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 […]
Weida is located in the state of Thuringia and is known for its well-preserved old town, with numerous historic buildings such as the castle or the St. Mary’s Church. One of the highlights of the year in Weida is the city festival in August, with musical performances on various stages, as well as a large arts and crafts market. In […]
Dresden is the second largest city on the Elbe River after Hamburg. The city was known as the Jewel Box, due to its baroque and rococo centre. This city suffered one of the most terrible bombings of World War II that left its historic centre destroyed. After years of reconstruction, it recovered its splendour. Since German reunification in 1990, Dresden […]
Praga, the Capital of the Czech Republic, is crossed by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the city of a hundred Spires”, it is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic centre, with colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock. Prague represents everything a lover of culture and history could want. Also note the pedestrian […]
