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Category Archives: Castles
Easter Markets and Fun
Carnival may be over, but there is still fun going on before the Easter holiday. Check the links and information below. Öcher Bend Fun Fair (Carnival Rides) at Bendplatz, Aachen March 26 – April 11 1400-2400 (Bonus, this is right … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Castles, Craft/Home decor, Kids, Open Sunday, Other markts, Things to do
Tagged easter, events, fun, markets
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Unique Christmas Markets and Other Holiday Events
While the holiday season is over for 2015, many of these markets will be back next year. Click on the links to find out the dates for the upcoming year. The Schinnen Public Affairs Office has compiled a list of … Continue reading
Posted in Castles, Christmas Markets, Kids, Open Sunday, Shopping, Things to do, Upcoming Events
Tagged christmas markets, festivals
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Fall Fun – Pumpkins, Apples, Corn Mazes and more
Updated Sept 25, 2016 Many of you already know I am a volunteer at the Geilenkirchen A&FRC. I’ve been heading up the Information Exchange that happens every month and free coffee or cappuccinos are provided. Each month is a different … Continue reading
Museumkaart – The Dutch Museum Card
If you like to spend time in museums and historical attractions in the Netherlands, I have a deal for you. The Museumkaart can be purchased at most of the attractions where it is accepted and it will get you in … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Castles, Cities, Kids, Rainy day items, Things to do
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Burg Rheinfels – St. Goar, DE
Just north of the famed Lorelei on the Rhein river sits the small town of Sankt Goar and the largest castle on the Rhein, Burg Rheinfels. The ruins that remain of this castle are impressive and you have free reign … Continue reading
Abbaye de Villers, Belgium
Located between Brussels and Charleroi is the quiet village Villers-la-Ville, which is home to the Villers Abbey ruins. While I could describe how relaxing my trip was and how beautiful every angle of this abbey is, I think the story … Continue reading
Kasteel Limbricht – Limbricht NL
Located a short drive from GK is the Kasteel Limbricht. Although today it is used as a restaurant, bowling centre, and overall tourist destination, it was once a beautiful fortress. From In Your Pocket Guide: The current building, which was … Continue reading
Posted in Castles, Other, Restaurants, Sittard, Things to do
Tagged bowling, castle, group bowling, group dinner, group parties, moat
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Augustusburg Palace and Falkenlust
Schloss Augustusburg and the smaller hunting lodge, Falkenlust, are one of four UNESCO World Heritage sites in NRW. Located in Brühl, about 20 mins from Bonn, the drive from GK is an easy one and parking is easy to find around … Continue reading
Burg Eltz
Burg Eltz is about a 2 hour drive from GK and is located between Koblenz and Trier. Construction on the castle started before 1157 and was completed around 1530. It is one of only a few castles in the Rhineland-Palatinate … Continue reading
Schloß (castle) Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau – Schwangau, Germany
King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle is on many people’s To-Do list while visiting Bavaria. Schwangau, Germany is about an hour drive away from Garmisch. It is also directly along the route between Geilenkirchen and Garmisch, so stopping here on your way … Continue reading
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Tagged bavaria, Castles, Garmisch
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Valkenburg – caves and ruins
An adorable town that holds many wonders, I can say that Valkenburg was truly worth a look. I had heard of the Christmas Markts in the caves, but to be fair, I think that this was a great trip and … Continue reading
Burg Rode, Herzogenrath
Burg Rode is located in Herzogenrath Germany, near Kerkrade. The castle was first documented in 1104 as a monastery. It is an absolutely beautiful castle that is used for weddings and is open for tours all summer long. The castle … Continue reading
Hoensbroek Castle, NL
Just 5 short minutes from Schinnen is a castle worth going to see. For a small fee (€8,25 for adults, €5,75 for kids 4-12 and small children are free), you can play the medieval games in the courtyard and view the inside … Continue reading
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