Straelen is a small, pleasant town in the Lower Rhine region, near the border with the Netherlands. The cultivation of flowers and vegetables characterizes the surroundings of the city. It is no coincidence that Straelen is called the City of Flowers. In recent years the town has become a popular tourist attraction in the Lower Rhine region. Since 1972, Straelen […]
Unkel is a town located on the right bank of the Rhine, near Remagen, on the other side of the river. Unkel is one of the few places in the Middle Rhine with a car-free Rhine promenade. The path directly on the river bank offers fantastic views. The old town has nearby and excellently maintained wooden houses from the 17th […]
Remagen is a city just south of Bonn, located on the left bank of the Rhine River, where the Remagen Bridge, Monument to Peace and Freedom, and the Apollinaris Church are located, the church is on a hill above Remagen, surrounded by monasteries. Where to stay We stayed in the motorhome parking at Camping Goldene Mile (50.576811, 7.247622 lat, long) […]
Due to its more than 2,000 years of history, Andernach has much to tell, including impressive places such as the 56-meter-high round tower, Mary’s Cathedral, and the well-preserved city wall. Where to stay We stayed in the motorhome area of the town (50.4417,7.40878 lat, long), which is in front of the Rhine River and a 5-minute walk from the old […]
Bad Kreuznach is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is a spa town, best known for its medieval bridge dating from around 1300, one of the few remaining bridges in the world with buildings. Where to stay We stayed at the brewery’s RV park (49.827999, 7.85 lat, long) next to Nahe River. 21 euros per day with electricity included. There […]
Limburg is a city in western Germany, with its beautiful almost completely preserved medieval old town, its famous Georg Cathedral and Limburg Castle, it forms an impressive complex to see and attracts many tourists. Where to stay We stayed in the motorhome parking outside the campsite (50.388745, 8.073321 lat, long) beside the river Lahn. Parking costs 17 euros a day, […]
Marburg is a German city north of Frankfurt. It is the home of Philipps University, founded in 1527 so it is full of life. The old town includes half-timbered houses and, on a hilltop, a castle with exhibits of sacred art and regional history. Bars and cafes line the Marktplatz square and the narrow streets surrounding it. Where to stay […]
Kassel is the city where 200 years ago the Brothers Grimm lived and created a collection of fairy tales for children. Kassel is also home to the 240-hectare Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 and the largest mountain park in Europe. It is here where the water games are held during the summer months, where more […]
Ziegenhain is a municipality located near the border with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and on the bank of the River Sieg. It is famous for its half-timbered houses and for being the town of the Brothers Grimm’s Little Red Riding Hood. Where to stay We stayed at my friend Cato’s house who lives here. But there is a free […]
Eisenach is a town in central Germany known for the medieval Wartburg Castle, which sits on a high rock overlooking the countryside. For the house where the religious reformer Martin Luther lived for much of his childhood and for being the birthplace of the musician Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Where to stay We stayed in one of the two motorhome […]
