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Tag: Germany

Posted on April 20, 2017May 10, 2018

Kurfürstenstube

Kurfürstenstube, Schwetzingen

The Kurfürstenstube is a small restaurant in one of the guardhouses of the castle of Schwetzingen, Germany. It is therefore located directly at the castle entrance and often missed by visitors. You can sit inside or have a table outside with views on the castle. Continue reading “Kurfürstenstube”

Posted on April 20, 2017May 10, 2018

Oriental flair

Mosque, Schwetzingen

If you walk through the gardens of the castle of Schwetzingen, Germany you might be surprised to see a mosque standing there. Until 1785 a Turkish garden has been created with the so called Red Mosque within. It was just build for decorative reasons and was never intended for religious services. Continue reading “Oriental flair”

Posted on April 19, 2017May 10, 2018

Mandy’s Railway Diner

Mandy's Railway Diner, Heidelberg

After World War II many U.S. soldiers were located in Ramstein not far from Heidelberg, Germany. As a result of this you can now find a typical U.S. Diner close to the main railway station of Heidelberg – on the other side of the railway tracks. Continue reading “Mandy’s Railway Diner”

Posted on April 19, 2017May 10, 2018

Up the mountain

Bergbahn, Heidelberg

When you’ve walked through the long pedestrian zone of Heidelberg, Germany you might want to have a look on the castle above the city center. If you found the Kornmarkt and turn right you will see a not so beautiful hotel and in its basement the station for Heidelberger Bergbahnen. Continue reading “Up the mountain”

Posted on April 19, 2017May 10, 2018

Sleeping at the old brewery

NH-Hotel, Heidelberg

The NH-Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany is a four star hotel located in the Bergheimer Straße, close to the main railway station and an easy walk the the city center. It is located in the building of an old brewery and is therefore very spacious and his high ceilings. Continue reading “Sleeping at the old brewery”

Posted on April 17, 2017May 10, 2018

The Rotunde

Rotunde, Hann. Münden

If you walk around in Hann. Münden, Germany you’ll come across the Rotunde – a big but rather low tower. It was one of the two towers of the upper gate (“Oberes Tor“) at the southern end of the city. The first written statement about this gate dates back to the year 1318. Continue reading “The Rotunde”

Posted on April 9, 2017May 10, 2018

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ)

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ), Hannover

The airport of Hannover, Germany is located on the grounds of the city of Langenhagen situated 10 kilometers north of the capital of Lower Saxony. It was opened in 1952, has three runways and four terminals (A to D) and transports eight million passengers each year. Continue reading “Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ)”

Posted on April 2, 2017May 10, 2018

Visiting the Grottenolm

Hermanns, Rübeland, Oberharz

If you want to have the chance to see the rare and threatened species olm (Proteus anguinus, German: Grottenolm) you might consider a trip to the Hermannshöhle in Rübeland, belonging to Oberharz am Brocken, Germany. In 1932 five of these animals have been brought there from Postojna, Slovenia. Continue reading “Visiting the Grottenolm”

Posted on April 2, 2017May 10, 2018

Rappbodetalsperre

Rappbodetalsperre, Thale, Germany

Bikes & adrenaline: the Rappbodetalsperre in Elbingerode, Germany is a destination for both. Many people get there by motorbike or car to a have a look on the huge dam. You can park at a car park (fees apply) and walk through a tunnel to the dam. Next to the car park you can also get some fries or walk up to a viewpoint. Continue reading “Rappbodetalsperre”

Posted on April 2, 2017May 10, 2018

Trouts and other fishes

Zum Fischer, Thale

The Gasthaus “Zum Fischer” in Wendefurth belonging to Thale, Germany is one of those places I wouldn’t normally enter. They play German hit songs and the restaurant looks really old-fashioned outside. But if you want to get away from the masses on the Rappbodetalsperre and like fresh fish it is the right destination for you. Continue reading “Trouts and other fishes”

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