Not only is the beginning of summer refreshing for the soul — it’s an ideal time to leave the noisy city behind. Hitting the road and venturing into unknown land, through small towns and past idyllic farms is like hitting the refresh button.
A friend and I drove from Hamburg to Ratzeburg in his Opel Speedster. While my ears are still buzzing from the growling engine, I discovered the Schleswig Holstein countryside to be quite charming. I took photographs in Ratzeburg, which is a tiny town with a population of about 13700 people.
Situated in Schleswig Holstein, about 160 km outside of Hamburg, it borders Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Breathtakingly, the town is surrounded by four lakes and so the historic center is located on what appears to be an island.
Situated in Schleswig Holstein, about 160 km outside of Hamburg, it borders Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Breathtakingly, the town is surrounded by four lakes and so the historic center is located on what appears to be an island.
It was great to get out and enjoy a sun-filled day with ice cream, music and the wind in my face. Check out the route here.
