On our third day in Germany, we trooped to the countryside region of Vogelsberg which can be reached a little less than three hours from Frankfurt.

On the way up to this mountainous district where the weekend home of my sister’s in-laws are located, we were greeted with beautiful rows of lush greens and a line of huge white windmills perfectly in contrast against the greens. I apologize for being unable to take a photo of the windmills as I was not able to get out of the car when we momentarily stopped to allow others to take a photo of it. I freeze quite easily and suffice it to say that the jacket I wore that moment couldn’t seem to give me the warmth I needed. Missing on this part of the ascend were the cute sheep that I saw when I was here last time. I was reminded of the animated series Shawn the sheep when I saw them some time ago.  

We passed through the brickroad and on to the old town that is almost deserted if not for the few locals and curious tourists like me. This is my second time in Vogelsberg and I am loving it even more.

Vogelsberg is known for its museums, timber-framed houses, medieval towns, castles and yes, the volcano. We were not able to go to all the tourist spots because the cold weather strongly discouraged us to venture outside the house. Nevertheless, we were able to see much  of the beauty of this place by taking a long walk in its nearly-deserted town and attempting to go hiking err ‘attempting to check out the hiking trail’ since we would not go hiking anyway due to the thick fog and the biting cool air. We only reached the tourist information booth and stayed there for a good 30 minutes, each of us taking a respite from the cool autumn atmosphere.

Did someone say deserted town? *cue twilight zone music*

Locals have conveniently left Vogelsberg for other regions where there is work and more income.  

Red door. I have always been fascinated with beautiful European doors such as this one from the Rathaus or the Vogelsberg municipal hall  that was originally built in 1520.

Beautiful sidewalk cafe. No customers though.

I’ve always wanted to try this interesting obstacle race but the terribly cold air totally discouraged me. Next time though. See you again, Vogelsberg.