Veitshöchheim, is a suburb of Würzburg and only 7 km down the Main River. A well-known place, from which the successful broadcast “Fastnacht in Franken” has been shown on German TV for three decades. You could compare it with Mardi Gras in the US Continue reading Veitshöchheim, where my roots run deep
There’s something magical about stepping into a town that feels untouched by time. My visit to Dinkelsbühl, nestled in the heart of Bavaria, was like walking into a storybook—complete with pastel-colored houses, medieval towers, and cobblestone streets that whispered centuries of history beneath my feet. Dinkelsbühl was a former Imperial Town and now has a distinctive townscape. It lies in the idyllic Wörnitz Valley. The … Continue reading Wandering Through Time: My Day in Dinkelsbühl
Between vineyards, forest and the romantic Main valley lies the gateway to Spessart and Odenwald. At the medieval half-timbered town of Miltenberg, I met my sister and husband to have lunch at the Oldest Guesthouse and Hotel “Zum Riesen” Continue reading Miltenberg has the oldest Guesthouse in Germany
The Zwiebelkirchweih (“Zwiebelkerwe”, or in English “Onion Tart Parish Fair”) takes place every year on the 24th of August in the Semmelstraße and is the traditional conclusion of a pilgrimage that started in 1647 and continued every year from August 20 to 24 and concluded in Würzburg. Continue reading A Pilgrimage to Würzburg
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Every now and then we visit my hometown Würzburg. We rent a little vacation home, only 10 km down the river in Veitshöchheim, the town where I spent my childhood. Continue reading Hometown Wuerzburg, Charming Blend of History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty
In English called Liver dumpling soup. I had this Soup growing up, and it was found on a Bavarian/Frankonian dinner table, especially Sundays after Church. Continue reading Leberknödelsuppe: A Taste of my Bavarian‑Franconian Roots
A visit on a mid May afternoon to the best view in Lower Franconia Today there is a Restaurant and Biergarten on the site. A must see when visiting Würzburg and surrounding area Also see Volkach Wine Festival I highly recommend some of these guide books before heading to Germany Continue reading Vogelsburg near Volkach
Bamberg isn’t just another pretty town near my hometown Würzburg—it’s a living museum of medieval charm, baroque splendor. The Rauchbier or smoked beer traditions defy convention. My visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city was a sensory journey through cobbled streets, riverside homes, and the unmistakable aroma of Rauchbier. Perched dramatically on an artificial island in the Regnitz River, Bamberg’s Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) … Continue reading Bamberg: A River City steeped in History and known for Smoked Beer
