Einbeck to Paderborn Germany

Travelled:196km
Visited:Einbeck, Paderborn
Stay:Paderborn-€5 parking, € electricty, no facilities (but can be found at another parking), right outside of city wall. N51.722919 E8.754030

We spent a lovely day travelling through beautiful country side, forests and towns. 

A few witches on the way...

Our first stop this morning was Einbeck that is well known for its beers. In the Middle Ages the town had 600 breweries. The centre also had some interesting half-timbered houses. We tried one of the local brews -Einbecker and had a yummy sandwhich in one of the cafes'. 

A different clock system..

We then drove for a couple of more hours to Paderborn. There were a few areas we could park Bluey but we decided to be closer to town so we could just walk in for a look. We were surprised at the amount of people around. As we went further into town we realised why and later learnt that it was one of the largest and oldest (since 836) festivals in Germany being held here for 9 days! We spent an enjoyable few hours looking at the market, trying out some new beers and soaking up the atmosphere. We also managed to spot a few of the main buildings of interest.

Nice way to cook salmon...

How big are those kebabs?

Quedlinburg and Goslar Germany

Travelled:84km

Visited: Quedlinburg and Goslar

Stay: Goslar-free parking, no facilities, easy walk to old town N51.910030 E10.417850

We drove a short way to Quedlinburg and parked for free in a stellplatz that also had services. After breakfast we walked around the old town admiring the timber-frame architecture. 

We then travelled through witch country to Goslar with 1,500 half-timbered houses.

 We spent a few hours strolling around. There we many houses clad in slate which was different. Everywhere you looked there was  lots of different shapes and designs.

We liked some of the old doors and their door knobs and door knocks.

We went shooping today and this is an automatic bottle recycle/refund machine..you can even put your emoty crates in.

At the checkout you dont get chocolates but alcohol temptations!

Halberstadt Germany

Travelled: 59km
Visited:Magdeburg, Halberstadt
Stay:Halberstadt-free parking, no facilities, short walk to all sights in the old town. GPS N51.86381 E11.044940

We were back on the bikes this morning for another explore of Magdeburg.

If the bike shop is closed and you have a flat...never fear you can still get a new tube with this vending machine!

Then off we went to Halberstadt with its impressive religious arcitecture. It unfortunately suffered 80% destruction in WWII.
We visited the Gothic St Stephans Dom with its huge towers.

Then we visited this church with its 2 different towers joined by a walk way! Inside was a modern art exhibition...with the original altar, baptismal font and organ..made for an interesting combination!

 Walked through the market in town on the way we saw some interesting sights....

Every town has their own design of drain cover!

Not too sure what this vending machine was selling but it was next to the church!

We then had a look at the Romanesque Liebfrauenkirche with 4 towers. 

We then strolled along the narrow streets flanked with half-timbered colourful buildings. 

The town has more on offer...historical city tram, a visit to the sausage factory, one of the largest and most valuable church treasures outside the Vatican, the oldest giant wine barrel plus many museums and more! Amazing...maybe tomorrow!