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.
It takes quite a bit of imagination if you want to imagine the numerous pieces of wall, remains of columns and piles of stones on Crete as an original site of antiquity. In any case, a travel guide is helpful to find your way around the small and large archaeological excavation sites. In addition, there should be an interest in the old cultures, life traditions and...
In Bergen, a dreamlike city of culture awaits you as the centre of a diverse holiday region. Norway’s second-largest city enchants with its picturesque location in the great triad of water, greenery and stone. Scattered over a labyrinth of wooded hills, fjord shores and islands, the old Hanseatic city immediately appeals to every visitor. Like an amphitheater...
Whether it’s a view that stretches for miles on the summit of the Dachstein, an excellent bottle of Welschriesling in the middle of vines, or a visit to the Landezeughaus in Graz – Styria in the heart of Austria has a lot to offer and shines with its diversity. The cultural-historical capital of Graz The state capital Graz covers an area of 127.6 km2...
Wales borders England to the east and the Irish Sea to the west. The Welsh are known for their hospitality and tranquillity. In addition, many Welsh landscapes are closely linked to the legends of King Arthur. The flag of the Welsh shows a red dragon. The legend tells of a fight between a white and a red dragon. The red dragon, despite its initial inferiority, would...
If you leave the Gotthard tunnel in the south, you will reach Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland. Here you can say goodbye to the snow-covered Alpine landscapes and get to know Switzerland from a completely different side. At the popular Ticino lakes, the Laggo Maggiore and the Lago di Lugano, you can expect palm groves, blue water and a Mediterranean...
Hiking, nature, wellness or city tour – whether you are a summer or winter type, everyone will find their suitable holiday experience in the Allgäu. Experience picturesque landscapes, imposing mountain peaks or the legendary fairytale castle Neuschwanstein Castle. The Allgäu Alps, which are up to 2,600 metres high, are very popular with winter sports...
The Altmühltal in the Bavarian administrative districts of Upper Bavaria, Upper Palatinate and Middle Franconia, which was founded in July 1969 and currently covers almost 3,000 km² in size, is located north of Ingolstadt. It follows the course of the almost 230-kilometre-long Altmühl River from its source on the 550-metre-high mountain range...
Zaragoza, one of the largest cities in Spain today, looks back on an eventful history. Initially, the Romans settled in the northern Spanish city. Even today, Roman ruins and a city wall preserved from this time characterize Zaragoza. The Romans were followed by the Visigoths and finally by the Moors. They all left their mark as well. Today, Zaragoza is an exciting...
Off the North Holland coast lies a chain of islands – the West Frisian Islands. The largest of the eight islands is Texel, which belongs to the province of Noord-Holland. Texel is known for beautiful sandy beaches and the Texel sheep, which is present everywhere on the island. But Texel is not only the largest Wadden Island, it is also the most diverse. It is...
San Miguel de la Palma, or La Palma for short, is the westernmost of the Canary Islands and the little sister of Tenerife. Volcanoes, pine forests and rugged rocky coasts contrast with the deep blue of the Atlantic water, which is particularly clear here. The lush subtropical vegetation gives the island its nicknames “Isla verde” and “Isla...