Educational leave is the perfect opportunity to fill your mind with new knowledge while letting your soul unwind. My most recent educational trip took me to the charming village of Medingen near Bad Bevensen—a place that turned out to be surprisingly versatile, offering everything from idyllic hiking trails to unexpected train adventures. Here, historical settings, natural experiences, and a sense
The proverbial “Golden Autumn” this year keeps luring me outside. I no longer leave the house without my phone. There are too many beautiful motifs in the finest autumn colors, illustrated by a warm and low-hanging autumn sun, playing before my eyes. It is fascinating how the colorful leaves still hanging on the trees change the cityscape, the parks, and
It’s October 26, 2024, a day before the switch to winter time. It’s a Saturday, and the sun is shining from a blue sky, warming the air to 20 degrees. What a day! The Harz Mountains are calling, that’s for sure. We park the car at the Schierke train station. First, we head to Hohnehof (HWN17). From there, we continue
October is being so kind to us this year that I often feel drawn outside. Again and again, I’m fascinated by what there is to discover in nature. Right in the Western Ring area, directly by the Ringgleis, stands my Chanel hat! In all its glory, it stands upright on the green grass, surrounded by colorful leaves. I’m so delighted
Ever heard of Harsleben? No? Me neither before now. Yet, it’s worth keeping this place in mind. Why? Well, that’s where the Thekenberg is. However, to be fair, there’s no beer on the Thekenberg. But if you keep hiking towards Halberstadt, then, yes, there are a few more highlights waiting for you: the Fünffingerfelsen (Five Finger Rock), the Klusfelsen, the
I have been to Ilsenburg several times already. It really is a charming little town in the eastern Harz with lots of flair. However, what we encountered this time in the Harz National Park, and especially in such quantities, really surprised us. Closed due to overcrowding To start, we couldn’t find a parking spot in the Ilsetal on this Sunday
It’s a balmy late summer evening in New York – or let’s say Braunschweig – when I suddenly find myself in a situation so bizarre that it could have almost been romantic… if it weren’t for the question of trust and a blind date looming over everything. It all starts with a photo. A harmless photo, taken in front of
On the nationwide Open Monument Day, our first stop was a Marinee performance. We headed to the “Kleine Haus” (Small House). The play “Jeeps” by the author Nora Abdel-Maksoud was set to be presented. Right on time at 11 AM, it began. The hall, about three-quarters full, was filled with anticipation. Four chairs were placed in front of the stage:
It’s getting dark earlier again. I had just seemed to get used to the long evenings, and now they’re over again. However, this means that this year’s light trail can be planned earlier. On a very mild (still-) summer day, it begins at 7:30 pm in the Bürgerpark. Twilight has just set in. It is already dim enough to admire
If we had followed the weather forecast, this last hike would never have taken place. Originally, rain and thunderstorms were predicted for the entire day. But, the weather gods were kind to us even on the last day. With our Alpbachtal Card, the ride on the Markbachjochbahn is free. So, we headed once again to Wildschönau. This time, however, we