Each July in both Tegernsee-Schliersee there are numerous colorful summer festivals celebrating life, summer and the tranquil waters of our alpine lakes. Locals and tourists alike gather on beer benches and soak in the summer sunshine. Starting at 5PM in the evening of 28 July thru 30 July, brightly colored umbrellas and twinkling festival lights […]
“HURRY UP and look out the window” is a cry you hear daily in our house. Life n the mountains can be full of wonder and adventure, especially with all the constant weather changes. We have experienced many exciting environmental moments since our move to Schliersee. From waking to find red Saharan sand covering everything […]
As you might have already noticed, I love everything about ancient cultural traditions. One of my personal favorites, the Bavarian tradition of the Maypole, I believe might just be one of the most fun. A Maypole or Maibaum is a tall tree that has been stripped of it’s branches and is either left natural or […]
A bitter spring snow storm is a great reminder of the importance of listening to certain local folklore. One of my first homes in Germany was a cozy garden apartment and I spent many a day puttering around the garden with the my landlord’s elderly father. He taught me many wonderful folk stories and many […]
We here in Schliersee just enjoyed a beautiful weekend to begin the German Easter vacation break. Not only did we have spectacular weather to enjoy but Palm Sunday weekend also means we have colorful Easter markets to visit. In Schliersee we had two lovely markets, chock full of delicious and creative items. It is a […]
On a chilly Spring evening I met with András Kalmár and his wife Annett Kalmár-Seer and her brother Dávid Seer. They kindly invited me to their family owned and operated restaurant. Restaurant David, named after Dávid Seer who is the manager, is located in the picturesque alpine victorian, Wirtshaus Wendelstein right downtown in Schliersee. On […]
Growing up in the Northeast of the United States I learned to ski at an early age and really looked forward to racing down the slopes each winter. Sadly for the past 25 or so years, I haven’t put on a pair of skis. This year, after watching everyone hit the beautiful slopes here on […]
On many snowy winter’s days in Schliersee we are faced with an important decision: “What are we going to play today?“ Should we go sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, cross country, ice skating or just take a beautiful hike. What a wonderful plethora of outdoor adventures await us each day. This year we were treated to not […]
I have never tried cross country skiing, but am totally fascinated by the sport and it’s beautiful trails. Perhaps it will be my new sport for next winter, though I am not sure anyone would like to ski with me since I would need to stop constantly to take photos of all the natural beauty. […]
It’s -18’C on clear indigo twilight, your nose is sticking together and upon your first step outside the car your fingers begin to burn and ache. As you gather your gear you have moments of doubt but the knowledge of the overwhelming joy of racing down the snowy track in darkness, motivates you. The snow […]
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