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’s no secret that Italy has a variety of interesting regions to offer, all of which have their own charm. The region around Naples stands for the typical Itaien, for Mediterranean flair and a long history. The north is best known for its many great cities and the fast pace of life around Milan and Venice. However, the region of the heart of many Germans lies...
Hanover, today’s state capital of Lower Saxony, is also known as the City of Gardens. More than 50% of it consists of publicly accessible green spaces and gardens. Excellent shopping facilities, a vibrant nightlife, numerous sights and a wide range of leisure and local recreation facilities make Hanover a city with a high quality of life. The history of Hanover...
The Swiss city of Zurich combines modern city life with close proximity to nature. Countless events, a popular cultural landscape and a vibrant nightlife characterize the city on the lake. If you are planning a short trip, Zurich is the right place for you. Zurich a city of diversity If you look at the total area, Zurich is rather small. On the other hand, if you...
Many people are particularly familiar with the Costa Brava because it is one of the most popular bathing and beach areas in Europe . But the coastal strip of Catalonia is much more than that. A unique landscape, many great cities nearby and sights wherever you look complete the picture of the real Costa Brava. And while there is little to be said against a holiday in...
Slovenia, which covers just 20,000 square kilometers, is located in southern Europe. It also marks the border with Eastern Europe, as it borders Hungary , and is the northernmost state of the former Republic of Yugoslavia. In the far southwest there is even a small access to the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its size, Slovenia is enormously diverse. On the Adriatic...
Sylt – the queen of the North Sea but also the island of the rich and beautiful. The special charm of the island? Endless white sandy beaches, picturesque dune landscapes, pretty villages with small and large Frisian houses, cosy cafés, well-known star restaurants and lots of North Frisian cordiality. Sylt an island of contrasts Experience diversity in a confined...
Shadow and light, green mosses, strong tree trunks. The rustling of the leaves from last year with every step. The dull sound of the forest floor, which gives way and gently cushions every step. The fresh scent of tree resin, which is particularly abundant in spruce trees – after all, the name spruce comes from the Indo-European “pik”, which means...
Studies show that more than three-quarters of Germans feel stressed and 40% alone suffer from back pain. The good news: There is a way out for the afflicted – holidays and cures in the Gastein Health Region. You can promise a lot, but Gastein keeps its word. The health region has an ace up its sleeve: thermal water from 18 springs, which is enriched with valuable...
40 km long, up to an altitude of over 3,000 metres and with three themed trails as well as the adventure mountains made for a family holiday in summer: this is Gastein im Pongau in the province of Salzburg – close to the border with Germany and in the middle of the Alps. Admittedly, the hike up the highest grass mountain in Europe, the Gamskarkogel at 2,467...
Everyone knows the stories of sporty adventurers who cross the Alps. Conventional hikers admire these achievements and yet never think that they can become part of them. Because that’s not so far-fetched. The Gastein Trail is the ideal introduction to an adventurer’s life. But don’t worry, Gastein is not about pushing your own body to the limit...