Earlier this week, Florian and I decided that it’d be fun to explore Hamburg! We had this city on our bucket list for what felt like forever. When we saw how good the weather should be, we decided to go without further ado. Even if it was a very spontaneous trip, we had the most luxury stay at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg and enjoyed it to the fullest! Read on if you want to know more about our stay and the best things to do in Hamburg.
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Germany is a diverse country when it comes to nature, city life and people. You can easily meet people from all over the world living in Germany, and sometimes it‘s even hard to believe that you‘re still in the same city when going from one place to another.
It has so many big cities with beautiful buildings, culture and history to offer and yet you can also see extremely beautiful landscapes with waterfalls, light blue lakes and mountains.
Top Things To Do In Bavaria In Summer
Looking for a list of the top things to do in Bavaria in summer? Look no further! If you have never thought of Germany as a summer destination but get exited about mountain views and nature, then this post is for you. Bavaria is the perfect place for hiking, cycling, water sports and all things outdoors! Besides, it is home to some of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen. Read on to find a picture-perfect place with lake, flower fields and mountains all in one!
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Day Trip to Beautiful Linz am Rhein
Linz am Rhein is another beautiful and charming village on the Rhine River that invites you to stroll through historic cobblestoned streets and admire picturesque half-timbered houses. Since I’m obsessed with these fairytale villages, I couldn’t resist visiting Linz am Rhein. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip to Linz am Rhein.
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5 Photo Worthy Day Trips from Cologne
Cologne is a great place to base yourself when exploring the Rhine Valley. Since I live in Cologne anyways, I love to explore the surrounding region. Here, I compiled a list of my favorite photo worthy day trips from Cologne. All of these destinations can be reached by car or by public transport.
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Guide to Schloss Drachenburg / Drachenburg Castle
Did you know that Germany has over 25,000 castles, fortresses, and ruins? Drachenburg Castle is located in Königswinter, in western Germany, and was built in record time within two years. Unfortunately, the castle itself was badly damaged in the last days of World War II and despite extensive restorations from 1995 to 2010, bullet holes can still be seen on the Rhine-side facade.
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My own Germany Bucket List
To me, Germany is one of the most underrated countries in the world. Most people think that Germany is mainly Bavaria and the popular Oktoberfest and although these are of course fixed and important parts of Germany, Germany has a lot more to offer. If you’re searching for the best or most interesting things to do in Germany, want to explore this country a bit more off the beaten path and yet not miss the famous sights, then this post is for you since it’s basically my very own Germany bucket list.
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Guide to the Fairytale Village of Bacharach
A small charming town on the Rhine River invites you to stroll through historic alleys and fascinates not only with small corners of the old wine trading place but also with its many half-timbered houses. Bacharach is a picturesque village with wonderful flair and character.
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Mainz Day Trip: Sights, Food, and Insider Tips
We spontaneously decided to visit Mainz for the first time. After all, Mainz was supposed to be a beautiful city, and we persuaded ourselves to take a walk along the Rhine, a fresh glas of wine and exploration tours through half-timbered streets, which we liked straight away and reminded us a little of our last visit to Monschau.
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How to visit the Geierlay suspension rope bridge in Germany
For one and a half years, the Geierlay suspension rope bridge was the “longest suspension rope bridge in Germany”. The title had to be handed in in 2017, which is why the Geierlay is known today only as the “most beautiful” suspension rope bridge in Germany. Nevertheless, the breathtaking rope bridge attracts several hundred thousand visitors annually. In the first two years after the opening, 400,000 people made it into the otherwise unknown region.
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13 Instagram Spots in Cologne, Germany
Cologne is a city with its own, very authentic charm, character and above all a good dose of joie de vivre. Besides that, there are numerous Instagram Spots in Cologne and the Cologne area which make it the perfect city to base yourself and explore the surrounding area.
The city is of course particularly well attended for the annual carnival, but has a lot more to offer. Even if Cologne is one of the largest cities in Germany, you can often have the feeling that you are walking around in a cute little town and it is not uncommon for strangers to feel completely at home.
In addition to a beer with friends on the Rhine River, parties in Germany’s best club and countless interesting museums, Cologne has one thing above all: beautiful corners. And that’s exactly what I want to show you today: Where to take the most beautiful photos in Cologne?
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