Rathenow is a town in the district of Havelland in Brandenburg, Germany, with a population of 26,433 . Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Tropical Islands ResortKrausnick Tropical Islands Resort is a tropical theme park located in the former Brand-Briesen Airfield in Halbe, municipality in the district of Dahme-Spreewald in Brandenburg, Germany, 50 kilometres from the southern boundary of Berlin. It is housed in a former airship hangar , the biggest free-standing hall in the world. The hall belonged to the company Cargolifter until its insolvency in 2002. Tropical Islands has a maximum capacity of 8,200 visitors a day. In its first year of operation it attracted 975,000 visitors, according to the operators. The Tanjong company reported 155,000 visitors in the business year February 2004 to February 2005. Approximately 500 people work at Tropical Islands. Tropical Islands has a world record for the largest indoor waterpark. It is bigger than Canada's World W... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
8. Garden Kingdom of Dessau-WorlitzWorlitz The Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, also known as the English Grounds of Wörlitz, is one of the first and largest English parks in Germany and continental Europe. It was created in the late 18th century under the regency of Duke Leopold III of Anhalt-Dessau , returning from a Grand Tour to Italy, the Netherlands, England, France and Switzerland he had undertaken together with his friend architect Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff. Both strongly influenced by the ideals of The Enlightenment, they aimed to overcome the formal garden concept of the Baroque era in favour of a naturalistic landscape as they had seen at Stourhead Gardens and Ermenonville. Today the cultural landscape of Dessau-Wörlitz encompasses an area of 142 km2 within the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve in the German state o... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
9. Bauhaus Dessau FoundationDessau The Bauhaus Dessau Foundation is a Foundation under public law. It is a centre of research, teaching and experimental design. The Foundation in its current form was founded by the German Federal Government, the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the town Dessau in 1994. It is based in the historical Bauhaus Building in Dessau-Roßlau. The Foundation’s staff with about 60 employees includes architects, town planners, sociologists, cultural scientists, artists and art historians. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
10. The Dessau Masters' HousesDessau Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1693 to 1747. He was also a Generalfeldmarschall in the Prussian army. Nicknamed the Old Dessauer , he possessed good abilities as a field commander, but was mainly remembered as a talented drillmaster who modernized the Prussian infantry. Appointed by Frederick I to the rank of field marshal in 1712, Leopold distinguished himself for his success during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was later appointed the commander of the Prussian-Saxon army during the Great Northern War against Sweden. Leopold was a personal friend of Frederick William I. The last great achievement of his military career was commanding the Prussian troops to victory over the Saxons at... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
12. Beelitz-HeilstattenBeelitz Beelitz is a historic town in Potsdam-Mittelmark district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is chiefly known for its cultivation of white asparagus . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Rathenow Videos
Car Travel in Germany country: Stendal - BERLIM. Автопутешествие по Германии: Штендаль - Берлина.
Jörn Hanitzsch is a light artist. His recommendations for his home town of Cottbus are the Cottbus State Theatre, the Suppenbar restaurant and Branitz Palace. More informations:
Mit dem Hausboot von Berlin zur Müritz | WDR Reisen
In 7 Tagen mit dem Hausboot von Berlin zur Müritz. Drei Wasserstraßen, zwei Reisende, ein Hausboot: Stefan Pinnow und seine Kapitänin Christine Drühl schippern zunächst auf der Havel von Berlin über Werder nach Brandenburg. Weiter geht es nach Rathenow und durch den Naturpark Westhavelland. Bei Havelberg mündet der Fluss in die Elbe. Nach einem Zwischenstopp in Wittenberge biegt das Boot bei Dömitz - hier lockt die größte Binnendüne Europas - in die Müritz-Elde-Wasserstraße ein. Nächster Halt: die Schaumkuss-Manufaktur in Grabow. Dann nähert sich die Reise langsam ihrem angepeilten Ziel: Waren an der Müritz. Sieben Tage gleiten Stefan Pinnow und Christine Drühl gemächlich dahin. Sie durchqueren Seen, passieren Schleusen und genießen die morgendliche Ruhe an Bord. Am Flussufer entdecken sie Fischreiher und Seeadler, und immer wieder treffen sie Menschen mit spannenden Geschichten. Ausführliche Reisebeschreibungen:
In 7 days by houseboat from Berlin to Müritz. Three waterways, two travelers, a houseboat: Stefan Pinnow and his captain Christine Drühl sail first on the Havel from Berlin via Werder to Brandenburg. Continue to Rathenow and the Westhavelland Nature Park. At Havelberg, the river flows into the Elbe. After a stopover in Wittenberge, the boat bends near Dömitz - here the largest inland dune in Europe - lures into the Müritz-Elde waterway. Next stop: the Schaumkuss-Manufaktur in Grabow. Then the journey slowly approaches its intended destination: Waren an der Müritz. Stefan Pinnow and Christine Drühl glide leisurely for seven days. They cross lakes, pass through locks and enjoy the morning rest on board. On the riverbank, they discover herons and sea eagles, and time and again they meet people with exciting stories. Detailed travel descriptions (only german):
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Running around and acting like an ass at Castle Kronberg (Taunus).
Official website (German): Kronberg Wikipedia page: Hours: Mon., Thur., Fri., Sat. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Sun. & Holidays 11:00am - 6:00pm Entry: Middle Castle, Castle grounds, History Museum Adults €5 - Reduced €3 - Family €10 (Tours available hourly in multiple languages.) Castle grounds and History Museum only Adults €2.50 - Reduced €1.50 - Family €5 Season: Two weeks before Easter until the end of October (also for the Christmas Market the second weekend in December).
Location: Accessible via S4 train from Frankfurt am Main.
After an epic few days in Austria we travel to Germany....
German trip
Germany: Trains at Stendal Bahnhof, 21Sep14
Freight & passenger trains service in the German city of Stendal on an overcast Sunday morning. A brief look at trains at Sendal station whilst changing trains.
0908 hrs: Container service comes to a brief stop to drop off a driver before heading for the yard, with loco #145 020-4
0911 hrs: RB17810 from Magdeburg to Salzwedal departs with #425 012-2