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Hallstatt old town – history and natural jewel

01/08/202303/12/2022 by Travelalone

hallstatt old town / Hallstatt Sehenswürdigkeiten

Salt was mined here already in the 5th millennium BC. The wealth of the local population was based on salt, which traded with both the Baltic and the Mediterranean countries. An entire cultural era has been named for this small Hallstatt old town.

For me, the charm of Hallstatt is a combination of antiquity, beauty and the feeling of isolation from the whole world that arises there. However you can feel that, only if you accomodate in the town or come in the unpopular season. The region is worth a stopover for a at least few days (better 1 week). One-day exursion might be only disappointment – too short and soooo many people.

Hallstatt Museum, observation deck and Salt Mines

22/04/202302/12/2022 by Travelalone

Hallstatt Museum Hallstatt Geschichte / Hallstatt history museum

Hallstatt is not only picturesque place, but also an important place for those who interesting in history. In this post about Hallstatt museum und history, Salt Mines and Hallstatt observation deck.

Pink granite coast (Cote de granit rose)

01/04/202302/12/2022 by Travelalone

Rosa Granitküste Ploumanach Bretagne / Brittany pink granite coast

The pink granite coast got its name because the coast and islands are made of pink granite of various shades, from very light, almost gray, to dark, almost brown.

The entire coastline is practically one continuous developed resort. There is where to walk, there are beautiful beaches and there is something to see.

Brittany Crozon Peninsula, Locronan

06/04/202302/12/2022 by Travelalone

Bretagne Halbinsel Crozon / Crozon peninsula Brittany

The Crozon peninsula (Presqu’ile Crozon) was unexpectedly too large and expectedly beautiful. It is better to come here for two or three days and stay in Camaret or Morgat.

Brittany. 5. Finistere. Brest and Thegonnec

01/04/202301/12/2022 by Travelalone

Brittany Thegonnec parish close / Bretagne Thegonnec Umfriedeter Pfarrbezirk

We continue to travel around Brittany. We move to the Finistere department. The most interesting tourist destination here is the Crozon Peninsula and Locronan. But let’s start with Brest and parish close.

Crozon peninsula, Locronan.

Lake Garda East side

01/04/202301/12/2022 by Travelalone

The most popular destinations on Lake Garda East side are Garda and Malcesine.

From Bardolino to the north, the mountains begin to rise gradually. In the Garda they are still small, in Torri they are already of a decent height. Each village offers hiking and cycling trails of varying difficulty in these mountains.

Starting from Torri, the proposed accommodation is often high above the lake level.

Lake Garda South

26/03/202301/12/2022 by Travelalone

what to see in sirmione / Gardasee Sirmione Sehenswürdigkeiten

The most popular of the Lake Garda South are the amusement parks between Lazise and Peschiera, Sigurta Park and the old town of Sirmione. But even smaller sights deserve attention.

Lake Garda. What to see in Sirmione

26/03/202301/12/2022 by Travelalone

The old part of Sirmione is a busy and overcrowded very small old town surrounded by walls. What to see in Sirmione? There are a fortress, Roman ruins, a thermal pool and an ancient water source for it, and one special beach. Picturesque, but tiring, it’s more suitable for excursions than for recreation.

The place with healing waters was used as a resort even by the Romans. The next generations were not so smart and valued the protective function more. In the 19th century, tourism was rediscovered. And now the tourist plan is clearly being overfulfilled.

Lake Garda North

19/04/202401/12/2022 by Travelalone

Lake Garda North is very beautiful: the lake is narrow, the banks are high, and the water is emerald. It is the best choice for hikers and surfers.

Lake Garda West side

26/03/202301/12/2022 by Travelalone

Lake Garda West side has a mild climate with a lot of greenery, palms, lemons, cypresses.