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I've never been to Wroclaw but was just as surprised at how attractive the old quarters of Krakow and Warsaw are. Those dwarfs are fun; I wonder if there is a dwarf trail of some sort. And those tulips - when were you there?
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Day 10: Wroclaw (daytrip to Swidnica)
Train ticket PLN 22 (54 min journey) bought at ticket machine as the Koleo App wouldn’t continue to payment. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b0e438881.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cca6e9b2d.jpeg I like to check the upcoming stations The Swidnica Peace Church (built 1657) and Jawor Peace churches are the last remaining of these incredible timber framed churches (only allowed to be built from impermanent materials and in a short timespan) https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1054/ It was a really cold day - my phone told me Swidnica 9C, feels like: 5C and I didn’t disagree; luckily it was a short 20 min walk to the Peace Church from Swidnica train station. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...38595160a.jpeg The entry https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d24ff958c.jpeg The grounds are pretty https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...626760ea9.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...61f2eadc0.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b9d468846.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...943699b79.jpeg Stunning interior https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ac0699d52.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c34a1ec9b.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...128e5af7f.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...91112e483.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a82897d33.jpeg The grounds : https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ab79d4ac5.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3b74baf21.jpeg Cemetery https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a304641bc.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4cb7a2a8a.jpeg School Then a wander around the Swidnica old market square and a visit to the Museum of Old Merchants to escape the cold (it contained a lot of historic weighing scales, typewriters, cash registers, old coins, ..) https://dolnyslask.travel/en/obiekt/...nego-kupiectwa https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4263daa01.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7f8d1f6ea.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bf5bae141.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6e26ccd4b.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ee090711c.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ff84b3ae4.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2b4cfdbf4.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d11cea173.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7f05a0a38.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ff17eea69.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4638e63c1.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ac09b4cec.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...42b641dc4.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...614debebb.jpeg (I did need a haircut and there was an empty looking hairdresser so popped in and booked a haircut for after my church visit, a fun experience with hand signals and I have no doubt I was her only Australian tourist client, lol) Rookie mistake - buying return ticket in Swidnica at the machine, pulled out the paper ticket from dispenser and wandered off to look at the departure board and on checking the ticket found it was a receipt probably from previous travellers purchase (mine hadn’t printed yet). Lucky I checked. Of course my ticket was gone by the time I returned, so bought another, but it’s cheap, at least I discovered this before I boarded. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...61e31dc35.jpeg It is distracting trying to figure stuff out sometimes Once back in Wroclaw, went via the Monument of the Anonymous Passerby as it reflects the disappearance of citizens during communist regime. There are 14 life size figures that disappear into the street. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2084a8887.jpeg They start to disappear into the ground this side of street… https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2de7acb2a.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...73594593e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8105b7fa2.jpeg And reappear other side https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...16ad9f6ba.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cebba4422.jpeg (My father had told me of a neighbour when he lived in Silesia, who unwisely made some negative remark about the ruling communist regime that was reported to authorities and was taken from his home; no one dared to ask his whereabouts or situation - he returned 6 months later, again, no one dared ask what happened) Walked 10 km today most of that is to and from train stations - can take tram to Wrocław Glowny or bus to the church in Swidnica but I like the discoveries on walking. |
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tripplanner - I visited the Botanic Gardens only a few days ago, maybe 10 May..
I was surprised and delighted the tulips were still in peak condition Day 11: Wrocław Another cold day today. Decided to visit the Japanese gardens https://dolnyslask.travel/en/obiekt/...i-we-wroclawiu but took the tram to save my legs. The walk between the tram stop and the entry is through a lovely public park. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...138d1bd41.jpeg What a fantastic site. So beautifully displayed and organised so that visitors follow a one way route but with lots of spots to sit and enjoy. Azaleas and rhododendrons in flower, and so green and lush. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f13d513ef.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...14a44af8e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6e01a855b.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...30b261b96.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bda5e941c.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...0fe3ef779.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c252cdc8d.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ed17ac30a.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...24822ba74.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6912126dc.jpeg it must be gorgeous in autumn too… On return I walked via the multi media display https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...56da23e7b.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...0a910d253.jpeg -which must be great at night https://dolnyslask.travel/en/obiekt/...-multimedialna - to the Zoo tram stop Public transport, contactless, no ticket, show your card https://www.wroclawguide.com/en/more...rt-in-wroclaw/ I had used the ticketless scan with digital wallet but a ticket check by conductor led to a bit of agitated Polish and when I didn’t understand her she just got louder - then another conductor came by and did a read of my phone and all ok. I used Maps on my phone to help decide on trams numbers and stops and that worked well. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...86f8b77a61.png https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e9e18d6496.png https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...43e7c7429.jpeg Had a much needed warm and cosy late lunch in a tiny restaurant, Pod przykrywką, which is near my hotel and has a small menu of regional cuisine. I had a horseradish and potato soup and pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms. Tasty and filling. More dwarfs https://visitwroclaw.eu/en/discover-...plore/dwarves/ https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c7018529a.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f39eaa614.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c30bc47f2.jpeg If I had a few more days : Hydropolis Museum https://hydropolis.pl/en/ St Mary Magdalene church footbridge St Elisabeth Church tower University of Wrocław : Aula Leopoldina https://visitwroclaw.eu/en/atrakcje/...roclaw-museum/ National museum Battle of Raclawice painting - is timed entry https://mnwr.pl/en/branches/panorama...-of-raclawice/ Książ Castle 3rd largest castle in Poland https://www.zamkipolskie.com/ksiaz/ksiaz_eng.html Huge castle set in a forest, beautiful gardens How to arrive using public transport Attachment 9624 train to Walbrych, then bus There’s plenty to see here. |
Thanks for introducing me to Wroclaw. Definitely putting it on my list of places to visit.
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I like Wroclaw a lot. Been there a couple of times but never overnight. Brilliant pictures here again! That peace church in Swidnica is indeed gorgeous - still on my list.
Btw, Dresden is Germany's sister city of Wroclaw. They gave us one of those dwarfs - it is on the western side of the town hall. |
Oh thank you Adelaidean for your photos and writing about The Swidnica Peace Church!
I have just read the link you attached and am now going to spend some time looking into the history of this region and the conflict/s that saw the building of these churches, all of which is new to me. Your travels have opened up a whole new learning field for me, so again, thank you. |
Wow! I had no idea that Wroclaw was so lovely. And I have to assume many other Polish cities are too. Need to think about a trip there but maybe not this spring. As usual Adelaidean - great photos!
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Thanks for your comments.
Day 12: Wrocław to Stadt Wehlen I could have used a regional train and buy on this route on the day : regional train Wrocław to Zgorzelec to Görlitz €33 (which deserves a full day, so didn’t plan on stopping there) Then ongoing train to Stadt Wehlen is €29. However DB offered an IC option - so I pre booked on DBB €31 (total price, surprisingly cheaper than the regional train option) : IC train to Hoyerswerda with a 9 min transfer, arr Dresden Neustadt then to Stadt Wehlen Then ferry across the Elbe River. It sounded too good to be true, and it was. The train departing from Wroclaw left 40 minutes late, and I missed my connection. The Hoyerswerda train station looks like an abandoned apocalyptic industrial wasteland, the station was locked, it was freezing, no people around, and there was no warm cosy cafe to pass the time in. Fortunately the next train was only 30 minutes away, a few passengers trickled onto platform, and the train was welcomingly warm and quiet. But the train connection following this was absolutely packed - new routing now - I was one of the few able to squeeze in but we were standing for the next hour. Others could not get on board (public holiday crowds). Arrived mid afternoon, to a sweet tiny little village surrounded by forest, and a teeny tiny hotel room overlooking the little market square. Heaven. Reunited with my cousin and her DH, and we wandered up to the castle ruins for nice views. The visitors here mostly consist of hikers and cyclists, we have heard mostly German. The square was buzzing with people from their walks and bike rides, enjoying a beer or ice cream. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4ee35bc4a.jpeg View from my room https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...dfa09fc2a.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...08889bf5e.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...96e41463d.jpeg The little ferry on the right is our transport across the river https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...175e5a702.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ff6b3c398.jpeg Train station across river too, view from castle ruins https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d982264e7.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...0a358c968.jpeg Castle ruins https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...540344742.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f186f3577.jpeg Lovely dining room for dinner and breakfast, watching the river boats pass https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...92ae7b280.jpeg Square from my room https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6173b2a6e.jpeg I have previously visited the very popular sights here, including the Bastei bridge, and Konigstein fortress, Dresden, but the region has lots of tiny villages and lovely walks so met a cousin here for a more laid back part of trip. This area is on the train line between Dresden and Prague, on river Elbe, lovely hiking, beautiful river, forests, gorges, very popular with locals, good transport, accommodation and dining options. We dined at our hotel tonight, half board is offered, but we opted to try different restaurants over the stay. |
Welcome to my (almost) backyard ;-)
Very sorry about your train experience :( It has been a zoo lately. Too many carriages in maintenance, so not enough room for passengers, endless delays and cancelled trains. That IC train connection Wroclaw - Leipzig was only introduced last December (I think), so it is still quite new and doesn't work properly yet. It is also ridiculous that it ignores Görlitz and Dresden, runs a more northern route so passengers to those bigger cities must change to regional trains (and spend long waiting times at deserted stations like Hoyerswerda ...) The pictures of Stadt Wehlen are beautiful. Seems you were lucky with the weather. Spring is wonderful with all the fresh green and blooming flowers. Looking forward to the next chapter! |
The green is amazing, Ingo, so beautiful here.
Day 13: Stadt Wehlen We have a local guest card from the hotel, for transport (free ferry and regional train / bus). Wonderful long slow breakfast today, with those serene views over the Elbe. We chose to walk a portion of the Malerweg, first the ferry across river, then through this charming village and on a trail through the forest, clambering up and down steps, lunch at a tiny inn, and continued on to Rathen. So lush and green. Absolutely beautiful forest trail. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...66eda554a.jpeg Waiting for the ferry https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...25675dae9.jpeg Fantastic public transport, runs ‘on demand’ https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8a05d9256.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bfef0e6a4.jpeg On the other side now https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...78ade2bfb.jpeg Can take other boats up and down the river https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...756f72c21.jpeg Heading to the trail https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...da22fa01a.jpeg Following the M (Malerweg) sign on tree trunks https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1dde789f7.jpeg Gorgeous forest Malerweg ‘The Painter’s Way’ Is a 110 km 8 day walk https://thedetoureffect.com/blog/mal...-trail-report/ Malerweg https://whatifwewalked.com/malerweg-guide/. Most choose sections to walk and use bus/ ferry back. Very typical local foods, had a lentil soup, rye bread, plum cake for lunch. Excellent walking sustenance. There are a lot of steps and stairs. Some steps built between boulders are really narrow, and quite the squeeze. It’s so interesting with lots of panorama points, occasionally viewing the Konigstein fortress, or the Bastei bridge. Arrived in the lovely town of Rathen, where we stopped for excellent icecream, then a few minutes train journey and ferry back to the hotel for a rest, then the (on demand) ferry for the 30 second trip across river and a 1 minute walk to a restaurant for dinner. Lovely laidback day. We walked 8.5 km and 29 flights of stairs equivalent Can’t load photos so I’ll try again tomorrow… |
Day 14: Stadt Wehlen (day trip to Meissen)
It has been cool, but really pleasant: 3-13C in Meissen today We took the direct train to Meissen, and it’s a short walk to the historic town; great luck that this weekend the annual pottery market is on, so a great atmosphere with food huts, stalls, and interesting locally crafted products. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8519276cb.jpeg poking around the shops first .. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...59c108365.jpeg Modernised traditional Christmas decorations https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f85aa940c.jpeg Traditional räuchermann https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5b8a7c4ae.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...527eed9e6.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...72d5d5244.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...aad97f701.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...80fc6e693.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9ed0c4617.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f0e1e544f.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a45658d61.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d6d3d45ed.jpeg We had a short visit to the Albrechtsburg https://www.albrechtsburg-meissen.de...astle/history/ the oldest castle in Germany, and the original site of porcelain manufacturing. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...eec4ae6b5.jpeg X https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f611d62c1.jpeg Cathedral next to the castle https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...73ed6df3a.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...eaea31e64.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...42b40aeef.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...27d49c23b.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e8a0f744d.jpeg Early Meissen porcelain https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a47a54f66.jpeg Then a stop at the Cafe am Dom for excellent cake, before wandering the market stalls, indulging in some hot Chemnitzer krapfen (yeast donuts) and trying some local wine, chatting to other locals from Dresden (me not keeping up) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...498be6d82.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1700fee5c.jpeg We returned to Stadt Wehlen for dinner - mine was a tasty locally made pasta with salmon and white asparagus (it’s spargel season). Then an evening walk around this sweet village, with the lovely fading light. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3c693f5fb.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f939c7581.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c573400ac.jpeg Stadt Wehlen is pretty small https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...23e0e55a5.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...09b00af7c.jpeg Steep hillside https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a34f57204.jpeg Evening light on the river Walked 8 km today |
Two wonderful days, it seems to me. Right up my alley. I have done the Rauenstein hike a couple of times - always fantastic. I noticed the prices went considerably up in that small Berggasthaus, though, with the new guys running it now.
Love the reflections and evening light on the river. Meißen is always worth a visit. So picturesque. And the cake looks yummy! Btw, I prefer the Schieler wine (a local specialty) dry. |
Thanks. This mix of well known and lesser known towns in Germany and in the former Habsburg Empire (Breslau was part of Austria until 1740 only, whereas Prague and Rovereto left Austria 1918, after WW1) looks very interesting.
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Day 15: Stadt Wehlen
https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/e...l-stadt-wehlen Today the sky is clear and we wanted to walk part of Stage 1 Malerweg from Stadt Wehlen to Uttewalde Grund and on to Lohmen, as it passes through woods, gorges and interesting rock formations. It was peaceful, and so pretty. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c6bc375d5.jpeg Heading to the trail https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...523584fee.jpeg Perfect! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6109a5059.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d6af5ad76.jpeg the gorge is damp, with mosses and ferns https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...497e61b68.jpeg Some rocks are wedged in the narrow gorge https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...75810860b.jpeg The town of Lohmen had a lot of old farms converted to homes and garages, with nice gardens. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9db0811bc.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...986f88d62.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...097b15257.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7fa538999.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5cef39003.jpeg We ate at a very basic outdoor beer garden, a hearty bean soup and a beer, before catching the bus back. Dinner was at our hotel restaurant, which also makes its own pasta. Walked 10 km today. |
A fairy tale landscape. Love the glens around Wehlen. Nice and cool even in the summer heat. Beautiful pictures!
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Day 16 Stadt Wehlen (to Hohnstein)
We start every day at 8:30 with our excellent long breakfast and plan our day, my cousin popping in to the TI next door to check we have the details correct. Today we took the train to Pirna, then the bus to Hocksteinschänke bus stop, picking up the Malerweg trail there, intending to walk to Hohnstein via the Wolfschlucht (gorge) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...53ca0a91d.jpeg This is what rush hour at the ferry stop looks like https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...54de305f8.jpeg It was a lovely trail, through forest, up high on the rocky outcrop, down through the narrow chasm, into the valley, then uphill to the Hohnstein village. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...177a482ac.jpeg The start of the trail https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...018b41608.jpeg At a rocky outcrop https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d7564845e.jpeg The village across the valley, we still need to go down and back up https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...57850618a.jpeg Heading down via the ravine and a lot of stairs https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...34c490daf.jpeg The exit out of the rock https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...96ef3606a.jpeg So green and quiet in the forest https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1a921cc59.jpeg Entering the village after that slog uphill was exhausting, but astonishing to see the Burg Hohnstein towering on the ledge overlooking the village and backyards of locals. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a2f7c0bc1.jpeg Their back garden with the castle overhead! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e722fdd87.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c9de55736.jpeg What a charming village https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...edd2a653c.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1b7b7eb89.jpeg Parking spaces are tight https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1ea497542.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...13b9eb64a.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8ec84cf21.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b508dd91f.jpeg We ate a late lunch at the castle terrace cafe, I had a tasty Solyanka sour soup with bread, and poppyseed cake. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e5a5f0cb7.jpeg It is now a youth hostel https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...173d5547e.jpeg The upper castle https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...86d84912b.jpeg We took the bus to Bad Schandau, which passes through gentle countryside of farms and small villages, then the train to Stadt Wehlen, which follows the river, the overall trip took about an hour. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...92a8a32dc.jpeg Heading ‘home’ Walked 8 km and 23 flights today |
I like that rush hour a lot ;-)
The fresh green is amazing. You are so lucky with the weather, too. Castle Hohnstein will undergo major reconstruction works in the next couple of years. I am not sure I like that - it will probably lose most of its patina and charm. |
Those stairs would have done me in! I admire those who have no problem walking on those grids. They make me feel very insecure (and anyway right now lots of stairs are out!!) But what a gorgeous area you are in at the moment. So lush, green and the houses so pretty. I liked that castle a lot and hope if "ingo" is right about the restoration they leave the outside walls alone.
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What a wonderful trip! Love all your photos.
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