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Germany rewards travelers with an unusual mix of storybook scenery, layered history, and efficient modern life. You can move from castle-topped hills and half-timbered towns to world-class museums, cutting-edge cities, and alpine landscapes in just a few hours by train. What makes the country especially appealing is its variety: Berlin offers creativity, nightlife, and powerful historical sites; Munich blends Bavarian tradition with elegant architecture and easy access to the Alps; the Rhine and Moselle valleys serve up vineyard views and river cruises; and smaller cities such as Heidelberg, Dresden, and Nuremberg deliver charm without the crowds of Europe’s biggest capitals.
Highlights range from touring Berlin’s museums and memorials to visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, hiking in Bavaria, exploring Christmas markets, and sampling regional food and beer in everything from casual beer gardens to village festivals. Germany is also practical for travelers: public transportation is excellent, many urban areas are easy to navigate without a car, and combining big cities with scenic regions makes for a well-balanced itinerary. For the smoothest trip, book accommodation early in summer and during major festivals like Oktoberfest or December market season, carry layers because weather can shift quickly, and consider rail passes or regional train tickets if you plan to cover multiple destinations.
The best time to visit Germany is from May through September, with the strongest travel window in June, July, and August when popularity peaks and the weather is generally warm, lively, and ideal for sightseeing, festivals, and outdoor trips. May and September are also excellent choices if you want pleasant conditions with slightly fewer crowds than peak midsummer.
Today I stayed at the University of Bayreuth. I noticed that universities are perfect for my needs. It's usually quiet in the evenings, and there are public toilets and coffee...
In Cottbus, I only visited the old town. As a good justice official, I naturally visited the local courts. ;) In Cottbus I was only there briefly, the old town is very beautiful...
It continued to Potsdam, where I visited the park around Sanssouci Palace. In the park, there is also the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam, which I visited. All in...
Overall, I really enjoyed the exchange. It was a lot of fun and I think we bonded more as a class. I loved that we did something together every afternoon, even outside of...
Heat - here we come!
Our understanding of work is changing. My goal: work is anything that is fun and meaningful!
Thursday 27.04.23 Thursday was Paola's birthday. I took Paola and Sara to school by bus because Heidi couldn't come. Afterwards, I went to the town hall because I was on my...
Hello dear ones, Today we had a more relaxed 20 km hike through beautiful forests. For breakfast, we had strawberries with sweetened condensed milk this time. Delicious! We left...
Unfortunately, I had to leave without breakfast today, and the groceries that I bought are also getting scarce. But it was enough for a small breakfast on the way. The Ruhr area...
Today I got a complimentary breakfast at the hotel, so I could start off well-fueled. At the beginning, the sky was cloudy and the temperature was cool, but as the day went on,...
Let's go! I packed yesterday, so I could leave quickly and easily today. A kind neighbor took a photo of me in front of the house, then I started with a light drizzle (which...
Tour dates: no cycling Weather: same as yesterday, typical April weather and cool up to a maximum of 10° Today, Nicole and I drove to Hamburg by car to the largest outdoor store...
"Being brave doesn't mean not being afraid, but doing it anyway." The journey is getting close. In seven days, we will board the plane and begin our great adventure. The to-do...
Today was Loki's day! In itself, this is a blog about travels and the experiences along the way, but I am so proud that I could burst! Today, Loki passed the area search exam...
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Surprise: this morning Herbstein was also white. I'm glad I brought my almost 30-year-old rain jacket. It still keeps me warm, unlike my new one. After some small talk and a...
Hamburg, the gateway to the world. Around the world in 117 days. Our journey begins.
With fast tires, I headed towards Alsace. The navigation was unnecessary again, I could simply continue following the Rhine Cycle Path upstream. Since I spent the morning in...
After 3 nights, we only drive 30 minutes further and stop at the 'Rote Schleuse' campsite near Lüneburg. We only spent one night here years ago when passing through, so we...
Von Augsburg nach Ammer- und Wörthsee, München und Holledau - nachdem ich 2 Tage mit Hannah und ihren Mitbewohnern in einem super schönen WG-Haus verbracht hatte, in dem wir...
From Schwarzenbach-Talsperre to Karlsruhe - after the first night of my whole trip with some rain, I packed up and enjoyed an amazing descent down to the river Murg and...
After an eventful first week of vacation, with 2 days at Europapark, 1 day at Rulantika, and a birthday party with swim rings on the Pfinz river, we are now starting our 2nd...
I wake up early, back in the saddle before 08:00. Unterwössen - Marquartstein - Bernau - Aschau - Frasdorf - Achenmühle, the highway exits along the A8, the routes of my...
After 40 days back home in Kempen. The reception at home was a successful surprise.
Due to the Corona time, it has been really quiet here but finally, it's time for us to go again :-). The trip will go through Denmark to Sweden and Norway, and the main goal?...
So, after dismantling the interior, we could now deal with the small roof damage. For the first time, the certified method of carefree replacement of vehicle parts according to...
Unfortunately, Christian and I left Hamburg too quickly again at around 9:15 am. From Berliner Tor, we head out of the city towards Bergedorf. It's not the direct route to...
Early in the morning we started from Buldern through the beautiful Münsterland, first to the castle of the von Droste-Hülshoff family. In the well-kept castle garden, we took a...
The last day. Irrecoverable. Until the very end, I kept checking the car rental website, but at prices of over 75 euros per day, even the most urgent desire to extend eventually...
The day started for many as it had ended: organizationally poor. Nevertheless, everyone was satisfied at the end of the day. On the bus back, I heard that some had lost their...