Medieval Germany, and where to find its heart – the Harz mountains: The highest density in castles. Five Unesco World Heritage sites bearing witness to medieval Germany, one National Park and four Nature Reserves. Caves, Old crafts. The longest pedestrians´ suspension bridge … Continue Reading →
Authentic German christmas markets: How to avoid the tourist traps, and what other events to visit
What German families do for christmas: Christmas markets, theatre visits, family singing and fairytales. Continue Reading →
German Christmas
Would you like to know what an authentic German christmas is like? I don´t mean “a tourist´s German christmas” and I don´t mean a Bavarian christmas, either. Let me show … Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Soup
One of the quickest and easiest meals ever. It´s also healthy, cheap and delicious. So no wonder this pumpkin soup is one of my fall favourites. I hope you´ll like … Continue Reading →
Welcome to our home in the German countryside!
Are you interested in authentic German culture, food, and everyday life? This blog is about life in an average village in Lower Saxony, among Germany´s northernmost low mountain ranges. We … Continue Reading →