A tour I would love to go through is the so-called Maerchenstrasse, the fairy tale road. It is a secret dream I have to go for a holiday through Germany like this when I retire. It starts off in the north in Buxtehude, then goes to Bremen, contains Bad Oyenhausen, Hameln, Holzminden, Göttingen, Kassel, Marburg, and finally ends in Hanau. On the way, you are confronted with several fairy tales and places, such as der Rotkaeppchenwald, (the woods of little red riding hood), das Dornröschenschloss, the grounds of Frau Holle (another German fairy tale), the Bremer Stadtmusikanten, and Snow Whites castle and so on.... But it will take quite a lot of time, so I guess I will only be able to go when I retire.... On your way, which you can take by bike, you seem to see stunning landscapes there...
Many videos about Germany lack the North unfortunately. The coastlines and beaches of the North Sea and the Baltic are great. Islands like Amrum, Fehmarn, Langeoog, Norderney, Sylt, Rügen, Usedom, Fischland-Darß and many others are stunningly beautiful and well worth visiting or even spend the holidays there. Also the cities in the North like Bremen, Hamburg, Kiel, Wismar, Lübeck, Stralsund or Rostock are very attractive and partially UNESCO world heritage cities.
I can only support that. We live in Schleswig-Holstein, can swim every day in the river Eider and have a 12 Minute trip with the train to Kiel. Schleswig-Holstein lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and even small towns like Husum, Eckernforde and Kappeln are adorable. I have been to beautiful places all over the world but choose to live here... ❤
As someone from southern Germany I love Lübeck. So distinctly different in terms of architecture, culture that it really feels like being on vacation when I visit. You really get the Hansestadt vibe.
German here, growing up i always wanted to be elsewhere. I moved a lot, lived in different countries only then i realised what a great life you can actually afford in Germany. Now in my 30s i’m very happily living back here and wouldn’t want to have it any other way
I grew up in poverty and worked untrained labor hoping to work myself up. What great life? I wasn't able to afford anything good nor a drivers license. Germany is good when have an academic background. It is not good for normal workers without family.
als Deutscher finde ich Ihre Videos immer wieder inspirierend und es freut mich, dass Sie das Positive hervorheben,... denn die Zeiten sind nicht so einfach... NATUR ist wichtig!!!
I live in England (in a relatively small town in the East Midlands - Loughborough, pronounced Lufbra by the locals). Through a series of coincidences and life events, I now travel regularly to our twin town (Partnerstadt), Schwäbisch Hall, around an hour by train from Stuttgart. It is an amazing place, and these visits have enriched my life so much. The architecture is stunning, the surrounding countryside is wonderful, and there is great weight placed on culture, notably art galleries, museums, and even a replica of the Globe Theatre that stands on the banks of the River Kocher. Most of all, the locals are very friendly and there is a sense of pride in the town. Check it out, you won't regret it!
Schwabisch Hall is lovely - I also love the countryside around there - from an Irish girl in Germany. Nice to hear you enjoy the country I now call my home. Twin towns are a great way to get to know other countries.
I second that. I had the please to have my good earphones on and really enjoyed the combination of beautiful images, well curated music and a soothing voice. Piece of art this is!
Moved to Germany from Canada (prairie region) 12 years. We moved from a big city to a relatively small town (under 20k population) in northern Germany between Hamburg and Lübeck. I grew up on a farm in the wilds of Canada, but I do not miss the nature there at all, in fact, I find I am able to enjoy the outdoors much more here. We have 7 lakes surrounding our little town, 6 of which allow no motor boats, and thus are clean as can be. Going for a swim any day is easy, spring, summer, fall or winter. All around are kilometers of forests with many huge beach, oak, and evergreens. I miss my friends from Canada, but love the environment here much more.
Every region in Europe has it pros and cons but there is nothing wrong with being different. Diversity is often a source of fear or envy. But traveling, and even more so living in a foreign country, opens our minds and souls. BTW, although the Brits may see it differently, but for me UK is still a part of Europe. And I love their beautiful Island as well.
Thanks for your kind words for my homeland! It's always a great pleasure for me to listen to your pleasant, warm voice and to hear your perfect British English.
I come from Australia originally and I've been living in Mannheim or now near Heidelberg for the last 14 years. I could never go home. I love the European lifestyle and atmosphere. I would recommend the gardens at Schloss Schwestingen highly and I go there occasionally. Great restaurants in the town also.
@@dieterwtm8941 The barracks have been closed for a while now but my wife was previously married to an American soldier and still had her access card before we married so I've been to the local bases and the legendary Rammstein where I ate at the food court while the army were mobilising to Afghanistan where I noted that we were the only unarmed diners.
Just flying in to compliment you on your German pronunciation. I have never heard a native English speaker pronounce German so well, and I'm rather impressed! 👏 (The entire video is enjoyable, cheers for that!)
Trust your feeling. Shurely, Frankfurt has it's charme - but it becomes more and more a dangerous shithole. Avoid german cities but enjoy the pretty countryside, deep old woods, mountains and especially the coastline of northern sea and baltic sea.
Kinda strange to say this but, as a Brit and German Citizen who has lived in the Taunus Hills just west of Frankfurt for 30 years now, the last time I visited the 'Old Countryy' I felt like a stranger in a strange land. I love living here and wouldn't change it for the World. Lovely Video. Cheers !!
This is a very pleasant post, upbeat and informative, and very nicely filmed. I've come to expect a high level of quality from your work and your ideas.
My new favorite part of Germany since last june actually, is the Palatinate Forest in the southwest. Especially the area around Pirmasens is absolutely beautiful. Rolling hills, deep forests, castle ruins everywhere, cute villages and amazing sandstone formations like the Teufelstisch. And the best thing: It seems completely undiscovered by mass tourism.
Germany is so diverse, from the Northern coasts, the Northern and Eastern plains, the hilly Midlands with their big rivers to the Alps in the South. I myself, born and raised in NRW, found my home in Lower Bavaria. I fell in love with the Bavarian Forest, rising up from the banks of the river Danube. Totally underrated area of Bavaria, and Germany. The proximity do Czech Republic and Austria makes it so special. I love it, in wintertime, a 15 minutes drive takes me from the grey and murky town into a glorious winter wonderland. Often it is grey and foggy in near the Danube, for weeks, but as soon as you get above 600-700 meters elevation, the clouds break up and the blue sky is welcoming you. And on a hot summers day, hiking in the cool and dark woods with awesome views, little establishments offering tasty foods and of course beer for a rest stop en-route. Holiday feeling right on your doorstep. Or you can take a quick refreshing skinny dipping break in the river and lie in the sun. And the people are the best. Friendly, and happy! I don’t want to live anywhere else! Thank you for the video. The thumbnail is awesome (!) Have a great Sunday!
Such a beautiful video. Remembers me to zoom out and appreciate the beauty of my country. As you said, it’s easy to take it as granted especially when you grow up here.
This was a very good and informative video, nice job. I lived in Speyer am Rhein in my youth and loved it there. Swimming and kayaking in the bays of the Rhein !
Oh wow - Speyer is simply amazing - the cathedral & the vibrant town. Where do you live now? Just curious, I am Irish & I got married in Speyer. A beautiful place. Speyer has changed a lot over the years, according to the locals. When were you there last?
I’m American and visited Germany often with friends and family. I was in the Pfalz last year and Speyer is unrecognizable from 50 years ago! I do love the fabulous Rheinwein and Das Pretzelfest!
well, i am living in the far north. 100 km nnw from HH. for me its the best and beautiful place to live. many many years ago i lived a short time bavaria and i grow up in hannover and around hannover. i visited the east (before reunification) alot as a child with my grandparents because we had family there. and i was there after the fall of the wall. but at the end my most favorite place is where i live. i highly recommend you to visit the real north way above HH. visit the west and east coast and some islands and i am sure you will love it too here. greetings
I would never give that sort of advice to an international tourist who probably has a few days to spend. Schleswig-Holstein in my opinion belongs to most boring parts of the planet.
Your best comment: "Focus on the positive". That's the most rewarding way to approach life. As for where to visit, I like the more rural ancestral areas of northern Germany, probably because the culture and geography align more with my rural and farming background and experiences. I have to say, also, the north is less crowded than southern and western Germany. It's a bit more laid back and the highways are not as congested.
Thanks. Really great video. I have lived in Munich for 5 years and love the green spaces. I live next to Nymphenburg park. We have several big parks and close to the Alps. As a Canadian, I lived in the Schwarzwald when I was younger and loved the natural environment. So many walking paths.
Great video. Hello from South Africa, I have had the privilege of visiting friends in Bayreuth twice already, and I absolutely love the whole area. You don't have far to walk and you are completely surrounded by nature. I found myself walking my friends dogs daily, even picking dogs up from the local shelter to join us for daily walks. Would definitely do it again.❤
@@britingermanyOldenburg. When WW2 came to an end the british forces looked for possible headquarters in their zone, decided for Oldenburg, so this town is in very good shape without being bombed. Imho the most beautiful town north of river Main. And, of course, it's green.
I grew up in Frankfurt and still miss Hessen a lot. But I’ve had the great privilege to live and work all over Germany (and to travel extensively abroad, as well) - the world is just so full of amazing places! Weirdly, one of my favorites is still the tiny town where I was born, Bad Arolsen in Waldeck.
Best regards from Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany. Due to its industrial history, over 50% of the population here has a migration background, just to mention it. Life is truly enjoyable and I really like my hometown.
We're fortunate to take regular opportunity to swim in our local lake, Starnberger See, just south of Munich where we live. It is the clearest water I've ever known,
What a wellmade Video. I love traveling all over Germany even though I'm German. But I'm a little sad, that there are so few videos about the north and east of Germany. There are also beautiful sights there. For excample the Islands along the baltic coast such as Rügen, Sylt and Fehmarn, the lake district of Mecklenburg Vorpommern, the Lake district of Feldberg, citys like Hameln, Quedlinburg, Schwerin, Rostock, Magdeburg or Potsdam, with the world heritage Sanssouci, the Baumblütenfest in Werder (Havel), the Spreewald, the Hartz, and Neustadt Dosse with it's state and main stud. Thought I also miss other areas such as the Rothaargebirge and Annaberg-Buchholz (Erzgebirge). Maybe you would like to visit there someday? Best wishes from the East!
Being a climber I am most thrilled by the sandstonetowers of Pfalz (Palatinate) west of Landau and those of the Elbsandstein east of Dresden. The Frankenjura northeast of Nürnberg offers north of 10k routes in limestone. All the aforementioned areas also offer forests, clear waters and regional cuisine.
This video felt really wholesome. Thank you! Swimming in a lake or river is both my greatest fear and my favourite pastime. I love it because I like swimming and nature, I hate it because I panic when I can't see the bottom. Living: Somewhere in Hesse (I like the north as much as the south) down to Rhineland Palatinate, visiting: basically everything, most notably the north sea coast (west of Wilhelmshaven), Thuringia, Berlin
When I used to work in Frankfurt, I appreciated the fact that in 30 minutes I could be home having driven thru several kms of forest. In contrast to London, where 30 minutes got me to Hammersmith.
If you're still in Bavaria check out Lake Constance and the view from the Pfänder near Bregenz. Meersburg and Konstanz are also two really beatiful little cities with a medieval charm.
I love everything about your content: your voice, your attitude towards life in general and towards your experience of life in germany. I am a german living in Wiesbaden and I'd be happy to meet you some day
You ought to come to Berlin next summer. Berlin is big, is green , has a lot of water in the city limits and a most beautiful surrounding regions with forests, lakes wilderness...
I've fond memories of my trip to Düsseldorf last year. Would have visited Bonn and Köln as well had I not fallen ill a few days into my trip. Thank you for the upload!
Hallo und Hello! Coming from the West, near Köln. I once looked at a card with all the water in Germany. Stream, river, lake big and small and that was a lot. I realised that I personly live in one the regions in Germany with the biggest 'hole' waterwise on that map. You won't know it before you see it on a map. Germany is a waterland 😊
I have been to a few cities already in Germany. I look forward to my road trips there from Italy. I have never been to Frankfurt . It looks like a cool city. My favorite places are Munchen, Leipsig and Hamburg and the area around Neuschwandstein Castle.
I live in thesouth of Germany and I have visited all the places you have mentioned. However I prefer the north of the country. People are so friendly and welcoming up there.And the coastline with all the beautiful places is just wonderful.
@@britingermany I can definitely recommend to visit Northern Germany. Compared to the South, you'll think you are in a totally different country! Northern Germany has more similarities to neighboring Denmark and the Netherlands concerning architecture, cuisine and even language. I'd be thrilled about a video from you comparing Southern and Northern Germany!
Oh, I am from Frankfurt. The Botanical Garden (between Grüneburgpark and Palmengarten), small and beautiful, a jewel. Hohe Straße: Ah! An old merchants' street, along a ridge (Bergen-Enkheim, quite steep, ... I go up by bus), but the panoramic view iss magnificent. Niddapark, Lohrberg, of course.
You can only change something by loving it. And you do really spread some nice feelings here. Much appreciated it, because most people say they hate Germany 🥺. But i love my home. It has so much potential!
I love the giant national forest in Rheinland Pfalz (trails that bring you to areas that look like the Hobbit's Middle Earth), as well as their many open-air castle ruins where one can bring a picnic and enjoy the vistas.
Frankfurt-Koblenz bin ich auch schon mit der Bahn gefahren, nur bin ich noch weiter bis nach Trier gefahren! Immer schön an der Mosel entlang und darüber die Hänge der Weinberge, wunderschön!
8:35 Eisenach is also worth visiting, especially the Wartburg that is one of the more important places in German history. And also the Bachhaus where Johann Sebastian Bach was born is one of the more interesting places in Germans history. Also in Hesse Wetzlar has something to offer to tourists. Not only the Leica Museum at the new Leica facility, but also the Reichskammergericht were Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as an Assessor for long enough to get inspiration for his world changing novel „Die Leiden des jungen Werther“. There is also a museum at the Jerusalem-Haus where the original „Werther“ lived during Goethe‘s time in Wetzlar. And of course last but not least, Wetzlar has a unique unfinished cathedral that is part romanic and part gothic. Also the old town is one of the more beautiful ones for a city that size who mainly lived in the past from it‘s large industries (Leitz, Zeiss, Buderus) and two military bases.
Even here in the Ruhrgebiet you're never that far away from green spaces like parks etc. 2 years ago we found out that there's an Alpaka Farm less 5 km away from our home (on the border between Bochum and Castrop Rauxel) where you can go on hikes with Alpakas which is really fun.
Don't forget Kassel, please. :) The Bergpark (Unesco World Heritage) and its Wasserspiele is beautiful and worth a visit, just as the Staatspark Karlsaue and the Museums feat. the Grimm brothers.
It's nico to see you enjoying the second oldest city of whole Germany! I actually live in Augsburg and I really appreciate that even though it's one of the biggest cities in Bavaria, it still kinda feels just like a big-sized village 😂 Has the right balance of size and slowness for me. If you're interested into any local suggestions, I'm happy giving you some ^^
Very interesting channel! I lived in the USA for several years as a German and always wondered what impression Germany makes on non-Germans. I think you answered some of my questions. I only noticed how different things are here when I was in the USA for a few weeks. What I really appreciate is the very differentiated presentation and the context (not just black and white)! Thx so much...
Two books: Jerome K. Jerome: Three Men on a Bummel Mark Twain: A Tramp Abroad (both written before world wars and all the... other notions and stereotypes abt Germany and Germans) Germany is actually beautiful (in my opinion, that is not mentioned often enough; I'm glad you made this video). Germans have been, for a long time, deeply dedicated to keep their nature beautiful and enjoy it in the best way possible. And it shows. Been living in Munich for a few yrs now - can confirm
I lived in Germany between 89 and 93 and I can attest to the value Germans place on their environment. Coming from the US, the importance of rehabbing instead of tearing down, limiting the spread of cities and towns so there are these green spaces, whether it be forests or farms. Then, there is the human scale which I miss very much. Very nice video.
Great, beautiful video. Please consider visiting Ratisbona (Regensburg). I fell in love with the city when my wife worked there while I was working in Frankfurt. Also, visit Berlin, my hometown (Park am Gleisdreieck, Tiergarten, Tierpark, Botanischer Garten etc.) and Hamburg where I also lived for 2 years (love to spots around the Alster).
An ex of mine lived in Augsburg, so I recognized the city right away and it brought back nice memories. That city strikes a great balance. Really comfy and pretty, but also just busy and studenty enough to feel like a happening place. Have you been to the Oberallgäu yet? Of course it's one of Germany's most touristy regions, but there are good reasons for that. I grew up down there. Of course, when I was a kid, I wanted to get away as quickly as possible from what I considered was a provincial backwater. These days I am so lucky that my current job allows me to get back regularly. I get withdrawal symptoms when I stay in the city too long. My eyes need to see green and my lungs need the air! When I cycle up some valley and then have a rest in a mountain creek (kinda like you hanging out by the Lech in this clip, only smaller and actually out in nature), that's when I am in my happy place. Totally at ease with everything and just happy to be around. So I recommend visiting the Oberallgäu. You can take cable cars up the mountains, you'll also find valleys that few tourists visit where you'll possibly even see eagles and marmots. The closest cities Kempten and Lindau (by Lake Constance, which is also lovely) are gems with rich history. I think you'll enjoy your time there.
Beautiful video you made there. One question, have you ever visited Freiburg and the surroundings? If not, I can really recommend it, also the Elsaß / Alsace over in France on the other side of the Rhine river. 😄
@britingermany Excellent video, thank you for this! Your calm voice, at the speed of the waters of the rivers visited... really inspiring to visit other places in Germany, without a doubt! I have been trying to visit other places, the last region I visited was the northern coast, from Rügen to Kiel (passing by the beautiful Lübeck and Rostock: extremely green and, of course, unmissable!). Brasilianische Grüße in Berlin ;-)
Hi, My husband and I really enjoy your posts. We regularly travel to Germany (most often to Franken and Bayern) but learning about all the other areas is inspiring us to discover so much more... I think we are most excited to seeing Loraleu now, but Saxon and Thuringia are high on the list too! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Keep up the exploring and sharing we love it!
You should visit the medieval city of Lübeck and the Baltic Sea beaches with the beautiful seaside resorts in the summer… Hamburg with its waterways, harbor, vivid parks and nightlife is close by as well.
That came my mind too when I watched the video. The deep history of the Hanseatic towns is something to behold. I would add Bremen, Wismar, Schwerin and Stralsund.
I grew up near Augsburg and Munich and still love to come back to these great cities, although I don't live here anymore. I love that you like it so much and how respectful you talk about Germany! Lately, we've been to Schwerin several times as my partner's family lives there. Also so breathtaking and beautifully restored!💞
@@drmuhaggl Augsburg is so green & has so much green space to enjoy (Siebentischwald), lakes & river walks - a lovely city. Greetings from an Irish girl - moved to near Augsburg (from Baden Württemberg) 2 yrs ago. So happy to be here. And love going to football matches too….
you should visit Bern in Switzerland in summer because of the river Aare. They are celebrating this river. It is stunning beautiful. But thank you for the lovely view on my country Germany. I was born in Frankfurt a.M. and still live in the sorrounding area there.
You should See the South East too, all the beautiful cities along the river Danube, you can cycle from Regensburg to Passau, passing lots of nice villages and smaller cities like Straubing and Passau, and East of the River you find the Bavaria Forest with it’s large Forsts stretching to Sumava in Bohemia… you will love it!
I enjoy watching your videos on my lazy German Sunday mornings. I come from the Rheingau and used to live in Munich and Heidelberg for 10 years until returning due to work. I love my hometown which is located on the Rhine river. Living in the middle of Germany makes it easy visiting the different regions in Germany. Each of the regions has a distinct and different culture which I like to explore. As much as I love the North, my heart beats for Bavaria. I feel home there.
Hispanic here, have made some sweet German friends and have been contemplating visiting Germany since then. This video just sealed my desire to make it happen. ❤
How about going to Oberallgäu? With "Cities" like Oberstdorf. That's the last City before entering Austria. It´s breathtaking and also called the " German Tibet " lovely Moutains. Super nice Rivers and Nature everywhere.
I’m looking for an opportunity to work in Germany as a software quality assurance engineer, with over 3 years of experience and it’s kind of hard. I see that Germany is a very attractive destination and would love to work and live there
In Austria, every 20 or so houses much have a playground for the small children. We live in a complext that houses 20 families and we have our own playground even though there are five a large parks within walking distance. And the beauty is that each park offers something quite unique for children, teens, elderly, moms, dogs....
On the first seconds of the video I thought to myself "That river looks exactly like the Lech river" 😅 I studied in Augsburg this year. What I loved the most is that most country roads outside the city have bike paths/lanes. I went on bike rides as often as I could. Even vandalism is on a different level - someone used felt tip marker to scribble "We ❤ Augsburg xoxo" on the wall near where I was living. Fantastic place to live.
Good morning. Which are of Germany are you most looking forward to visiting?
Harz, Rügen, und Pommern are regions I would love to visit. I would love to go wandering along classic routes, staying at cosy Inns.
A tour I would love to go through is the so-called Maerchenstrasse, the fairy tale road. It is a secret dream I have to go for a holiday through Germany like this when I retire. It starts off in the north in Buxtehude, then goes to Bremen, contains Bad Oyenhausen, Hameln, Holzminden, Göttingen, Kassel, Marburg, and finally ends in Hanau. On the way, you are confronted with several fairy tales and places, such as der Rotkaeppchenwald, (the woods of little red riding hood), das Dornröschenschloss, the grounds of Frau Holle (another German fairy tale), the Bremer Stadtmusikanten, and Snow Whites castle and so on.... But it will take quite a lot of time, so I guess I will only be able to go when I retire.... On your way, which you can take by bike, you seem to see stunning landscapes there...
Erzgebirge, Spreewald, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Lüneburger Heide, Thüringer Wald, Odenwald, Moseltal, Bodensee
Vosges et Alsace.
@@sotecluxan4221 That´s not in Germany ;-)
Many videos about Germany lack the North unfortunately. The coastlines and beaches of the North Sea and the Baltic are great. Islands like Amrum, Fehmarn, Langeoog, Norderney, Sylt, Rügen, Usedom, Fischland-Darß and many others are stunningly beautiful and well worth visiting or even spend the holidays there. Also the cities in the North like Bremen, Hamburg, Kiel, Wismar, Lübeck, Stralsund or Rostock are very attractive and partially UNESCO world heritage cities.
I can only support that. We live in Schleswig-Holstein, can swim every day in the river Eider and have a 12 Minute trip with the train to Kiel. Schleswig-Holstein lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and even small towns like Husum, Eckernforde and Kappeln are adorable. I have been to beautiful places all over the world but choose to live here... ❤
As someone from southern Germany I love Lübeck. So distinctly different in terms of architecture, culture that it really feels like being on vacation when I visit. You really get the Hansestadt vibe.
Not to forget Schwerin, our latest UNESCO world heritage city! So, so beautiful🤩
Greetings from Stralsund ❤
@@biancakison1310Stralsund ist fabelhaft, eine tolle Stadt - viele Grüße von einer Irin in Deutschland
German here, growing up i always wanted to be elsewhere. I moved a lot, lived in different countries only then i realised what a great life you can actually afford in Germany. Now in my 30s i’m very happily living back here and wouldn’t want to have it any other way
Ich konnte noch nie verstehen, was Menschen von hier wegzieht. Urlaub weltweit ja, aber leben möchte ich nur in Deutschland💞.
Sagen Sie das mal den ostdeutschen Mitbürgern. Die wollen ein anderes Land.
@@angelauskaIn welchem Wolkenkuckucksheim lebt ihr denn?
I grew up in poverty and worked untrained labor hoping to work myself up.
What great life?
I wasn't able to afford anything good nor a drivers license.
Germany is good when have an academic background.
It is not good for normal workers without family.
@@horstsiegers3518Im besten🍀💪😄!
als Deutscher finde ich Ihre Videos immer wieder inspirierend und es freut mich, dass Sie das Positive hervorheben,... denn die Zeiten sind nicht so einfach... NATUR ist wichtig!!!
Potsdam, next to Berlin is one massive beautiful park.
I live in England (in a relatively small town in the East Midlands - Loughborough, pronounced Lufbra by the locals). Through a series of coincidences and life events, I now travel regularly to our twin town (Partnerstadt), Schwäbisch Hall, around an hour by train from Stuttgart. It is an amazing place, and these visits have enriched my life so much. The architecture is stunning, the surrounding countryside is wonderful, and there is great weight placed on culture, notably art galleries, museums, and even a replica of the Globe Theatre that stands on the banks of the River Kocher. Most of all, the locals are very friendly and there is a sense of pride in the town. Check it out, you won't regret it!
Schwabisch Hall is lovely - I also love the countryside around there - from an Irish girl in Germany. Nice to hear you enjoy the country I now call my home. Twin towns are a great way to get to know other countries.
what a beautiful and well made video
Thank you very much!
Very uplifting 😊
I second that. I had the please to have my good earphones on and really enjoyed the combination of beautiful images, well curated music and a soothing voice. Piece of art this is!
Moved to Germany from Canada (prairie region) 12 years. We moved from a big city to a relatively small town (under 20k population) in northern Germany between Hamburg and Lübeck. I grew up on a farm in the wilds of Canada, but I do not miss the nature there at all, in fact, I find I am able to enjoy the outdoors much more here. We have 7 lakes surrounding our little town, 6 of which allow no motor boats, and thus are clean as can be. Going for a swim any day is easy, spring, summer, fall or winter. All around are kilometers of forests with many huge beach, oak, and evergreens. I miss my friends from Canada, but love the environment here much more.
I love very much the lakes in the "holsteinische Schweiz" and the landscape, Germany is so much more than Bavaria and Lederhosen!
You know that a Brit is speaking, when someone calls the river Lech warm😉😄
Wow! You were in Augsburg my home town as a Brit in Germany. Nice one. Forget Italy or Spain, Germany has been seriously underrated.
Yes I love. Amazing place
Yes and No -- the weather is sometimes awful in Germany. At least I cannot enjoy even the best environment when the weather is bad.
Every region in Europe has it pros and cons but there is nothing wrong with being different. Diversity is often a source of fear or envy. But traveling, and even more so living in a foreign country, opens our minds and souls. BTW, although the Brits may see it differently, but for me UK is still a part of Europe. And I love their beautiful Island as well.
@@Erdie65 it's not that bad
Thanks for your kind words for my homeland! It's always a great pleasure for me to listen to your pleasant, warm voice and to hear your perfect British English.
Thank you Matthew. I meant every word
I come from Australia originally and I've been living in Mannheim or now near Heidelberg for the last 14 years. I could never go home. I love the European lifestyle and atmosphere. I would recommend the gardens at Schloss Schwestingen highly and I go there occasionally. Great restaurants in the town also.
Schloß Schwetzingen (or „Schwetzinger Schloß“).😉
Love Heidelberg and Patton Barracks....
Knowing it's not British, but USofA
@@HansLansi I still prefer my Australian keyboard. No scharf s
@@dieterwtm8941 The barracks have been closed for a while now but my wife was previously married to an American soldier and still had her access card before we married so I've been to the local bases and the legendary Rammstein where I ate at the food court while the army
were mobilising to Afghanistan where I noted that we were the only unarmed diners.
Just flying in to compliment you on your German pronunciation. I have never heard a native English speaker pronounce German so well, and I'm rather impressed! 👏 (The entire video is enjoyable, cheers for that!)
Thanks a lot. That's kind of you to say :)
Agreed.
@@britingermany what's more, she's right! :)
Yes! Especially the ‘ch’-sounds are usually quite hard for non-natives! Respect!
I must have another look at Frankfurt. Was often passing by, but when I saw the skyscrapers, I did not feel like stopping.
Trust your feeling. Shurely, Frankfurt has it's charme - but it becomes more and more a dangerous shithole. Avoid german cities but enjoy the pretty countryside, deep old woods, mountains and especially the coastline of northern sea and baltic sea.
@@pillepalle8013 Yes, I love the German wilderness, and there is a lot of it. As our 'Brit in Germany' has illustrated in this video so well.
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Absolute right wing bullsh..
You don't smile very often, but so sweet to see your happy smile while swimming in the river 🥰
I'm Canadian and now living in Northern Germany. Glad I stumbled across your videos ❤
Hi thanks for watching. Glad you liked it
Kinda strange to say this but, as a Brit and German Citizen who has lived in the Taunus Hills just west of Frankfurt for 30 years now, the last time I visited the 'Old Countryy' I felt like a stranger in a strange land. I love living here and wouldn't change it for the World. Lovely Video. Cheers !!
This is a very pleasant post, upbeat and informative, and very nicely filmed. I've come to expect a high level of quality from your work and your ideas.
Thank you. That means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
My new favorite part of Germany since last june actually, is the Palatinate Forest in the southwest. Especially the area around Pirmasens is absolutely beautiful. Rolling hills, deep forests, castle ruins everywhere, cute villages and amazing sandstone formations like the Teufelstisch. And the best thing: It seems completely undiscovered by mass tourism.
Thanks for your very nice documentation !!!
Rügen with its chalk cliffs Kaiserstuhl and Cap Arcona is astonishing beautiful
Germany is so diverse, from the Northern coasts, the Northern and Eastern plains, the hilly Midlands with their big rivers to the Alps in the South.
I myself, born and raised in NRW, found my home in Lower Bavaria. I fell in love with the Bavarian Forest, rising up from the banks of the river Danube. Totally underrated area of Bavaria, and Germany. The proximity do Czech Republic and Austria makes it so special.
I love it, in wintertime, a 15 minutes drive takes me from the grey and murky town into a glorious winter wonderland. Often it is grey and foggy in near the Danube, for weeks, but as soon as you get above 600-700 meters elevation, the clouds break up and the blue sky is welcoming you.
And on a hot summers day, hiking in the cool and dark woods with awesome views, little establishments offering tasty foods and of course beer for a rest stop en-route. Holiday feeling right on your doorstep.
Or you can take a quick refreshing skinny dipping break in the river and lie in the sun.
And the people are the best. Friendly, and happy! I don’t want to live anywhere else!
Thank you for the video. The thumbnail is awesome (!)
Have a great Sunday!
I can totally understand why you fell in love with it there. It is truly beautiful
Lovely comment, and so well written.
Thank you, really great video and commentary.
From a South African living in Bavaria.
Thank you for your encouraging view of our country regardless of the dark times we are stuck in...
Thank you. I keep forgetting to be grateful. Germany while not perfect has given me a lot to be thankful for.
Such a beautiful video. Remembers me to zoom out and appreciate the beauty of my country. As you said, it’s easy to take it as granted especially when you grow up here.
As a visitor i find myself the scenery along the Rhine river from Frankfurt to Koblenz is astonishing and i find Zugspitze is really pretty as well.
This was a very good and informative video, nice job. I lived in Speyer am Rhein in my youth and loved it there. Swimming and kayaking in the bays of the Rhein !
Oh wow - Speyer is simply amazing - the cathedral & the vibrant town. Where do you live now? Just curious, I am Irish & I got married in Speyer. A beautiful place. Speyer has changed a lot over the years, according to the locals. When were you there last?
I’m American and visited Germany often with friends and family. I was in the Pfalz last year and Speyer is unrecognizable from 50 years ago! I do love the fabulous Rheinwein and Das Pretzelfest!
Waking up on a slow german sunday morning to pictures of my hometown. Thanks ❤
Glad to hear it. Where is your home town?
@@britingermany Die Traumstadt ser Deutschen - Bamberg 😍
@@astridpopp2703 ahh sehr schön 😀
@@astridpopp2703 ahhh, noch eine Bambergerin - servus!
@@ursusbavaricus4761 🤗
well, i am living in the far north. 100 km nnw from HH. for me its the best and beautiful place to live. many many years ago i lived a short time bavaria and i grow up in hannover and around hannover. i visited the east (before reunification) alot as a child with my grandparents because we had family there. and i was there after the fall of the wall. but at the end my most favorite place is where i live. i highly recommend you to visit the real north way above HH. visit the west and east coast and some islands and i am sure you will love it too here.
greetings
I would never give that sort of advice to an international tourist who probably has a few days to spend. Schleswig-Holstein in my opinion belongs to most boring parts of the planet.
Ah, so there are still young men‘s bodies without any tattoos. 😀I really appreciate that. 🙏
Your best comment: "Focus on the positive". That's the most rewarding way to approach life. As for where to visit, I like the more rural ancestral areas of northern Germany, probably because the culture and geography align more with my rural and farming background and experiences. I have to say, also, the north is less crowded than southern and western Germany. It's a bit more laid back and the highways are not as congested.
Very true. Yeah I definitely would like the explore the north more😀
Thanks. Really great video. I have lived in Munich for 5 years and love the green spaces. I live next to Nymphenburg park. We have several big parks and close to the Alps.
As a Canadian, I lived in the Schwarzwald when I was younger and loved the natural environment. So many walking paths.
It is a huge plus of living here for sure :)
Great video!! ❤ 'A reminder to appreciate all that we have and the positive things all around us, of which there are many.' Well said Benjamin.
Thank you and I appreciate you getting to the end 🤗
Great video. Hello from South Africa, I have had the privilege of visiting friends in Bayreuth twice already, and I absolutely love the whole area. You don't have far to walk and you are completely surrounded by nature. I found myself walking my friends dogs daily, even picking dogs up from the local shelter to join us for daily walks. Would definitely do it again.❤
What a lovely feature on Germany and Augsburg in particular. I am from Augsburg, now living in Frankfurt and Trier. Thanks for your kind words!
Thank you so much for this beautiful video!
Come along to Northern Germany and explore its green cities and landscapes also! Many Greetings from Bremen
Thank you. I do need to explore the north more
Yes, you are welcome.....just feel free to ask for advice or so..@@britingermany
@@britingermanyOldenburg. When WW2 came to an end the british forces looked for possible headquarters in their zone, decided for Oldenburg, so this town is in very good shape without being bombed. Imho the most beautiful town north of river Main. And, of course, it's green.
bei Euch in Bremen isses hübsch, nur das Wetter is schiet.
I grew up in Frankfurt and still miss Hessen a lot. But I’ve had the great privilege to live and work all over Germany (and to travel extensively abroad, as well) - the world is just so full of amazing places! Weirdly, one of my favorites is still the tiny town where I was born, Bad Arolsen in Waldeck.
Best regards from Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany. Due to its industrial history, over 50% of the population here has a migration background, just to mention it. Life is truly enjoyable and I really like my hometown.
Amazing video! Thanks and best regards from Fulda😉
I lived in Heidelberg for about a year and absolutely loved it, thinking about going back to Heidelberg next year.
Ahh Heidelberg is great. I love it too. been many times
We're fortunate to take regular opportunity to swim in our local lake, Starnberger See, just south of Munich where we live. It is the clearest water I've ever known,
That's amazing. The water is truly breathtaking down there
What a wellmade Video. I love traveling all over Germany even though I'm German. But I'm a little sad, that there are so few videos about the north and east of Germany. There are also beautiful sights there. For excample the Islands along the baltic coast such as Rügen, Sylt and Fehmarn, the lake district of Mecklenburg Vorpommern, the Lake district of Feldberg, citys like Hameln, Quedlinburg, Schwerin, Rostock, Magdeburg or Potsdam, with the world heritage Sanssouci, the Baumblütenfest in Werder (Havel), the Spreewald, the Hartz, and Neustadt Dosse with it's state and main stud.
Thought I also miss other areas such as the Rothaargebirge and Annaberg-Buchholz (Erzgebirge).
Maybe you would like to visit there someday?
Best wishes from the East!
Being a climber I am most thrilled by the sandstonetowers of Pfalz (Palatinate) west of Landau and those of the Elbsandstein east of Dresden. The Frankenjura northeast of Nürnberg offers north of 10k routes in limestone. All the aforementioned areas also offer forests, clear waters and regional cuisine.
This video felt really wholesome. Thank you!
Swimming in a lake or river is both my greatest fear and my favourite pastime. I love it because I like swimming and nature, I hate it because I panic when I can't see the bottom.
Living: Somewhere in Hesse (I like the north as much as the south) down to Rhineland Palatinate, visiting: basically everything, most notably the north sea coast (west of Wilhelmshaven), Thuringia, Berlin
Thanks Peter. Yeah some lakes can get pretty deep. With this river it was not a problem as I could see the bottom :)
Great Video.
I grew up on Lake Constance and always had to come back. Can't live anywhere else.
Ahhh Lucky you. That is gorgeous!
When I used to work in Frankfurt, I appreciated the fact that in 30 minutes I could be home having driven thru several kms of forest. In contrast to London, where 30 minutes got me to Hammersmith.
Absolutely. I love that about living here. Can get form one side of the city to the other within 40 minutes on foot
If you're still in Bavaria check out Lake Constance and the view from the Pfänder near Bregenz. Meersburg and Konstanz are also two really beatiful little cities with a medieval charm.
Very nice! I love Germany.
I love everything about your content: your voice, your attitude towards life in general and towards your experience of life in germany. I am a german living in Wiesbaden and I'd be happy to meet you some day
Love your videos. I'd like to visit the Spreewald, both parts of the Lausitz and the Erzgebirge. What do you know of these areas?
I did not expect to see the Augsburg corn cob 10 seconds into the video. You picked the right city my man.
You have been to Augsburg, the city where I live. Thank you very much for your visit! 😊
I lived in Mainz for an extended business trip and loved it
I was very pleased to learn about the green side of Frankfurt. I
never knew about the nice parks and bike traild. Thanks from Lower Saxony.
You ought to come to Berlin next summer. Berlin is big, is green , has a lot of water in the city limits and a most beautiful surrounding regions with forests, lakes wilderness...
I've fond memories of my trip to Düsseldorf last year. Would have visited Bonn and Köln as well had I not fallen ill a few days into my trip. Thank you for the upload!
Hallo und Hello!
Coming from the West, near Köln. I once looked at a card with all the water in Germany. Stream, river, lake big and small and that was a lot. I realised that I personly live in one the regions in Germany with the biggest 'hole' waterwise on that map.
You won't know it before you see it on a map.
Germany is a waterland 😊
I have been to a few cities already in Germany. I look forward to my road trips there from Italy. I have never been to Frankfurt . It looks like a cool city. My favorite places are Munchen, Leipsig and Hamburg and the area around Neuschwandstein Castle.
Saarburg 's waterfall at the beginning of the video brought back memories 😍
I love the Saarbug waterfall :)
your voice is like a gust of wind in the spring
I live in thesouth of Germany and I have visited all the places you have mentioned. However I prefer the north of the country. People are so friendly and welcoming up there.And the coastline with all the beautiful places is just wonderful.
Cool thanks for sharing. I have to admit that I don't know the north as well as the south so it's definitely on my list to explore than more
@@britingermany I can definitely recommend to visit Northern Germany. Compared to the South, you'll think you are in a totally different country! Northern Germany has more similarities to neighboring Denmark and the Netherlands concerning architecture, cuisine and even language. I'd be thrilled about a video from you comparing Southern and Northern Germany!
Oh, I am from Frankfurt. The Botanical Garden (between Grüneburgpark and Palmengarten), small and beautiful, a jewel. Hohe Straße: Ah! An old merchants' street, along a ridge (Bergen-Enkheim, quite steep, ... I go up by bus), but the panoramic view iss magnificent. Niddapark, Lohrberg, of course.
You can only change something by loving it. And you do really spread some nice feelings here.
Much appreciated it, because most people say they hate Germany 🥺. But i love my home. It has so much potential!
I love the giant national forest in Rheinland Pfalz (trails that bring you to areas that look like the Hobbit's Middle Earth), as well as their many open-air castle ruins where one can bring a picnic and enjoy the vistas.
Frankfurt-Koblenz bin ich auch schon mit der Bahn gefahren, nur bin ich noch weiter bis nach Trier gefahren! Immer schön an der Mosel entlang und darüber die Hänge der Weinberge, wunderschön!
Your pronounciation of German words, places and names is perfect now. Congratulations 👍
8:35 Eisenach is also worth visiting, especially the Wartburg that is one of the more important places in German history. And also the Bachhaus where Johann Sebastian Bach was born is one of the more interesting places in Germans history. Also in Hesse Wetzlar has something to offer to tourists. Not only the Leica Museum at the new Leica facility, but also the Reichskammergericht were Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as an Assessor for long enough to get inspiration for his world changing novel „Die Leiden des jungen Werther“. There is also a museum at the Jerusalem-Haus where the original „Werther“ lived during Goethe‘s time in Wetzlar. And of course last but not least, Wetzlar has a unique unfinished cathedral that is part romanic and part gothic. Also the old town is one of the more beautiful ones for a city that size who mainly lived in the past from it‘s large industries (Leitz, Zeiss, Buderus) and two military bases.
Even here in the Ruhrgebiet you're never that far away from green spaces like parks etc.
2 years ago we found out that there's an Alpaka Farm less 5 km away from our home (on the border between Bochum and Castrop Rauxel) where you can go on hikes with Alpakas which is really fun.
Aww they are so cute. That really is great 🦙
Don't forget Kassel, please. :) The Bergpark (Unesco World Heritage) and its Wasserspiele is beautiful and worth a visit, just as the Staatspark Karlsaue and the Museums feat. the Grimm brothers.
I lived in Bremen for 7 years, up to 2010. I'm back home (Québec) and I miss it terribly! Thank you for this video!
Why did you leave?
@@gerdd.6892 Getting on in years, fledging health, it was time to come home.
It's nico to see you enjoying the second oldest city of whole Germany! I actually live in Augsburg and I really appreciate that even though it's one of the biggest cities in Bavaria, it still kinda feels just like a big-sized village 😂
Has the right balance of size and slowness for me. If you're interested into any local suggestions, I'm happy giving you some ^^
Very interesting channel! I lived in the USA for several years as a German and always wondered what impression Germany makes on non-Germans. I think you answered some of my questions. I only noticed how different things are here when I was in the USA for a few weeks. What I really appreciate is the very differentiated presentation and the context (not just black and white)! Thx so much...
Ahh, the pictures from my hometown, Frankfurt, always make me so nostalgic. I could not stand the long winters, but the Summers were so wonderful.
Ahh with the weihnachstmarkt it's not so bad
Two books:
Jerome K. Jerome: Three Men on a Bummel
Mark Twain: A Tramp Abroad
(both written before world wars and all the... other notions and stereotypes abt Germany and Germans)
Germany is actually beautiful (in my opinion, that is not mentioned often enough; I'm glad you made this video). Germans have been, for a long time, deeply dedicated to keep their nature beautiful and enjoy it in the best way possible. And it shows. Been living in Munich for a few yrs now - can confirm
I lived in Germany between 89 and 93 and I can attest to the value Germans place on their environment. Coming from the US, the importance of rehabbing instead of tearing down, limiting the spread of cities and towns so there are these green spaces, whether it be forests or farms. Then, there is the human scale which I miss very much. Very nice video.
Those years were better times than today.
Great, beautiful video. Please consider visiting Ratisbona (Regensburg). I fell in love with the city when my wife worked there while I was working in Frankfurt.
Also, visit Berlin, my hometown (Park am Gleisdreieck, Tiergarten, Tierpark, Botanischer Garten etc.) and Hamburg where I also lived for 2 years (love to spots around the Alster).
An ex of mine lived in Augsburg, so I recognized the city right away and it brought back nice memories. That city strikes a great balance. Really comfy and pretty, but also just busy and studenty enough to feel like a happening place.
Have you been to the Oberallgäu yet? Of course it's one of Germany's most touristy regions, but there are good reasons for that. I grew up down there. Of course, when I was a kid, I wanted to get away as quickly as possible from what I considered was a provincial backwater. These days I am so lucky that my current job allows me to get back regularly. I get withdrawal symptoms when I stay in the city too long. My eyes need to see green and my lungs need the air!
When I cycle up some valley and then have a rest in a mountain creek (kinda like you hanging out by the Lech in this clip, only smaller and actually out in nature), that's when I am in my happy place. Totally at ease with everything and just happy to be around.
So I recommend visiting the Oberallgäu. You can take cable cars up the mountains, you'll also find valleys that few tourists visit where you'll possibly even see eagles and marmots. The closest cities Kempten and Lindau (by Lake Constance, which is also lovely) are gems with rich history. I think you'll enjoy your time there.
Don't forget about the Grüngürtel around Frankfurt and its infamous Grüngürteltier.
chuckles... even im on borderwatch in bavaria against hessia its nice to see that you finually found out which one is the best party of germany ;)
Beautiful video you made there. One question, have you ever visited Freiburg and the surroundings? If not, I can really recommend it, also the Elsaß / Alsace over in France on the other side of the Rhine river. 😄
@britingermany Excellent video, thank you for this! Your calm voice, at the speed of the waters of the rivers visited... really inspiring to visit other places in Germany, without a doubt! I have been trying to visit other places, the last region I visited was the northern coast, from Rügen to Kiel (passing by the beautiful Lübeck and Rostock: extremely green and, of course, unmissable!). Brasilianische Grüße in Berlin ;-)
Hi, My husband and I really enjoy your posts. We regularly travel to Germany (most often to Franken and Bayern) but learning about all the other areas is inspiring us to discover so much more... I think we are most excited to seeing Loraleu now, but Saxon and Thuringia are high on the list too! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Keep up the exploring and sharing we love it!
Thanks so much. There really is so much to see. If you like wine then the Rheingau area is truly amazing in Septemeber
Oh, thanks, we will check that out too!
Loraleu? Or Loreley?
You should visit the medieval city of Lübeck and the Baltic Sea beaches with the beautiful seaside resorts in the summer… Hamburg with its waterways, harbor, vivid parks and nightlife is close by as well.
That came my mind too when I watched the video. The deep history of the Hanseatic towns is something to behold. I would add Bremen, Wismar, Schwerin and Stralsund.
Thank you for your gentle reminder! 😊 my favourite places are Königsee, Kenzengebiet, Ammergebirge and Allgäu/Pfronten
I grew up near Augsburg and Munich and still love to come back to these great cities, although I don't live here anymore. I love that you like it so much and how respectful you talk about Germany!
Lately, we've been to Schwerin several times as my partner's family lives there. Also so breathtaking and beautifully restored!💞
Nice to hear you liked Augsburg, I am living in Augsburg
@@drmuhaggl Augsburg is so green & has so much green space to enjoy (Siebentischwald), lakes & river walks - a lovely city. Greetings from an Irish girl - moved to near Augsburg (from Baden Württemberg) 2 yrs ago. So happy to be here. And love going to football matches too….
We love your videos!
you should visit Ilmenau! There are some parallels with Malvern, UK.
Ich wohne ca. 150 M. entfernt vom Günthersburgpark. Es ist herrlich hier. Einen schönen Sonntag wünsche ich Dir Benjamin. 😀
Herrlich. Isn’t it great!
Wonderful Video, Thank you very much!
Thanks a lot
you should visit Bern in Switzerland in summer because of the river Aare. They are celebrating this river. It is stunning beautiful. But thank you for the lovely view on my country Germany. I was born in Frankfurt a.M. and still live in the sorrounding area there.
You should See the South East too, all the beautiful cities along the river Danube, you can cycle from Regensburg to Passau, passing lots of nice villages and smaller cities like Straubing and Passau, and East of the River you find the Bavaria Forest with it’s large Forsts stretching to Sumava in Bohemia… you will love it!
I love Baden Württemberg, the Schwarzwald….the wine areas and Bodensee area.
Yeah. they are really gorgeous
Yes, I agree. I'm from Lindau and I live in Canada.
I enjoy watching your videos on my lazy German Sunday mornings.
I come from the Rheingau and used to live in Munich and Heidelberg for 10 years until returning due to work. I love my hometown which is located on the Rhine river. Living in the middle of Germany makes it easy visiting the different regions in Germany. Each of the regions has a distinct and different culture which I like to explore. As much as I love the North, my heart beats for Bavaria. I feel home there.
I can certainly understand that. The landscapes and scenery are pretty unbeatable
Hispanic here, have made some sweet German friends and have been contemplating visiting Germany since then.
This video just sealed my desire to make it happen. ❤
welcome in Augsburg I live here since 4 months and the city is really good for foreigners
How about going to Oberallgäu? With "Cities" like Oberstdorf. That's the last City before entering Austria. It´s breathtaking and also called the " German Tibet " lovely Moutains. Super nice Rivers and Nature everywhere.
I’m looking for an opportunity to work in Germany as a software quality assurance engineer, with over 3 years of experience and it’s kind of hard.
I see that Germany is a very attractive destination and would love to work and live there
You should rather come to Switzerland !
@@mijoree really, are there QA vacancies there?
In Austria, every 20 or so houses much have a playground for the small children. We live in a complext that houses 20 families and we have our own playground even though there are five a large parks within walking distance. And the beauty is that each park offers something quite unique for children, teens, elderly, moms, dogs....
On the first seconds of the video I thought to myself "That river looks exactly like the Lech river" 😅
I studied in Augsburg this year. What I loved the most is that most country roads outside the city have bike paths/lanes. I went on bike rides as often as I could.
Even vandalism is on a different level - someone used felt tip marker to scribble "We ❤ Augsburg xoxo" on the wall near where I was living.
Fantastic place to live.