Teachable Moments from Around the Globe Via Postcard

Anja a postcrosser from Germany writes: Post for You! Hello, here comes a card from the Palatimate region in the south of Germany. The Palatimate region is famous for its fruits, vegetables, and great wines. The card I sent you is designed by Helme Heine a famous author of picture books written for children of your age. Maybe sometime you can have a look at a book written by Helme Heine. We are going to the library this week I can't wait to find some books for our child by Helme Heine!) Many thanks - Anja from postcrossing ;-)

Germany is very interesting and many countries like ours can learn from their continuous green habits. The Germans love to Bike, walk, take tours, give walking tours, take nature walks, even culture walks. Carmen S sends us yet another two interesting German postcards, thank you.

Here is what we discovered online about Deggendorf, Germany according to (Deggendorf, 2010):


Deggendorf is a beautiful town located in southeastern Germany right on the Danube River and at the western foot of the Bavarian and Bohemian forests. This gives the town a picturesque feel, one that you’re sure to appreciate while you’re there.
As you began your tour through town, you should take notice of its pear-shaped layout that was designed during the medieval period. Fortunately, the town has maintained its medieval fortifications which enables you to fully experience what this town felt like during the medieval times.
You’ll want to make your first stop at the Town Hall located in the center of the town. There you’ll see a beautiful Gothic tower which dates back to approximately 1380.
Next, you’ll want to stroll through the section of the old town where medieval fortifications still remain. Walking along the top of the battlements is a must!
Take note of the mansions that once belonged to affluent members of the town and that have now become town landmarks. The architecture of these beautiful mansions enables you to truly understand what it felt like to reside in the town during the late 1800’s.
Make sure to stop at the Parish Church and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The churches outlines alongside the outline of the Town Hall, provide for a gorgeous skyline.
The town has a fantastic Cultural Center which contains 4 municipal institutions which, all-together, provide an in-depth history of the town. The institutions are the history museum, the craft museum, the Kapuzinerstadl and the library.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Deggendorf offers various outdoor activities. In the summer, you can choose from hiking, walking, or biking. A great summertime biking trip is to the clear mountain lakes. During the winter months, the town offers great cross-country and downhill skiing.
The town has much to offer in terms of social events. Various festivals include the Town Hall Music Festival, the Bavarian Dialect Festival, and the Cabaret Weeks Festival. Call ahead to your hotel or check on the Internet to see if any festivals or street fairs will be being held while you’re in town.
If you enjoy the arts, call ahead to Deggendorf’s Municipal Center which offers a fantastic array of entertainment including plays, musicals, and operas to name a few.

Deggendorf. (2010, May 22). Retrieved from mygermancity.com/deggendorf: http://www.mygermancity.com/deggendor

Many Greetings from Germany our friend Eva Maria writes. This photo was taken in the Black Forest, one of the most beautiful places here in southwestern Germany. I live in a little village (about 150km or 95 miles to the Black Forest). Life is quiet but interesting. Take care

- Eva Maria

These two postcards are from a part of Germany I have never even heard of but we are so glad our friend Carmen S sent them to us. The postcards show a National Park in Germany by the name of Bayerischer Wald. So my daughter and I took to the computer to find out some more about this fantastic looking park. Many people travel to this park yearly just as people do here in the United States of America traveling to Yellowstone National Park. Its a great vacation for people of all ages. We love the wilderness and that looks like a place we would visit if ever our travels take us to Germany. Many thanks Carmen S. for these teachable moments.

This latest postcard is from Marlen N one of our postcrossing pals. She hails from Dresden, Germany and that is where the postcard is from. Marlen writes: Greetings from my home city Dresden which is the capital of Saxonia, a federal land of Germany. Dresden has many interesting sightseeing and nature places. Some of these can bee seen on the postcard. Best Wishes, Marlen


Thank you so much we had no idea Marlen that Germany had federal lands.

We are welcoming our first two German postcards. We received them from Mona L. thank you. The first postcard is from Munich, Germany and shows the well known Oktoberfest. Mona writes: Hey over there, as promised a card from Munich. It's one of the biggest cities in Germany and my absolute favorite! Here is also the annual held "Oktoberfest" which is visited by more than 6.2 Million people from all over the world every year.

The second postcard reads: Dear Kyra, It's me again ;-) The two small pictures are taken from the annual Baroc festival. It's on of the biggest events here every year. People wear costumes and dance to old classical music. The big picture is the castle of Ansbach with its beautiful garden. Hope you like it < We love it thank you > Best wishes Mona L.

Mona this is wonderful to see I was aware of Oktoberfest but had no idea about the Baroc festival. So we looked this up, we love the music, costumes and castle you described thank again Mona be well.