Berlin is a huge city with tons of different things to see and do and you can spend every weekend exploring new districts and sights. Yet, especially for people living in Berlin, there is also this urge to go beyond the city’s borders and discover the new. There are numerous lakes around Berlin that are …
Berlin has far more to offer than monumental buildings, great museums and a dazzling night-life – especially during summer one of the greatest activities for Berliners is to enjoy one of the many lakes in and around the city. Berlin and its greater area comprises of around 80 lakes, even more when you count in …
Saxon Switzerland National Park? Never heard of it? Probably not, as it still is an area quite unknown to many. No, its not actually located in Switzerland but rather in Germany. Saxon Switzerland, or Sächsische Schweiz, is a very rugged yet beautiful landscape that slightly resembles the mountainous regions of Switzerland…
Literally translated as ‘the devil’s mountain’, Teufelsberg is a man-made hill located in the north of Grünewald forest in Berlin. It is a cold-war relic built upon a halfway-constructed former Nazi military school designed by Hitler’s chief architect, Albert Speer. Partially destroyed by the Allies after the second World War, it was covered up by …
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The Mecklenburger Seenplatte, in English referred to as the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a large lake region in the southern part of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is located just above the state of Brandenburg and is around 150 km north of the capital Berlin. It is a famous summer destination for many Germans and …
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From the early 1970s on Berlin has been home to street art in various forms such as graffiti, paintings, sculptures, posters and many other forms of street installations. After the fall of the Wall the city has become a haven for local and international street artists and has developed to become one of Europe’s most …
Imagine a lake with crystal clear and turquoise blue waters surrounded by beautiful mountains. Imagine small little, red-roofed Bavarian houses nestled between the blue of the lake and lush green forests. Imagine the sound of cowbells ringing and birds singing while seeing the snow-capped mountain range of the Alps standing majestically in the distance. Yes, …
Before heading out to an adventure and visiting a new place I suggest to have a closer look at what this destination has to offer before heading out. In this way you can really focus on those things that interest you and so make the most out of your time. If you have ever been …
Leipzig is a city in eastern Germany, located in the federal state of Saxony (Sachsen-Anhalt). The city is known for its strong cultural history, a new up striving economy, low rents and a busy night life – making it very attractive to many young people. We were fortunate enough to have the weather on our side …