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In terms of area, Europe, together with Australia, is the smallest part of the country, but with more than 700 million inhabitants it is one of the more densely populated parts of the world. Europe, along with Asia, is the landmass of Eurasia. However, its culturally and historically independent development justifies its separation as a separate continent. The 10 largest cities in Europe are Istanbul, Moscow, London, Saint Petersburg, Berlin, Madrid, Kiev, Rome, Paris and Minsk.

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Nördlingen – Sights of the historic Old Town (Germany)

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Today we have reached the last destination of our 4-day trip through Bayerisch-Schwaben: the city of Nördlingen. From our previous destination Wemding, Nördlingen is only about 20 kilometers away. And we were especially looking forward to exploring the city, because we have often seen the great pictures of northerners from the air, which is surrounded by a completely preserved medieval city wall. Things to know about Nördlingen “Nördlingen – The most beautiful corners are round“. With this slogan, the city …

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The castle Harburg & the fuchsia town of Wemding (Germany)

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After looking at the most beautiful sights of Augsburg the day before, we drove the 55 km long route to Harburg in the morning to see the castle Harburg, which is one of the largest, oldest and best preserved castlecomplexes in southern Germany. After the tour of the castle we made a sightseeing stop in the fuchsia town of Wemding in the afternoon. The castle of Harburg on the Romantic Road The castle Harburg is located on the Romantic Road …

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Augsburg – The sights of the UNESCO city (Germany)

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After an eventful alpaca hike with Sajama Lama in Jettingen-Scheppach in the morning, we went on to Augsburg at noon to see the sights of the UNESCO World Heritage City. Things to know about Augsburg Augsburg is a city in the southwest of Bavaria and has about 300,000 inhabitants. This makes it the third largest city in Bavaria after Munich and Nuremberg. The city is characterized by Roman roots and the trading dynasties of the Fuggers and Welser. Some magnificent …

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Hiking with Lamas and Alpacas with Sajama Lama (Germany)

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Less than a month ago we were already hiking with alpacas on the Moselle and were completely enthusiastic about it. That is why we did not miss the time to go for a walk with these sugar-sweetened animals here in Bayerisch-Schwaben. The Lama and alpaca farm “Sajama Lama” From the monastery Roggenburg we drove in the morning to Schönenberg/Jettingen-Scheppach in the district of Günzburg, because here we were arranged with Family Rauch, the owner of the Lama and Alpaca farm …

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The sights in Ulm & the Roggenburg Monastery (Germany)

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“Where Bavaria is only one step away from Swabia” – with this slogan the two-country city of Ulm/Neu-Ulm advertises itself. As a medium-sized city, Ulm, together with its young sister town Of Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian side of the Danube, is an attractive destination and a double city of superlatives: here stands the highest church tower in the world, the most crooked hotel in the world and one of the largest preserved fortifications in Germany. Things to know about Ulm …

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Bad Kreuznach – Attractions & Outdoor Inhalatorium Salinental (Germany)

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On our way to the Moselle we made a stopover for several hours in the spa town of Bad Kreuznach. We parked our car at the guest’s house, where the tourist information office is located. From here we were able to explore the main sights of Bad Kreuznach on foot. Things to know about Bad Kreuznach The history of Bad Kreuznach began 300 years before Christ with the establishment of a Celtic village on the banks of the Nahe. Today …

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The Moselleregion – Excursion ideas for a family holiday (Germany)

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The Moselleregion is perfect for families with exciting activities for a weekend getaway together or the next holiday adventure. From old castles to medieval old towns, leisure and climbing parks, animal encounters of a special kind and boat trips to hiking and cycling trails – there is something for both the little ones and the big ones 🙂 Cochem: Experience the Middle Ages up close & a cable car adventure High above Cochem is the Reichsburg, which with its thousand-year …

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Beilstein & The Castle Metternich – The Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle (Germany)

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On our way from Traben-Trarbach to Cochem we made a stopover in the picturesque Moselle village of Beilstein. Why Beilstein is described by many guests as the most beautiful Moselle village is quickly clear during a walk through the cobbled streets 🙂 Things to know about Beilstein on the Moselle The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the right bank of the Moselle and bears the nickname “Dornröschen der Mosel”due to its very well preserved historical townscape. Due …

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Alpaca hike on the Moselle with Abayomi-Lieser (Germany)

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Woolly fur, big brown cuddly eyes and a friendly look: It doesn’t take a minute to close alpacas in your heart ❤ Hiking with alpacas is a very special adventure that can be experienced here in the Moselle region. Things to know about the village Lieser To get to the alpaca farm in Lieser, you have to pass through the wine village Lieser on the Moselle (location in Google Maps). The village has about 1,300 inhabitants and is located in …

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Moselle – The sights of the small town Traben-Trarbach (Germany)

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This year we want to explore Germany in particular. After we had already visited the beautiful Eltz Castle, the suspension rope bridge Geierlay and the city of Trier in 2018, we have now spent 4 days short holiday on the Middle Moselle. Our first stop here was the small town of Traben-Trarbach, from where we could explore the surrounding area very well.

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