Showing posts with label Bavaria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bavaria. Show all posts

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Germany part 2 - Slopes Reit im Winkl


Slopes Reit im Winkle - Skiing Riding in Reit im Winkl

Reit im Winkl is a small village in the southeastern part of Bavaria, Germany, in the Traunstein district. It is situated southwest of Ruhpolding in the Alps. The village area has borders with two states of Austria, Tyrol and Salzburg. The small village of Kössen in Tyrol is the next village following the river Lofer to the confluence into the Tiroler Achen. Reit im Winkl has a population of approximately 2,600. It is a famous tourist resort, especially for winter sports. The skiing area is located in a district of the village called Winklmoos Alm.

Germany part 6 - Rothenburg's medieval romance

Rothenburg's medieval romance - Rothenburg, Germany. Romantic Medieval Town!
Rothenburg—once one of Germany's largest cities with a population of 6,000 residents—is today a charming tourist destination. For great views and a good orientation, hike Rothenburg's mile-long wall and climb the city's tower. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more

Germany part 7 - One day in Rothenburg

One day in Rothenburg - A Day Out In Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The archetypal German town, Rothenburg lies in Middle Franconia, in Bavaria, Germany. Over 1000 years old, the old city has remained virtually unchanged for centuries, and is one of Germany's most important tourist destinations. Music by Kevin MacLeod
Well, I am an amateur, and a seven-minute video is bound to be superficial. "Jejune" is probably a word you used to impress me, but it's ambiguous, so I'm not sure if you're accusing me of dullness or ignorance; the former is a matter of opinion, the latter I repudiate. The accent, however, is authentically my own.