Zugspitze, being the highest mountain in Germany, offers impressive views: At 2,962 metres (9,718 ft) high, Zugspitze is Germany’s highest peak. We first set eyes on the mountain last September when we were on top of the Tegelberg, near the town of Füssen. We didn’t have time to get to Zugspitze then, so it was […]
Feuerzangenbowle or Glühwein with a Kick
Feuerzangenbowle is a Traditional Drink during the German Christmas Season: Like glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional alcoholic drink, often consumed as part of the German Christmas or New Year’s Eve tradition. We are very familiar with glühwein, and have had our share of it over the years. However, Feuerzangenbowle (pronounced: foyer-zangen-bowler) is a more recent experience. Literally translated […]
Walking in the Footsteps of Bavarian Kings on Tegelberg
The Magnificent Tegelberg Panoramic Views that Even Bavarian Kings Loved: For most visitors, the attraction of the Schwangau region is centred on King Ludwig’s fairytale castles. But Schwangau is also situated in the largest nature reserve in the Bavarian region. For a change of scenery away from Ludwig’s castles, we went up to the summit […]
Sucre et Sel – A Taste of France in Berlin
French Specialities in the Heart of Berlin at Sucre et Sel: Finding a place to eat in Berlin is never a problem. There are thousands of restaurants and fast food joints in the city covering all types of cuisine. If you’re not particular about the type of food, you’ll not have to travel too far to […]
KaDeWe and its Glorious Food Hall
KADEWE OR KAUFHAUS DES WESTENS IS GERMANY’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE: When it comes to premium shopping, KaDeWe is the iconic Berlin store most associated with luxury brands. KaDeWe is also Germany’s largest department store. Although KaDeWe has eight floors of retail space selling fashion wear, household goods, food, etc., the area that most interested me […]
Passau Music Festival 2016
Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau – the annual Passau Music Festival: On Friday, June 19th, the 64th Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau (Passau European Weeks Festival ) opens under the theme “Uberbrucken”. This year’s opening performance at the Bräuhausplatz Hacklberg features the commissioned work by an Austrian composer, Alfred Huber. His composition “Danubio” reflects the Festival theme […]
Weikersheim’s Historic Church of St Georg
THE CHURCH OF ST GEORG WAS BUILT BY WEIKERSHEIM’S NOBLES: One of the historic buildings on Weikersheim market square is the Lutheran Church of St Georg. The church was built under Konrad von Weinsberg, a nobleman, and his wife Anna von Hohenlohe-Brauneck between 1419-1425. A Link to Weikersheim History A series of renovations was carried out […]
Weikersheim – A Noble Town on the Romantic Road
WEIKERSHEIM WAS A LONG-TIME RESIDENCE OF THE HOHENLOHE NOBLES: Weikersheim is our first stop on our Romantic Road journey. Not having any prior experience of the town, we decide to include Weikersheim as one of our stops, based on its historical heritage. As a long-time former residence of the counts, countesses and princes of the Hohenlohe […]
Wine Walking Weekend in Germany – April 2016
Combine Walking and Wine-tasting at the Wine Walking Weekend: Spring is a beautiful time for walking and discovering Germany’s romantic wine villages and wineries. And, for those who wish to combine a weekend of walking and wine-tasting in Germany, the Wine Walking Weekend is ideal. Wine and Walking Weekend – April 2016 Germany‘s annual Wine […]
Frühlingsdom 2019 – The Hamburger Dom Spring Festival
Frühlingsdom or Hamburger Dom Spring Festival is the Largest Fair in North Germany: Hamburg Frühlingsdom, the largest fun fair in the north of Germany, is back on till April 22nd. Hamburger DOM takes place three times a year (spring, summer and winter) and Frühlingsdom is the Spring fair. Frühlingsdom 2019 Frühlingsdom fair boasts a 55 […]
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