Pöhlmann’sche Gastwirtschaft, Limmersdorf

Pöhlmann’sche Gastwirtschaft, Limmersdorf An der Tanzlinde 5 95349 Thurnau Original post by H.-G. in Bayrisches Allerei There are still a few historic “Tanzlinden” left in Northern Bavaria and one of them is located in the village of Limmersdorf (Thurnau), located … Continue reading

Kirchweih

Kirchweih commemorates the anniversary of the consecration of the local church. This festival has many dialect variations from the Swiss “Kilbi/Chilbi” to “Kermes” along parts of the Rhine to the Franken “Kerwa”. Kirchweih is in many German towns and villages, … Continue reading

Gemütlichkeit

There is no single English translation, so here is my attempt to explain it. Gemütlichkeit is the feeling when you experience good times, among good friends and acquaintances, relaxed and excited at the same time, some local beer, food and … Continue reading

Tanzlinden

The Linde or Linden (plural) –Talia or Basswood – is a tree with a typical heights from 60 to 139 ft and in a few towns and villages all over Germany are used to dance (Tanz) “on” or under them. … Continue reading

Home Base Schoenwald, Bavaria

Our Second Floor Gartenstrasse Condo is ready for your Vacation. To explore the Center of Europe there is nothing more convenient than our Condo in the small, quiet town of Schoenwald. Our Condo is off-the-beaten-track and quiet, but in the … Continue reading

Schnitzel, a Bavarian Favorite

This posts should not only be considered Bavarian, but is in my opinion relevant in all German speaking areas, communities and also individual homes. The most famous here would be the “Wiener Schnitzel” (Viennese Cutlet) which could be the original … Continue reading

Berggaststätte Lieberhof, Tegernsee

submitted by H.G. Overlooking the city of Tegernsee is the Berggasthof Lieberhof with an almost millenium old history. It started as the farm of the former Tegernsee Abbey which was established in the 8th century. The fantastic panoramic view from the … Continue reading