experience the cool water while sailing, surfing or fishing, you couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful destination.
A visit to the only island in Lake Starnberg
The natural landscapes that enrich Lake Starnberg with precious jewels are of particular splendour. For example, there is the Rose Island. The only island of the entire lake is now under landscape and monument protection. Don’t miss a visit to the island, which is located near Feldafing on the west bank. Prehistoric finds such as pile dwellings still bear witness to the fact that the island was probably settled as early as 3,700 BC. Today, the summer house of the former King Maximilian II, which bears the name “Casino”, is enthroned on the Rose Island. The Rose Island lives up to its name. The rose garden built on the island is of fascinating beauty. Here, countless tall-stemmed roses thrive under the Bavarian sun – the perfect ambience to say “I do” on the island from May to October.
Andechs Monastery combines cultural history and pure enjoyment
The cultural-historical side of Lake Starnberg is illuminated by the Andechs Monastery. This church, located on a holy mountain, is the second largest pilgrimage site in Bavaria. According to surviving writings, believers came to the Christian site as early as the 10th century, until the first pilgrimage to Andechs took place in 1128. But today there is another reason why the pilgrimage site is so popular. The church includes a monastery brewery, where beer is brewed according to an old Benedictine recipe. If you want, you can make yourself comfortable on the outdoor terrace or in the monastery restaurant to enjoy the view of Lake Starnberg with a glass of beer. Andechs Monastery is an excursion destination with many facets. After all, a walk through the adjacent herb garden is part of this visit.
Artistic insights in the Buchheim Museum of Fantasy
If you want to follow in the footsteps of well-known personalities such as the fairytale king Ludwig II or the legendary Empress Sisi, you should definitely include excursions to Possenhofen Castle in Pöcking, Berg Castle or the Votive Chapel in your excursion plans. The Buchheim Museum of Fantasy, located on the western shore of the lake, opens up completely different perspectives. This exhibition, located in Höhenrieder Park, is dedicated to various topics of art. The museum, which is seamlessly integrated into a slope, attracts visitors with a 3,200 square metre area on which expressionist works are presented in all their facets. Pictures and other works by well-known artists such as Erich Heckel or Ernst Ludwig Kirchner can be admired at this place. The Ethnological and Folklore Museum, which is part of the complex, presents impressive handicrafts from all over the world.
Culinary delights at Lake Starnberg
Crown your trip to Lake Starnberg with restaurant visits where you can enjoy typical Upper Bavarian delicacies. Lovers of a juicy portion of fresh meat can choose from spicy roast pork, local suckling lamb or hearty roast young beef. A classic is the so-called Bürgermeisterstückl – delicious meat from the upper leg of beef, which is served with horseradish. Hearts of those with a sweet tooth beat faster at the sight of desserts such as soufflés or a fruity apple cake. You can round off these creations with a delicious beer or homemade juices from the region.
