{"id":6622,"date":"2017-10-04T01:20:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T05:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/?p=6622"},"modified":"2020-05-17T06:58:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T10:58:40","slug":"germany-2017-photo-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/index.php\/germany-2017-photo-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany &#8211; Our 2017 Photo Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So far during our 2017 Germany trip we&#8217;ve made several stops in Germany, We&#8217;ve covered towns from the Baltic sea to the Austrian border, and a few in-between. We can talk all we want, but we really know that folks just want to see the pictures. We&#8217;re the same. So here they are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"><div id=\"jig1\" class=\"justified-image-grid jig-5bcfac0a65a384327de2978b8a4c7411 jig-preset-global jig-source-nextgen\"><div class=\"jig-clearfix\"><\/div><noscript id=\"jig1-html\" class=\"justified-image-grid-html\" data-lazy-src=\"skiplazyload\" data-src=\"skipunveillazyload\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein-Museum.jpg\" title=\"There&#039;s a museum capturing the years as a hunting castle beginning in 1580 qt the Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein-Museum.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein Museum\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein Museum<br\/>There's a museum capturing the years as a hunting castle beginning in 1580 qt the Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Room-at-the-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"A typical room at the Jagdschloss Kranichstein Hotel near Darmstadt. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Room-at-the-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Room at the Jagdschloss Kranichstein Hotel\" width=\"721\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Room at the Jagdschloss Kranichstein Hotel<br\/>A typical room at the Jagdschloss Kranichstein Hotel near Darmstadt. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Lounge-and-Bistro-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"The loungs at the Hotel. Photo by Don Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Lounge-and-Bistro-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lounge and Bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lounge and Bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>The loungs at the Hotel. Photo by Don Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Breakfast-room-and-Bistro-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast room and bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein. Photo by Don Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Breakfast-room-and-Bistro-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast room and Bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast room and Bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Breakfast room and bistro at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein. Photo by Don Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Entrance-to-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Entrance to Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein and hotel restaurant. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Entrance-to-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"481\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Entrance to Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Entrance to Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein and hotel restaurant. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Pond-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"A small pond next to the hotel. Phtot by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Pond-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pond Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pond Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>A small pond next to the hotel. Phtot by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Pathway-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"A pathway next to the lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Pathway-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pathway Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pathway Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>A pathway next to the lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Gate-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Old gate going into the hotels property. Photo by Don Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Gate-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gate at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"277\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gate at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Old gate going into the hotels property. Photo by Don Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Driveway-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Hotel Driveway. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Driveway-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Driveway Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Driveway Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Hotel Driveway. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Fire-pit-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Fire pit for guest enjoyment. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Fire-pit-at-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Fire pit at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Fire pit at Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Fire pit for guest enjoyment. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Stag-Statue-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg\" title=\"Stag Statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Stag-Statue-Hotel-Jagdschloss-Kranichstein.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Stag Statue Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Stag Statue Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein<br\/>Stag Statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Castle-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"850 year old Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Castle-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz<br\/>850 year old Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Restaurantat-Burg-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"One of two restaurants at Castle Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Restaurantat-Burg-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurantat Burg Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Restaurantat Burg Eltz<br\/>One of two restaurants at Castle Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Burg-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"Some of the walls at Burg Eltz stand 30 or even 40 meters tall. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Burg-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Burg Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Burg Eltz<br\/>Some of the walls at Burg Eltz stand 30 or even 40 meters tall. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-River-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"Looking down at the valley below and the River Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-River-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"River Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">River Eltz<br\/>Looking down at the valley below and the River Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Castle-Eltz-Private-Chapel.jpg\" title=\"Rooms for worship were often built high above the ground, outside of the main building. The rules requiring a private worship place were complex. One could not live above the chapel, for example, which is probably the reason they were attached outside the main building. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Castle-Eltz-Private-Chapel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Private Chapel\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Private Chapel<br\/>Rooms for worship were often built high above the ground, outside of the main building. The rules requiring a private worship place were complex. One could not live above the chapel, for example, which is probably the reason they were attached outside the main building. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Castle-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"Looking up from the interior courtyard at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Castle-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz<br\/>Looking up from the interior courtyard at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Castle-Eltz-Crest.jpg\" title=\"Crest over door at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Castle-Eltz-Crest.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Crest\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Crest<br\/>Crest over door at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Castle-Eltz-Courtyard.jpg\" title=\"Interior Courtyard at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Castle-Eltz-Courtyard.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Courtyard\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Courtyard<br\/>Interior Courtyard at Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Castle-Eltz-Dormers.jpg\" title=\"Interesting feature on the roof. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Castle-Eltz-Dormers.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Dormers\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Dormers<br\/>Interesting feature on the roof. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Rain-spout.jpg\" title=\"An interesting rain spout at the Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Rain-spout.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Rain spout\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Rain spout<br\/>An interesting rain spout at the Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Castle-Eltz-Additions.jpg\" title=\"The building the restrooms are in at Burg Eltz. It&#039;s not clear if this building is new, or simply part of the the original compound, re-purposed as a public toilet. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Castle-Eltz-Additions.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Additions\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Additions<br\/>The building the restrooms are in at Burg Eltz. It's not clear if this building is new, or simply part of the the original compound, re-purposed as a public toilet. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Castle-Eltz-Walls.jpg\" title=\"Exterior of Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Castle-Eltz-Walls.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Walls\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Walls<br\/>Exterior of Castle Eltz. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Siege-Castle-at-Burg-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"Ruins of the siege castle that was built by Archbishop Balwin during the Eltz Feud of 1330. The ruins are approximately 230 meters away from Eltz Castle and uphill, which provided a good strategic position from which to launch a five year attack. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Siege-Castle-at-Burg-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Siege Castle at Burg Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Siege Castle at Burg Eltz<br\/>Ruins of the siege castle that was built by Archbishop Balwin during the Eltz Feud of 1330. The ruins are approximately 230 meters away from Eltz Castle and uphill, which provided a good strategic position from which to launch a five year attack. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Siege-Castle-On-The-Hill.jpg\" title=\"Ruin of the Siege Castle sitting above Castle Eltz. You can see from this view how it command a strategic advantage in the days when throwing rocks was a war plan. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Siege-Castle-On-The-Hill.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Siege Castle On The Hill\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Siege Castle On The Hill<br\/>Ruin of the Siege Castle sitting above Castle Eltz. You can see from this view how it command a strategic advantage in the days when throwing rocks was a war plan. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Castle-Eltz-Gate.jpg\" title=\"Door in the gate of Castle Eltz. Photo be Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Castle-Eltz-Gate.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz Gate\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz Gate<br\/>Door in the gate of Castle Eltz. Photo be Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-River-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"The river Eltz below the Castle. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-River-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"River Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">River Eltz<br\/>The river Eltz below the Castle. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-River-View-of-the-River-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"River Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-River-View-of-the-River-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"River View of the River Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">River View of the River Eltz<br\/>River Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Castle-Eltz-From-Below.jpg\" title=\"Looking up at Castle Eltz from the river. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Castle-Eltz-From-Below.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Eltz From Below\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Eltz From Below<br\/>Looking up at Castle Eltz from the river. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Shuttle-Bus-at-Castle-Eltz.jpg\" title=\"Shuttle bus that takes you from the parking lot to Castle Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Shuttle-Bus-at-Castle-Eltz.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Shuttle Bus at Castle Eltz\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Shuttle Bus at Castle Eltz<br\/>Shuttle bus that takes you from the parking lot to Castle Eltz. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall.jpg\" title=\"Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall<br\/>Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Stories about the Bergisch lords have been captured on paintings in the Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall, Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall, Schloss Burg<br\/>Stories about the Bergisch lords have been captured on paintings in the Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall-Paintings.jpg\" title=\"The walls tell the stories of Burg Castle in the Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Gallery-of-Ancestors-and-Knights-Hall-Paintings.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall Paintings\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall Paintings<br\/>The walls tell the stories of Burg Castle in the Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Fireplace-and-Windows-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Fireplace-and-Windows-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Fireplace and Windows at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Fireplace and Windows at Schloss Burg<br\/>Gallery of Ancestors and Knights Hall at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Suit-of-Armour.jpg\" title=\"Suits of Armour from the Middle Ages are on display at the museum at Schloss Burg. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Suit-of-Armour.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Suit of Armour\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Suit of Armour<br\/>Suits of Armour from the Middle Ages are on display at the museum at Schloss Burg. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Dining-Room-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"This large room was set up as a dining room. Large pictures on the wall telling the story of the castle. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Dining-Room-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Dining Room at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Dining Room at Schloss Burg<br\/>This large room was set up as a dining room. Large pictures on the wall telling the story of the castle. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Lion-Shield-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Lion painting, probably depicting a family shield. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Lion-Shield-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lion Shield at Schloss Burg\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lion Shield at Schloss Burg<br\/>Lion painting, probably depicting a family shield. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Great-Dining-Hall-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Another view of the dining room and paintings at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Great-Dining-Hall-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great Dining Hall at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great Dining Hall at Schloss Burg<br\/>Another view of the dining room and paintings at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Stained-Glass-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Stained glass in the chapel at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Stained-Glass-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Stained Glass Schloss Burg\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Stained Glass Schloss Burg<br\/>Stained glass in the chapel at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Carved-Pews.jpg\" title=\"Carved pews in the chapel. There were only nine of them, with benches lining the walls. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Carved-Pews.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Carved Pews\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Carved Pews<br\/>Carved pews in the chapel. There were only nine of them, with benches lining the walls. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Suit-of-Armor-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Suit of Armour ready for jousting. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Suit-of-Armor-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Suit of Armour at Schloss Burg\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Suit of Armour at Schloss Burg<br\/>Suit of Armour ready for jousting. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Clock-Tower.jpg\" title=\"View of the clock tower from the castle at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Clock-Tower.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Clock Tower\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Clock Tower<br\/>View of the clock tower from the castle at Schloss Burg. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-Music-Room-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"What a music room might have looked like in the middle ages. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-Music-Room-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Music Room at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Music Room at Schloss Burg<br\/>What a music room might have looked like in the middle ages. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-Kitchen-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"Representation of a kitchen in the Middle Ages. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-Kitchen-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Kitchen at Schloss Burg<br\/>Representation of a kitchen in the Middle Ages. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Thieves-Tower-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg\" title=\"The outer wall of the castle looking at Thieves Tower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Thieves-Tower-at-Schloss-Burg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Thieves Tower at Schloss Burg\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Thieves Tower at Schloss Burg<br\/>The outer wall of the castle looking at Thieves Tower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Art-Above-a-Window.jpg\" title=\"Interesting figures above a window. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Art-Above-a-Window.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Art Above a Window\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Art Above a Window<br\/>Interesting figures above a window. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Main-Street-Cochem.jpg\" title=\"The main street in cochem along the Moselle river. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Main-Street-Cochem.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Main Street Cochem\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Main Street Cochem<br\/>The main street in cochem along the Moselle river. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Moselle-River.jpg\" title=\"Looking toward the town of Cochem on the Moselle River with the Castle Reichsburg on the hill. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Moselle-River.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Moselle River\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Moselle River<br\/>Looking toward the town of Cochem on the Moselle River with the Castle Reichsburg on the hill. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Old-Town-in-Cochem.jpg\" title=\"The old town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Old-Town-in-Cochem.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Old Town in Cochem\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Old Town in Cochem<br\/>The old town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Restaurants-and-Stores-in-Cochem.jpg\" title=\"Restaurants and stores in the beautiful old town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Restaurants-and-Stores-in-Cochem.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants and Stores in Cochem\" width=\"378\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Restaurants and Stores in Cochem<br\/>Restaurants and stores in the beautiful old town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Brightly-Painted-Hotels.jpg\" title=\"There are many small Hotels and Restaurants in Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Brightly-Painted-Hotels.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Brightly Painted Hotels\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Brightly Painted Hotels<br\/>There are many small Hotels and Restaurants in Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Flowers-Are-Everywhere.jpg\" title=\"Germans seem to take pride in the appearance of their buildings. Here in cochem, we&#039;ve routinely found bluming flowers decorating most of the buildings. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Flowers-Are-Everywhere.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers Are Everywhere\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Flowers Are Everywhere<br\/>Germans seem to take pride in the appearance of their buildings. Here in cochem, we've routinely found bluming flowers decorating most of the buildings. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Cobble-Stoned-Street.jpg\" title=\"Once you step inside the town of cochem, you find narrow cobblestone walkways. The building with the round top is St. Martin Catholic Church. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Cobble-Stoned-Street.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cobble Stoned Street\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cobble Stoned Street<br\/>Once you step inside the town of cochem, you find narrow cobblestone walkways. The building with the round top is St. Martin Catholic Church. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-One-of-Hundreds-of-Interesting-Buildings-in-Old-Town-Cochem.jpg\" title=\"Another beautiful old building in Old Town, Cochem. Notice the timber frame construction on the second floor. This seems to be common for the area. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-One-of-Hundreds-of-Interesting-Buildings-in-Old-Town-Cochem.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"One of Hundreds of Interesting Buildings in Old Town, Cochem\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">One of Hundreds of Interesting Buildings in Old Town, Cochem<br\/>Another beautiful old building in Old Town, Cochem. Notice the timber frame construction on the second floor. This seems to be common for the area. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Cochem-Restaurants-and-Stores.jpg\" title=\"This appears to be a walkway between stores and restaurants in cochem, but of course it&#039;s actually a street. Usually closed to vehicular traffic, it does indeed serve mostly as a walkway as it probably did when this street was first constructed. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Cochem-Restaurants-and-Stores.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cochem Restaurants and Stores\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cochem Restaurants and Stores<br\/>This appears to be a walkway between stores and restaurants in cochem, but of course it's actually a street. Usually closed to vehicular traffic, it does indeed serve mostly as a walkway as it probably did when this street was first constructed. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Town-Square-Cochem.jpg\" title=\"Buildings around the town square. Notice the bells in the building on the upper right. They play a tune periodically. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Town-Square-Cochem.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Town Square Cochem\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Town Square Cochem<br\/>Buildings around the town square. Notice the bells in the building on the upper right. They play a tune periodically. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Main-Square-Cochem-Germany.jpg\" title=\"Row of old buildings in Cochem Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Main-Square-Cochem-Germany.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Main Square, Cochem Germany\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Main Square, Cochem Germany<br\/>Row of old buildings in Cochem Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Inside-the-Town.jpg\" title=\"Inside of the town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Inside-the-Town.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Town\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Inside the Town<br\/>Inside of the town of Cochem, Germany. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Busy-Center-Square.jpg\" title=\"Near the town square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Busy-Center-Square.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Busy Center Square\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Busy Center Square<br\/>Near the town square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-More-of-Cochem-across-the-river.jpg\" title=\"Across the Moselle River is a continuation of the village of Cochem. Until the first part of the 20th century, the village across the river was called Cond. It was a smaller fishing village. With the completion of the Cochem Bridge, seen here on the left, the two villages combined. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-More-of-Cochem-across-the-river.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"More of Cochem across the river\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">More of Cochem across the river<br\/>Across the Moselle River is a continuation of the village of Cochem. Until the first part of the 20th century, the village across the river was called Cond. It was a smaller fishing village. With the completion of the Cochem Bridge, seen here on the left, the two villages combined. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-Chocolates.jpg\" title=\"Very cute chocolates. Notice the eyes and the chocolate sprinkles used for fur. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-Chocolates.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Chocolates<br\/>Very cute chocolates. Notice the eyes and the chocolate sprinkles used for fur. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Aross-the-Cochem-Bridge.jpg\" title=\"There are more restaurants and hotels across the Moselle River. Many of the hotels across the river offer fabulous views of the Reichsberg Castle. There are lots of vineyards in the region too as you can see on the hillside behind the village. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Aross-the-Cochem-Bridge.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Aross the Cochem Bridge\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Aross the Cochem Bridge<br\/>There are more restaurants and hotels across the Moselle River. Many of the hotels across the river offer fabulous views of the Reichsberg Castle. There are lots of vineyards in the region too as you can see on the hillside behind the village. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Wine-Statue.jpg\" title=\"A statue in celebration of wine. There was a plaque telling you not to drink the water. It&#039;s not really wine. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Wine-Statue.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Statue\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Wine Statue<br\/>A statue in celebration of wine. There was a plaque telling you not to drink the water. It's not really wine. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/20-St.-Martin-Catholic-Church.jpg\" title=\"St. Martin&#039;s Church has a very interesting rounded steeple. The present church dates back to 1950, but there has been a church on that site since the 1500&#039;s. Some of the buildings in Cochem suffered bomb damage during World War II. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F20-St.-Martin-Catholic-Church.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"St. Martin Catholic Church\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">St. Martin Catholic Church<br\/>St. Martin's Church has a very interesting rounded steeple. The present church dates back to 1950, but there has been a church on that site since the 1500's. Some of the buildings in Cochem suffered bomb damage during World War II. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/21-Pedestrian-Walkway.jpg\" title=\"At one end of the main street is a pedestrian walkway going past many stores and cafes. This area is actually on the main thoroughfare in cochem, but it&#039;s set back from the highway and safe from vehicles. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F21-Pedestrian-Walkway.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pedestrian Walkway\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pedestrian Walkway<br\/>At one end of the main street is a pedestrian walkway going past many stores and cafes. This area is actually on the main thoroughfare in cochem, but it's set back from the highway and safe from vehicles. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"Stumbergers Hotel. Quite a bit of parking and it&#039;s free. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Stumberger&#039;s Hotel\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Stumberger's Hotel<br\/>Stumbergers Hotel. Quite a bit of parking and it's free. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Double-Room-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"Double room with balcony. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Double-Room-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Double Room at Stumberger&#039;s Hotel\" width=\"525\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Double Room at Stumberger's Hotel<br\/>Double room with balcony. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Breakfast-Selection-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"Some of the breakfast selection at Stumberger&#039;s Hotel in Cochem. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Breakfast-Selection-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast Selection at Stumberger&#039;s Hotel\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast Selection at Stumberger's Hotel<br\/>Some of the breakfast selection at Stumberger's Hotel in Cochem. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Breakfast-Bread-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast bread and condiments. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Breakfast-Bread-at-Stumbergers-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast Bread at Stumberger&#039;s Hotel\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast Bread at Stumberger's Hotel<br\/>Breakfast bread and condiments. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Beer-Garden.jpg\" title=\"In the summer you can enjoy the Beer Garden. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Beer-Garden.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Beer Garden\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Beer Garden<br\/>In the summer you can enjoy the Beer Garden. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Breakfast-Room-at-Stumbergers.jpg\" title=\"A window seat in the breakfast room has a great view of the castle. It was a bit foggy on this morning, so the castle was somewhat obstructed. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Breakfast-Room-at-Stumbergers.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast Room at Stumberger&#039;s\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast Room at Stumberger's<br\/>A window seat in the breakfast room has a great view of the castle. It was a bit foggy on this morning, so the castle was somewhat obstructed. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-View-From-Balcony.jpg\" title=\"We enjoyed the view sitting on our balcony at Stumberger&#039;s Hotel. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-View-From-Balcony.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"View From Balcony\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">View From Balcony<br\/>We enjoyed the view sitting on our balcony at Stumberger's Hotel. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Hofgarten-Park-Dusseldorf.jpg\" title=\"The Hofgarten Park, is the oldest public park in Germany, The oldest sectoion dates back to 1769. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Hofgarten-Park-Dusseldorf.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hofgarten Park, Dusseldorf\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hofgarten Park, Dusseldorf<br\/>The Hofgarten Park, is the oldest public park in Germany, The oldest sectoion dates back to 1769. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Walking-Paths.jpg\" title=\"There are many walking paths through the park as well as old statues and modern ones too. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Walking-Paths.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Walking Paths\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Walking Paths<br\/>There are many walking paths through the park as well as old statues and modern ones too. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-St.-Johns-Church.jpg\" title=\"St. John&#039;s Church, a protestant church, was built in 1875.  It was damaged in WWII but rebuilt and opened in 1953. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-St.-Johns-Church.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"St. John&#039;s Church\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">St. John's Church<br\/>St. John's Church, a protestant church, was built in 1875.  It was damaged in WWII but rebuilt and opened in 1953. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-High-Fashion-Stores-in-the-Konigsallee-shopping-Area.jpg\" title=\"The popular shopping area seemed to always be busy. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-High-Fashion-Stores-in-the-Konigsallee-shopping-Area.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"High Fashion Stores in the Konigsallee shopping Area.\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">High Fashion Stores in the Konigsallee shopping Area.<br\/>The popular shopping area seemed to always be busy. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Breuninger-Store.jpg\" title=\"One of the many modern stores in the Konigsallee shopping area. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Breuninger-Store.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breuninger Store\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breuninger Store<br\/>One of the many modern stores in the Konigsallee shopping area. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Geese-in-the-Hofgarten.jpg\" title=\"You will find a wide variety of birds in the park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Geese-in-the-Hofgarten.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Geese in the Hofgarten\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Geese in the Hofgarten<br\/>You will find a wide variety of birds in the park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/21-Room-at-the-Melia-Dusseldorf.jpg\" title=\"This is a typical room at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf. It was quite large and comfortable. We were on the 8th floor and had a nice view of the Hofgarten, Park. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F21-Room-at-the-Melia-Dusseldorf.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Room at the Melia Dusseldorf\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Room at the Melia Dusseldorf<br\/>This is a typical room at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf. It was quite large and comfortable. We were on the 8th floor and had a nice view of the Hofgarten, Park. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/22-Melia-Dusseldorf.jpg\" title=\"Melia Dusseldorf is a very modern hotel, conviently located about 15 minute&#039;s walking time to the Konigsallee shopping area or a 15 minute walk to Altstadt, Old Town, through the Hofgarten, Park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F22-Melia-Dusseldorf.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Melia Dusseldorf\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Melia Dusseldorf<br\/>Melia Dusseldorf is a very modern hotel, conviently located about 15 minute's walking time to the Konigsallee shopping area or a 15 minute walk to Altstadt, Old Town, through the Hofgarten, Park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/23-Juice-Station-at-the-Melia-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"Juice station at breakfast in the Melia Hotel, Dusseldorf. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F23-Juice-Station-at-the-Melia-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Juice Station at the Melia Hotel\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Juice Station at the Melia Hotel<br\/>Juice station at breakfast in the Melia Hotel, Dusseldorf. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/24-Buffet-Breakfast-Melia-Hotel-in-Dusseldorf.jpg\" title=\"The breakfast buffet at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf had just about everything needed for both a European breakfast preferance and an American choice. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F24-Buffet-Breakfast-Melia-Hotel-in-Dusseldorf.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Buffet Breakfast, Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Buffet Breakfast, Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf<br\/>The breakfast buffet at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf had just about everything needed for both a European breakfast preferance and an American choice. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/25-Desk-Area-in-the-Rooms.jpg\" title=\"Desk Area in a room at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf. Quite a bit of room was used by a completely full minibar in a refrigerator. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F25-Desk-Area-in-the-Rooms.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Desk Area in the Rooms\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Desk Area in the Rooms<br\/>Desk Area in a room at the Melia Hotel in Dusseldorf. Quite a bit of room was used by a completely full minibar in a refrigerator. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/26-Charging-Station-in-Garage.jpg\" title=\"Dusseldorf is on the leading edge of technology, so it was no surprise that we found this Tesla sponsored electric car Charging Station in the parking garage in the basement. It was unclear if a full charge was included in the 25.00 Euro parking fee, but we did see a Tesla parked in one spot getting a charge. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F26-Charging-Station-in-Garage.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Charging Station in Garage.\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Charging Station in Garage.<br\/>Dusseldorf is on the leading edge of technology, so it was no surprise that we found this Tesla sponsored electric car Charging Station in the parking garage in the basement. It was unclear if a full charge was included in the 25.00 Euro parking fee, but we did see a Tesla parked in one spot getting a charge. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Cobblestone-Streets-in-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Looking down a cobblestone street at the Schwerin Cathedral. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Cobblestone-Streets-in-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cobblestone Streets in Schwerin\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cobblestone Streets in Schwerin<br\/>Looking down a cobblestone street at the Schwerin Cathedral. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Old-Buidlings-in-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Old buildings surrounding the Market Square. Folks were setting up for a weekend festival and putting up bench seating. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Old-Buidlings-in-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Old Buidlings in Schwerin\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Old Buidlings in Schwerin<br\/>Old buildings surrounding the Market Square. Folks were setting up for a weekend festival and putting up bench seating. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Arts-and-Crafts-Store.jpg\" title=\"A small half-timbered house from the 17th centurty survived the fire that nearly destroyed the city and has been preserved. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Arts-and-Crafts-Store.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Arts and Crafts Store.\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Arts and Crafts Store.<br\/>A small half-timbered house from the 17th centurty survived the fire that nearly destroyed the city and has been preserved. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Zur-Guten-Quelle.jpg\" title=\"One of the many hotels in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Zur-Guten-Quelle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Zur Guten Quelle\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Zur Guten Quelle<br\/>One of the many hotels in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Statue-on-Building-in-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"The weight of this building is on this statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Statue-on-Building-in-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue on Building in Schwerin.\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue on Building in Schwerin.<br\/>The weight of this building is on this statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Mecklenburg-State-Theatre.jpg\" title=\"The Mecklenburg State Theatre built between 1883-1886.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Mecklenburg-State-Theatre.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Mecklenburg State Theatre\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Mecklenburg State Theatre<br\/>The Mecklenburg State Theatre built between 1883-1886.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Chess-Game-in-Town-Square-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"There was a festival happening this weekend and one of the events was a chest game. One man was playing all of these people. No idea how many games he won. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Chess-Game-in-Town-Square-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Chess Game in Town Square Schwerin\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Chess Game in Town Square Schwerin<br\/>There was a festival happening this weekend and one of the events was a chest game. One man was playing all of these people. No idea how many games he won. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Timber-Frame-Building.jpg\" title=\"One of the many timber frame buildings in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Timber-Frame-Building.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Timber Frame Building\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Timber Frame Building<br\/>One of the many timber frame buildings in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Street-Scene-in-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Street Scene in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Street-Scene-in-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Street Scene in Schwerin\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Street Scene in Schwerin<br\/>Street Scene in Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Schwerin-Cathedral.jpg\" title=\"View of the Schwerin Cathedral from the Market Square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Schwerin-Cathedral.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin Cathedral\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin Cathedral<br\/>View of the Schwerin Cathedral from the Market Square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Cobble-Stone-Alley.jpg\" title=\"There are many of these narrow cobblestone alleys in Schwerin, each one is filled with stores and cafes. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Cobble-Stone-Alley.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cobble Stone Alley\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cobble Stone Alley<br\/>There are many of these narrow cobblestone alleys in Schwerin, each one is filled with stores and cafes. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Market-Square-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"The colorful Market Square is a great place to start your adventure in Schwerin. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Market-Square-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Market Square Schwerin\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Market Square Schwerin<br\/>The colorful Market Square is a great place to start your adventure in Schwerin. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Market-Square-in-the-Rain.jpg\" title=\"Tourist joining their tour groups in Market Square during a rain shower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Market-Square-in-the-Rain.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Market Square in the Rain\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Market Square in the Rain<br\/>Tourist joining their tour groups in Market Square during a rain shower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Early-Morning-in-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Early morning in Schwerin before the hustle and bustle of the day starts. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Early-Morning-in-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Early Morning in Schwerin\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Early Morning in Schwerin<br\/>Early morning in Schwerin before the hustle and bustle of the day starts. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Restaurant-in-Weinhaus-Uhle.jpg\" title=\"A breakfast buffet is served in the morning. In the evening it bcomes a gourmet restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Restaurant-in-Weinhaus-Uhle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant in Weinhaus Uhle\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Restaurant in Weinhaus Uhle<br\/>A breakfast buffet is served in the morning. In the evening it bcomes a gourmet restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Comical-Eggs.jpg\" title=\"We had comical hardboiled eggs every morning for breakfast. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Comical-Eggs.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Comical Eggs\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Comical Eggs<br\/>We had comical hardboiled eggs every morning for breakfast. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Knights-Hall.jpg\" title=\"The Knight&#039;s Hall makes the perfect room for a family celebration or wedding. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Knights-Hall.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Knight&#039;s Hall\" width=\"316\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Knight's Hall<br\/>The Knight's Hall makes the perfect room for a family celebration or wedding. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Weinhaus-Uhle.jpg\" title=\"Entrance to Weinhas Uhle. Parking is available underground. Photo by Donald Fink,\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Weinhaus-Uhle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Weinhaus Uhle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Weinhaus Uhle<br\/>Entrance to Weinhas Uhle. Parking is available underground. Photo by Donald Fink,<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Junior-Suite-\u201dParsifal\u201d.jpg\" title=\"View of the Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Junior-Suite-%E2%80%9DParsifal%E2%80%9D.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d\" width=\"495\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d<br\/>View of the Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Junior-Suite-\u201dParsifal\u201d.jpg\" title=\"View of the Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Junior-Suite-%E2%80%9DParsifal%E2%80%9D.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d\" width=\"433\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d<br\/>View of the Junior Suite \u201dParsifal\u201d. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Horse-Carriage.jpg\" title=\"A horse carriage going into town in front of Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Horse-Carriage.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Horse Carriage\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Horse Carriage<br\/>A horse carriage going into town in front of Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-View-of-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg\" title=\"View of Neuschwanstein Castle from the patio. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-View-of-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"View of Neuschwanstein Castle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">View of Neuschwanstein Castle<br\/>View of Neuschwanstein Castle from the patio. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Hotel-Villa-Ludwig.jpg\" title=\"Hotel Villa Ludwig and Neuschwanstein Castle. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Hotel-Villa-Ludwig.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Villa Ludwig\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hotel Villa Ludwig<br\/>Hotel Villa Ludwig and Neuschwanstein Castle. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Front-Patio.jpg\" title=\"Front Patio and view of Neuschwanstein Castle at Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Front-Patio.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Front Patio\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Front Patio<br\/>Front Patio and view of Neuschwanstein Castle at Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Garage.jpg\" title=\"The underground Garage at Villa Ludwig. This guest parking area has nineteen spaces. There are eighteen rooms in the hotel. Looks like they&#039;ve got it covered. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Garage.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Garage\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Garage<br\/>The underground Garage at Villa Ludwig. This guest parking area has nineteen spaces. There are eighteen rooms in the hotel. Looks like they've got it covered. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Breakfast-and-tea-time-seating.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast and tea time seating. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Breakfast-and-tea-time-seating.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast and tea time seating\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast and tea time seating<br\/>Breakfast and tea time seating. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Breakfast-and-tea-time-seating.jpg\" title=\"Breakfast and tea time seating. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Breakfast-and-tea-time-seating.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast and tea time seating.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Breakfast and tea time seating.<br\/>Breakfast and tea time seating. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Patio-at-Villa-Ludwig.jpg\" title=\"Patio seating at Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Patio-at-Villa-Ludwig.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Patio at Villa Ludwig\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Patio at Villa Ludwig<br\/>Patio seating at Villa Ludwig. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Neuschwanstien-Castle.jpg\" title=\"Here&#039;s a view of Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from Villa Ludwig. Many of the rooms have a castle view from the balcony. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Neuschwanstien-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Neuschwanstein Castle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Neuschwanstein Castle<br\/>Here's a view of Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from Villa Ludwig. Many of the rooms have a castle view from the balcony. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Building-in-Schwangau.jpg\" title=\"One of the many beautiful buildings in Schwangau done in the classic Bavarian style. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Building-in-Schwangau.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Building in Schwangau\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Building in Schwangau<br\/>One of the many beautiful buildings in Schwangau done in the classic Bavarian style. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Hohenschwangau-Castle.jpg\" title=\"Hohenschwangau Castle, one of the two castles in Schwangau. This castle was built by the then crowned Prince Maximillion II, who would later be King of Bavaria and father to Mad King Ludwig II. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Hohenschwangau-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hohenschwangau Castle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hohenschwangau Castle<br\/>Hohenschwangau Castle, one of the two castles in Schwangau. This castle was built by the then crowned Prince Maximillion II, who would later be King of Bavaria and father to Mad King Ludwig II. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg\" title=\"Neuschwanstein Castle. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Neuschwanstein Castle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Neuschwanstein Castle<br\/>Neuschwanstein Castle. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Alpsee.jpg\" title=\"Reflections in the Alpsee. Couldn&#039;t ask for a better day for a stroll around the lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Alpsee.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Alpsee\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Alpsee<br\/>Reflections in the Alpsee. Couldn't ask for a better day for a stroll around the lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Boat-House.jpg\" title=\"The Boat House on the Alpsee. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Boat-House.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Boat House\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Boat House<br\/>The Boat House on the Alpsee. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Hohenschwangau-Castle.jpg\" title=\"Hohenschwangau Castle overlooking Lake Alpsee. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Hohenschwangau-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hohenschwangau Castle\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hohenschwangau Castle<br\/>Hohenschwangau Castle overlooking Lake Alpsee. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Walking-around-Lake-Alpsee.jpg\" title=\"The path around Lake Alpsee, for the most part is flat and well maintained. There is a spot on the north side of the lake that climbs a bit and has a few rocks to negotiate, but most of the trail is as easy to negotiate as this trail segment shown here. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Walking-around-Lake-Alpsee.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Walking around Lake Alpsee.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Walking around Lake Alpsee.<br\/>The path around Lake Alpsee, for the most part is flat and well maintained. There is a spot on the north side of the lake that climbs a bit and has a few rocks to negotiate, but most of the trail is as easy to negotiate as this trail segment shown here. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-ChangingLleaves.jpg\" title=\"We were lucky this year in Germany. We enjoy the autumn leaves anywhere we can find them, and while at Schwangau, the leaves changed almost instantly. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-ChangingLleaves.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"ChangingLleaves.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">ChangingLleaves.<br\/>We were lucky this year in Germany. We enjoy the autumn leaves anywhere we can find them, and while at Schwangau, the leaves changed almost instantly. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Walking-Across-the-Bridge.jpg\" title=\"This was one of the bridges that were on the hiking path around the Alpsee. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Walking-Across-the-Bridge.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Walking Across the Bridge\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Walking Across the Bridge<br\/>This was one of the bridges that were on the hiking path around the Alpsee. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Hohenschwangau-Castle-and-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg\" title=\"For much of the walk along the south side of Lake Alpsee, you could turn back and see both castles in Schwangau. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Hohenschwangau-Castle-and-Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hohenschwangau Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hohenschwangau Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle.<br\/>For much of the walk along the south side of Lake Alpsee, you could turn back and see both castles in Schwangau. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Alpsee.jpg\" title=\"Lake Alpsee in the morning. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Alpsee.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Alpsee\" width=\"536\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Alpsee<br\/>Lake Alpsee in the morning. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Lech-River.jpg\" title=\"The Lech River near Fussen. You can see the distinct turquois color of the water. We see that same turquios color in glacier fed streams and rivers in the northern US, near Glacier National Park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Lech-River.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lech River\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lech River<br\/>The Lech River near Fussen. You can see the distinct turquois color of the water. We see that same turquios color in glacier fed streams and rivers in the northern US, near Glacier National Park. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Entrance-to-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Entrance to Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Entrance-to-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Entrance to Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Entrance to Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Roof-line-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"You will see several different archetucual styles on the roof line. photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Roof-line-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Roof line of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Roof line of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>You will see several different archetucual styles on the roof line. photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Schwerin-Palace-Through-The-Trees.jpg\" title=\"Schwerin Palace through the trees. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Schwerin-Palace-Through-The-Trees.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin Palace Through The Trees.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin Palace Through The Trees.<br\/>Schwerin Palace through the trees. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Garden-at-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"The Palace garden in front of the Orangery. At one time the Orangery was a place to grow fruit trees. Today it&#039;s a very nice restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Garden-at-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Garden at Schwerin Palace\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Garden at Schwerin Palace<br\/>The Palace garden in front of the Orangery. At one time the Orangery was a place to grow fruit trees. Today it's a very nice restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Golden-Dome-of-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"The Golden Dome dates between 1847 to 1857. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Golden-Dome-of-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Dome of Schwerin.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Golden Dome of Schwerin.<br\/>The Golden Dome dates between 1847 to 1857. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Side-view-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Side view of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Side-view-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Side view of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Side view of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Domes-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Several of the Domes of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Domes-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Domes of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Domes of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Several of the Domes of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Lake-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Lake Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Lake-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Schwerin.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lake Schwerin.<br\/>Lake Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Statue-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg\" title=\"This is a sculpture of a shepherd being attacked by a panther. The expression on the face is unusually realistic. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Statue-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue at Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue at Schwerin Palace.<br\/>This is a sculpture of a shepherd being attacked by a panther. The expression on the face is unusually realistic. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Two-Swans.jpg\" title=\"Two Swans. Schwerin Palace is a great place to bird watch, you will see swans, geese, mud hens, seagulls, and many other types of birds. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Two-Swans.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Two Swans\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Two Swans<br\/>Two Swans. Schwerin Palace is a great place to bird watch, you will see swans, geese, mud hens, seagulls, and many other types of birds. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Two-more-Swans._.jpg\" title=\"Two more Swans. Okay, probably the same two swans as before with a different pose. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Two-more-Swans._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Two more Swans.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Two more Swans.<br\/>Two more Swans. Okay, probably the same two swans as before with a different pose. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Intricate-Details.jpg\" title=\"Everywhere you look you will find intricate details, including in the sculptures. Photo by Donald FInk.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Intricate-Details.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Intricate Details\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Intricate Details<br\/>Everywhere you look you will find intricate details, including in the sculptures. Photo by Donald FInk.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Schwerin-Palace-and-the-Golden-Dome.jpg\" title=\"The roofline of Schwerin Place is quite intricate. Photo by Bonnie FInk.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Schwerin-Palace-and-the-Golden-Dome.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin Palace and the Golden Dome.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin Palace and the Golden Dome.<br\/>The roofline of Schwerin Place is quite intricate. Photo by Bonnie FInk.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Golden-Dome-at-Schwerin-Palace_.jpg\" title=\"Closeup of the Golden Dome. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Golden-Dome-at-Schwerin-Palace_.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Dome at Schwerin Palace\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Golden Dome at Schwerin Palace<br\/>Closeup of the Golden Dome. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Tour-Boats-at-Schwerin-Lake.jpg\" title=\"There are several tour boats to choose from if you want to spend time on Schwerin Lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Tour-Boats-at-Schwerin-Lake.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tour Boats at Schwerin Lake\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tour Boats at Schwerin Lake<br\/>There are several tour boats to choose from if you want to spend time on Schwerin Lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-Gardens-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg\" title=\"The Gardens at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-Gardens-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens at Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gardens at Schwerin Palace.<br\/>The Gardens at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-Different-Styles-on-the-Roofline._.jpg\" title=\"Different styles on the roof line at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-Different-Styles-on-the-Roofline._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Different Styles on the Roofline.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Different Styles on the Roofline.<br\/>Different styles on the roof line at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Lamp-Post.jpg\" title=\"Even the lamp posts have intricate details at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Lamp-Post.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lamp Post\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lamp Post<br\/>Even the lamp posts have intricate details at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Statue-of-Obotrite-Prince-Niklot.jpg\" title=\"Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot who died in 1160. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Statue-of-Obotrite-Prince-Niklot.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot<br\/>Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot who died in 1160. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Buildings-on-Galgengasse._.jpg\" title=\"Hocher Hotel and cafe, one of our favorite places for dessert. The cafe is just down the street from the the Galgen Gate, one of the entrances to the old town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Buildings-on-Galgengasse._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Buildings on Galgengasse.\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Buildings on Galgengasse.<br\/>Hocher Hotel and cafe, one of our favorite places for dessert. The cafe is just down the street from the the Galgen Gate, one of the entrances to the old town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Market-Square.jpg\" title=\"Town hall on Market Square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Market-Square.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Market Square\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Market Square<br\/>Town hall on Market Square. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Statue.jpg\" title=\"One of the many wonderful statues on a fountain. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Statue.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue<br\/>One of the many wonderful statues on a fountain. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Flower-building.jpg\" title=\"Another beautiful building not far from the Galgen Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Flower-building.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Flower building\" width=\"129\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Flower building<br\/>Another beautiful building not far from the Galgen Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Medieval-Building.jpg\" title=\"A beautiful medieval building. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Medieval-Building.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Medieval Building\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Medieval Building<br\/>A beautiful medieval building. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-White-Tower.jpg\" title=\"Looking toward White Tower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-White-Tower.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"White Tower\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">White Tower<br\/>Looking toward White Tower. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Pink-House.jpg\" title=\"A colorful medievel building with flower boxes on  Galgengasse, near the Galgen Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Pink-House.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pink House\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pink House<br\/>A colorful medievel building with flower boxes on  Galgengasse, near the Galgen Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Cobblestone-Streets.jpg\" title=\"Looking down the cobblestone streets. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Cobblestone-Streets.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cobblestone Streets\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cobblestone Streets<br\/>Looking down the cobblestone streets. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-St.-George-and-the-Dragon.jpg\" title=\"Statue of St. George and the Dragon mounted on one of the buildings. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-St.-George-and-the-Dragon.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"St. George and the Dragon\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">St. George and the Dragon<br\/>Statue of St. George and the Dragon mounted on one of the buildings. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-St.-James-Church-or-in-German-St.-Jakob-Church.-This-Lutheran-Church-was-built-between-1311-1484.-Photo-by-Bonnie-Fink.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-St.-James-Church-or-in-German-St.-Jakob-Church.-This-Lutheran-Church-was-built-between-1311-1484.-Photo-by-Bonnie-Fink.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"St. James Church, or in German St. Jakob Church. This Lutheran Church was built between 1311-1484. Photo by Bonnie Fink\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">St. James Church, or in German St. Jakob Church. This Lutheran Church was built between 1311-1484. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Statue.jpg\" title=\"One of many statues at St. James Church. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Statue.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue<br\/>One of many statues at St. James Church. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Details-of-St.-James-Church.jpg\" title=\"You could spend hours looking at the details on St. James church. Photo by Bonnie Fink,\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Details-of-St.-James-Church.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Details of St. James Church\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Details of St. James Church<br\/>You could spend hours looking at the details on St. James church. Photo by Bonnie Fink,<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Bakery-Sign.jpg\" title=\"Sign in front of one of the many bakeries. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Bakery-Sign.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bakery Sign\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bakery Sign<br\/>Sign in front of one of the many bakeries. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-Sunflowers.jpg\" title=\"Beautiful sunflowers framing a beautiful yellow building. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-Sunflowers.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflowers\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sunflowers<br\/>Beautiful sunflowers framing a beautiful yellow building. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-Jack-O-Lantern.jpg\" title=\"Even the Germanys like a cute Jack O&#039;Lantern. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-Jack-O-Lantern.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Jack O&#039; Lantern\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Jack O' Lantern<br\/>Even the Germanys like a cute Jack O'Lantern. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Sign.jpg\" title=\"This sign speaks for it&#039;s self. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Sign.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Sign\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sign<br\/>This sign speaks for it's self. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Burg-Hotel.jpg\" title=\"A Hotel in the old city, next to the city wall. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Burg-Hotel.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Burg Hotel\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Burg Hotel<br\/>A Hotel in the old city, next to the city wall. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/20-Medieval-Buildings.jpg\" title=\"One of the Medieval buildings near the Casle Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F20-Medieval-Buildings.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Medieval Buildings\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Medieval Buildings<br\/>One of the Medieval buildings near the Casle Gate. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/21-Castle-Garden.jpg\" title=\"On this site in 1142 there was a castle. Today a lovely garden to stroll thru. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F21-Castle-Garden.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Garden\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Garden<br\/>On this site in 1142 there was a castle. Today a lovely garden to stroll thru. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/22-Castle-Gate.jpg\" title=\"The castle Gate was designed to protect the town from invaders from the west. They could also pour boiling pitch on invaders. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F22-Castle-Gate.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Gate\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Castle Gate<br\/>The castle Gate was designed to protect the town from invaders from the west. They could also pour boiling pitch on invaders. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/23-Cobblestone-Street.jpg\" title=\"You will find shops and restaurants down every street in the old town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F23-Cobblestone-Street.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cobblestone Street\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cobblestone Street<br\/>You will find shops and restaurants down every street in the old town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/24-Markus-Tower-and-Roder-Arch.jpg\" title=\"Markus Tower and Roder Arch were build  around 1200. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F24-Markus-Tower-and-Roder-Arch.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Markus Tower and Roder Arch\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Markus Tower and Roder Arch<br\/>Markus Tower and Roder Arch were build  around 1200. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/25-Merman-Statue.jpg\" title=\"Another interesting statue of a Merman. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F25-Merman-Statue.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Merman Statue\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Merman Statue<br\/>Another interesting statue of a Merman. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/26-Tower-and-Medieval-Wall.jpg\" title=\"The wall and towers around Rothenburg were built in the 13th century. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F26-Tower-and-Medieval-Wall.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tower and Medieval Wall\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tower and Medieval Wall<br\/>The wall and towers around Rothenburg were built in the 13th century. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/27-View-From-the-Wall-Around-Rothenburg.jpg\" title=\"You can still walk on the wall around Rothenburg, this is one of the views you will see. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F27-View-From-the-Wall-Around-Rothenburg.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"View From the Wall Around Rothenburg.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">View From the Wall Around Rothenburg.<br\/>You can still walk on the wall around Rothenburg, this is one of the views you will see. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/28-13th-Century-Wall.jpg\" title=\"If you want to take a walk back in time you are able to walk the wall, built in the 13th century around the town. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F28-13th-Century-Wall.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"13th Century Wall\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">13th Century Wall<br\/>If you want to take a walk back in time you are able to walk the wall, built in the 13th century around the town. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/29-The-Old-Forge.jpg\" title=\"The old forge is a half timbered house. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F29-The-Old-Forge.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"The Old Forge\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">The Old Forge<br\/>The old forge is a half timbered house. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/30-Galgen-Gate.jpg\" title=\"Galgen Gate of the entrances to the Old Town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F30-Galgen-Gate.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Galgen Gate\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Galgen Gate<br\/>Galgen Gate of the entrances to the Old Town. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/31-Cute-Bear.jpg\" title=\"Just a cute bear blowing bubbles. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F31-Cute-Bear.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Bear\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cute Bear<br\/>Just a cute bear blowing bubbles. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/32-A-Golden-Merman_.jpg\" title=\"Another Merman Statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F32-A-Golden-Merman_.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"A Golden Merman\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">A Golden Merman<br\/>Another Merman Statue. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/33-Strange-Fountain.jpg\" title=\"Just an unusual fountain. Photo by Bonnie Fink\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F33-Strange-Fountain.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Strange Fountain\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Strange Fountain<br\/>Just an unusual fountain. Photo by Bonnie Fink<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/noscript><\/div><div id=\"jig1-developerLink\" class=\"jig-developerLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/justifiedgrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Justified Image Grid - Premium WordPress Gallery\">powered by Justified Image Grid<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So far during our 2017 Germany trip we&#8217;ve made several stops in Germany, We&#8217;ve covered towns from the Baltic sea to the Austrian border, and a few in-between. 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