Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state. It, sits between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea combining Viking history, coastal landscapes, fjords, islands and birdwatching. This Schleswig-Holstein travel guide covers Flensburg, Schleswig, the UNESCO-listed Haithabu Viking site,…
Lake Constance (Bodensee) is one of Europe’s best destinations for a car-free holiday. Spanning Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with Liechtenstein just a short hop away, the lake is easy to explore by train, ferry, bike…
Mr CW and I have been married for 25 years. Celebrate this milestone felt important but how? We met on a boat, sailing in Greece, so another voyage, this time in quiet luxury. Cruising along…
Prettiest city in Germany? Most easterly city in Germany? Film-location capital of Germany? The answer to all of these is Görlitz. From Dresden a day trip to Görlitz takes you to a picture perfect town…
The German Fairy Tale Route (Deutsche Märchenstraße) is one of Germany’s most magical road trips, stretching over 600 km from Bremen to Hanau. Along the way, travellers can explore castles, forests, and villages straight out…
Bremen is a hidden gem in North Germany. Perfect for a culture filled weekend break. It oozes history, from the UNESCO listed Rathaus to bustling water front. Packed with cute streets, interesting museums and a…
When I said I was visiting Chemnitz the most common reply was “Where?”. Next most common was “Karl-Marx Stadt!” Beyond that nothing. Here’s why you need to visit Chemnitz. Disclosure: I stayed as a guest…
