The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the right bank of the Moselle and is also nicknamed the “Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle” due to its very well-preserved historic townscape Continue reading Beilstein, a Sleeping Beauty at the Moselle
The Apollinaris Church is surrounded by monastery buildings and a beautiful garden with a wonderful view of the Rhine Continue reading St. Apollinaris, a church that looks like a castle
Many dishes at the Bodensee are prepared in the traditional way. While there, I discovered new cuisines and had my first Schupfnudeln, which is a delicious Potato pasta Continue reading Schupfnudeln, a potato-pasta dish I tasted first at the Bodensee
With its magnificent buildings, Wismar’s historic old town is one of those medieval city centers in northern Germany that have been well preserved. Continue reading Wismar, an old hanseatic Town with magnificent buildings
Lübeck’s Old Town has around 1,800 historic buildings in the national registry and declared a World Heritage Site since 1987. Continue reading Lübeck is much more than Marzipan
The „Zum Riesen” was documented as a Medieval Hostel, and is now operated as a Hotel. The “Giant” can justifiably be called The Oldest Royal Hostel in Germany. Dr. Ph. Madler mentions in his 1865 historical memorabilia of the Inn “Zum Riesen”, that Charles IV took quarters there for eight days in February 1368. Continue reading The”Giant” in Miltenberg
Every so often, when in the Miltenberg area, we take a hike up the Engelberg mountain. Climbing up the 612 Engelstaffen” or Angel steps, we have a breathtaking view of Grossheubach below Once we reach the top of the mountain we’d walk the grounds of the Franciscan monastery and take a seat at a Biergarten to enjoy the local Franconian drinks and eats. The Engelberg … Continue reading A fascinating view from the Engelberg Monastery
After four exciting days in Munich, I drove about 90 minutes southwest towards Füssen with a short stop in Murnau (Staffelsee). It has been about 25 years and I was anxious to visit Füssen, which is nestled near a cluster of majestic Bavarian mountains and a view to several castles where King Ludwig II had lived. Continue reading Füssen, a town with the most enchanting castles
