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Hannoversch Münden
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  • DanielF
  • Updated By DanielF on February 6, 2004
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  • Snow in Münden - Germany
    Snow in Münden
    by DanielF
    Germany is full of picturesque little towns full of typical half-timered houses. Although Bavaria gets all the fame, they are actually scattered all around the country. Hannoversch Münden is one of the most interesting ones. It is located in Lower Saxony, between the cities of Kassel and Göttingen. This is a picture of the Renaissance Town Hall of Münden in a snowy day. You can see more pictures in the travelogue.

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    To travel along the river by...
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  • Breathtaking along the Moselle - Germany
    Breathtaking along the Moselle
    by Bill_Steg
    To travel along the river by car is easy, good roads, plenty of parking and excellent vantage points with breathtaking views.
    Now on a bicycle that is where the real excitement comes in. First of all you can follow the Moselle in either direction by a specially for the tourist created bike-road called “Mosel-rad-pfad”. It is safe and takes you along the shores of the river as well as through the vineyards and small villages. When you follow this bike-road there is hardly any elevation to speak of, so you can also enjoy it as a novice bike-rider or (as I did once) with the kids! The distances between the towns and villages are minimal so any amount of kilometers a day can be done without any hardship. There are plenty of places where you can eat along the way, from simple food stalls with ‘Bratwurst” to luxurious Michelin star restaurants. The best about being on a bicycle is that you can get off and sit on one of the many terraces and enjoy a glass of the local wine or a cool local draught beer with your food! There is no lack of accommodation to choose from, camping sites, youth hostels (Jugendherbergen), B&B (Zimmer frei), low cost hotels (Pension) to first class star-rated hotels. Apart from camping sites all accommodation come with a typical German breakfast (Fruhstuck) of magnitude. German people still believe in a hearty breakfast and if you’re wise take your time over it, it’ll set you up for the rest of the day!
    Accommodation is unbelievably varied, I for instance have stayed in the YH in Koblenz which is situated smack in the middle of the largest fortress in Europe with a view five star hotels can’t afford! In one of the B&B’s I was given a room that was in the olden days used as a ball room! A lot of B&B’s are run by people that own vineyards and they are more than willing to let you sample their wines in their cellars, what a way to go……

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    The International Mill Museum...
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  • By Willem_oa on August 26, 2002
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  • Germany Off the Beaten Path
    by Willem_oa
    The International Mill Museum in Gifhorn, just East of Hannover, is a fascinating museum that is comprised of about 6 or 7 huge windmills from all over Europe (with more to come in the future) as well as many many windmill models. Also, just off the grounds, there is an odd Russian Orthodox church. Check the place out if you're in the area!

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    The Museum of Musical...
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    The Museum of Musical Instruments in Berlin was magnificent! On my way to the New National Galery, I decided to check the place out, and was quite surprised at how extensive its collection (especially of strange musical contraptions) was!

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    Visit Schloss Elmau The...
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  • By Joeplaboem on August 26, 2002
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    Visit Schloss Elmau
    The Wieskirche bei Steingraden
    Koningsschloss Linderhof
    Garmisch Partenkirchen (20 km)
    Innsbruck (40 km)
    Seefeld (7 km)
    Kloster Ettal

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    One week in Germany - Saxon Switzerland
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    Saxon Switzerland
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    Saxony is known as "State of 1000 palaces". And indeed, you find hundred of palaces, castles, fortresses and beautiful manor-houses in Saxony. The route starts in "Florence of the North", Dresden. The city is Saxony?s capital. Here you find a lot of well-preserved and beautifully restored Baroque building. Museums, like the Zwinger, or the well-known Semper-opera are ideal places for rainy days. Don't miss to take a tour on one of the oldest paddle-steamer on the Elbe river. South of Dresden is Pirna. This town is the Gate to the Saxon Switzerland. A stroll through the town takes you back to the 18th century when Pirna was one of the most important towns of Saxony. A few miles south of the town, at the Elbe river is the Koenigstein Fortress. From the walls of the fortress you have a fantastic view of the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains). It is an ideal point for both lovers of military history and nature. This region is a very good place for bicycling and hiking tours. Along the Elbe and its tributaries you can see a lot of castles and other beautiful hidden gems. Across the Elbe is Rathen, and the famous "Bastei", a rock. It is an idyllic region which invites for hiking and relaxing. Take the train, bus or ferry back to Dresden and get into a Bus to Moritzburg, a small town northeast of Dresden. Here you find one of the most beautiful hunting lodges. Main attraction is the feather room - a room made of bird feathers.

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    Here in Munsterland they fly...
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    Here in Munsterland they fly modelplanes so nice :)

    They also flew helicopters and some gliders so I had a great afternoon watching :)

    Location in Munsterland, I will try to find the nearest village :)

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    If you are staying in Hamburg,...
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  • By Willem_oa on August 26, 2002
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    If you are staying in Hamburg, you could take a nice excursion to the beautiful town of Lüneburg. This small city has a unique architectural style, as well as an interesting town hall, museum, and churches.

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    Instead of taking the Autobahn...
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  • Germany Off the Beaten Path
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    Instead of taking the Autobahn and zipping around Germany, try taking some of the back roads. There are many quaint villages all over the place off the main routes.

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    The Lüneburger Heide, or...
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    The Lüneburger Heide, or Luneburg Heath, is a beautiful area just South of Hamburg, which has been immortalized in the folksong, 'Auf der Lüneburger Heide.' There are many trails you can hike down, and if you are staying in Hamburg, you may want to explore this place.

    The Panzermuseum (Tank Museum) in Munster is way off the beaten track, but is a quite interesting museum with a huge collection of military equipment and paraphernalia.

    The Bahnhof, or Rail Station, in Uelzen was designed by Hundertwasser. At the time I visited it, there was also an exhibition of Hundertwasser prints.

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