Category: European Travel

Pfunds Molkerei in Dresden
European Cuisine, European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

Pfunds Dairy in Dresden showcases exquisite vibrant tiles

Back in 2010 while visiting the city of Dresden I walked into Pfunds Molkerei. It is a historic dairy shop and known for its beautifully decorated interior. This fancy colorful Dairy features a collection interesting hand-painted tiles. The shop has been in operation since 1880 and is often referred to as the most beautiful Dairy in the world. Visitors can purchase a variety of dairy … Continue reading Pfunds Dairy in Dresden showcases exquisite vibrant tiles

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Roland statue in Bremen
European History, European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

The Roland statue in Bremen has quite a history

There are Roland statues in many German towns and cities, symbolizing freedom and market rights. Bremen’s Roland statue is one of the most beautiful, and, according to UNESCO experts, the most representative and one of the oldest examples. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a small commission if you click through and make qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you. As the legendary knight … Continue reading The Roland statue in Bremen has quite a history

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Mespelbrunn moated castle, Bavaria, Spessart
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

Sometimes, when arriving at the Frankfurt Airport and driving on the Autobahn to Würzburg, I stop by the Mespelbrunn palace built in 1569. The moated castle, also called Wasserschloss, is located in north Bavaria between Aschaffenburg and my hometown Würzburg The castle has gained worldwide fame due to its picturesque appearance and romantic location. In May 1, 1412, the Archbishop Johann von Mainz gave the … Continue reading The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

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Wieskirche, South Bavaria
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

A couple years ago I was driving towards Füssen through the Bavarian countryside. I saw the sign “Wieskirche” and instantly remembered visiting this church with my parents as a child. The Wieskirche in Upper Bavaria is a jewel of the South German Rococo. The building, created by the Zimmermann brothers, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. In this volume, the church and … Continue reading Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

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Geysir Andernach
European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach

The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach at the Rhein, and probably the most spectacular natural phenomenon in that region The Expedition began at the Geysir Museum Andernach. Here is the world of geysers and volcanoes explained in an impressive exhibition. The adventure at the Geysir Museum took us through six different museum areas: Prelude, depth, slate cavern, borehole, exits, and above ground. During … Continue reading The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach

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