Why wander far away when the good is so close? Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations. Not only tourists from abroad, but also locals discover the diversity of Germany. Whether singles or couples, families, art enthusiasts, adventurers or athletes: there is the perfect holiday in Germany for them.
The sky is white-blue, the peaks are snow-covered, the house facades in the pretty villages are brightly painted. No question: There are many reasons for a holiday in Bavaria, because in this southernmost of all federal states there are not only physical but also a number of mental pleasures. In the numerous monasteries and abbeys as retreats of reflection or in...
Two kilometers wide, 14 kilometers long, 6,200 inhabitants, 330,000 tourists every year, 2,200 beach chairs! These are the bare figures of the North Sea island of Norderney. But behind it lies an island with a lot of charm and even more tradition. “Norder neye Oog” – that was the original name of this spot on the Frisian doorstep. Which can be...
The region of Upper Bavaria, which largely coincides with the 17,500 sq km administrative district of the same name, is one of the most important tourist destinations in Germany. In addition to the state metropolis of Munich and other Upper Bavarian cities such as Freising and Ingolstadt, the natural beauty of the region has contributed to this attractiveness. The...
Before every flight, as a traveler, you have to ask yourself the question: How do I, and my luggage, get to the desired destination airport in the best and most comfortable way? Just recently I read a “virtual cry for help” in an online forum, in which someone had to quickly move from Mainz Central Station to Frankfurt Airport. The holidaymaker was unable...
Kassel, with around 200,000 inhabitants the third largest city in Hesse and a documenta city, is always worth a visit. Of course, the biggest highlight is the world’s most important series of contemporary art exhibitions, which takes place every five years, but Kassel has worthwhile sights to offer all year round. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe...
If you are looking for a kilometre-long and child-friendly fine sandy beach – and prefer to spend your holiday in Germany – you should make a note of Scharbeutz in the Bay of Lübeck for your next holiday. Located right next to the equally popular Timmendorfer Strand and the Pönitz Lake District, there is something for every holiday taste: Gumda’s...
Like a mountain range, Mainz Cathedral in its red sandstone robe towers over the roofs of the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital and looks out over a city with a great history. Romans, archbishops, the inventor of the printing press and, last but not least, television – they gave the city its character. Today it is Shrovetide, the Mainzelmännchen and the sparkling...
The idyllic small town of Winterberg in the Rothaargebirge attracts attention, especially in winter. Known for the extensive Winterberg ski lift carousel, the region around Winterberg inspires with very good winter sports opportunities. But away from the slopes, Winterberg has a lot to offer, making the well-known winter sports area an attractive destination in...
Every year in winter, winter sports enthusiasts ask themselves in which area winter sports can be enjoyed well. Of course, the Alps are very snow-sure. But here, too, there have been total failures in recent years as far as snow was concerned. And winter sports at +10°C are not everyone’s cup of tea either. In addition, there are the sometimes high costs for a...
by Rosa Koppelmann (www.consciouslifestyleofmine.com) A place where no cars are allowed to drive, horse-drawn carriages set the pace and the nearest beach is never more than 500 meters away – that’s the North Sea island of Juist! The island is located in the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony and, with a length of 17 kilometres, is the longest of the East Frisian...