Turku Castle, another major Finnish castle
Turku Castle was the former administrative center of Finland during the Swedish occupation and is still an impressive fortress today
Raseborg Castle, an impressive ruin
On the way to Turku to meet our relatives we stop at Raseborg Castle an important fortress before Helsinki superseded it
Suomenlinna, the Castle of Finland
Suomenlinna is an impressive fortress that was built by Sweden as protection against Russian expansionism and is now an expansive outdoor museum and Unesco WHS
Arriving and exploring Helsinki
After a long flight and a good night sleep today is a day for exploring Helsinki before meeting up with relatives the next day
Solo trip to Germany and Romania
This trip is more to visit with friends and family with most touristy stuff done around the historic Nuremberg city in Germany
Belis, the mountain playground of Cluj
Today it is time for a daytrip to Belis a mountain village that is a popular destination from Cluj due to its lakeside location in beautifully wooded hills
A week in Cluj
The week in Cluj is spend mostly with friends and relatives and relatively little sightseeing besides the usual haunts downtown
Kongresshalle a relic from the past
Nuremberg was known as the City of Nazi Party rallies and there are a few well known buildings remaining from that era
Impressive Imperial Castle in Nuremburg
During the stay in Nuremberg the Imperial Castle is a must see due to its historical importance and great views
Fürth, the birthplace of our friend
We visit Fürth with the best guide possible a person born and raised here