• Castles and Christmas
    The church in Oberndorf is the first thing you notice coming from Germany.
    And of course, the Church is the most prominent thing to be seen in Germany from Oberndorf.Austrian arms on one side.German arms on the other.The bridge looks ancient, but it's only a century old.Interesting Art Nouveau signs naming the presidentMy walking self met the weight requirements.Another medieval public sundial ... still too overcast to get the time.Same artist as on the other side of the river.Not sure who this saint is ... maybe Joseph.This Madonna is reminiscent of Guadalupe.Even the bus stops look different.The view from our dinner tableDelicious soup

    Bavaria for a minute

    December 6, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F

    Laufen is in the small peninsula surrounded by Austria here in Oberndorf. You just wander across this iron bridge and hey, presto, you're in Germany. Till the Napolionic wars they were one community, Then somebody who knew better decided the river should be the international border.Read more