2000 years of history in Charlottenburg’s museums
On a rainy Saturday we finally visited two of Charlottenburg’s museums we had had on our sightseeing list for quite …
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Germany
Graffiti in Neukölln – Writings on the wall
Neukölln, the area where we live in Berlin, is full of graffiti. Some are wittier than others. Some stay longer …
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Hiking the Watzmann massif in four days
The Watzmann mountain, which dominates the Berchtesgadener National Park, has long fascinated mountain climbers from all over the world. There …
The Elbe Cycle Path (part 2) – Against the wind into Luther country
After a stretch through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with fantastic views, the Elbe cycle path enters the plains west of …
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Shiplifting in Scharnebeck: Where ships take the elevator
In the sleepy village of Scharnebeck in Niedersachsen, one of the world’s largest shiplifts moves up to 100 m long …
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A panoramic view over Pergamon – in Berlin
In Berlin’s Pergamon Panorama, the ancient city of Pergamon has come alive. It is a pleasant day in the city …
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A visit to the Reichstag: Looking up the dome
From the roof of the German Reichstag, visitors can always look down on the proceedings through the glass dome. Once …
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Silent speed: electric cars on the Tempelhof air field
Tempelhof – may it race in peace! These days, on the former runways of Berlin’s old airport, Tempelhof, electric cars …
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Kölsch for beginners: a tour of Cologne beer
Below the Cologne Cathedral, dozens of traditional breweries uphold a tradition of tiny 0.2 litre glasses for the traditional Cologne …
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Carnival in Cologne – a trip into the heart of madness
The European climate is marked by four distinct seasons: Spring, summer, autumn, and winter. This year, the winter is very …
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