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In the town of Lübbennau located in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Spreewald (475 km2) in the southeast of Brandenburg state, Germany, lies a town with old houses, a market square with bakeries, cafes, a Gothic-style church, a Cucumber Museum... This is the homeland of honey, linseed oil, fruit preserves, and most famously, pickled cucumbers. Spreewald is also home to the Sorbs - the only ethnic minority community (before reunification) in Germany, who have created a unique cultural landscape found nowhere else.
The village of Lübbennau is only 1.5 hours away from the capital city Berlin, Germany, by car. Regardless of whether it's summer or autumn, it carries its own unique beauty. Each season holds its own charm.
When traveling to Germany, be sure to visit the ancient village, where the path into the village is covered with a carpet of leaves. You can stroll through the greenery, fully enjoying the fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets.
The village boasts a natural landscape of marshlands, wild grass meadows, beech and oak forests, numerous old and new wooden bridges spanning across channels. Peeking through are the timber-framed houses, with roofs thick with straw, gardens full of flowers and fruits, livestock, and the traditional way of life of the villagers along the banks of the River Spree, preserved since the 16th century. The means to access these forest villages are either by foot or paddling a boat. Boats are propelled by a single long paddle plunged deep into the 5-6m deep river. If you don't fancy a boat ride (ranging from 1 to 3 hours), you can spend the whole day kayaking to experience the beauty of this place.
Leaving Lübbennau, head to Aachen, a city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It's about a 60-minute drive, or trekking through the beautiful villages of the Eifel National Park will take you to Monschau, the westernmost town in Germany, bordering Belgium and the Netherlands. With over 300 timber-framed houses (Fachwerkhaus) nestled in the valley along the Rur River, tiny cobblestone streets, and quaint alleyways beckoning a passerby, drawing one's gaze towards the forests turning golden in response to the call of the season. All of this lends Monschau an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere of fairy tales.
The town of Monschau is like a sleeping princess in the valley by the mountainside. Unlike cities from the 16th-17th centuries, there isn't a riot of colors here. The dark-colored timber beams, leaning against the white walls, create a quaint town.
The village boasts a remarkable 330 landmarks. In the 16th-17th centuries, the gray stone roofed wooden houses with white walls served as both homes and weaving workshops. The once prestigious cotton fabric industry contributed to Monschau's renown - the town of weavers. Visiting here, you'll have the opportunity to explore these simple yet beautiful sights.
Rarely does a place offer such a blend of forests, mountains, rivers, museums, ancient carpentry workshops, old bakeries, numerous quaint cafes, and centuries-old streets as tranquil as this town. From the fortress atop the highest mountain peak, you'll witness the town winding around the mountainside. The forest intertwines with both large and small trees, creating a breathtaking landscape. Here, you can either stroll or drive to admire the beauty on either side of the road.
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