In his „Wanderungen durch die Mark Brandenburg“ (Walks through the Mark Brandenburg), the writer Fontane dedicated an entire volume to this region. Quiet forests and clear lakes as well as charming towns with a lively history make the area north of Berlin a charming destination for small escapes from everyday life. Here you find a good access for the first information.
Nyborg is the eastern gateway to the Danish island of Funen. Because of its strategic importance, a castle and palace were built first, and around them a respectable merchant town.
Langeland is a varied cycling island without too many climbs. The beaches are not far away, but there are also many nature reserves that are interesting to observe.
A small destination in east german Saxony between Leipzig and Chemnitz is the moated manor house Podelwitz at the Freiberg Mulde river. Also suitable as a stage stop for cyclists on the Mulde cycle path or canoe enthusiasts.
aerial yoga is yoga in the air! With the help of a cloth you can do exercises for stretching, balance, muscular and bodily functions above the ground – or simply relax in a hammock.
Anyone traveling along the Flemish coast in Belgium almost automatically comes to Knokke. There, the modern moneyed aristocracy meets for dinner in expensive posh restaurants.
A quickly reachable destination from Leipzig in east germany is the hill church Beucha. Hill – church? Near Leipzig? Well, the hill is 20m high, but the quarry underneath makes the sight spectacular. A short circular walk or a concert in the church round off the visit.
With a GPS device and an openstreetmap – chart you will quickly find your destination. Whether as a hiker or long-distance cyclist – outdoors and in the city … even if it’s about the pizza 🙂
Baltic Sea and Rügen – for many dream places, white sand, blue waves and unforgettable vacation experiences. But also a bicycle route on Rügen can offer a lot. For short journeys in addition already a small subregion is enough like the particularly beautiful, easily experienced southeast of the large island. A Baltic Sea bike tour has more to offer than just sandy paths 😉
Hampi was once the vibrant metropolis of a Hindu empire of unimaginable wealth. Still today the ruins in the rocky landscape impress. A trip there is worthwhile not only for its history, but also for its surroundings and Indian country life on the Tungabadhra River.

