Switzerland,Germany and France- Three border adventure.
Friday 6th Sept 2024
We started this adventure in Switzerland.
We landed at Euro-Airport. The international airport which shares with Basel and Freiburg.Then we took the number 50 bus to the city central. From there we had a ten-minute walk to our digs..
We stayed at the Radisson Blu. Sad to say only for one night.
Perfect for a short time. Not too far from the old town.
Look out for the free sweets at the reception. Breakfast was expensive but it is Switzerland.
Friday 6th Sept 2024
We started this adventure in Switzerland.
We landed at Euro-Airport. The international airport which shares with Basel and Freiburg.Then we took the number 50 bus to the city central. From there we had a ten-minute walk to our digs..
We stayed at the Radisson Blu. Sad to say only for one night.
Perfect for a short time. Not too far from the old town.
Look out for the free sweets at the reception. Breakfast was expensive but it is Switzerland.
Basel
Really enjoyed this city. Walked around the Old town and along the famous river Rhine. This part of Basel is best seen on foot.
We took one of the trams as far we could. Right into France. A chance to see other parts of the city.
Really enjoyed this city. Walked around the Old town and along the famous river Rhine. This part of Basel is best seen on foot.
We took one of the trams as far we could. Right into France. A chance to see other parts of the city.
Basel street party
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Saturday 7th Sept
Today we took Tram 16 to the Bad railway station. Then train to Bad Krozingen in Germany. Where Alan joined us. He drove down from Hamburg. Which is in Northern Germany. Then travelled on to a small town called Staufen. Which was our base for the next week.
Basel station
We arrive in Staufen. Which is at the western edge of the Southern Black Forest. It is 20 km south of the city of Freiburg.
Staufen railway station
After putting our bags into our digs in Staufen we got the local bus to the village of Pfaffenweiler. We had a special night, and we got to eat snail. Well a wee bit. Alan, he scoffed them down. Mrs B had a micro dot worth.
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Sunday 8th Sept
Walking in the Black Forest Germany today.
Walking in the Black Forest Germany today.
The name Black Forest came from Roman times. They called it Siva Negra. Which means Black Forest in Latin.
It is said that the Romans were scared of forests and saw danger lurking behind every tree.
It is said that the Romans were scared of forests and saw danger lurking behind every tree.
The Black Forest region in southwest Germany attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Later we visited Freiburg City. Beer was good and a nice meal. Right on the main square. Across from the Cathedral. Weather was not perfect.
Town hall Staufen
Monday 9th Sept
In the morning we had a wander round our base, Staufen.
What a wonderful small town. Then we took the train to Bad Krozingen in the afternoon. Not much to it. I had a beer in a bar at the station.
At night we had dinner in Muenstertal at Gastof Belchenblick. Stunning restaurant with charming staff.
In the morning we had a wander round our base, Staufen.
What a wonderful small town. Then we took the train to Bad Krozingen in the afternoon. Not much to it. I had a beer in a bar at the station.
At night we had dinner in Muenstertal at Gastof Belchenblick. Stunning restaurant with charming staff.
Bad Krozingen
Munstreral
Tuesday
Today we went into France. Stunning Colmar. We loved the Little Venice district. This was our first venture over the border. Look below at the images.
Today we went into France. Stunning Colmar. We loved the Little Venice district. This was our first venture over the border. Look below at the images.
Colmar
La Petite Venice in Colmar is like a tiny Venice with colorful houses by the banks of the canal. You can take a boat ride. Like the Italian town of the same name, it is very expensive.
The area has nice restaurants. It's a great spot for a leisurely walk. Very picturesque area.
The area has nice restaurants. It's a great spot for a leisurely walk. Very picturesque area.
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Look out for Colmar's Statue of Liberty. It is a unique commemoration of sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, born in the city, who crafted the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York.
Wednesday 11th Sept
Riquewihr was our next stop on our trip. Back to France. Another great picturesque town. One of the best-preserved medieval towns in France. We enjoyed lunch in La Dime. Very nice.
Riquewihr was our next stop on our trip. Back to France. Another great picturesque town. One of the best-preserved medieval towns in France. We enjoyed lunch in La Dime. Very nice.
Riquewihr
Thursday 12th September
Strasbourg France today. After a bit of a journey we have made it.
We had Lunch in Petit France. We wandered through the picturesque streets of La Petite France, where half-timbered houses line the canals.
We had Lunch in Petit France. We wandered through the picturesque streets of La Petite France, where half-timbered houses line the canals.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Strasbourg cathedral is the most famous tourist attractions of the city. Notre-Dame de Strasbourg cathedral.
Friday 13th September
Alan went hiking today so mrs B and me had the day back in in Freiburg. Great city. Good to see it in the sun. On route we stopped for a coffee in Hinterzarten. Small village with friendly locals.
Alan went hiking today so mrs B and me had the day back in in Freiburg. Great city. Good to see it in the sun. On route we stopped for a coffee in Hinterzarten. Small village with friendly locals.
At night we had dinner in Fauststube I m Loewan back in Staufen.
Mulhouse
Saturday 14th September Mulhouse. Back over the French Border in France. Located a few steps from the Cathedral is Gutenberg Square (place Gutenberg).
At night we had our last supper at Onkels Karls. Restaurant at our accommodation. Thought it was only right to have our last dinner at restaurant connected to our apartment.
Sunday 15th September
Homeward bound. We arrived at the airport in plenty of time. We left from Euro-Airport. Always go to the French section. Much cheaper and can use your Euros.
No travel problems with flight home. . Thanks Garry for the lift home.
Another great trip.
We have had so many foreign adventures this year. Visited nine countries. Its been fun but we feel its time to see more of Scotland. Time to plan for 2025. We already have many plans.
Look forward to it. Dougie
Homeward bound. We arrived at the airport in plenty of time. We left from Euro-Airport. Always go to the French section. Much cheaper and can use your Euros.
No travel problems with flight home. . Thanks Garry for the lift home.
Another great trip.
We have had so many foreign adventures this year. Visited nine countries. Its been fun but we feel its time to see more of Scotland. Time to plan for 2025. We already have many plans.
Look forward to it. Dougie
Staufen
Our apartment.
Onkel Karls in der Mayer-Mühle
Bahnhofstraße 6c
79219 Staufen im Breisgau
Phone: 07633 802 42 26
Onkel Karls in der Mayer-Mühle
Bahnhofstraße 6c
79219 Staufen im Breisgau
Phone: 07633 802 42 26
