Jun 13, 2012 - Konstanz

After visiting Berchtesgaden in the southeast region of Germany, we headed to the town of Konstanz, about 250 miles from Berchtesgaden, in the southwest region of Germany. The reason we chose the city of Konstanz was because it was on the shores of beautiful Lake Bodensee. The area surrounding the lake is one of the most attractive in Germany in terms of both natural beauty and cultural heritage. The lake lies on the border of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In fact, in the city of Konstanz you can go from one street to the other and you...

Jan 2, 2011 - Christmas in Konstanz

Christmas in Konstanz Ah, Christmas! The time of year we associate with togetherness with family and friends. And here we are, thousands of kilometres away, on the other side of an ocean… And yet, what a lovely “family” Christmas we had at the home of “Familie Biehler” in Konstanz! Our train from Strasbourg went through the centre of the Black Forest, which has always seemed a special place to me (maybe because I love its special cake? and also its mysterious name! and the characteristic farm houses nestled into steep valleys, which we...