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10 magical castles in Germany you won't want to miss

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Today we're sharing 10 magical castles in Germany that feel like they're straight out of a fairy tale. We've seen two of them ourselves, and the other eight are on our bucket list.

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Narva in Estonia - on the border with Russia

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In co-operation with the Estonian Tourist Board

Narva in Estonia is the EU's outpost against Russia, with the border crossing in the centre of the city. You may come here to learn more about the Battle of Narva and the shared Swedish-Estonian history, and to visit Narva Castle. Or why not go for a swim on the fine sandy beach at Narva-Jõesuu rand?

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Rakvere fortress in Estonia - history and spectacle

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In co-operation with the Estonian Tourist Board

Rakvere Fortress is located on a hill in the town of Rakvere in northern Estonia. The fortress once belonged to both Denmark and Sweden and has a lot of history to tell. We came here by motorhome after our visit to Lahemaa National Park, and then found a really nice campsite.

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Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic - among mummies and snake skins

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In co-operation with Czech Tourism

Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic is a beautiful historic castle, which also houses collections of cool antique gadgets from around the world. How about Japanese armour, mummies from Egypt or a long dried snake skin that was once a Christmas present?

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Yangtorp - qigong temple in Skåne given new life

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Yangtorp is something as unusual as a giant qigong temple in Skåne. In the middle of the Scanian landscape, among fields, cows and cottages, rises the magnificent and ornate temple. For a long time the temple lay in ruins and was robbed of everything of value. Now it has risen again, and today qigong courses, retreats and conferences are organised here.

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Suomenlinna in Helsinki - sea fortress with Swedish history

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The Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki is an exciting historical attraction, offering a large dose of Swedish, Russian and Finnish history. Boats run regularly from Helsinki to the fortress, and we spent several hours here yesterday in the gloriously cold winter weather.

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Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm - the castle you never knew existed

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Located in the centre of Stockholm, Rörstrand Castle is perhaps one of Stockholm's least known (and most hidden!) castles. We live relatively close to the castle and almost every day we pass the large porcelain pile that reminds us of what was once the Rörstrand porcelain factory. One day we decided to explore the history of the castle and the factory. It was even more exciting than expected, not least because this turned out to be almost the last chance to see the inside of the castle.

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Burg Hohenzollern in Germany - on top of a mountain

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Burg Hohenzollern in Germany is located high up on a mountain, and you have to pass through countless gates before reaching the actual castle. We found a good place to park the motorhome and took the opportunity to explore the castle, both inside and out.

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The Abbey of Thoronet in Provence - and a Swedish crayfish meal

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Yesterday we visited the impressive Thoronet Abbey in Provence, which was built in the 12th century. The visit to the cool and splendid monastery was impressive, but the highlight of the day was the evening, when we were invited to a real Swedish crayfish meal with blog friends!

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15 things to do in Salzburg - from cable car to Mozart concert

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In co-operation with the Austria Tourist Board

Today we're sharing 15 things to do in Salzburg, Austria. We've spent a few intense days in this beautiful city, doing everything from cable cars and castles to beer, shopping and a Mozart Candle Light Dinner. Here are our top tips for visiting this beautiful Austrian city!

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