Bad Neuenahr-Arweiler is a beautiful town with some magnificent medieval architecture, including defensive towers and city walls. Everything appears freshly renovated and boasts modern interiors. Spa clinics and thermal springs mark the cityscape of Bad Neuenahr. The entire area is situated within a stunningly beautiful wine region. Christmas decorations and Christmas markets contribute to the […]
A weekend at Lake Chiemsee
Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria’s 2nd largest lake after Lake Constance, is a wonderful leisure paradise. Located between Munich and Salzburg with magnificent alpine panoramas and historical sites, it is a wonderful leisure paradise. Our hotel, Luitpold am See, is located right in the harbor’s center. This is where all the ships dock, especially those going to […]
Train Ride to Lake Chiemsee
Our journey takes us back to southern Germany, specifically to Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. We pass through Trier along the Moselle before entering the Saar Valley at Konz. We then travel through Saarburg, Mettlach, Saarlouis, and Völklingen before finally reaching Saarbrücken. Presumably, the new line was congested at this point. After enjoying a good view […]
From Bremen via Cologne to Wittlich by train
On the day of our journey home, a little snow fell in Bremen, giving the city and the surrounding area a white coating. We traveled by train once again through the North German Plain, reaching Osnabrück and Münster. After Münster, we crossed the Dattel-Hamm Canal near Lünen. Then, we continued on to Dortmund, Bochum, and […]
Bremen Weser and Center
Bremen was strongly influenced by the Weser River and the shipping trade associated with it. In 787, Emperor Charlemagne elevated Bremen to a bishopric. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa granted the city its charter in 1186, thereby placing Bremen under imperial law. In 1260, Bremen joined the Hanseatic League and experienced an economic boom thanks to free […]