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Very British: Beatles, Belfast and Black Tea

Travemünde has a fascinating history as a traditional seaport. Today, it attracts visitors with its charming Baltic flair. From here, you can discover boat tours, beach walks, and nearby Lübeck. Travemünde is about 70 km from Hamburg and 280 km from Berlin.

The Kiel Canal resembles a living ribbon nestled into the Schleswig-Holstein landscape between Brunsbüttel and Kiel, connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The almost 100 km long canal is the busiest artificial waterway in the world and shortens the journey around Denmark by up to 900 km for ships.

Between the medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh offers a fascinating mix of history and modernity. The Scottish capital impresses with its long history and is known for Edinburgh Castle, which sits proudly on Castle Rock offering magnificent views. The Princes Street Gardens invite you to relax right in the city center.

On the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands lies Invergordon – a charming coastal town that has evolved from a former industrial center into a place of history and culture. The High Street captivates with small shops and a historic post office, and along the waterfront promenade, you can see colorful murals that bring the past to life.

On the Isle of Skye, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides, a wild beauty unfolds that is almost unparalleled. A rugged landscape and idyllic fishing villages characterize the island, while medieval castles can be seen in the distance. The iconic Old Man of Storr, a roughly 50 m high basalt monolith, rises impressively and is a striking landmark.

Belfast combines tradition and modernity in a fascinating way. Known for its turbulent industrial history, especially shipbuilding and the 'Titanic', the capital of Northern Ireland has developed into a cultural hotspot today. The murals, impressive wall paintings, tell of its past and symbolize peace.

In Liverpool, the city at the mouth of the River Mersey, music history comes alive: thanks to the legendary Beatles, the former industrial center has transformed into a mecca for music lovers. Since Liverpool was European Capital of Culture in 2008, the city's cultural life has truly blossomed – alongside iconic places like Penny Lane or Strawberry Field, significant art galleries like the Tate Liverpool have emerged.

Tranquil Fishguard – or Abergwaun, as it is called by the Welsh – sits on the hills in the north of Pembrokeshire and radiates peace and tranquility. The main town lies on a hilltop, the lower town nestles along the small River Gwaun, which flows into the idyllic harbor. Here, picturesque cottages line the water, and tiny boats bob gently on the waves.

The charm of Fowey, a small harbor town on the south coast of Cornwall, reveals itself to visitors on a leisurely walk through the winding alleys. The pastel-colored houses nestle picturesquely against the hills, and from Bull Hill, you can enjoy the view of the river after a short climb. The wildly romantic landscape of secluded coves and green meadows invites you to dream on a hike along the magnificent coastal path.

Portsmouth on the English south coast in the county of Hampshire looks back on around 800 years of maritime history. Since the Middle Ages, the city has been a significant naval base for England and is today a symbol of maritime tradition – visitors can learn interesting facts about its turbulent history in the naval museum. After the Second World War, many of the historic buildings, including the two cathedrals, were lovingly restored.

Hamburg, the Pearl of the North, fascinates with its lively atmosphere and rich history. From the pulsating port with its majestic giant ships to the historic Speicherstadt, characterized by red bricks, the city has a distinctive aesthetic. The Alster, surrounded by green banks, invites you to enjoy relaxed boat trips.