Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
There is nothing like a stroll or a brisk hike in the woods to clear the mind and recharge the soul. The word ‘hiking’ might bring up visions of overly stuffed backpacks, walking for hours on end and fighting every bug imaginable.
While you could certainly spend your entire time in Europe viewing castles and wandering through museums, where is the fun in that? Mix things up a bit and get ready to tackle some of the most thrilling activities Europe has to offer.
Now that spring is showing off new buds and blooms, it’s time to dust off those hiking boots and backpacks and head off into the great outdoors. The trail systems in Germany are second to none.
Between hiking through mountains and kayaking on pristine lakes, Germany has no shortages of outdoor activities. Its beautiful nature is the reason the term the “great outdoors” was invented.
When the cold dark days of winter are finally behind us, something magical happens. The sun shines a little more, flowers and trees start to bloom and everyone seems to have a spring in their step. If you want to experience the magic of a European spring, head to Eifel National Park.
When in Scotland, you can’t escape the land’s wild beauty. It’s untamed, unruly, and absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend taking a few days away from the history of the cities to hike and wander about the highlands. But, as with all things Mother Nature, you need to be smart about it.
As we start to defrost from the dark, cold abyss known as European Winter, the travel bug inside you emerges. While Switzerland is known for its winter sports like skiing the Swiss are so much more than playing in the snow.
In Hunsrück floats Germany’s most beautiful suspension bridge, the Geierlay. Walk through the forest to arrive at the 360-meter-long and 100-meter-high bridge over a valley and breathe in the fresh air.
The New Year ushers in goals and resolutions. If yours included getting in shape and exploring Europe a bit more, why not combine the two? The continent is brimming with hiking trails crisscrossing between countries.
Standing atop the Rotenfels, there’s so much there to please the eye: a sweeping view of distant peaks and plains, a castle begging for exploration, brick-red cliff faces, verdant fields, vineyards awaiting warmer days, a winding river and a steeple-dotted village.
The island of Madeira rests off the northwestern coast of Africa and is a particularly delightful autonomous region of Portugal. It is known for its delicious wine and incredibly scenic landscapes, created by a volcanic system.
As fun as skiing in the Alps may be, winters in Northern Europe can be bleak and dreary. Cold, dark days and frosted windshields can make even the most winter-loving person turn into the Grinch over time.
Germany is known for cold, dreary winters, which are brightened considerably by the warmth and cheer of traditional village Weihnachtsmärkte and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Lush green forests delicately draped in winter’s finest blanket of snow invite outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to experience a wonderland in Bodenmais.
