Lechfall in Füssen

The Lechfall is a small man-made waterfall located in Füssen, Germany. It was created by a 7m high dam with five tiers. The waterfall is very popular for the beautiful views and clear water which flows into the small gorge. The best place to see the waterfall and gorge is from the Maxsteg, the bridge crossing the Lech.

Location: Tiroler Straße(Maxsteg bridge), Füssen, Germany.

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Beautiful Nature Along The River Lech

The River Lech is situated in Austria and Germany. It's source is located in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg and flows after a distance of 255 km later in the Danube. The banks of the Lech are covered with pebbles, togheter with the blue water and the Alps it forms a fantastic natural beauty.

Location: Lech River, Pinswang, Austria.

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Neuschwanstein, A Fairytale Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most famous castles in the world and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe.

The 19th century castle was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and built on the ruins of 2 previous castles that once stood here. The king was inspired by the castle of Wartburg and Château de Pierrefonds. He built Neuschwanstein Castle in honor of his friend Richard Wagner. Some rooms in the castle contains characters from Wagner's opera. The design of the castle was drawn by stage designer Christian Jank, architect Eduard Riedel realized the project.

Construction of Neuschwanstein Castle started in 1869. When King Ludwig II died in june 1886 it was not completed. At that time some rooms and buildings were undertaken a more simplified construction.

When visiting the castle you'll have to park the car at Hohenschwangau and then walk to the castle. This steep walk can take up to 40 minutes. It's also possible to take a horse carriage which will bring you close to the castle. It's recommended to reserve your tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle in advance to reduce waiting time. Tickets can be picked up at the visitor centre in Hohenschwangau. Taking pictures of the inside of the castle is not allowed during the tour.

The best place to take pictures of  Neuschwanstein Castle is from Marienbrücke(Marien Bridge). But keep in mind that it can be a bit crowded on the bridge because it's a very popular place.

Location: Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany.

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View of the Lünersee in Austria

Video made in the Alps, looking at the Lünersee, the dam and the surrounding mountains.

Location: Brand, Austria.

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Mondo Verde, A Beautiful Family Park

Since our first visit to Mondo Verde in 2016, the park now has a all you can eat formula included in the ticket prices. At the attractions section a new ride was added for those seeking adrenaline, and in 2018 a new panther enclosure will open. Besides these, Mondo Verde is a great place for a walk, take beautiful pictures or see some animals.

Location: Groene Wereld 10, 6372 PW Landgraaf, the Netherlands

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Sunparks Kempense Meren

Sunparks Kempense Meren is a holiday village located at Flanders biggest land-locked lake. They offer self catering holiday homes with private garden or the possibility to stay at a hotel room.

During your stay you can choose from a wide variety of activities. One of the most popular is Aquafun, a subtropical swimming pool. Other indoor activities include: bowling, archery, pool, snooker, trampoline and an indoor playground.

Activities outside include: biking, nature walks, mini golf, Pétanque, pedal boats and many more. The park has a sandy beach for the children to play on and is located close to Olmen Zoo and Bobbejaanland.

Sunparks Kempense Meren also offers wellness at the new new Sauna and Well-being centre.

Location: Postelsesteenweg 100, 2400 Mol, Belgium.

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Be-Mine

Be-Mine is a tourist-recreational project on the former mine site of Beringen. The site contains 100 000 m² of existing buildings and is the largest industrial heritage site in Flanders.

Be-Mine has transformed the old buildings, grounds and spoil heap into a multi family activities experience.

Its spoil heap is now a great place for hiking and biking. Children can have a great time on the adventure mountain which was especially made for climbing and playing. The top of the spoil heap offers great views as far as the other mines in Limburg.

If you want to learn more of the history of the mine you can always visit the Mine Museum. A visit is definitely recommended and will also bring you in the old buildings of the site.

For a more spectacular experience you can visit Todi or Alpamayo. Todi is an indoor diving centre, it's 10m deep, 36m in diameter and has more than 6.200.000 l of water. Alpamayo is a wall climbing centre with a surface of 1300m² and around 170 different routes. Both are situated in buildings that where once used by the mine.

Besides these activities you can also chose for the swimming pool called 'Sportoase' or spend you're time shopping at retailpark Be-MINE boulevard.

Location: Koolmijnlaan 201, 3582 Beringen, Belgium.

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