The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg is a concert hall, but also a landmark. This year, the concert hall is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and a lot of festivities are being organised to mark the occasion. We took a look at the beautiful building from the inside and out.
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Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg showcases the world's largest model railway. Prepare yourself for floor after floor of fascinating and detailed landscapes in miniature, with buildings, trains, boats and aeroplanes. Don't miss this impressive site during your visit to Hamburg!
Read moreWe have done a guided Beatles tour in Hamburg, and we can highly recommend it. Very interesting and fascinating! It was in Hamburg that the world-famous band started their career in the early 1960s.
Read moreWhat a nice homestead by Lake Vättern! We have visited Brandstorp's local history association, which was surprisingly interesting and nice. This homestead offers fine houses and well-maintained museums, as well as a café and a charming "shop from the past".
Read moreWhat to do in Mariestad? The gem of Lake Vänern offers a truly picturesque little town with charming alleys, a stately church, delicious ice cream and wonderful nature experiences. Here are our top tips on what to see and do in Mariestad.
Read moreWriting facts about Egypt is both fun and challenging as we are talking about over 5000 years of fascinating history. Consider that Alexandria in northern Egypt was the most important and prominent city in the world before 30 BC and that pyramids were built here in 3000 BC. Follow us to where modern civilisation started and to the mysticism of Egypt.
Read moreAncient castles in Sweden! Think it's boring to look at an "old gravel pile" on top of a mountain? Actually, it is staggering that parts of these historic structures still exist. Once upon a time our ancestors used them, as a refuge in times of trouble, for defence or perhaps as a guard post.
Read moreCastles in Sweden! Once upon a time, rich and powerful Swedes constructed buildings that would serve as both housing and protection. Many of these castles still exist, and in other cases you can visit imaginative castle ruins. Which of these castles and castle ruins have you visited?
Read moreGuest writer: Cornelia Tonéri
My name is Cornelia Tonéri and I run a travel blog. litemerarosa.se with a focus on both short and long journeys and adding a touch of colour to everyday life. Living life a little more pink or whatever colour makes you a little happier.
Read moreGerman theme roads offer ready-made routes through picturesque landscapes, often with sights lined up in a row. Wine route, asparagus route or castle route... In fact, there are no less than 150 themed roads in Germany to choose from. We present four that we are curious about right now.
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