Travel in Europe is still in vogue and the respective destinations enjoy numerous facets. They range from the mystical regions of Iceland to the idyllic islands of the Greek Cyclades. Spain, Portugal with the Azores, Italy and France are among the preferred countries.
The Lofoten Islands, the archipelago north of the Arctic Circle, are a wild and quiet beauty. From the approximately 160-kilometre-long island chain of Norway , it is known that the summers there are only very short and the winters very long. But the people who have made Lofoten their home have long since come to terms with nature and its austere idyll. And on the...
During a river cruise on the Rhine, you will get to know Europe’s beauties better. No matter which Rhine tour you take, along the river dreamlike cities with their sensational sights invite you to visit. The Rhine is perfect for a multifaceted river cruise. After all, the 1,233 km long river meanders through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, the...
The North Sea spa town of Bensersiel with its 230 inhabitants is located on the North Sea in Lower Saxony. It is a district of the town of Esens. Due to its immediate proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, this place exudes a special fascination. The sandy beach of Bensersiel covers a distance of twelve kilometres and is therefore the longest sandy beach...
Monaco, the elegant principality on the Cote d ́Azur, is known for its “glamour by the sea” and is full of extravagance and luxury, making it a magnet for the rich and famous, but also many starlets of this world. Although it is one of the smallest countries in the world – only Vatican City is a touch smaller – Monte Carlo still manages to be in the...
Cosmopolitan metropolis with flair, European city of culture, young, traditional, modern and dynamic – this applies to many German cities. And yet Munich is different – unmistakable: Here you can climb over the stadium roof of the Olympic Park, shop on Maximilian’s Street, relax in the English Garden, visit the castle of the fairytale king or enjoy his...
The influence is undisputed: Everywhere in the area between the Elbe and Weser, the traces of the people of Bremen can be found. For centuries, Bremen was the seat of an archbishop, an important trading centre and one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the country. The oldest district of the mini-metropolis has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site along...
At the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, in the heart of Europe, the unique location was both fate and stroke of luck. In its almost 2000-year-old history, Koblenz has seen foreign armies come and go. The Romans secured their sphere of influence through forts, Franks built a royal court, electors’ theatre, castle and castle. In 1690, Koblenz became an...
In the midst of the chaos, on the roaring Piazza Venezia, stands a handsome man with white cuffs and an elegant pith helmet. His hand outstretched like Michel Angelo, his arm slightly bent and his hips bent: a Karajan in uniform. Mopeds rattle, cars roar and buses rattle – everyone drives at the same time and immediately the piazza is congested. At the latest, when...
A look at the city map of Sweden shows a confusing tangle of islands, skerries and waterways. However, everything that belongs to the attributes of a cosmopolitan city is brought together in a manageable space: magnificent architecture, venerable patina, modern city districts, cosy old town alleys and numerous parks and green spaces. Stockholm, sometimes called the...
Kos, one of the largest islands in the Dodecanese region of Greece, is known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and picturesque villages that meander along the coast. But there is another attraction that is often overlooked – the Basilica of Kapama. The Basilica of Kapama is an ancient church built in the 5th century AD. Located in the interior of...