The Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day) is the national holiday in the Netherlands. Traditionally, the birthday of Queen is celebrated. From 2014, it will be celebrated as Koningsdag (King’s Day) on April 27th, in honor of King Willem-Alexander. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click […]
St Johann in Tyrol – New Year’s Eve
To celebrate New Year’s Eve in St Johann in Tyrol, Austria, is a special experience. A mixture of tense expectation of the evening and the hectic rush for the last purchases spreads over the picturesque town. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click […]
Christmas Market Munich – Germany
The Christmas market in Munich – Munich Christkindlmarkt – is the oldest Christmas market in town. The origin of the Christmas market goes back to the 14th century. At that time it was called St. Nicholas market. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual […]
Open House – Manufacture of Damascus Knives
Damascus Knives are among the best knives in the Knifemakers’ Guild. They combine long-lasting sharpness of the blade with the break resistance of soft steel. Different layers of iron are welded with various additions such as manganese, nickel, silicon, vanadium, molybdenum, chromium or carbon and forged. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a […]
Oktoberfest – Costume and Riflemen’s Parade
The Costume and Riflemen’s Parade has a long tradition. In 1835 it took place for the first time for the silver wedding anniversary of King Ludwig I. of Bavarians and Princess Therese. Today it is one of the highlights of the Oktoberfest and one of the biggest costume parades in the world. Over 8,000 participants […]