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The sights in Ansbach can be easily discovered on a tour of the town. Here you can follow in the footsteps of the margraves and discover the history of Kaspar Hauser.
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One step after the next … I’m already getting a bit out of breath as I climb the steps of the church tower in St Matthew’s Church. Hopefully the vantage point on the church tower will be worth it and open up a view over the neighbouring Kulturforum in Berlin.
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Erlangen is very different from other Franconian towns. Although half-timbered houses can also be found here, they are less obvious. Its history as the first baroque planned town and the sights in Erlangen are particularly noteworthy.
It can be seen from everywhere in the city, Schwerin Cathedral of St Mary and St John. It is not only an impressive church, but also the viewpoint over Schwerin that you should not miss, even if the climb is quite strenuous.
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One of the top sights in Ansbach is the Residenz, which is located outside the old town centre. I learnt a lot about the life of the margraves and the town of Ansbach on an exciting guided tour of the museum.
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On a hike through Berlin’s Grunewald forest, we were drawn to perhaps one of the city’s most idyllic cemeteries, the Grunewald-Forst cemetery, which is actually only known to Berliners as the “suicide cemetery” or “cemetery of the nameless”.
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Fancy a good craft beer in a cosy atmosphere? The Steinbach Bräu in Erlangen offers its own beer, good food and even a small beer museum.
One of the most interesting hotel facilities I’ve had the pleasure of staying in recently is the Hotel-Restaurant-Café Haffhus near Ueckermünde. I’m not referring to the visual appearance of the entire facility, but primarily to the concept of energy supply for the Hotel Haffhus.
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Very close to Anklam, on the southern bank of the Peene River, lies the small village of Liepen. The federal road 110 leads the visitors of Vorpommern through this small place.
Hackescher Markt in Berlin is home to a little bit of Bavaria. The Heimwerk Berlin restaurant spoils its guests with typical dishes and, of course, Bavarian beer.
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A vacation in Western Pomerania is also a vacation in nature. We present excursion tips in Western Pomerania, where you can experience pure nature.
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Having already spent a great week in the summer in the Mecklenburg Lake District, we were very excited about our second visit, which this time was to take place at the Aparthotel Seepanorama at Granzower See.
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At Christmas time, the small town of Ansbach in Franconia is transformed into a cosy, Christmassy place. Stroll through the Christmas market in Ansbach, admire the artisan nativity scene and experience a Christmas concert – this is how the festive season can begin.
In Western Pomerania is the port city of Ueckermünde, which I visited one afternoon. I was very surprised, because here there is not only a residential castle and the city harbor, here you can also discover a reconstructed Pomeranian cog and have a wonderful meal.
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The easternmost municipality in the Mecklenburg Lake District is called Galenbeck. The municipality includes the small village Kotelow, where the hunting lodge Kotelow is located.
The municipality of Ramin is located in the very south-east of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. At the Ramin Manor House you can go on a voyage of discovery into the world of wild herbs.
It glitters and twinkles, music plays softly and the unmistakable smell of Christmas floats through the air. Time to discover the Christmas markets in Erlangen.
During my stay in Schwerin I discovered many beautiful places. Certainly only a fraction of what Schwerin has to offer. So a good reason to visit Schwerin again.
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Vacations at the Müritz that means for us rest, relaxation, wonderful excursions and quality time. We were guests at Ferienpark Müritz for a few days and enjoyed the autumn in the Mecklenburg Lake District.
The entrance gate opens and our journey through German history begins. Interactive, multimedia and full of excitement, we are on a tour of discovery in the Deutschlandmuseum.
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The visitor highlight in Schwerin is the beautiful castle. The whole year over thousands of visitors from all over the world come here and certainly many are just as speechless as I was when I could take a first look at the castle Schwerin at the setting sun.
A bit like a Disney castle, a movie set or fairy tale castle so it seems to me – unreal and fantastically luminous it stands on the castle island and just waiting to be discovered.
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You have to look very carefully on the map until you discover the small place Lexow. Idyllically nestled between meadows and fields, very close to Lake Plauer See and Müritz lies the manor house Lexow – an ideal place to spend a relaxing dream vacation.
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Even though Koblenz is considered a wine city, it also has very good beer. In our search for beer from Koblenz, we ended up at Gutsbrüder and were not disappointed.
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You can explore the surroundings of Schwerin beautifully by bike. Our ride took us the nearly 15-kilometer route to Wiligrad Castle on Schwerin Lake.
For one week we were allowed to spend our summer vacation in the Mecklenburg Lake District and visit the vacation park Mirow. The theme “Summering” was on our program and should give us unforgettable experiences.
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The Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee is located in a historic, listed grain store directly on the shore of the Ziegelsee in Schwerin.
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The lake district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is not only home to countless native animals, 17 brown bears (as of 6/2019) have also found a new home here in theBärenwald Müritz.
The steep slopes of the Rhine and Moselle are known for the excellent wines produced there by many winegrowers. Due to its location on both rivers, Koblenz can score with regional wines from both growing regions.
Zinzow is a district of Boldekow in Western Pomerania. Zinzow Castle is located here, which I visited during the Midsummer Remise.
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We take the regional train to a town where time seems to stand still, where medieval architecture and modern culture interweave seamlessly. Stendal, a jewel of the Altmark region, invites you to take a journey through its winding alleyways.
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Preserving the knowledge and traditions of bygone days and passing them on to the present generation in an understandable way is the task of a museum. I visited the open-air museum in Schwerin and not only learned something about the life of the Mecklenburg rural population from the 17th century, but also learned a lot about the life of bees. Especially the visit to the bees impressed me very much.
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The Müritzeum is located on the edge of the beautiful old town of Waren. The nature experience centre
offers an insight into the local animal and plant world on an exhibition area of over 2000 m². We visited the Müritzeum and I was thrilled by what was on offer on site.
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In Berlin Tegel between the constantly rushing highway and industrial enterprises lies Berlin’s only civil Russian Orthodox cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Brotherhood of St. Prince Vladimir.
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Eating in Schwerin – that can be good, cheap, expensive, vegetarian, sweet, savory…. There is a wide selection of good restaurants and my 4 days on site were just enough to compile 8 tips. Taste-wise, they all convinced me and I’m looking forward to discovering more when I visit the city again.
We spent a few days in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the area of the Mecklenburg Lake District. We explored this beautiful area in many different ways – by bike, by canoe, by steamer and we reached some places by car.
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Lützel is a district of Koblenz. It is located on the opposite side of the Moselle from the old town and is easily accessible via the Balduin Bridge. On a discovery tour through Koblenz-Lützel we come across, among other things, cool street art, an old fortress and a culture factory.
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While in early spring there is usually hardly a spot of colour to be seen in the grey-brown mishmash of nature, in the Palatinate town of Gimmeldingen the splendour of early almond blossom can be admired.
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The restaurant Wild Wasser Neustrelitz is located in an old granary directly at the city harbour. We went to dinner at the family-run business and would like to pass on this restaurant tip.
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On the border to Mecklenburg Switzerland, in the municipality of Lalendorf, lies the village of Vogelsang with its striking manor house.
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Schlossstraße is located near the central market square in Neustrelitz. Behind an inconspicuous entrance door at number 12/13 is the Cultural Quarter Mecklenburg-Strelitz, which we visited.
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Koblenz, the city where the Rhine and Moselle meet, is the oldest city in Germany. Here in the southwest of Germany, the city with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress forms the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
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As I walk along Wohlrabedamm in Siemensstadt, the unmistakable smell of mash hits my nose. The Berlin craft beer brewery FUERST WIACEK has been brewing its inimitable beer here since 2021.
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In the municipality of Lalendorf is the Vietgest Castle, which after its renovation has become an interesting place for events. During the Midsummer Remise I was able to take a look at the beautiful grounds.
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Autumn is a wonderful time of year, and if you’re out and about in the Mecklenburg Lake District, you’re bound to go into raptures. The colourful foliage, the glitter of the sun in the countless lakes and many beautiful hiking trails – it’s worth exploring the area.
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On Lake Kummerow in the Mecklenburg Lake District stands the impressive manor house “Schloss Kummerow”. Here you can discover a unique photographic collection.
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We are standing in Rostock at the offshoot of the “Strandlinie” to Warnemünde. It is only 9 o’clock and actually we had hoped to be able to go with the ship to Warnemünde… but we are too early, much too early. So, what now? Wait? Postpone the trip? Or…?
“Will you come with me to Warnemünde? There in the morning – back in the evening?” So I got on the bus with a group of good-humoured amateur photographers and set off for the Baltic Sea.
In Western Pomerania in the municipality of Groß Polzin lies one of the few preserved Renaissance buildings in the region, the Quilow moated castle. Shortly after the opening of the ground floor, we were allowed to take a look inside.
In spring and autumn you can hear them from far away. When a trumpet-like sound can be heard, it is time to observe cranes in the Mecklenburg Lake District.
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Andernach is one of the oldest towns in Germany and is located just under 10 kilometres from Koblenz on the left bank of the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate.
After a wonderful day on the Müritz, you should also treat yourself to an excellent dinner. We went to the Morizaner restaurant in the Ludorf manor house and had dinner there.
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The winter break in EdelSteinLand offers a unique opportunity to experience the treasures of nature and culture in an incomparable atmosphere. The variety of excursion destinations and activities, guarantee unforgettable moments and lasting memories.
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At Rhine kilometre 555 there is a 123-metre-high slate rock, the world-famous Loreley Rock. Who doesn’t know the stories about the mysterious Loreley, which is said to have been responsible for many a shipwreck on the Rhine?
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In the south of the Mecklenburg Lake District lies the community of Rechlin. We found the Aviation Museum on the outskirts of the village very interesting, an excursion destination for all weathers.
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The cable car from Koblenz reaches the top station and we get off. High above the city, on the right side of the Rhine, lies Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on Mount Ehrenbreitstein. It already looks big and mighty from the Rhine valley, but we will explore whether it is really that impressive.
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In the Westend district of Berlin, on Spandauer Damm, lies an almost unknown park. Ruhwaldpark is not particularly large, but it is beautiful.
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Who would have known that the highest cold-water geyser in the world is located on the Rhine? Close to the tranquil town of Andernach, you can visit this geyser from the end of March to the end of October.
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Waren an der Müritz attracts many visitors and offers a wide variety of culinary restaurants. We went to the Leddermann restaurant and ate there in the evening.
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m standing on a viewing platform on a cliff overlooking the River Eo, which forms the border between Galicia and Asturias here. On the Galician side is the small coastal town of Ribadeo, which I will visit for a short city walk.
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Sayn is a district of Bensdorf and is located just under 12 kilometers from Koblenz. You should definitely plan a day trip to Sayn during a visit to the Romantic Rhine.
Malchow is a small town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. We made a short stop and took a walk through the small town.
On a 160 meter high slate cone, high above the small town of Braubach on the Romantic Rhine, stands the Marksburg. The hilltop castle from the 12th century is the only medieval castle on the Middle Rhine, which was never completely destroyed.
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We are among the newcomers to “mushroom picking” and so it was a happy coincidence for us that we were able to go out for two hours with a mushroom consultant in the woods near Ferienpark Mirow.
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Old books and libraries have an almost magical attraction for us. In Weimar there is a library that you simply have to see. The Duchess Anna Amalia Library is certainly one of the most beautiful libraries in Germany.
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One of the most spectacular views of Koblenz and the Rhine-Moselle region is offered by a ride on the Koblenz cable car up or down from Ehrenbreitstein.
One of the most beautiful bridges in Berlin, I think, is the Oberbaumbrücke, which connects Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain across the Spree.
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Koblenz is where the Moselle flows into the Rhine. Here is one of the most visited places in the city, the German Corner in Koblenz with the monumental equestrian statue of the German Emperor Wilhelm I.
Berlin is a green city. This is always noticeable to us when we are looking for a place for a short walk. The Lübars leisure park with the Lübarser Höhe is the ideal place for a short trip.
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We arrive a little outside the old town at a large building with a modern entrance. This is where the traditional Deinhardt brewery is located. Good beer and good food at the Weimar Felsenkeller.
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On Königin-Elisabeth-Straße in the Westend district of Charlottenburg, a small terraced cemetery lies between the city motorway and some houses. A detour to Luisenfriedhof II is worthwhile if you want to get an insight into Berlin’s burial culture.
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Tanja von Spaness and the Brodenbach organization team came up with something very special. We were allowed to experience the Saturday afternoon, divided into different groups the #AbenteuerBrodenbach in the truest sense of the word adventurous. Depending on our interests, we could join one of three groups: Adventure Herbs & Cuisine, Adventure Thunderhole, Adventure Ehrbachklamm.
The Nikolai Quarter is the oldest settlement area in Berlin and is one of the four areas that belong to historic Old Berlin. It is located in the Mitte district.
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Towering high above the surrounding buildings in Rostock’s old town is St. Mary’s Church. From the outside, the church looks massive and almost like a fortress, what would we expect inside?
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Our adventure Brodenbach leads us to the Ehrenburg. We drive out of town along a road with switchbacks higher and higher into the Hunsrück and finally arrive at a large parking lot. From here we walk another 400 meters downhill until we reach the Ehrenburg.
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From Buch S-Bahn station, it is just a few steps to Buch Castle Park. The small park of about 13 hectares is part of the Natura 2000 area in Buch and invites you to take a walk in any season.
Not far from Weimar is Belvedere Palace, built for Duke Ernst August I, with its beautiful park and orangery with its many exotic plants.
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The town of Brodenbach is located on the beautiful Moselle River. I think I would never have gotten to know and love this region of Germany if Tanja from Spaness hadn’t invited me to a blogger meeting with the #AbenteuerBrodenbach.
So on a Friday early in the morning I took the train from Berlin via Frankfurt to Koblenz.
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For many years I took the bus from Kladow to Spandau. If you had a window seat at the top of the BVG double-decker, you could see a tower in a small strip of forest. Time to take a closer look at the Jaczoturm after many years.
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During a stroll through Bamberg you will quickly notice, here are countless churches that architecture lovers and lovers of church art can visit.
Integrated into the Potsdam Palace Park, the New Garden in the north of Potsdam is part of the city’s UNESCO cultural heritage. The name is misleading, however, because the garden is not that new.
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Many visitors associate Zwickau with cars and Robert Schumann. The city has much more to offer and so we went on a city tour in Zwickau.
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The Heerstrasse Cemetery is located directly next to the Berlin Olympic Stadium on Trakehner Allee. Here in the district of Westend is the final resting place of numerous well-known personalities.
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You can feel it immediately when you pass the door of the Arnstadt city brewery: It’s not just the history that clings to the old brick walls of this landmark building. It’s the living tradition that resonates in the air, a homage to the age-old craft of brewing beer that manifests itself in every sip of their unique beer.
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The village of Damerow is located very close to the Brandenburg state border in the municipality of Rollwitz. In the slightly hilly and predominantly agricultural region, the Damerow manor lies between the Pasewalk church forest and the high plateau of the Uckermark.
Crimmitschau is located very close to Zwickau and is a typical industrial town. Mainly textiles were produced here and the nickname “city of 100 chimneys” was more than justified for many years.
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Berlin Pankow – Buch district, here stands the somewhat lesser known Buch Soviet Memorial on the edge of the Schlosspark. It is one of 12 Soviet memorials in Berlin.
The Holy Cross Monastery in Rostock is an important historical site in northern Germany with a long history. Walking along the ramparts, you can discover the site and find some beautiful quiet places for a break.
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The garden gnome is on the UNESCO list, who would have thought it. Yet this figure divides garden owners to this day. Some hate the little men and can’t imagine anything worse in their garden. Others love the gnome and can’t get enough of it.
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The small town of Waldenburg is located on the Zwickauer Mulde River. Here stands the beautiful Waldenburg Castle with its castle park.
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If you ask Berliners or tourists the answer to this question will surely be – “na in Mitte at Alexanderplatz”. But is this really the center of Berlin?
Looking for craft beer from Erfurt? No problem! The small Erfurt brewery Heimathafen, which produces excellent beer, is located in the train harbor Kulturbahnhof.
For me, Zwickau was always linked to the topic of “cars” and so we were also drawn to the August Horch Museum. This automobile museum in Zwickau is located on the European Route of Industrial Culture and depicts the history of automobile manufacturing in the city.
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The first skyscraper built in Berlin still stands today and is one of the relics of the industrial era in the city. It was not built in the middle of the city, but stands in Berlin-Tegel. Today, the building is known only by the name Borsigturm.
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In EdelSteinLand, in the small village of Langweiler, you will find the Klosterhotel Marienhöh. The lifestyle and family hotel is just the right place for a time-out for two.
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The Bauhaus is a world-renowned movement that has had, and continues to have, a profound influence on art, architecture and design. Its roots are in Weimar, a city considered the cradle of this “revolutionary” movement.
The composer and musician Robert Schumann was born in Zwickau on June 8, 1810. His reconstructed birthplace, the Robert Schumann House, houses a unique museum.
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