A thousand years of rain and frost, and the glacier that once covered the Ritten plateau melted 10,000 years ago. What it left behind is a forest of earth pillars capped by boulders that look as though a giant dropped them from a great height. The pillars cluster in a ravine above the village of […]
The jagged peaks of the Dolomites rise in pink and grey against a sky so blue it almost hurts to look at. Cortina d’Ampezzo sits in a wide valley surrounded by these UNESCO-listed mountains, a resort that has welcomed winter sports enthusiasts since the early twentieth century. The air here is thin and clean, carrying […]
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Zell am See nestles between the sparkling waters of Lake Zell and the rugged peaks of the Austrian Alps, making it one of the most stunning destinations in Central Europe. The town wraps around the northern shore of the lake, its pedestrianised centre filled with Alpine architecture, boutique shops, and cafes where the aroma of […]
Glaciers keep the ski slopes of Kaprun accessible even when lower resorts turn green with spring. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier rises above the town, its summit station offering panoramic views across the Austrian Alps and as far as the peaks of Italy on clear days. Year-round skiing draws professionals and families alike, while the village below […]
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France is the most popular camping destination in Europe, and for good reason. With its diverse landscapes, excellent infrastructure, and a climate that ranges from the mild Atlantic coast to the sun-baked Mediterranean, the country offers something for every type of camper. weather you prefer a fully equipped mobile home on a four-star campsite with […]
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The walkway rises through the canopy of the Bavarian Forest, a steel and timber structure that lifts you 44 metres above the forest floor. Below, the trees of the oldest national park in Germany spread in every direction, their crowns forming a green carpet that stretches to the Czech border. The tree top walk at […]
Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster) is a Gothic masterpiece that holds a remarkable world record: at 161.5 metres, its soaring spire is the tallest church tower in the world, higher than Cologne Cathedral, higher than the Sagrada Família, and the tallest building of any kind built before the Eiffel Tower. Located in the modest, often-overlooked city […]
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Stuibenfall – the highest waterfall in Tyrol | Austria \n \n Updated: January 16, 2020 | \n By Claire \n | \n More \n \n Stuibenfall crashes through the Otztal Alps with a 159-metre free fall that makes it the highest waterfall in Tyrol and the fourth highest in all of Austria. Located near the […]
Rifflsee is the highest lake in Austria, a shimmering alpine tarn at 2,232 metres in the Ötztal Alps of Tyrol, surrounded by 3,000-metre peaks and accessible year-round via cable car from the Pitztal Glacier ski area. In summer, its crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding mountains in one of the most photogenic alpine settings in the […]
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In Hamburg, Germany there is the largest model railway in the world. It is called the Miniature Wonderland and occupies an entire floor in a former warehouse in the Speicherstadt district. The sophisticated giant layout is surrounded by realistic-looking cityscapes of Hamburg and other places of interest from around the world. The Sections and Detailed […]
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