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Category: Germany

Activities, Adventures, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Travel

Hike to Schrecksee – one of the most stunning and most exhausting ones of Bavaria

The hike to the mystical turquoise lake Schrecksee, tucked in almost surreal, green hills has been dragging the attention of many hikers and international visitors.…

By Maria26/01/202126/01/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

Easy hike to a mountain lake in Bavaria – swimming included

Do you know that feeling after arriving at the summit on a hot day and all you want is a refreshing swim? Hiking to a…

By Maria10/06/202028/11/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature, Travel

Jump and swim in a waterfall close to Munich in Bavaria? Yes, at Buchenegger Waterfall.

Nope this is not in the jungle of Bali. This is actually a waterfall in Bavaria not too far from Munich, called Buchenegger waterfalls. You…

By Maria14/10/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Travel

Easy hike at Sylvenstein lake (and a surprise at the summit)

This artificial lake just one hour away from Munich is so fascinating. Every time when I pass it (on my way somewhere else) I just…

By Maria14/10/201929/12/20201 Comment
Favorites, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

How to get to the famous rock at Eibsee

If you are planning to go to Eibsee you have probably been inspired by one of the most famous picture spots at Eibsee: the little…

By Maria14/09/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
City trips, Germany, My Home, Travel

Insider tips in Munich in summer

As I already live in Munich for 8 years now I thought I am capable of publishing a list of real insider tips in Munich…

By Maria17/08/201920/01/2021Leave a comment
City trips, Germany, My Home, Travel

Best beer gardens in Munich – insider tips!

Having been living in Munich for 8 years, I want to share my insider tips with you and show you the best beer gardens in…

By Maria17/08/201921/01/2021Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Travel

Easy hike at lake Starnberg – a wonderful spring walk

Last weekend the travel bug bit me and on Sunday late afternoon I decided that I really want to go hike RIGHT NOW – therefore…

By Maria28/04/201929/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature

Sylvenstein Dam in Bavaria – another stunning lake close to Munich

This is a very sad blog post and an amazing one at the same time. It is a great one because we are speaking about…

By Maria28/04/201929/12/20202 Comments
Activities, Adventures, Germany, Hiking, My Home

Hike to Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany – all you need to know

A hike to Zugspitze – what it is like Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany (2962 meters) and it is not an extraordinary beautiful…

By Maria17/03/201926/01/202127 Comments
Beaches, Germany, Poland

Cool things to do in Usedom – and why being spontaneous is so important

When I was in Usedom, an island of the Baltic Sea, in autumn I mainly went there to have a break for some days, to…

By Maria10/03/201929/12/20202 Comments
Activities, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Top 5

Best hikes in Bavaria – from a local

As most of you know, I live in Munich which turned out to be the perfect location for day-trips of hiking. Both Austria and the…

By Maria27/12/201826/01/20212 Comments
Beaches, Favorites, Germany, Happiness, Top 5, Travel

Best sunrise and sunset spots of Usedom

I love sunrise and sunsets. Not only for the colours. But also for the calm atmosphere. Especially sunrises are so peaceful and calm. This atmosphere…

By Maria21/10/201829/12/2020Leave a comment
Best lakes to swim in Munich and around: Lake Tegern, Tegernsee, Strandbad Kaltenbrunn
Activities, Germany, Hiking, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature

Best lakes to swim in Munich and around

I love Munich in summer – which is quite unusual I think. Mostly summer in big cities sucks, it is hot, there is no swimming…

By Maria15/08/201826/01/20218 Comments
Favorites, Germany, Munich get aways, My Home, Nature, Top 5, Travel

Best picture spots of Eibsee – stunning reflections included.

Lake Eibsee is for me personally the most beautiful lake I’ve seen so far. Because of its Caribbean flair, its beautiful location and the stunning…

By Maria14/08/201826/01/20217 Comments
Germany, Hiking, My Home, Nature

Hike to Mount Wank – a hike close to Munich

Searching for a hike close to Munich? Mount Wank is a mountain around an hour away from Munich. The way up is especially beautiful due…

By Maria15/06/201829/12/20202 Comments
Natural pool Königssee - how to get to the natural pool at Kings lake
Adventures, Favorites, Germany, Hidden gems, Hiking, My Home, Nature

How to get to the natural pool at Lake Königssee – update 2021!

Did you also wonder how to get to the natural pool at Lake Königssee which is shown in the picture above? And did you also…

By Maria05/06/201826/01/202110 Comments
Top fairytale place in Germany: Devil's bridge in Kromlau - don't miss to visit Rakotz bridge!
Germany, Happiness, Hidden gems, Nature, Travel

Rakotz bridge – a fairytale place in Germany

Last weekend I fulfilled myself a long kept dream and went to a truly fairytale place in Germany. Everything started when I saw a picture…

By Maria16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment
Activities, Germany, Happiness, Hiking, Nature, Travel

Hike to Schrammsteine – romantic walk in Saxon Switzerland

Imagine a soft bright light, green all around you, fawns along your path swaying in the wind, wild blueberries and raspberries, big rocks covered with…

By Maria16/07/201729/12/20201 Comment
Germany, Nature, Travel

Bastei bridge – real or a painting?

This picturesque bridge, called Bastei bridge, is one of the most visited places in Saxon Switzerland. It is located 195 meters above the Elbe river…

By Maria16/07/201729/12/2020Leave a comment

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