Magdeburg was never intended to be a city-centre visit for us. We were travelling along the A2 and needed a practical place to stop on the western side of the city, without negotiating central streets or turning a short break into a full urban excursion. The...
Many people know Oberwiesenthal as Germany’s highest town and one of the country’s best-known ski destinations. Visiting outside the winter season, however, reveals a completely different side of the town. We chose to spend the night here at the foot of...
Finding somewhere genuinely peaceful in the Ore Mountains is easier than many people imagine, and our stop at Klínovec proved exactly that. We spent the night close to the lower chairlift station, where the generous parking area provided an excellent base for...
During our journey through Bavaria, we spent a night in the camper area of Furth im Wald, and it proved to be one of the most pleasant stops of our trip. After many days on the road, it is always a pleasure to arrive somewhere that feels welcoming, practical, and well...
While staying in Furth im Wald, we became curious about the town’s most famous tradition: the annual Drachenstich, which takes place every August. The Drachenstich, or “Dragon Slaying Festival,” is one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany, with a...
