Published by iv in Cultural, Europe, Germany, History, Monuments, Photos, Praying, Relaxing, Travel gear, Walking
St. Michaelis church, built from 1751 – 1762, is not only the most important baroque church building in northern Germany but also features the biggest German church clock. The circumferential measurements of the dial amount to more than 24 meters.
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Published by misha in Adventure, Biking, Chillin, Cultural, Eating, Europe, Germany, Hiking, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking
‘A place of healing for healthy people who feel burdened’ was how Johannes Muller, philosopher and founder of Schloss Elmau, described the castle in 1914 when it first opened. It instantly became a magnet for artists, bohemians, and aesthetes of all kinds looking for a cultural hideaway to rejuvenate their tired minds and bodies. It is still run along the same lines, and visitors come as much for it cultural leanings. There are around one hundred events throughout the year, featuring a literature week, jazz festival, dance and poetry workshops and political debates.
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Published by misha in Adventure, Camping, Eating, Europe, Germany, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Skiing, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories
A campsite unlike any other, this vast peaceful complex sits next to the beautiful lake Hopfen, Germany. The lake is considered one of the warmest in the Bavarian Allgau region and is ideal for swimming, fishing and nonmotorized water sports. The picturesque town of Fussen is 3 miles away.
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Published by Asya in Biking, Camping, Climbing, Europe, Germany, Hiking, Hotels, Resorts, Skiing
Garmisch – Partenkirchen is the largest and most famous ski resort in Germany. There are 73 km of marked ski runs over 44 slopes. There is the highest peak in Germany – the Zugspitze (2964m). Around 33,000 skiers per hour are transported by one cogwheel train, four cable cars, two gondolas, six chairlifts, and 23 surface lifts, making up the 36 lifts at the resort. There are more than 300 km of alpine trails and in the warmer months can hike, mountain-climbing, cycling, camping and etc.
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Published by misha in Cities, Cultural, Europe, Germany, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
The German city of Hamburg is most famous for its pretty canals and waterways, its red-light district, and its vast harbor that houses some truly enormous ships.Yet it is possible to escape all those industrial features and jump into the number of parks. The most tranquil of them is the Planten un Blomen (plants and flower) park. Photo by: joypat79
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Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, Europe, Germany, History, Parks, Relaxing, Romantic, Travel gear, Walking
Hidden in the forest between Wuerzburg and Aschaffenburg, it has survived all wars, and dates back to the 13th century. Mespelbrunn Castle is one of the lovelies castles in northern Bavaria and is located in a small, hidden, picturesque valley. It is well preserved and remains in its original state. The castle is privately owned and may be visited only with a guided tour!
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Published by Asya in Arts, Chillin, Cities, Europe, Germany, Photos, Urban Tourism
Artist: Stefan Eberstadt, Munich
Structural Engineering: Thomas Beck, Munich
Steel Construction: Alfred Mayrhofer
Total Surface: 9m2
Construction Cost: approx € 25.000
Perched between art and architecture, form and function, private and public property, the Rucksack House is a hovering illuminated space that looks like a cross between temporary scaffolding and minimal sculpture.
Its design is the result of fundamental artistic questions: How can sculpture function outside the context of art? What claim does the sculpture has today? Where does sculpture apply in today’s world?
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