Bavaria

Best travel reports from Bavaria

Bad Rodach-Lichtenfels

The night noise Nothing to hear. The day Since no campsite within a suitable distance was available the day before, we set off from the accommodation Guest Rooms...

Of angels or how to reach your own light

I feel it in the moment when the first raindrop hits my fur: Today is definitely not my favorite explorer weather. We from the south like it warm and dry, but you have to make...

#5 The City of Towers

October 21, 2021: Würzburg J. We arrived in Würzburg in the late afternoon. Already on the first bridge, which we crossed from the huge, free and centrally located parking...

#4 Flagship of Germany for medieval architecture

October 20, 2021: Bamberg F. Among other things, we have the "Western Europe" travel guide from Lonely Planet in our luggage, and there, the city of Bamberg is highly...

8-thousanders, sneakers and summit schnapps

Eight-thousanders in a day. Mario discovered this tour at the beginning of our vacation when he was researching what we wanted to do. Approximately 16 kilometers and over 1000...

Canopy and hot oven

Wednesday, our 6th day: it rained last night. This morning at 6:26 am, we were rudely awakened by our smoke alarm. We also heard the smoke alarm from at least one other...

The view through the keyhole and a garden full of rocks

Adventure in the rock garden with magical moments and the view through the keyhole into paradise

Zugspitze hike (almost at least)

Although this will mainly be about our trip to New Zealand and Australia (and wherever else we end up), here's the story of our Zugspitze hike. Why? Because it was the first and...

My packing list

Below you will find my (surprisingly long) packing list. Of course, I worked through my own various lists during the preparation, as well as some lists from the internet, but in...

Preparation

So this is how I prepared for my journey by sailboat across the Atlantic and then to South America.

July 2019 - Lindau on Lake Constance

If the lightning doesn't strike right here, I have nothing sensational to report from Lindau. Unfortunately, our three days in Lindau mainly consisted of rain, heavy rain, and...

DAY 3, 4, 5 / FROM BERG I.D.OBERPFALZ TO MUNICH

On Wednesday we finally continued... After the girls had changed their plan to cycle to Vienna, we decided to ride the 5 Rivers Cycle Path to Kelheim. After 84.75 KM, we found a...

China Preparation 1

About a month before departure, we encountered some problems that had nothing to do with the trip but greatly affected us. First, after an update -...

But I want to! Via ferrata on Jenner

I had to convince Mom this morning that we could manage the via ferrata on Jenner. At the valley cable car, we rented all the necessary equipment. Then we took the cable car up....

Kings Lake and Sledding

Today, after returning from Gotzenalm, we first went to our accommodation. After that, we headed to the summer toboggan run, where I rode at 32 km/h. Later, the boat on Kings...

Stair carriers, wave riders, and blood suckers

The new week starts with sunshine. Cooler than last week, but still only a few clouds that try to overshadow the sun all day long and usually disappear quickly. The servant,...

Ignored, respected and fully booked

Whoosh, halfway through our vacation already. Petra has to get up early in the morning again to go for a run, in order to make the most of the last day of the month and collect...

The Kneipp beer and the crocodile in the moor

Hiking day! From the countless hiking tours that are wonderfully signposted here, we have "randomly" chosen the most beautiful one. With the servant, we drive a few kilometers...

On the go in the Franconian Lake District

A hike and a small bike tour in the Franconian Lake District.

WÜRZBURG (1) - A philosophically inspired walk of love as a prologue to the 7th Station

Through the largest rectory in Germany, I want to lead my dear readers, both anticlericals and believers, through Würzburg.

My homeland in the Upper Palatinate, the Upper Palatinate 2: along the Waldnaab

I continue cycling through the Upper Palatinate from Luhe to Tirschenreuth.

Scorching heat at the border

Our bicycles are speaking up today, they feel neglected and are not here for nothing! So after a cozy cereal breakfast, we plan today's tour. We ride with the "Knecht" to...

Von Nürnberg nach Peulendorf

Thursday, June 4, 2020 5.00 am... a look at the fields... the farmers are already on their way. Better I get going now. I dismantle my tent and get my vehicle ready. On the way...

2 From Bamberg to the Main loop - From beer to wine

Finally it started 'properly' - because even though there were admittedly some doubts along the way, the anticipation of the little adventure outweighed them by far :) And here...

still on hold: Greetings from Bavaria

It's really weird to be reporting on a platform where people are talking about their exciting, adventurous trips and we're stuck here - far away from the planned adventure, with...

Wieder daheim

Today is Sunday again! We are back home and it's raining. It's cold and autumn is here. But first, let's talk about our journey back home. After getting some rest and being fit...

Toll, toll, toll or vignette

When one of Sebb's colleagues, a former professional bus driver, learned about our plans, he had plenty to share. He recounted how his first trip in the 90s with a tour bus to...

A few more things off the list

Yesterday, there was another swap event with the girls from my friend circle. We swap items we no longer need—like dishes, clothes, decorations, water bottles, or mugs—wh

Airport stories & packing list 2.0

For me, the airplane is a fermenting pot of Loriot sketches. Nowhere else offers such a combination of anticipation, excitement, uncertainty, and time stress with so much...