Germany in a week!

Fun Berlin Graffiti

As most of you know my dad was able to visit Mariko and I while we are here in Germany. And since it was his first visit to Europe he wanted to see as much as possible. Sadly our trips were all situated in Germany, as we only had one week and were coming and going from Braunschweig. But of course there is plenty to see in Germany, so I had planned as much as I could for him.... this is how our week went:



Day 1- Arrival (Hannover)

Not the actual plane he flew in on

  

Weather: approx 45°F (7.2°C)
Time on Train: 1 hr
Distance walking: 0.5 mile (0.8 km)
Attractions: 
Hannover Airport


Day 2- Braunschweig

BS Church in the evening fog

Weather: approx 43°F (6.1°C) and foggy
Time on Train: 0 hr
Distance walking: approx 10 mile (16 km)
Attractions:
Braunschweiger Dom        Marktplatz (with Wednesday Market)
Botanical Gardens             Schloss Arkaden
Rathaus                               TU Braunschweig (University)


Day 3- Berlin

Brandenburg Tor

Weather: approx 45°F (7.2°C), foggy and windy
Time on Train: 4 hrs
Distance walking: approx 12 mile (19.3 km)
Attractions:
Brandenburg Tor             Bundestag
Unter den Linden            Museum Island
Berliner Dom                   Alexanderplatz 
Berlin Wall Remnants    Checkpoint Charlie


Day 4- Heidelberg

Heidelberg wine barrel

Weather: approx 45°F (7.2°C)
Time on Train: 8 hrs
Distance walking: approx 6 mile (9.65 km)
Attractions:
Heidelberg Altstadt             Heidelberg Schloss
Karl-Theodor-bridge


Day 5- Braunschweig (Resting)

Christmas tree in BS

Weather: approx 43°F (6.1°C)
Time on Train: 0 hr
Distance walking: approx 3 mile (4.8 km)
Attractions:
Marktplatz (with Saturday Market)


Day 6- Cologne

Cologne Cathedral

Weather: approx 39°F (3.8°C)
Time on Train: 6 hrs
Distance walking: approx 7 mile (11.26 km)
Attractions:
Cologne Cathedral        Eigelstein Tor
St. Agnes Church          Rhein River
St. Martin Church         Altstadt




Day 7- Bremen

Bremen Rathaus

Weather: approx 43°F (6.1°C)
Time on Train: 4 hrs
Distance walking: approx 6 mile (9.56 km)
Attractions:
Rathaus                     Boettcherstrasse
Schnoor Quarter       Schlachte Harbour
Altstadt                     St. Martin Church




Day 5- Braunschweig/Hannover (Resting)

Dad's Hotel in BS

Weather: approx 34°F (1.1°C)
Time on Train: 1 hr
Distance walking: approx 2 mile (3.28 km)
Attractions:
None


Day 5- Hannover (Departure)

Again, not actual plane

Weather: approx 39°F (3.8°C)
Time on Train: 0 hr
Distance walking: approx 0 mile (0 km)
Attractions:
Hannover Airport




Overall we had a very fun, and very full trip. We got to see castles, parliaments, sore feet, churches, museums, fog, old cities, rivers, sore feet, statues, trains, fountains and of course sore feet. We walked approximately 50 miles within the weeks time.... definitely a respectable amount. Plus my dad was  able to learn many things about German history and culture.... one of the most important ones: stay away from Meat Jello!!