The Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli is a narrow-gauge steam-powered railway in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It connects several seaside resorts along the German coast of the Baltic Sea.
Tag: Germany
Manhole cover in Schwerin
Schwerin is the capital city (Landeshauptstadt) of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The manhole covers in Schwerin show the city arms in the version of 1991. The depicted knight represents Henry the Lion. The flag in his hand is a gonfalon. [German]
Hohenzollern Castle
What a Lego®-like castle! But Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm is more a guest residence than a castle. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned the building to accommodate his noble guests. [German]
Trompe l’oeil in Füssen
The High Palace (Hohes Schloss) in the Bavarian city of Füssen is known for its Trompe l’oeil architectural paintings. For example, I was impressed by the illusionistic oriel windows. They give the building a surreal touch.
Chapel of Querfurt Castle
The chapel of Querfurt Castle (Burg Querfurt) in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt dates back to the 12th century. It stands free in the court of the castle. The decoration inside is in Baroque style.
Glockenspiel in Goslar
The Glockenspiel at the Kaiserringhaus in Goslar shows miners at work four times a day. In addition, the carillon bells play tunes like the Steigerlied. That way, the Glockenspiel call attention to the nearby Rammelsberg Mine.
Fireless steam locomotive
I came across this fireless steam locomotive at the Chemnitz Museum of Industry. It used to work in industrial facilities where no open fire was allowed. For example, you could find them in mines, and food or chemical factories.
Sundial path in Nuremberg
I can’t help myself, but this sundial made me smile! 🙂 I came across this piece while walking along the Sundial Path of Nuremberg. Besides artsy sundials, I also encountered fascinating medieval buildings and informative museums.
Kaiserbrunnen in Constance
The Kaiserbrunnen (Emperor Fountain) in Konstanz (Constance) was created by sculptor Hans Baur in 1897. After a redecoration by Gernot Rumpf at the end of the 20th century, it refers to historical events related to Constance.
Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen
Vischering Castle (Burg Vischering) is a fine place to start a tour along the moated castles of Münsterland. You find the Münsterland Museum inside its walls, telling all about the castles and palaces of the region.
Museum August Kestner
People call it “The house with the 5,000 windows”. Actually, the facade of the Museum August Kestner consists of thousands of glass elements. That way, visitors enjoy the exhibits in a special light. The building saw its opening in 1889. [German]
Tramcar “Gothawagen” T57
Naumburg (Saale) still uses GDR tramcars on its tourism tramline. While walking along the tracks, this “Gothawagen” T57 overtook me. Its nickname refers to the manufacturer, the Gothaer Waggonfabrik in Gotha. T57 stands for 1957, its first year of production.