Visiting Rügen Island, Germany
With one full day to explore Ruegen Island, the largest in all of Germany, we had an itinerary full of activities. One of the highlights included renting an e-trabi (Trabant) car of the former GDR (East Germany) era taking it for a spin. The typical engine had been replaced by an electric motor making it a more environmentally friendly ride.
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We then visited Göhren where we sampled freshly made German bread with generous amounts of butter and herbs before checking out a couple of local museums featuring traditional farming equipment, horse drawn carriage equipment and kitchenware. Nearby we cooled off at North Beach where hundreds flock to tan and swim.
To visit more of Rügen we traded in our car for train ticket passes. Boarding the Roland Racer, a former steam engine commuter train, we passed scenic towns, forests and farmland.
Hearing about the famed chalky cliffs we headed over to Jasmund National Park to marvel at them in person.
Although we packed a lot into one day of travel we left feeling we barely covered the island. Hopefully we'll have a chance to return again soon to visit more areas.
Visiting Rügen Island, Germany Travel Video Transcript:
So good morning from Germany. It is day four of our big road trip around the country and today we are exploring around Rügen Island.
So we have a very busy itinerary today. We are planning to visit the white chalky cliffs of Jasmund National Park. We're also going to be riding around in an e-Trabi and we're going to be traveling by steam engine train.
So that should be a real adventure and I think we're also going to finish things off with a few visits to museums.
So a fun day ahead. Let's go start exploring.
So we're about to ride on the Roland Racer which is an old fashioned steam engine train.
Though the train was once used as a commuter train for locals these days you're more likely to find visitors enjoying the scenic route.
The tracks run past farms, villages and stretches of forest. It is an absolutely spectacular ride.
So we have now arrived at a place called Königsstuhl at Jasmund National Park. And this is a world heritage UNESCO site and it is really well known for its white chalky cliffs. I'm sure most of you have seen the white cliffs of Dover. Well, Germany has something just like it.
So this is our sweet ride for the day. We're going to be driving an e Trabi around the island. So this is an old fashioned trabant. It would have been the car that they drove in East Germany the former GDR. And they've put in an electric motor in it so now it is good for the environment and we're going to be cruising. It is nice and colorful so I think we're going to make quite the impression on the roads.
So we are still visiting the town of Göhren but right now we are down at the beach here at the promenade. So this area is called North Beach and it is beautiful for strolling, maybe doing a bit of sunbathing and we have some great weather today so a lot of people are out just enjoying the sun.
We've got a slice of the local bread here. It has just been freshly made and if you look down you can see that it has got a generous portion of butter and also herbs. So let's try this out. It is amazing. So fresh. Such a generous amount of butter. That's probably about three times as much butter as I would normally put on my bread but it tastes really good.
We then visited a few local museums in Göhren which showcased life as it was a few centuries back. Their collection included a mixture of farming equipment, horse drawn carriages and furniture that would have found in local households.
That was a really busy day. We've just arrived back home. We're going to rest up because tomorrow we're off to a new destination.
This is part of our Travel in Germany series. We're making a series of videos showcasing German culture, German arts, German foods, German religion, German cuisine and German people.
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Visiting Spreewald, Germany
To say we hit the ground running after arriving in Germany would be an understatement. Multiple flights, renting a car, visiting several museums and reacquainting ourselves with some of our favorite German foods were all squeezed in to day one. The highlights of the day spent in Spreewald included Freilandmuseum Lehde (Open air museum), Gurkenmuseum (Pickle and Cucumber Museum) and an enormous plate of Schnitzel and grilled fish. Whew! We're officially back. What a day!
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Visiting Spreewald, Germany Travel Video Transcript:
So hello from Germany! We've finally made it here this morning. We're still feeling a little jet lagged and disoriented but we got here in the morning, we picked up a car at the airport, we've driven down to a place called Spreewald. Which is the Spree forest. And we're just going to spend the next couple of days checking out the area. Just visiting the canals. This is a great place for nature. And apparently also cucumbers. So we're going to be taking in the sights, sampling some food and showing you guys around.
Let's go check out the village. So right now we're checking out the Freilandmuseum Lehde. Which is a cool outdoor open air museum and basically they have these old homes that date back to the 19th Century. And you can see what life was like during that time period. So we're going to be walking through, learning about their customs, their traditions. And I think it is going to make us really thankful for the time period we live in right now.
Alright, so what are we doing next? It is time to play some kids games from the 19th century. And I have a feeling this is going to make us look very uncoordinated.
So we're going to be visiting a few different homes in this open air museum. And they really vary in size and character. So this is one of the cool ones. Let's go in and peruse. So inside this home we have the wedding planner wearing a very beautiful elaborate suit and gown kind of deal. If you follow me over here you can see people getting ready for a wedding. And apparently the bride would have worn a black and green. Not white because white was considered the colour of mourning.
So that was a lot of fun. I think we're just about ready to leave the open air museum and we'll see what else we can find.
So we're now visiting a cucumber museum. It is a little bit quirky. And we're going to be looking at how pickles are produced and the history behind them. So every year in this area they have a festival where they select the cucumber queen. And basically these girls come and present their recipes of their pickled cucumbers and whoever has the best tasting one wins and she's crowned for the year.
So my meal has arrived and it looks so amazing. I think I'm not even going to share with Sam. That is so mean. This is. No it is not. This is my pike perch. It's on a bed of sauteed vegetables. And I also have a nice little um baked potato here with some kind of sauce with dill. Woah, that looks like a very generous amount. That looks amazing. So I'm just going to dig right in. This looks wonderful. I need a knife. This looks so good. Oh my gosh. How is that? The fish is perfection. The skin is nice and crispy, buttery and it is just so good. Juicy on the inside?
You know how I can tell you're enjoying it? You don't want to talk anymore. No, I just want to eat. What is happening over in your plate? Also, mine looks pretty good. I've got boar schnitzel which is down here. Oh, la lah. And sauerkraut here and a kind of mashed potato over here. With horseradish. Wish horseradish. Alright, let's try the schnitzel. Oh, look at that. That's really good schnitzel. So what does boar schnitzel taste like? It has a rich, a little bit of a game-y taste but the thing I really like about this schnitzel is just the coating they put over top of it. It's really crispy. So we just finished an absolutely wonderful meal and we are feeling stuffed. We're also feeling a little bit jet lagged so I think we're going to call it a day and just go get some rest and we'll see you tomorrow.
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Rügen - The beautiful island in the Eastsea. Or rather Baltic Sea (Germany)
For Germans this Island is very well known for its beaches and spa like atmosphere. Especially the chalk cliffs are famous. I did a roadtrip and visited a friend on Ruegen and had to realize again, that my home country has also really nice places to visit...if the weather is good:) See places like Sassnitz, Binz, Sellin, Proras. But the east coast has even more interesting places like Strahlsund, Lübeck, Fehmarn or Timmendorfer Beach. Enjoy the film.
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Stralsund City Tour, Germany
On day five we said goodbye to Ruegen island and hit the road once again stopping first at Stralsund. This Hanseatic city is steeped with history and is a UNESCO heritage site because its roads and city grid have remained the same over the years. With just a few hours to explore we got to see some of the impressive brick architecture, visit a fascinating museum dedicated to German playing cards and eat a Bismarck Herring sandwich for lunch. We left wishing we had a few more days instead of hours to linger.
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Our final stop for the day, after being on the road for a while, was at Freilichtmuseum Klockenhagen. This open-air museum featured farm animals, theme rooms and rustic collection of artifacts. Our favorite activity was testing out the old bicycles including a Penny Farthing.
Stralsund City Tour, Germany Travel Video Transcript:
So this morning we're going to be visiting the city of Stralsund which is known for its red brick buildings. Apparently, the city dates back to medieval times and it is considered a UNESCO world heritage site because a lot of the roads are still exactly the same as what they were hundreds of years ago. So we're going to take a walking tour of the city and it should be lots of fun.
The city of Stralsund was founded back in 1234 and it was a Hanseatic city that conducted trade in the Baltic Sea. During our walking tour we learned a few interesting facts including that Stralsund was once a huge producer or playing cards. That they have one of the best examples Gothic red brick architecture and that they made one delicious Bismarck Herring sandwich.
Okay, so you seem to have found some food. What are you having? I sure have. I've found something called Bismarck Herring and it is the form of a sandwich. And it is one of the most famous things here you can have in Stralsund. So I'm going to take a bite of this. I'm really excited.
That is such a juicy and it is kind of almost a bit sour kind of fish. It is quite tasty. I like it.
So I'd like to point out that many celebrities, presidents and even royals have eaten at this restaurant including the one and only George Bush.
Half a day was not enough to do this city justice but hopefully these clips help capture the feel of the place.
Okay, so this afternoon we are visiting a place called Freilichtmuseum Klockenhagen. And it is basically an outdoor open-air museum where we can see what life was like a few centuries ago. So it is a cute little village. There is some farms and farm animals just roaming around so I think we're going to take a walk through, see what we find, maybe visit a few of the different workshops that they have here. And yeah, just have a good afternoon.
So it looks like someone found themselves a new job. Who wants to be a travel blogger when you can drive a tractor like this.
Something interesting we've been doing on the property here is they have these different theme rooms. We've checked out a classroom and over here we have different kinds of old old farming equipment. Check it out.
So this reminds me of bingo. You know how you have to roll the little thing and pick out the number. But according to this little sign here this machine was used for sorting potatoes depending on their size. Bingo, potatoes same thing you know.
It looks like we've found something a little more manageable. What have you got there? That's kind of a rattling old thing. How does it compare to a normal bike? Ah, it sounds very rusty. Is it like unstable? It is easier than the penny farthing I couldn't get on.
Ready? So this lovely little throne is called a Strandkorb and basically it is a beach chair. So here up at the Baltic Sea it is kind of windy even in the summertime so people need a little bit of protection so they can enjoy their holiday and maybe tan without getting too cold. So yeah, these little baskets are pretty cool. And you can pull this out so you have a place where to rest your feet.
And they also have a fancy little shelf so you can enjoy a glass of cold beer.
I'm adding this to my resume.
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Old Customs: Living Traditions in Germany
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When it comes to German traditions that are alive and well today, most people think about the Oktoberfest with its giant beer glasses, Lederhosen and oompah bands. The Oktoberfest, which has now been celebrated for over 200 years, is the world’s biggest public festival and attracts around 7,000,000 visitors to Munich in just two weeks.
But did you know that besides the Oktoberfest, Germany offers a wide variety of living traditions to explore throughout the year?
Every Sunday morning in Hamburg, for example, thousands gather at the famous Fischmarkt in St. Pauli. The market has been running since 1703 and its undeniable stars are the famous Marktschreier who sell their goods by shouting at the top of their lungs.
Another spectacular event on the coast is the Störtebeker Festspiele festival on Rügen Island. Follow the adventures of Germany’s famous buccaneer Klaus Störtebeker and his crew in the huge medieval setting of the natural open air theater of Ralswiek - involving over one hundred performers as well as horses, ships and special effects.
But besides crazy spectacles, Germans also like to celebrate - there is even a so called fifth season of the year just to celebrate carnival!
In Cologne, one of carnival’s capitals, the celebrations culminate in the Rosenmontagsumzug, a grand street parade with carnival floats, thrown sweets called “Kamelle” and hundreds of thousands of revellers dressed in carnival costumes.
Another great opportunity to get dressed up is Walpurgisnacht, the last night of April, when witches and warlocks assemble on Mount Brocken and all over the Harz Mountains to celebrate and recount the year’s evil deeds. Get out your broomstick and fly along to join them!
So you see, there are living traditions all over Germany, make sure you experience some on your next stay!
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Travelogue #5: Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe, Germany
Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe
Kärcherstraße 11
74639 Zweiflingen-Friedrichsruhe
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The 5-star Superior Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe is a Golf, Wellness and Spa Hotel. This luxurious property is located in the middle of a 4.4 hectare park in Hohenlohe in southern Germany. The hotel complex consists of different buildings: Haupthaus - a main house, Jagdschloss - a historic hunting lodge, Torhaus - a gatehouse, Gartenhaus - a garden shed, and Spa Haus - a spa house. A total of 66 stylishly furnished rooms and suites, individually decorated in English country, princely or classic-modern style with their own charm.
All rooms are equipped with safe, flat screen TV, mobile phone, WiFi, smoke detectors, underfloor heating, emergency call and telephone in the bathrooms, lighted wardrobe and make-up mirror. All rooms and suites prices includes a rich breakfast buffet, free use of the spa with pools, saunas and fitness area, high quality SanVino toiletries in the bathroom, minibar, service and VAT.
In this resort there are many variations of Restaurants and Bar & Lounges. Gourmet restaurant with the Chef's Table Room, serving gourmets from around the world with exquisite haute cuisine. In the Waldschänke, guests will discover rustic dishes. Regional specialties are served in the cozy Jägerstube. Spa guests can have their special treat and light dishes in their bathrobe at the Spa Bistro. The Bar is a popular meeting place whether after a long walk, after the round of golf or before or after dinner. In the adjoining Fireplace room you can also relax during the day with good conversation, freshly baked cakes, interesting reading or fine wines and spirits. The Cigar Lounge underlines the character of the house, fine cigars and noble smoking pleasure area with dark woods, elegant furniture and warm colors give this room a special atmosphere.
The Wald & Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe is one of the most beautiful hideaways in Germany, has received the highest rating of 4 lilies / 20 points in the renowned Relax Guide 2018 for the 8th time in a row. In June 2017, it was also awarded the coveted European Health & Spa Award for Best Destination Spa in Germany and 2nd place in Europe.
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Deluxe Junior Suite in Jagdschloss
- Embedded in the park is the hunting lodge built in 1712 with its stately furnished rooms. Living luxury, complete peace and secured area.
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults and one infant up to 12 years of age. Room size between 47 to 54 m². Classic style room with antiques. Bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub.
- Features flat screen TV, mobile phone, air conditioning, wireless internet, smoke detectors, underfloor heating, emergency call and telephone in the bathrooms and lighted wardrobe, and make-up mirror, safe box.
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- Accommodation for 2 persons and 1 child
- Daily breakfast buffet
- 2-hour driving of an Audi RS6:
- 30 minute massage treatment pro person
- Use of the Spa area, indoor and outdoor pool, saunas and gym
- Includes Minibar: food, alcohol and non-alcohol drinks
- Free parking space
- Free internet use
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