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.
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...
There’s no question about it: Vienna is beautiful. And has a lot to offer. Magnificent buildings, outstanding museums, music is in the air. And as a visitor to Vienna, you will also be spoiled with culinary delights from morning to evening. However, Judith Weibrecht shows that one can approach such a cosmopolitan city in another way in her travel guide...
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...
With its numerous ski resorts, France is undoubtedly one of the most optimal winter sports regions in Europe. Popular ski resorts are primarily located in the Alps but also in the Pyrenees. Skiing in the French Alps Various types of ski slopes, spread over the three valleys of Belleville, Courchevel and Méribel, extend in the French ski resort of Les Tois Vallées in...
Carinthia comes up with some superlatives. In the southernmost province are the largest alpine national park, the Hohe Tauern, and the highest mountain in Austria, the Großglockner. The Austrian province has the largest glacier areas in the Alpine region with the highest, year-round ski area, the Mölltal Glacier. The longest long-distance hiking trail, the Alpe-Adria...
When planning a winter holiday or ski holiday, most people don’t necessarily think of the Czech Republic as the first destination. The country is an excellent alternative to the winter sports areas in the Alps. The Czech Republic is criss-crossed by several low mountain ranges, which are suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers. The country has also...
The Zillertal belongs to the side valleys of the Inn Valley and is south of it. It is located in Austria, more precisely in the province of Tyrol, about 40 kilometers east of Innsbruck. The name refers to the river Ziller. This runs from south to north through almost the entire Zillertal and finally flows into the Inn. The larger settlements in the Zillertal include...
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...
A hike through the snow-covered landscape of the Alps is always a pleasure. On lonely paths, you can hear the snow crunching under your shoes and you can observe one or the other animal. On somewhat busier paths, there are usually inns or snack stations where you can warm up while indulging in culinary delights. But what all hikes have in common is the clear, fresh...