“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'”
Lewis Carroll
Jan 29, 2014
Winter in Herrlingen
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'”
Jan 25, 2014
Schloß Lichtenstein
Back in the beginning of December, after the first snows, we went to Lichtenstein, a town at the foot of the Schwäbische Alb. It's located at about 60km from Herrlingen and it has one of the prettiest castles in Baden-Württemberg.
Unfortunately, we forgot to check if the castle was open in December and only realized it closes in December and January when we got there. So, instead of visiting the castle, we had lunch in the restaurant nearby and took a walk outside.
Unfortunately, we forgot to check if the castle was open in December and only realized it closes in December and January when we got there. So, instead of visiting the castle, we had lunch in the restaurant nearby and took a walk outside.
Jan 19, 2014
Heidenheim and Heidenheimer Weihnachtsmarkt
To enjoy a nice sunny Sunday, we decided to visit Heidenheim, about 60km north of Herrlingen. Fortunately for us that weekend was also the weekend of the Heidenheim's Weihnachtsmarkt!
We visited Schloß Hellenstein, walked around the center and then stopped for some comforting food and drinks in one of the weihnachtsmarkt stands.
Jan 11, 2014
Ulmer Weihnachtsmarkt
Christmas Markets are a big tradition in Germany and are held in many cities, towns or villages all over the country. Some last for almost a month while others last only for a few days or weekends.
Ulm's Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is held at the Münsterplatz and starts at the end of November and ends a few days before Christmas.
The entire square is filled with little wooden houses that sell a little of everything, from Christmas tree decorations, wooden toys or lambskin shoes and clothing to chocolates and sweeties and typical German food and drinks.
As my school is right next to the square I was able to visit it during the week when there were no big crowds but on weekends it was full of people!
We went on a Friday but we didn't manage to stay there for long - though long enough for Mike to eat two wurst with bread and drink a mug of glühwein - because it was about -3° at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and too crowded.
We went back the following Saturday and properly enjoyed the markt, despite the snow that fell all morning!
Ulm's Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is held at the Münsterplatz and starts at the end of November and ends a few days before Christmas.
The entire square is filled with little wooden houses that sell a little of everything, from Christmas tree decorations, wooden toys or lambskin shoes and clothing to chocolates and sweeties and typical German food and drinks.
As my school is right next to the square I was able to visit it during the week when there were no big crowds but on weekends it was full of people!
We went on a Friday but we didn't manage to stay there for long - though long enough for Mike to eat two wurst with bread and drink a mug of glühwein - because it was about -3° at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and too crowded.
We went back the following Saturday and properly enjoyed the markt, despite the snow that fell all morning!
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