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Meissen is an underestimated destination for tourists in Saxony. If you know the city primarily through its world-famous Meissen porcelain, you might wonder what else the city has to offer. Quite a lot! From Dresden, you can reach Meissen quickly and easily by train or S-Bahn (suburban train). The S1 line runs regularly every half…
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The island of Mainau is one of the biggest attractions at Lake Constance which never fails to amaze. The Botanical Gardens, which are open all year round, a Baroque Palace, one of the largest butterfly houses in Germany and individually designed adventure playgrounds are just a few of the highlights. From mid-March to the end…
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If you decide to spend your holiday in Soltau in Lower Saxony, you already have plenty of things to do locally and in the region. Hiking in the Lüneburg Heath, the Heidepark amusement park, the Designer Outlet Soltau, the Soltau thermal baths or, for example, the go-kart track or going skiing in the indoor ski…
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With traditional family getaways across Europe disrupted this summer, many people are now exploring holiday experiences closer to home. Internet searches for “staycation” rose by 722 per cent during summer 2020 in the UK compared with the same period in 2019, with holidaymakers in other countries including Germany and Italy also choosing to explore destinations closer to home. 1…
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In just 2,5 hours you can travel from Lindau at Lake Constance through the Bavaria Allgaeu to Munich. According to schedule the EuroCity 191 is running all the way from Basel via Zurich and Bregenz to Munich. A true three-county-express. By arrival of the train into the station, you can proudly spot the advertisement on…
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This autumn you can enjoy a very special autumn fare ticket for using the Catamaran to cross Lake Constance. The catamaran service connects two of the biggest cities on the shores of the Lake, Friedrichshafen and Konstanz. Both have plenty of sights and activities to discover, thus are both recommended for at least a day…
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Switzerland had followed a rather passive guideline approach in attempting to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Masks have rarely been mandatory, the exceptions have been longer than the rules. However, as fall and winter are soon approaching, things may get ugly and serious soon. If you plan on travelling to or inside Switzerland soon,…
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Taking a Train in Italy, instead of a plane, is currently more and more an option for more and more travelers. Sustainability is one factor, as well as having more time to relax, instead of having to actively steer a vehicle For me, Italy is an ideal train-travel country. There are high speed trains, but…
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A regional express train operated by DB Regio Bayern connects the island in Lake Constance with the Fugger town, Lindau with Augsburg. The journey takes around two hours, through the picturesque Allgäu. From Augsburg, you have connections to numerous long-distance trains such as to Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Hamburg or Erfurt. Lindau is a hub for…
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How far is Liechtenstein from Zurich, and how do you travel between Vaduz and Zurich? Zurich Airport might not be the closest airport to Liechtenstein, it’s St. Gallen-Altenrhein mainly operated by People’s Airlines, yet Zurich Kloten is the biggest one nearby with the most international connections. Additionally, Zurich central train station is well connected across…
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Roland Ratzenberger became only 34 years old. And although his accidental death on April 30, 1994, in Imola was able to track several thousand people live and in real-time, his death is often forgotten. After all, motorsport legend Ayrton Senna died on the same racetrack a day later. Of course, this overshadows a lot. Nevertheless, the Austrian motor sportsman…
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When visiting a City (or even Country) I’ve never been to I normally never hesitate to jump on the next underground train or public bus to reach my hotel or destination. But when I went to Istanbul recently, my first time in the fourth largest city in the world, I’ve chosen a Airport Shuttle Service…
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What makes a Roadtrip extremely special are good music and even better company. The first thing I remember, when thinking back about the 3rd Day and 3rd Route of Land Rover Experience Greece is the music playlist we heard that day. While we only relied on local radio stations, playing mainly greek songs, on the…
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