A few kilometers away from the Trass caves in the Brohltal is the Laacher See volcano, which filled the surrounding valleys with lava particles up to 60 m high when it erupted 13,000 years ago.
Constant rain instead of "quietly falling snow", floods instead of a white Christmas - the capricious climate in Germany does not stop at religious festivals.
In the quiet fjord foothills near Aurdal in Norway, the fantastic reflection of the white clouds in the blue sky highlighted the motif, a red ship, particularly beautifully.
The cult hike to Preikestolen near Stavanger in Norway offers fantastic views of the Lysefjord with a final test of courage over the 600 meter high abyss of the cliff.