I was very impressed by the 1st class of this commuter train on the line Hamburg – Lübeck. The tables even offered power outlets. Which commuter trains with tables and power outlets do you know?
Tag: Germany
ICE family at Munich Central Station
Before entering the Eurocity to Bregenz I came across these two generations of the great ICE trains. Reminds a bit of father (ICE 2) and daughter (ICE T), doesn’t it?
Oberhaus Fortress in Passau
Visitors experience this view of Oberhaus Fortress (Veste Oberhaus) from the main square in Passau. The fortress itself offers an even more intriguing view: You see the three rivers of Passau in their different colours: Danube (Blue), Inn (Green) and Ilz (Black).
Vintage postbox in Frohnau
What a lovely piece! I came across this postbox in Frohnau, a village in the Annaberg-Buchholz municipality in Saxony. Its colour made me smile as it reminded me of Facebook.
Lockheed Super Constellation
The Lockheed Super Constellation, aka “Super Connie”, formed one of the highlights at the Hamburg Airport Days 2007. The plane was presented by the Swiss-based Super Constellation Flyers Association.
Skyline of Mainhattan
Photo of Frankfurt taken from a bridge named ‘Alte Brücke’. The quarter with the skyscrapers is situated near the river Main. Therefore there is a pun calling Frankfurt am Main ‘Mainhattan’. [German]
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
The following was a big surprise on my urban walk through Stuttgart. I came across a fodder meadow (Fettwiese) inside the city. The hay from this meadow is for the animals of a nearby zoo named Wilhelma.
Linderhof Palace in Ettal
Linderhof Palace (Schloss Linderhof) is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is remarkable for its French interior style. Its fanciful castle grounds with an artificial grotto, a mythical tree inside a hut, and a Moorish kiosk are also worth a visit.
Manhole cover in Hanover
A manhole cover seen in Hannover, Germany. I know the coat of arms of Hannover which is in the center of the emblem but what about the two lions and the helmet? Do you know the meaning of this coat of arms?
Olympic tower in Munich
The Olympic Tower (Olympiaturm) of Munich is situated on the Olympiapark. From the revolving restaurant, I had a great view of some sights of Munich, e.g. the Olympiastadion and the BMW museum.
Haus Metternich in Coblenz
Statesman Klemens von Metternich was born on 15 May 1773 in Coblenz (Koblenz). His birthplace is generally known as Haus Metternich or Metternicher Hof. The building was built in 1674 and burned down in 1944. The reconstruction took place in 1976.
Donaustauf Castle in Donaustauf
Donaustauf Castle (Burgruine Donauaustauf) is a castle ruin near the Danube River in the Bavarian region of Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz). From the ruins, you have a good view of the nearby Walhalla memorial. In the photo above, one can see the columns of the former castle chapel.