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Schulau is an interesting place for all fans of cruiseships and when-ever extra-large cruiseships are arriving at or leaving Hamburg, thousands of people will go there to see the ships from a short distance. Schulau is a small village in the west of Hamburg and plenty of years ago a restaurant had started a service to greet all of the ships,passing by.
Willkomm-Hoeft is a great restaurant with an excellent view on all of the ships passing by and at its ship-station it will show the flags and play the national anthem of the home-port of the ships passing by and they will also announce a message of welcome or fare-well in german and in the language of the ship-registry. Of course plenty of local people will be there, when the biggest cruise-ship in the world is leaving Hamburg !
On my pics : M/S Freedom of the Seas, the biggest cruiseship in the world in july 2006.
In my last picture : M/S VISTAFJORD leaving the port of Hamburg in Schulau . This picture was taken by my mother on my very first day onboard in 1978, when I had just started to work as a diningroom-steward.
Another attraction for tourists of all ages is the Buddelschiff - & Muschel-museum ( museum for bottle-ships and sea-shells). You will find this lovely museum in the basement of the "Schulauer Faehrhaus" and you can also click here, when you like to order some lovely bottle-ships for your home !
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The best way to get to Schulau is by S-1 from Hamburg to the terminus Wedel and then go on by bus #489. Wedel & Schulau are still included in the day-tickets of Hamburg and in Hamburg-Card!! Leave a Comment
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 Bergen-Belsen by Colzy
There is a permanent exhibition there with detailed accounts and photos of the camp's history and a short film depicting these long years is also played regularly. This really sets the scene for the walk through the grounds where you are confronted with mounds in different areas of the memorial with markings such as '2500 bodies lie here'. Makes you feel a little uneasy in the stomach I assure you but definitely worth a visit.
Bergen-Belsen is approximately 25km north of Celle in the Luneberg Heath and unfortunately is not easily reached by public transport. Leave a Comment
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Hessenthahl is a small village next to Mespelbrunn and it is famous and well known for its lovely pilgrim-church and the great altar-sculptures made by Tilman Riemenschneider.
This church in Hessenthal-Mespelbrunn is a combination of 3 different churches and it does not at all look very special from outside. There is a small chapel with the famous sculpture of Holy Mary, the pilgrim-church dating back to the year 1293 and the modern parish-church of Hessenthal-Mespelbrunn that includes some of the famous wooden sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider.The famous altar made by Tilman Riemenschneider in 1485 is hidden inside the modern parish-church, just opposite of the main entrance (see my 1st and 2nd pic !).
I almost did not pay it any attention, until I saw it mentioned in the small booklet, that I bought for 2 Euros in the church.
You may get inside the churches and chapels freely and without restrictions. Photography is no problem !
The church is almost at the beginning of the village,when you arrive by the Autobahn / highway A3 and leave at exit Weibersbrunn. Leave a Comment
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 Festung Koenigstein - south of
Dresden by globetrott, 4 more photos
The castle was built on the very top of a rather flat mountain above the river Elbe, and it was used as a prison and fortification untill 1922.
NO enemy was ever able toget into the castle...
...BUT in 1848 Sebastian Abratzky was able to climb up one of the steep rocks and get into the castle. His profession was to clean chimneys and so he knew some tricks of climbing.
He was set into prison for a few weeks as well...
On the castle you may still see plenty of great cannons, like on my picture, you may see the old castle and prison-cells, there are various restaurants and exhibitions about the old times and so you may spend almost the whole day there, when you like to see everything.
You may go to Königstein by train or by ship, and with your own car of course, but you have to leave it at the big parking and walk for the last 1000 meters up the hill, or take the small street-train, actually a tracktor with wagons running on a regular basis. Leave a Comment
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 Schloss Pillnitz - 10km south
of Dresden by globetrott, 4 more photos
This palace with the beautiful park around of it once belonged to countess Anna Konstanze Cosel, one of the many mistresses of August the strong.
She had an interesting life with a sad end :
In 1699 she got divorced of her husband, beeing a minister of Saxony , in order to become the mistress of the king. In 1712 she fell into disgrace and was held as a prisoner in castle Stoplen between 1716 and 1765.
In 1723 August der Starke had the castle of Pillnitz re-constructed in chinese style by the famous architects Pöppelmann and Longuelune.
Schloss Pillnitz is one of the highlights of any cruise on the river Elbe and inside you may see a museum of laque-furniture, musical instruments, clocks, glass and keramics.
Inside the palace and museum you will be able to take photography against a small fee ! Leave a Comment
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 Schwerin castle by Leipzig
The journey starts in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania's capital: Schwerin. On an island in Lake Schwerin is idyllically situated the fairytale castle, the landmark of the town. One of the most beautiful castles in Germany. After visiting the museum and the city centre you take the train to Rostock, the largest town of the state. After a walk through the beautifully restored centre you can take the bus to Warnemuende. This seaside resort is a popular destination for tourists because of its white sandy beaches and the beautiful buildings, especially the lighthouse and the "Teepott", with its unusual roof. It is just a must to take a round trip by boat. Price for a one hour trip is about six Euro. The following passage of the trip is ideal for cycling tours. With the bike east go along the coast and stop in towns like Graal-Mueritz, Wustrow, Prerow and Darss. Those towns are popular tourist destinations and have a great sandy beach. Here you also find camping facilities. From Darss you can cross the drawbridge or take the ferry to Barth. The small sea port is situated at the mouth of the Barthe River and still has the flair of an old fishing town. Go along the coast to Stralsund. The old hanseatic town is the Gate to Ruegen, due to the only bridge. Don't miss to climb up the tower of St. Marien Church and visit the typical Haseatic centre. Greifswald, the final destination of our trip, was birthplace of the German painter Caspar David Friedrich. The university town has many Hanseatic buildings and offers possibilities get to the island of Usedom. Leave a Comment
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 Titisee-Neustadt, in southern
Germany by pchamlis
We went for a nice walk in Titisee-Neustadt back in 1994. Unfortunately, I parked somewhere that was restricted (I didn't see the prohibition sign) and received a parking ticket. It was Sunday and I couldn't find the place to pay the 20 Mark fine. As we were staying in Switzerland, I had to leave Germany with the issue unresolved.
When I returned to America, I put a 20 Mark note in an envelope and sent a letter to the city of Titisee-Neustadt. A few weeks later, I received the most friendly and helpful return message. They almost apologized for having given me a ticket, and praised me graciously for taking the time to write and settle the debt. They specifically asked that I come to city hall on my next visit, saying that it would be their pleasure to show me around town.
What a friendly place, and just another example of the beauty of travel. A parking ticket leads to another worldwide friendship and happy experience. Leave a Comment
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 A church in Oberammergau by Colzy
Oberammergau is also famous for the 'Passion Play'. Its history dates back to the 1600s after much suffering and death due to the plague and the 30 years war - the villagers decided that every 10 years they would stage a play depicting the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ. The next play will be held in 2010.
It was such a pleasant village to stroll through and in a picteresque location as the town is flanked by a number of hills that create a beautiful small-town feel. Leave a Comment
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 Overlooking Bodenwerder by Colzy
Bodenwerder is best known for the the Baron von Münchhausen (the Liar Baron) whose reputation stems from his telling of outrageous tales. The most faous of these was how he rode through the air on a cannonball. You will see references to the baron sprinkled all over the town including a fountain situated right in the city centre that depicts the baron on the famous cannon ball.
While Bodenwerder lacks any major touristic sights it was a wonderful off the beaten track spot and one that I enjoyed immensley. Leave a Comment
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