Meersburg is located on Lake Constance, the third largest lake in central Europe, the Rhine is its most important source and runs through three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The city has a medieval historical centre and an authentic medieval castle. Where to stay There are 3 areas for motorhomes in the town, we stayed in the third one which […]
The geographical location of Bodman-Ludwigshafen is simply stunning: the town is located directly on the shores of the beautiful Lake Constance, with views of the impressive Alps. It offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and activities. Where to stay We stayed in the motorhome area of the town (47.823729, 9.051524 lat, long), 14 euros a day, electricity 2 euros […]
Durbach known for its Riesling wine, is one of the most beautiful wine-growing towns on the edge of the Black Forest. The nice and expansive vineyards are right outside the door! Where to stay We stayed in the motorhome area of the town (48.493698, 8.01037 lat, long). It’s 8 euros a day, plus 1.50 euros for 8 hours of electricity […]
Offenburg, a charming German city in the Baden-Württemberg region, has many tourist places worth visiting and offers a wide range of cultural activities and events. Where to stay As I said in the previous blog, we stayed in the Oberkirch motorhome area (48.528702, 8.0736 lat, long) where you can catch the free train to the centre of Offenburg. Please see […]
Located in the middle of a sunny landscape of orchards and vineyards, the wine-growing town of Oberkirch is the gateway to the Rench Valley on the Baden Wine Route. The old town, with its picturesque half-timbered houses, cosy cafes and shops, invites you to explore. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s motorhome area (48.528702, 8.0736 lat, long), which […]
The town of Freudenstadt in the northern Black Forest has long been a centre for ‘wellness tourism’ because of the relatively mild climate and high number of sunny days experienced in this part of the Black Forest. It is also known for its market square with arcades. According to the local tourist office, it is the largest in Germany. Where […]
Villingen-Schwenningen is located right in front of the natural landscape of the Black Forest and offers everything that distinguishes a small metropolis. It is a rather strange “city” created in 1972. It has a compact historic centre with numerous places of interest from its origins in the original history of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Where to stay We stayed […]
Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant university city in the Black Forest of southwestern Germany, is known for its mild climate and reconstructed medieval old town, crisscrossed by picturesque streams. Freiburg celebrated its 900th anniversary as a city in 2020 and the pedestrian area of the old town is full of fascinating buildings. It has an international reputation as Germany’s “green […]
Colmar is a fairytale city in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Colmar apparently inspired the town in the Disney film Beauty and the Beast. It was the last city in France liberated at the end of World War II […]
Located at the southern exit of Colmar, Eguisheim has been ranked as “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France” since 2003 and won the title of “France’s Favourite Village” in 2013 on a TV show. This charmingly small, typical Alsatian village features brightly coloured old houses with pointed roofs and half-timbered facades. It’s like a fairy tale! Where to […]
