St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde, Austria

City description and overview

St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde is located in Lower Austria in the district of Amstettan. It is beautiful market town with a population of approximately 3000 people. The town consists of many churches and cadastral. Located in the district of Amstettan, the market town offers good shopping opportunities. The town offers many recreational and relaxing opportunities such as sports, clubs and restaurants. One of the major attractions of the town is the local sports club, Union St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde. The club has comprehensive and high-end playing areas and facilities of various games including table tennis, lawn tennis, football, gymnastics and hiking.  In fact the sports club is known to have one of the best club complex and facilities in ostviertel. The city also offers leisure facilities like a beach volleyball court and a club named FunSport.

Weather and best time to travel

Experienced and aware traveler would always want to know about the best weather to visit any place. The best weather to visit St. Georgen am Ybbsfelde would be June or September. During the winters the city offers skiing destinations, although it might become a bit harsh. The best time to travel to this part of Austria id April to May and September to October. The warm season in October offers you the beautiful Wachau and the stunning sights along with fun activities of the Danube River. Wine is one of the major attractions of this part of Austria and Autumn is the best season to enjoy the wine.

Micheldorf, Austria

City description and overview

Micheldorf is a small town in the federated state of Upper Austria in Austria. It has around 6000 inhabitants, with an area of around 308 sq miles. The cities of Wels and Linz are nearby form this town, with Wels being the nearest city, just 32 km away. The nearest airport is at Linz, around 40 km from Micheldorf.  You can find small thatched houses in this town, with a lovely scenic beauty. Georgenberg is a steep peak near Micheldorf, with a Gothic church of St. George situated atop it. The major attraction of this town is the Burg Altpernstein. It is a castle almost 1000 years old and some land around it is declared as a conservation area. This castle is maintained by a castle team, which stays in the castle all-round the year, even when the castle is closed.

Weather and best time to travel

The climate in this town is oceanic, thus exhibiting warm summers and cool winters. Moreover, the temperature range across the year is also small, meaning there is not much change in the temperature. The rainfall in this town is evenly spread across the year which results in the lack of a dry spell. If you want to go for skiing in Austria the best time is around New Year’s Eve and also between late January and March. Some months after March are unfavorable for skiing since there is no snow during these months. 

Linz-Ost, Austria

City description and overview

Linz Ost is one of the largest cities in Austria and is situated on the banks of the river Danube. It is a very old city, founded in 799 AD by the Romans. Johannes Kepler, who discovered the third law of planetary motion used to live in this city. There are many statues commemorating his successes in the city. A public University in the locality is also named after him. Linz is one of the most important economic centers in Austria owing to the steel and chemical factories located here. The city is rich in its art and music cultures and is known for its art galleries and concert halls. Perhaps the most well-known thing about Linz in the music world would be the ‘Linz Symphony’, which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote in the city for a concert to be held there. Due to all these things, Linz is often called as the ‘capital of music’. There is an airport near this city which has direct connecting flights to Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and many other international cities.

Weather and best time to travel

Linz has a humid continental climate. There are no dry seasons since the rains are dispersed around the year. There are many grasslands, forests and pastures around the city. The best time to travel to Linz is probably the seasons of spring and autumn, since we can witness the trees changing the colors of their leaves. You can also avail the fun of a bike ride during the warm months of the year.

Hb Hofkirchen, Austria

City description and overview

Hb Hofkirchen is a city located in Upper Austria. The city lies between the villages of Kiebach, Ruprechtshofen and Krottenthal. The city boasts of scenic beauty and extraordinary natural beauty. Located in the Alpine region, the city easily becomes one of the favorite spots for nature lovers.  The city also boasts of a very well-maintained and connected airport. The airport connects all the main cities of Upper Austria. The currency in this city is the Euro and the language spoken by the masses is German. Although the area is mostly hidden, the natural beauty here attracts lots of travelers looking for some relaxing and peaceful holiday. The city also offers some sports and other cultural centers for leisure and fun activities during the evening and the night.

 

Weather and best time to travel

The best time for travelling to Hb Hofkirchen would be between April and September. The Alpine climate is at its best when it is neither too cold nor too warm. The natural beauty of the place can be best discovered during these months. April-July are the best months to make a walking trip around this area. Due to its picturesque landscape the area offers excellent opportunities for travelers who want take the road. Well-defined routes, well-kept roads and wonderful landscape adds to the experience of travelling in this city.

The months of August-September brings out the rich cultural heritage of the city as a large number of concerts and fairs are held during this period.

Mikulovice, Czech Republic

City description and overview

Right in the heart of the Czech Republic, is situated the small village named Mikulovice, which falls under the Pardubice Region of the country. This is a picturesque village with only about 900 inhabitants residing here. The Pardubice Region is located in the eastern part of Bohemia and a small part in the northwestern part of Moravia. The capital city of the Region is Pardubice, after which this Region itself derives its name. The Pardubice Region houses more than four hundred and fifty municipalities under it. Of these, thirty two municipalities are classified as towns and townships. The district of Pardubice houses more than one hundred thousand inhabitants. The district also has a river named Elbe flowing through it. This region is famous for its textiles and handicrafts, so be sure to check them out if you ever happen to visit the village of Mikulovice.

Weather and best time to travel

There are a lot of tourist attractions such as the Orlické Mountains and the Železné Mountains, several historical monuments, beautiful ruins of medieval aged castles, which were established in the 13^th century, in and around Mikulovice. These castles have been associated with the noble Pernštejn family of Moravia. This family is famous for having built two huge castles; one is on Kunětická hora and the other is at Litice on the Orlice. The best time to visit the village of Mikulovice would be during the summers when the temperature is mild and warm. Otherwise, the winters are pretty cold and harsh, and most of the winter months, the place remains snowed in.

Edsbyn, Sweden

City description and overview

Edsbyn is a small locality and the seat in the municipality of Ovanåker in the county of Gävleborg in Sweden. The municipality of Ovanåker has seven localities in total of which Edsbyn is the municipality seat. These localities include Alfta, Ovanåker, Runemo, Knåda, Viksjöfors and Roteberg apart from Edsbyn. The County of Gävleborg is located near the Baltic Sea coast of Sweden. This is a county that was established in the late 18^th century after it was separated from the County of Västernorrland. The locality of Edsbyn is a very small one in terms of area. The area of this small locality of just 4.53 square kilometers. However, it is not at all a locality of low population. In fact, the population of such a small locality is as unbelievably high as 3985 residents. This results in a population density of almost 900 persons per square kilometers.

Weather and best time to travel

Edsbyn is a locality that is hugely popular because of the ski manufacturing industry that is located here. The name of the ski manufacturing industry is Edsbyverken. The locality is also famous for it also houses the very well known sports club Edsbyns IF. The best time of the year to visit the locality of Edsbyn would be during the month of March. The rest of the year, it has a harsh arctic climate, with the temperature dropping as low as 19 degrees below freezing point. The summers are quite mild. It is during March that the snowmobile season takes place. This is indeed worth a visit. The interested people use snowmobiles to wander off into forests, fish, race or just roam around for recreation.

Bottenhorn, Germany

City description and overview

Bottenhorn is a small district that is located in the town named Bad Endbach, in Germany. Bad Endbach is located in the central part of Hesse state’s Marburg Biedenkopf County. It is just 15 kilometers east from Dilleburg and 20 kilometers west of Marburg. The undulating Bottenorner plateaus and the wooden hills border the small town of Bad Endbach in the north. The town of Bad Endbach has a large forest that covers almost 33 percent of the town. For this very reason, if you want to have a short, adventurous trip in the forest, this is just the place for you. The town itself is a small one in terms of area, having an area of just about 41 square kilometers and a population of around 8500. This is indeed a quite place to spend a relaxing vacation. The town is full of mountains, hills, forests and highlands, that will give you a sense of serenity and peace.

Weather and best time to travel

The history of the district of Bottenhorn is one that dates back as far as the stone ages. The whole town of Bad Endbach displays traces that human life was quite settles since then. Among the attractions worth visiting in and around Bottenhorn are three Ortswüstungen and the remnant ruins of an old castle, various beautiful parks, museums, viaducts and tunnels. The best time to visit Bottenhorn would be during the summer months of April to August. The winters in Bottenhorn are pretty snowed in, although winter sports are also very popular, including skiing. The summer sports include hiking, and mountain biking.

Abakan, Russia

City description and overview

Abakan is the capital of the Republic of Khakassia, situated in Russia. It is located in the central part of the depressed area of the Minusinsk region of Russia and at the convergence of the Abakan and the Yenisei Rivers. The Abakan River flowing through it is where the city derives its name. This city was founded in the 17^th century and has a rich history. There is a history of the existence of a palace, which possibly belonged to the Han Dynasty of China. This is a huge palatial ruin of a castle spread over an area of more than 1500 square meters near the district village named Askyz. These ruins of the castle are believed to have housed the high ranking officials of the Han Dynasty who preferred to live luxuriously outside the borders of the Han Empire. Moreover, during the late 18^th century, a huge number of Lithuanians were exiled to the Abakan region who chose to rebel against czarist rule that prevailed during those times in Russia.

Weather and best time to travel

You can reach the city of Abakan by river transport, by air as well as by railway. The city has a river port. The nearest railway to the city of Abakan is the Abakan Taishet Railway junction it is a very important railway station. The Abakan international airport supports schedules of commercial airlines and thus, can be reached by air as well. the best time to visit Abakan would be during the summer months between April to September. During this period, the temperature remains comfortable and warm and remains sunny for most of the days. If you want to have a vacation, be sure to avoid the winters, because Russian winters are especially infamous for their harshness.

Westerstede Felde, Europe

City description and overview

Westerstede Felde is the county seat of the Ammerland County, located in the northwestern part of Lower Saxony. It is located about 20 kilometers in the northwest of Oldenberg. The city of Westerstede Felde is a small city in terms of area, with an area of just 138.26 square kilometers. Halsbek is a district with a population of about 800, situated in Westerstede Felde that influences the agricultural facets of the city. The other district of Westerstede Felde, named as Karlshof houses the nature reserve Fintslandmoor. This nature reserve has a recreational area that has many ponds, lakes, woodlands, meadows and bog birch forests. The nearest railway station to the city of Westerstede Felde is the Westerstede Ocholt railway station that is located on the Oldenberg Route.

Among the major attraction of the city of Westerstede Felde is of course the Saint Peter’s Church. It is a Lutheran church that has a high-flying tower, a historical triptych, a crucifixion group, an individual bell tower and murals, stained glass altar windows. There is also the Castle of FienSolt, the Sacred Heart Church, the Townhouses, the railway station and the old Pastorei.

Weather and best time to travel

Westerstede Felde being situated in the countryside offers scenic landscapes and picturesque plains and huge nature reserve. Westerstede Felde is tourist friendly throughout the year as the weather here is pleasant throughout the year. It is neither too hot in the summers nor too cold in the winters. If you do decide to visit Westerstede Felde don’t forget to visit the beautiful parks, like the Park City Valley Pasture with the water tower, the Rhododendron Park and the Landscape Park of Fikensolt.

Verden, Germany

City description and overview

Verden an der Aller, or simply known as Verden, is a town situated on the river Aller, from which it derives its name. It is located in Lower Saxony, Germany. The town of Verden is very famous for the massacre caused by the Saxons in 782 AD that had been committed according to the orders of Charlemagne for its horse breeding and its cathedral. The town has been subdivided into seven major districts. The town is located in close proximity to Hannover and Bremen. Until the World War II, Verden has very well known for its trade, crafts and its mounted division. During the War, it was used as a zone of occupation by the British.

Among the major attractions that tourists find in Verden it the spectacular Lutheran Cathedral situated right in the middle of the town. The history that revolves around the erection of the cathedral dates back to the 12^th century, when it was consecrated to Saint Cecilia and Saint Mary. There are also other Lutheran churches consecrated to Saint Johanniskirche and to Saint Andreaskirche. There is also a House of Cathedral Cannons known as Domherrenhaus. Another building worth a visit is the town hall of Verden.

Weather and best time to travel

The city of Verden has a pleasant climate being situated in Lower Saxony. It is known for its warm climate and is a favorite among travellers in the summer months. Being situated next to the river Aller, it provides wonderful tourist attractions which draws in many tourists who come to visit Germany.

Schleswig Kropp, Europe

City description and overview

Schleswig Flensburg is a district situated in Schleswig. Schleswig is located in Holstein, in Germany. In the south, the district of Schleswig Flensburg is bounded by the district named Rendsburg Eckernforde. The west of the district of Schleswig Flensburg is rimmed by the district named Dithmarschen. In the north, the district of Schleswig Flensburg is bounded by the district known as Nordfriesland. In the east, the district of Schleswig Flensburg is bounded by the Region Dyddanmark of Denmark, the Baltic Sea and the city of Flensburg. On the other hand, Kropp is a small municipality situated in the district of Schleswig Flensburg of Schleswig Holstein in Germany. This is a city that is situated approximately 13 kilometers to the south of the city of Schleswig. Kropp is very famous or being the seat of the collective municipality of Kropp Stapelholm, which is locally known as Amt.

Weather and best time to travel

Schleswig Kropp is situated near the Baltic Sea and being situated near this vast sea mass, it is a very windy city. Winters are harshly cold, while summers are pleasant and windy. Most visitors enjoy travelling to Kropp around the summer months. The months from May to October are very busy with tourist buzzing in this small town. The breeze is delightful and along with the beautiful countryside, it offers a haven to tourists. It is the perfect getaway vacation spot.

Heubach, Germany

City description and overview

Heubach is a small town situated in the district of Ostalbkreis in Baden Wurttemberg, situated in Germany. The town is siutatued in the edge of the beautiful river valley of Rems and right at the base of the Swabian Alps, making it a perfect spot for spending a nice quiet vacation. Heubach is located in the Swabian region of Germany, and the people speak the Swabian German dialect. Mogglingen and Bobingen an der Rems borders the town on the north. Essignen borders it on the east. Barthomola borders it on the south and Schwabisch Gmund borders it on the west. The town itself is a small one, in terms of area, with an expanse of just about 26 square kilometers. It has a low population of just about 10 thousand people.

Weather and best time to travel

Heubach is situated to the south of Germany and has a more pleasant climate. However if you wish to travel to Heubach, the best time is from May-October. Post October it starts snowing and the number of visitors keep dropping as temperatures reach well below -10⁰c. One of the most famous travel destinations in Heubach is the Rosenstien Castle. It attracts a lot of visitors throughout the year and is one of the first places you should visit once you are there. The castle ruins of the Castle of Rosenstein give very impressive view on the whole region, especially being situated on the top of the Rosenstein Mountain. This has become a very famous tourist spot.