18 December 2012

We heart Heidelberg


It's hard to put in to words just how beautifully surprised we were when we first arrived on Heidelberg's doorstop. Our biggest no-no when travelling was from the very get go to never go in to a country or city with expectations from ourselves, and especially from others so Heidelberg was of course no different. We arrived with no expectations just a little knowledge of this old town full of character and our heavy backpacks. Can I just say here though, if we did have any expectations, they would have been exceeded, exceeded so much that to use metaphors, the ball of expectation would have been smashed way out of the ball park, down the road and around the corner, we were that surprised and that immediately in love.

It's like with any new city or town or country that we went to and fell in love with though. You can't put your finger on exactly what it is about that place you love so much. I mean, after all, it's just a new city, with similar shops elsewhere in the world, an old castle that most other old cities had, and friendly locals willing to help out if need be. But you don't love it any less. 

Heidelberg for us was it's Baroque old town, its gorgeous cobblestone streets, it's incredible Christmas markets scattered all over the city and it's beautiful old, rich rich history. The town had originally been slapped on our travel map as when looking in to Germany we discovered it was one of the only towns that escaped bombing during WW2 which meant that the town stood originally as it did many moons ago, which was a huge attraction to us. Once there though we both fast said it was one of our favourite places visited in Germany and we loved how we could be surprised with new things to see or do each and every day. 

We walked for hours everyday getting lost in it's old town streets, we wandered up to the medieval castle high a top the hill, we found hole in wall cafes to drink hot cups of coffee out of the snow and we went for food and fun every night in the Christmas markets alongside all the other locals and tourists searching for the same thing as us - memorable times with loved ones. 

When we spoke of going to Germany, everybody gave us fantastic recommendations on where to go like Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt and all the normal places you would expect to go....but if I can give you our own recommendation put Heidelberg high on your priority list (and make sure you stay in old town, it's the heart of this beautiful city). 

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Your turn...

Have you ever been to a city you'd never heard of before and it been one of the most magical times ever? I'd love to hear about it and get inspired for our next trip.















3 comments:

  1. You're absolutely glowing in these pictures! Even if it is the makeup, I loveeeeeeee it! x

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  2. Hi Anna, Heidelberg looks really amazing. I´ve never heard it wasn´t hit during the WW2 so thank you for the information ;) To your question I was equally amazed by Sienna and Lucca in Tuscany. Both beautiful medieval towns. :) I´m looking forward to your Dubai post ;)
    PS: I´m glad you´re back home safe and sound.
    xx Eve.h

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  3. I love Hamburg, so Heidlberg must be amazing! Xo

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