Off The Beaten Path: Germany

Germany is an open book to the tourists yet they seem to hold on to the obvious forgetting to read between the lines. Everywhere you go, in every city and particularly the smaller towns one is surrounded by this magical landscape ornamented through ages of history by the hands of its people. The harmony of the natures grace meets the imagination of the people on the verge of a masterpiece. Yet, there is more to it. This beautiful country goes beyond ones imagination only to unravel its mysteries to our naked eye, standing right in front of yet unseen.

Rugen Cliffs

Far, in the northeast of Germany there is this wide plateau of chalk cliffs surrounding the shores of Baltic Sea. Rugen of Pomerania, the biggest island by land in this country is a piece of heaven on Earth, beautifully captured in the paintings of the famous German artist Caspar David Friedrich from another century. The beaches are often visited by kite surfers and windsurfers cherishing its geographical position and natural wilderness. During the summer season there are various resorts open for guests who wish to indulge in this peaceful piece of land, off the beaten path.

Lindau

In Bavaria, the second most populous state, the island of Lindau connected to earth through a petite natural bridge road is a destination worth travelling when in Germany. Lindau is located near the meeting point of the Austrian, German and Swiss borders. A beautiful small town as there, where every stone in the walls is an attraction itself stands just East to the lake Constance so very frequented by the eager tourists. The place is ideal for a quick getaway with your beloved one, for a medieval summer fling where nothing and no one owns the right to disturb your excellence.

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

Another gem off the Bavarian lands localized over the Franconian region, Rothenburg lies on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River. Red is its color, a distinctive feature of all the roofs over the towns beautiful gothic houses preserved for ages. The town resembles that of every fairytale read to us as little children; it looks like someone got it out of a dream. Among other movies, there are sequences of the famous sci-fi movie Harry Potter shot in the area which needless to say make it sound even more mystique.

Swabian Alb

The Swabian Jura in Baden-Wurttenberg is a low mountain range of limestone, formed in the Jurassic era. The life is known to be really hard in these lands which accounts for tightfisted notorious reputation of the people, nevertheless their brave and big hearts, politeness and honesty are of no doubt. The civilization is ancient comprised of castles, monasteries, churches, ruins and old towns. The myth says the lands are seized by the Allemanic witches and well spirits scaring winter away, when the time is right.

Muenster

Münster, the independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia was once home to the Anabaptist rebellion of the Protestant reformation. The city is divided in 6 administrative districts, Mitte, Ost, Nord, West, Sud-Ost, Hiltrup similar to the world famous American Tv series Games of Thrones, mythical and ancient. Life is educated and modern, lead on the foundations of cities ancient architecture. The thing that characterizes this city is cycling which evidentially makes it famous all around the world. Bicycle lanes and paths connect all the districts inside the city. 

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