Lake Number Two: Geiseltalsee

Park your car in the parking lot. You are going on foot. Don't worry, you won't go all around the lake, there are just some nice spots to check out here.

First of is this viewpoint on the lake. Here you can see how big it is. Did you know there are grapevines around the lake? Maybe you can spot them. You can also spot the Sonnenuhr from here. Can you see what time it is?

Maybe you have spotted it already from above, but here you can see the Sonnenuhr on groundlevel. Nobody knows for sure who invented the first sun dial in the world, but people think it was the ancient Egyptians that used the first one in 1500 BC. Don't you know how to read a sun dial? Maybe this video can help you out.

Germans call a lake a see, and therefore it is no surprise that they also have beaches. Take your time to enjoy some time at the lake. Get something to drink, put your feet in the water, or go all the way, if you dare.

Pick up your car.

Park your car here. Time to get some lunch.

Doesn't food always taste better when you can enjoy a great view while eating? Well, even if you didn;t have the great view this would still be a good place to eat because the food is very good.
Open hours:
Mon -Tue: Closed Wed - Thu: 11:30 – 21:30 PM Fri: 11:30 – 22:00 Sat: 11:30 – 22:00 Sun: 11:30 – 20:00

How was your meal? With your belly full of niceness, it is time to hop into the car again and drive to the castle.

The castle is very nice to see from the outside, and since you are driving by why not take a closer look. Unfortunately, you can't go in, but you can go into the courtyard.

This isn't just a rock, this is a menhir- a tall upright prehistoric stone. And this one is part of a legend told by the famous Brothers Grimm.
The story goes as follows: A thunderstorm before the Battle of the Welfesholz made the stone very soft. A count named Hoyer could therefore reach into the stone with his hand. He swore that as surely as he could reach into the stone, he must also win the coming battle.
Somehow people seemed to think that stones like these got soft by thunderstorms and that was the only time you could put nails into them. Here you can read more about the Menhir von Gerbstedt.

After two days of travelling, you must be hungry. You will end your road trip at this comfy restaurant where you can enjoy typical German food (which is nice and plenty) in a typical German Biergarten. The atmosphere here is very nice, so don't be surprised if you stick around after dinner. Of course, you don't drink and drive, but if you are in the passenger seat you surely can enjoy a big beer. Prices are low, which is also great!
Open hours: Mon: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 22:00 Tue: Closed Wed: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 22:00 Sat: 11:00 – 11:00 Sun: 10:30 – 21:00

Home sweet home. I hope you have enjoyed your time at the lakes. Have a nice night!