We take the train from Koblenz on the Rhine to Vienna. Our last visit to Austria’s capital was 16 years ago. First, we take the regional train from Wittlich along the Moselle to Koblenz at 9 a.m. As we still have a little time before our connecting train arrives, we treat ourselves to breakfast. Our […]
A day trip to Koblenz – 2024
After the end of the worst summer heat, we went on a day trip to Koblenz, which we had been planning for some time. Once we arrive at the main train station, we take a bus directly to the valley station of the Koblenz cable car, which takes us across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, […]
Saarburg – Victorian and Christkindl market
We end our 2023 “Christmas Market” cycle on the third weekend of Advent with two Christmas markets in Saarburg, the Victorian Christmas Market and the Christkindlmarkt. The Victorian Christmas Market Jingle Bells takes place in the former bell foundry Mabilion, the KulturGießerei. We already visited this historic craft site in the summer, but this time, […]
Cochem Christmas market
In addition to the Cochem Christmas market is a Cochem Castle Christmas at the Reichsburg. The Reichsburg can be reached by a small tourist train or a bus from Endertplatz. The Reichsburg is picturesquely situated above Cochem above the vineyards. Once built by Count Palatine, it was later administered by kings and electors. The castle […]
Trier Christmas market
After a short walk past the Basilica of St. Paulinus, the statue of Trier’s most famous citizen Karl Marx and the monument from Roman times, the Porta Nigra, we reach the Christmas market. The Christmas market in Trier is spread over several squares – the medieval Main Market (Hauptmarkt), the Domfreihof, and the Kornmarkt. Please […]
A day trip to Saarburg
On a sunny late summer day, we decided to take a day trip to Saarburg. The town is located around 20 km south of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate. Saarburg is known for its castle and picturesque town center, which impresses with its medieval architecture. In the surrounding vineyards grows the famous Saar wine with its 2000-year-old […]