Koblenz on the Rhein and Mosel
Way back in history – or more precisely in the later 1950s – I did National Service in the R.A.F. – mostly in Germany. Of the places I saw on short breaks, Koblenz was one I liked best. Then I camped a night with my family in Koblenz in 1976 Does that ju... more - travel report by
davidx
Berlin in Winter
Many of the older East Berliners left behind in the new capitalistic era are said to suffer from Ostalgie (nostalgia for the east), and all the state run support for housing and food allowances. It definitely is a business oriented no nonsense kind of pla... more - travel report by
murrayskinner
Deep within the Schwabish Alb
Deep within the forests the Schwabisch Alb, we discovered the medieval town built in tiers among the steeps banks of the Kocher River. We stumbled on the impressive fortified Benedictine abbey of Comburg founded in 1075. And when we drove down to the city... more - travel report by
spaceout
Neuschwanstein
It is surely the most famous castle in the world and, like its builder, one of the most misunderstood. Neuschwanstein castle is a structure of contrast, irony, and mystery -- and beauty. With its turrets and mock-medievalism, its interior styles ranging f... more - travel report by
lysdor
Hockenhem / Germany
As you already know, Hockenheim is famous because of Formula 1 racing and original name of Motodrom (German expression) is Hockenheimring. Next to Motodrom is Museum witch represent the history of motor and car racing in Germany. There is allowed to drive... more - travel report by
krista
Leverkusen, the town I live in
The town is an April-fool joke, founded on 1.4.1930 by the union of the town of Wiesdorf, the communities of Schlebusch, Steinbüchel and Rheindorf. In 1975 the regional reorganisation took place and by union with the district town of Opladen (with Lützenk... more - travel report by
hieronyma
Wasen - Oktoberfest in Stuttgart
This report will be dedicated to Wasen, the Oktoberfest in Stuttgart. it started this Saturday, 24th of Sept. 2005. My husband took me there to celebrate our First Annyversary. As you will se later in these picture, it was great. It is especially interest... more - travel report by
beograd
Herrenchiemsee...
This is Bavarian King Ludwig's II. largest castle. The king was a great fan of Ludwig XIV and in love with Versailles (near Paris, France) so decided to make a replica of it , but only managed to build the central portion before funds ran out. It still un... more - travel report by
lysdor
Hidden treasure of Germany
We discovered by chance the town of Vellberg. Sitting in the passenger’s seat I read the sign, “Vellberg, Historic Town”, and to our great surprise, we had located one of the hidden treasures of Germany. The town is set up with the origi... more - travel report by
spaceout
Cologne (Koln), Germany
Koln is situated on the banks of the Rhine River in west central Germany. It is an old city with a rich history and a lot of examples of earlier architecture that survive WWII intact. I have to admit that the city exudes a somewhat drab and industrial fee... more - travel report by
el2995
