How raftsmen invented logistics
Between the babbling brooks and giant fir trees, we found traces of a craft that supplied entire continents – and which few people still know today
Germany
Museum on prescription
Culture against illness seems to be a recipe for success. Even spending time in aesthetic spaces can be beneficial
Blueberry bliss in the Black Forest
The best time to visit the blue berry region is July and August. Perfect for hikes and culinary discoveries
The shepherd’s run in the Black Forest
Barefoot for the crown: The shepherd’s run in Wildberg honors the shepherd’s profession in all its facets – for 300 years now!
The shepherd queen of Wildberg
From shepherd’s daughter to professional shepherdess: something is happening in the male domain, as the Shepherd Run Days in Wildberg show
City tour through Bremen
Funny details and charming discoveries between Bremen’s town hall, Weser promenade and Schnoor district
Repressed history: the Aryanization memorial in Bremen
Better late than never! This applies both to good television formats such as Reschke Fernsehen and to the culture of remembrance. About the economic dimension of the Holocaust and its profiteers.
Lady Captain under white sails
The Weisse Düne is the only sailing passenger ship in Germany. Jane Bothe glides across the waters around Usedom with the crew and her guests
Whale watching
No, I’m not writing this little whale of a review because tomorrow, February 23, 2025, is the Bundestag election. The important election should not have to serve as a phonological joke that only works in German. But when I saw the huge whale painting in Bremen’s town hall, I thought of the sperm whale that beached itself on the coast of Sylt a few days ago…
Seafaring cuisine in Bremen
Bremen Town Musicians and Hanseatic cuisine come together in Bremen’s Ratskeller. Tips for hearty meals on the Weser!
Bathing fun on Usedom
Why was the beach chair invented and what were bathing carts for? Bathing culture reaches the Baltic Sea beach in the 19th century
Viticulture Conquers the North
Does the future of viticulture lie in the north? Cool climate wines from Northern Europe are causing a stir. A visit to winemakers from Usedom, Skåne and Funen
