Discover Germany | Travel Feature | With a Spring in Your Step…
Luneburg Heath.
With a spring in your step… It is officially spring time, and everything is in full bloom. Just like the plants, we are also craving a bit of sunshine and fresh air, so why not put your walking boots on and embark on a little adventure away? We present you with some of the best destinations to explore across the DACH-region this spring. TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE I PHOTOS: PIXABAY
Regardless of whether your thing is to stroll across meticulously designed parks or if it is hiking in nature’s wild beauty, there is certainly the right destination for everyone this spring. Here is a handpicked selection of different ways to soak up the beautiful colours which nature has to offer right now. Luneburg Heath, Germany The Luneburg Heath, which the state Lower-Saxony is famous for, is a true gem if you are looking for untouched nature as far as the eye can see. Without a doubt there is a charming melancholic vibe to it and during spring time, it comes to life in a 64 | Issue 73 | April 2019
very special way. Between March and May, Luneburg Heath is a real hot spot for millions of migrating birds. The cranes, which are partly hibernating there, attract many bird watchers to the area. Their spectacular courtship dances are absolutely fabulous and genuinely worth seeing, even if you are not a hardcore bird enthusiast. The landscape itself takes on a dreamy candyfloss look with the cotton grass turning it into an ocean of white fluff. Eifel National Park, Germany If you love daffodils but do not just want to admire them in a vase, the Eifel National Park in North-Rhine Westphalia is the
place to be. Endless stretches are covered by the wild variety of this beautiful flower and attract many people to this area in spring. An estimated six million daffodils create a vibrant yellow carpet and near Monschau-Höfen it is particularly stunning. There is a hiking route just for the flowery spectacle called ‘Narzissenroute’ (daffodil route) and there are plenty of guided tours you can book as well.