Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Travel Journals & Blogs

Katrina Parker Our European Christmas
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- Jan 5, 2019, 11:46 PM
- 🌧 6 °C
- Altitude: 48 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Cologne Dellbrück 50.974682, 7.07238350°58’29” N 7°4’21” E
Day 27
Fiescheralp to Cologne
January 5, 2019 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Today we had to leave behind the stunning Swiss Alps we had all fallen in love with. The snow groomer collected all our luggage and took it as well as Jonathan and Will, to the cable car for the trip back down to the valley. It had started to snow which we all felt was just magical.

After a quick stop at the supermarket Vern drove us out of town, through the beautiful towns in the valley, to join the queue for the train through the Furka Tunnel. It was now snowing quite considerably and with all the school holiday traffic we had to wait an hour before getting our slot on the train. Such fun on the train and it does feel a little strange to be moving along at such speed without doing anything.

The snow was really coming down when we exited the tunnel and as we had a very steep descent with many hairpin bends coming up, Philipp drove from there. Wow was it steep and icy on the descent down the mountain. That’s why you have the winter tyres! It was quite a learning experience for Vern and i as Philipp explained all about driving in the snow and ice. The snow just kept coming down, and didn’t stop till we were north of Zurich. We passed some snow groomers clearing the motorway in the other direction but our side had quite a bit of snow.

We stopped to see the Rhinefalls but due to the snow, and more importantly ice, the paths down to the falls were closed. We walked a little way down but it was steep and the second half of the walk had a sheet of ice over it so back to the car we went.

At about 10pm we all arrived back safely in Cologne after an amazing week. One we will all remember as a very special experience with some very special family. Lochie said he loved it so much that skiing in Switzerland may even be better than going to Bali. A big call from the kid who adores Bali.Read more
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Katrina Parker Our European Christmas
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- Dec 16, 2018
- ⛅ 0 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Cologne Dellbrück 50.974655, 7.07229950°58’29” N 7°4’20” E
Day 7
London to Cologne
December 16, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Well we left London this morning on the Eurostar to Brussels with a connection to Cologne. We had a great trip on the Eurostar but when we got to Brussels Midi we were told our ICE train would now be leaving from Brussels Nord. Midi is the central station and Nord is like Redfern. This was due to the schedule being out of whack due to the snow in Germany. At least that is what we were told.

With our transit now being at Brussels Nord, I went looking for food to find most of the station shops shut down on a Sunday so we ate at an over priced take away shop and then went up to the platform. Clearly this station was in need of an upgrade. It looked like something out of East Germany in the 60’s. I have included a photo.

Our first class compartment on the ICE was great and we really enjoyed the passing scenery. The last hour showed a dusting of snow all over the paddocks beside the train with some snow on the

train platforms. Philipp had already sent us a picture of his backyard covered in snow this morning but it had already melted by the time we got there.

Philipp met us on the platform and we headed to the car. From there we went to a Christmas market in a small village. Had gluehwein and currywurst for dinner and soaked up the amazing atmosphere. The lights were beautiful but it was so great to loo k at the stalls without a crowd. I bought a beautiful pair of gloves that are sooo warm.

Not sure what the plan is for tomorrow.Read more
Traveler Unreal. Yeah the atmosphere at this time of year would be awesome. Stay warm and drink lots (of hot chocolate)
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Katrina Parker Our European Christmas
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- Dec 24, 2018, 8:00 PM
- 🌙 0 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Cologne Dellbrück 50.974649, 7.0721750°58’29” N 7°4’20” E
Day 15
Christmas Eve - Frohe Weinachten
December 24, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 0 °C
Tonight is Christmas Eve, the holy night in Germany. We started out the day with an early (well early for our European timetable) trip to the bakery at 8am. So many wonderful treats there but my favourite is still the Laugenstangen, which is the same dough as a pretzel but in the shape of a hot dog roll. Then cover it in philly cream cheese. Just divine! Perhaps this is why my jeans are getting too tight!

We then slowly decorated the most beautiful Christmas tree with the Karallus family and got ready for church. We walked to the Protestant/Lutheran church and the tree and choir were just beautiful. The children performed a beautiful play and musical numbers. The service went for about a hour and then Philipp arranged for us to climb up the bell tower. Wow what a magical view. The whole experience was amazing. The village was so busy and flat out until 12 noon and then everything went quiet and Christmas began.

On return from church Philipp told the children to go straight upstairs and that the family bell would be rung when it was time for them to come downstairs. Philipp lit all the candles on the tree whilst Katrin lit all other candles around the home. The room had such a magical atmosphere complete with classical music. The bell rung, the children ran downstairs and whilst they opened gifts, us adults drank champagne whilst indulging in chocolates and cake. I could really get used to this.

Philipp and Katrin prepared fondue for dinner. I always thought of fondue as cheese or chocolate, but I have learnt that it is actually a form of cooking. So with the oil boiling in the pot we dipped in cubes of Angus beef to cook. The meat was so soft and tender and with the beautiful sauces, was amazing. Kids thought it was great fun and lochie just loved it cause it was an all meat meal!

With more gift unwrapping, wine, beer and music, the evening went by so quickly.

Thank you so much to the Karallus family for sharing their German Christmas traditions with us aussies and for making it so very special.

It is 1.30am and we are now off to bed. Frohe Weinachten. XxxxRead more
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Pelle Duveblad Fall Friends 2023
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- Nov 12, 2023, 2:32 PM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 217 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Kürten Offermannsheide 51.001523, 7.25381251°0’5” N 7°15’14” E
Day 7
Sunday hike
November 12, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A nice hike with Kathrin

"Meatings with Meaning" post about Kathrin:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Czn-zw7MlMn/?igsh=N…
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P travel Zwarte Woud
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- Aug 24, 2023, 12:35 PM
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Bergisch Gladbach Diepeschrath 50.993941, 7.06213950°59’38” N 7°3’44” E
Day 12
Lekker hoofd leeg zwemmen
August 24, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Lekker moment voor mezelf pakken om te gaan zwemmen in het Bosbad.
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Traveler Jungfernfahrt nach Roermond
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- Jul 15, 2022, 8:25 AM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Bergisch Gladbach Lustheide 50.958333, 7.10833350°57’30” N 7°6’30” E
Day 1
Start in Refrath
July 15, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Nur 2240 kg! Perfekt!
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Traveler Normandie Mai 2023
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- Jun 10, 2023, 7:49 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Bergisch Gladbach Lustheide 50.957718, 7.10842150°57’28” N 7°6’30” E
Day 15
Auf Wiedersehen Normandie
June 10, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Ausgeschlafen, in Ruhe gefrühstückt, dann nach Wissant an den Strand und ein bisschen Shopping.
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Baltic Sea Circle 2019
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- Jun 26, 2019, 7:40 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Bergisch Gladbach 50.991532, 7.12969950°59’30” N 7°7’47” E
Day 12
@ Home
June 26, 2019 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Gut zu Hause angekommen... ☺️ Auch wenn ein wenig zu früh... 😢
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Traveler Ausflüge rund um Leverkusen
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- Feb 26, 2023, 11:15 AM
- ⛅ 3 °C
- Altitude: 132 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Rösrath Überhöfe Mergels-Berg 50.929699, 7.1543850°55’47” N 7°9’16” E
Day 118
Königsforst
February 26, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Die erste Tour mit der neuen Fahrradtruppe. Ok. Wir sind zu fünft. Elmar, Holger, Birgit (endlich ne Frau) Rüdiger und ich. Leider bekomme ich auf der Mutte der Tour nen Platten und habe nix mit um ihn zu flicken. Elmar und Rüdiger versuchen mit der CO2 Kartusche das Rad wieder tauglich zu bekommen, aber es hilft alles nix. Kaputt ist Kaputt und Birgit ruft ihren Mann an, der uns mit nem neuen Schlauch aushilft.
Wir wärmen und in ner Bude bei nem Fußballspiel auf.
Weiter geht es.....
Leider hat nun auch Elmar einen Platten, den er notdürftig flicken kann, so dass wir dann die Tour abbrechen und mehr oder minder getrennte Wege nach Hause fahren.Read more
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Schloss Bensberg
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- Nov 11, 2022, 5:19 PM
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 201 m
- Germany North Rhine-Westphalia Bergisch Gladbach Lückerath 50.966873, 7.1620250°58’1” N 7°9’43” E
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Köln brennt!
November 11, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Wir waren passend zum Abendrot über Köln im Hotel angekommen. Und das ohne Filter!

Nachrichten von Köln zeigen, dass auch dort die „Hölle brennt“. Es ist ja der 11.11. und Karneval geht los. Auf den Straßen hatten wir am Nachmittag auch einige Karnevalsgruppen gesehen.Read more
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