The Wachau Valley is a region of great natural beauty situated at the Danube River in Austria. Various lookouts in the region offer fantastic views of the valley with its picturesque villages and vineyards.
In this video, I follow a short path from the village of Unterbergern to reach the Ferdinandwarte, a lookout located on a hill between the city of Krems an der Donau and the famous village of Dürnstein.
It's a relaxed walk through the peaceful Austrian countryside. After passing through a small forest I finally reach the lookout which rewards visitors with a great view of the Wachau Valley.
More information on the Ferdinandwarte: https://freethingstodo.info/ferdinandswarte-wachau
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Taking a peaceful forest walk in early spring. Another short walk I recorded earlier in spring, when it was still quite chilly.
Nothing much going on here, just a relaxed and calm stroll in the woods. Walking in the forest in Austria is very safe. Occasionally you will meet a deer or a fox but to see big predators like bears or wolves you would have to be extremely lucky (or unlucky).
So sit back, relax, and just soak in the peaceful forest atmopshere.
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Walking along the Yangtze river in China. I like to travel to the Yangtze because this mighty river is a great place for adventure and offers a lot of opportunities to explore daily life in China. You can see people doing their morning sports, going for the swim in the Yangtze, or just walk along the riverside to get some fresh air. Sometimes you can even watch brave swimmers crossing the whole river back and forth!
This video was taken in Yichang city in Hubei province which is located between Wuhan and Chongqing. It is not a famous travel or tourism destination and mainly known as the starting or ending point for cruise tours on the Yangtze. I like it a lot, though, because here you can really experience daily life in China without having to deal with too many tourists.
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Visiting Castle Ruins in the Austrian Alps on a sunny day in spring. Gallenstein Castle is a stronghold in the Austrian state of Styria. Built in the 13th century, it used to be an administrative centre of the area. It also served as a place of refuge for the local population.
After following a steep path up to the castle ruins I enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding Austrian Alps. Unfortunately, it was not possible to climb the two towers. Still, it was a nice hike and defenitely worth the effort.
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In this video I go for a walk in the medieval city of Stein an der Donau in Austria. Located at the Danube river Stein was first mentioned in the 12th century. It is home to numerous old structures reaching back to the middle ages, including churches, narrow alleys, archways, and parts of the old fortification.
Even though Stein an der Donau is quite small there are a lot of interesting places and details to discover. If you the history and culture of the Central European middle ages its defenitely a place you should visit.
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Taking a walk through the old town of Krems in Austria on a Saturday morning. Most buildings in the city center are several hundred years old. Due to its close proximity to the famous Wachau Valley it is a main tourist spot in Austria.
The video ends in the so called Piaristenkirche which overlooks the city. More info on the church: https://freethingstodo.info/piarist-church-krems
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Exploring the night market in the city of Yichang in central China. On this Saturday evening it is quite busy. Loads of people are out to buy stuff or try some of the amazing street food. Spicy noodles, fried meat, pancakes, or chilled fruits - as you can see the numerous shops offer a broad variety of tasty things.
Because Yichang is a relatively unknown place in China you don't see a lot of Westerners here. The bustling atmosphere of the city entices all senses and allows for a glimpse at "regular" life in China.
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Making a forest walk in Europe in 4K on a sunny day in spring. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxed and helped to clear the mind.
Since I didn't know the area very well I had no idea where I would end up so it was a little bit exciting. I also enjoyed the warmth of spring and to feel a gentle breeze on my skin.
There were a lot of European Oaks growing in this forest. The European Oak tree likes places with a lot of light. Walking through this forest and being surrounded by all the fresh green of spring was really a nice experience.
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Walking through a massive reed belt in the wetlands and climbing a lookout tower. This is the second video from my recent visit to Austria's largest lake Neusiedl.
On my way back to the car I passed a small lookout tower that overlooks a part of the lake's huge reed belt. When walking on the ground you don't really get a proper feeling for its size but after climing the lookout tower you realize that there is reed growing everywhere around you.
The wetlands with its reed belt are home to all kinds of animals. Various kinds of fish, birds like ducks and geese and probably millions of frogs (judging from the noise they make) live in the tall gras (called Phragmites). Because the reed belt is so wide no traffic noise or any other man made noises can be heard. If there's no other people around you can enjoy some absolute silence which is quite unusual for a densely populated country like Austria.
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