Riding the Floibanen in Bergen
by The funicular railway Floibanen (or Fløibanen in Norwegian) is just 848 meter long, but is one of the most well-known and iconic spots in Bergen …
Tag: Views from above
Ferris wheels, towers and more place, which give you a great view
Wiener Riesenrad at Vienna Prater
The Wiener Riesenrad (“Vienna Ferris Wheel”) is one of the classic and most famous attractions in the Austrian capital. The original observation wheel has already opened in …
The View from SWR Stuttgart Television Tower
Apart from the very inner city center, Stuttgart is a rather hilly German city. On one of their higher elevation, the SWR Stuttgart Television Tower …
Bergisel Ski Jumping Hill
The Bergisel Ski Jumping Hill is definitely one of the most famous and iconic venues in winter sports. Having been host of the Olympic Games …
Skansin (Torshavn)
The Faroese people call Skansin (liternally: the “redoubt”) the most peaceful fort on Earth. In fact, the facility built in 1580 in order to protect the city …
Traveling along the Liwa Forts Oasis Route (U.A.E.)
On my multi-stop drip from Germany to Jakarta in Indonesia, I had one free day on the outbound leg in Abu Dhabi. Having a rental …
Views from the Terrace of Galeries Lafayette
When it comes to spectacular views over Paris, you typically think of Tour Montparnasse or the Eiffel Tower. However, the French capital offers a couple …
Dresden Funicular (Standseilbahn)
After I already introduced you to the Dresden Suspension Cable Railroad (Schwebebahn), it is urgently time to share my other special public transport experience in …
Riding the Dajti Ekspres in Tirana
4,354 meters long – the Dajti Ekspres is (by its own marketing) the longest cable car in the Balkan region. During my visit in December …
Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel
Yokohama is known for a couple of major industries and its harbor. A nice way of overlooking the city South of Tokyo is having a …
Museum of the Future (Dubai)
The ring-shaped Museum of the Future has quickly become one of the most iconic structures in Dubai. Having opened in February 2022, it still attracts …
Eben-Ezer Tower
East Belgium hosts a very iconic building constructed by the domestic pacifist and author Robert Garcet. The Tower of Eben-Ezer (or Eben-Ezer Tower / Tour d’Eben-Ezer, …