Tag: Germany

Hohenschwangau castle Sticky post
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

My daughter and I enjoyed some beautiful, sunny days early October in the vicinity of Füssen near the King Ludwig II castles. Since Neuschwanstein was under renovation, we were looking forward to take a tour through Hohenschwangau castle, which was also Ludwig’s and Otto’s childhood home. After buying our tour tickets we proceeded to take a horse buggy up a semi- steep hill, with the … Continue reading King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

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Patricia on the Zugspitze Sticky post
European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

The Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain

In the first week in October 2023, my daughter and I spent five days in Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps. It was a Saturday, an especially warm and clear day with blue skies. I have tried several times to reach the Zugspitze which is in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but the weather was not ideal, but today were perfect conditions We started out at the Bahnhof in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, … Continue reading The Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain

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European History, European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

An iconic landmark, the Felsenkirche of Idar-Oberstein

The Felsenkirche in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, is an iconic landmark in the region and has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The Chapel was established around 1350 a.D. to serve as a place of worship for the miners working in the nearby gemstone mines. The church is perched on a rocky outcrop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The actual church was built … Continue reading An iconic landmark, the Felsenkirche of Idar-Oberstein

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Elvis Presley in Bad Nauheim by Wikimedia
European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

GI Elvis in Bad Nauheim, Germany

When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll reported to military duty on 1.Oct.1958 at the Ray Barracks near Bad Nauheim, the local press wrote: “So much noise around this howling Dervish”. A few days after Presley’s arrival, his father Vernon, his grandmother Minnie Mae and the two bodyguards followed. Elvis Presley most popular hits: On the cover of “A Big Hunk o’ Love” Elvis poses … Continue reading GI Elvis in Bad Nauheim, Germany

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Rumtopf (by wikimedia) Sticky post
Austria, Desserts, European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe

Rumtopf, a popular dessert, not only for Christmas

Rumtopf is a German and Austrian dessert made of mixed fruit and Rum traditionally eaten around Christmas. It is made by preserving pieces of fruit that have been soaking in Rum for months, to which other fruits are added in the summer and early fall. In Austria the Rumtopf is often made with a strong, spiced Austrian Rum called Stroh.  Each season brings different fruit, … Continue reading Rumtopf, a popular dessert, not only for Christmas

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Eierlikoer, eggnog liqueur Sticky post
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Make your own Eierlikör (Eggnog Liqueur)

The traditional Eierlikör, also called Advocaat in Dutch, is an alcoholic beverage made of egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and rum or brandy. The rich and creamy drink has a smooth, custard like consistency. Typically, the alcohol content of the finished Eggnog Liqueur is between 14% and 20% ABV. To make your unique gift, you can fill your homemade Eggnog Liqueur into Carafes with Lid that you … Continue reading Make your own Eierlikör (Eggnog Liqueur)

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