From Leiden to Germany's Eifel Nature Park
From Leiden in the Netherlands, our journey continued through Belgium back to western Germany. The dense forests and surprisingly large elevation differences made the landscape impressive.
Monschau – a fairytale village in the heart of Eifel
In the morning we headed to the village of Monschau, known for its fairytale old town, narrow alleys and mountain streams.
Cologne – big city buzz and cathedral glory
From Monschau we continued to Cologne. Walking along the Rhine at sunset was an impressive experience. Before us stood the majestic Cologne Cathedral.
To Travemünde and home by ferry
In the evening we drove onto the Finnlines ferry in Travemünde. The journey to Vuosaari takes about 30 hours. The ferry is a much more comfortable way to return from Central Europe than driving via the Baltic route.
