Travel in Poland. Goldap ~ DW650 ~ Wolf's Lair ~ Ketrzyn ~ Gizycko. Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.
23.08.2018. Poland/ Polska/ Polen.
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship/ Województwo Warmińsko-mazurskie/ Woiwodschaft Ermland-Masuren
Goldap/ Gołdap/ Goldap ~
~ DW650 ~
~ Wolf's Lair/ Wilczy Szaniec/ Wolfsschanze ~
~ Ketrzyn/ Kętrzyn/ Rastenburg ~
~ Gizycko/ Giżycko/ Lötzen.
Wolf's Lair (German: Wolfsschanze; Polish: Wilczy Szaniec) was Adolf Hitler's first Eastern Front military headquarters in World War II. The complex, which became one of several Führerhauptquartiere (Führer Headquarters) in various parts of eastern Europe, was built for the start of Operation Barbarossa – the invasion of the Soviet Union – in 1941. It was constructed by Organisation Todt.
The top secret, high security site was in the Masurian woods about 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the small East Prussian town of Rastenburg (now in Gierłoż, Kętrzyn County, Poland). Three security zones surrounded the central complex where the Führer's bunker was located. These were guarded by personnel from the SS Reichssicherheitsdienst and the Wehrmacht's armoured Führerbegleitbrigade. Despite the security, the most notable assassination attempt against Hitler was made at the Wolf's Lair on 20 July 1944.
Hitler first arrived at the headquarters on 23 June 1941. In total, he spent more than 800 days at the Wolfsschanze during a 3½-year period until his final departure on 20 November 1944. In mid-1944, work began to enlarge and reinforce many of the Wolf's Lair original buildings. The work was never completed because of the rapid advance of the Red Army during the Baltic Offensive in late 1944. On 25 January 1945, the complex was blown up and abandoned 48 hours before the arrival of Soviet forces.
Visiting Poland? Here is a List of the DON'Ts of Poland!
We love Poland and we are having a wonderful time as we explore this beautiful country. For those of you who don't know, Andrzej is from Poland. He was born and raised here and moved over to Australia when he was 18.
So whilst we share all the beautiful things about visiting Poland in our city guide videos, this video is all about what you don't do when you visit Poland. From local culture to home customs, to what to expect - these are what NOT to do in Poland.
Here is our guide on the DON'Ts of Poland.
1) Don’t expect big breakfast selections
2) Don’t expect comfy pillows
3) Don’t pay with big bills
4) Don’t expect smiles
5) Don’t take your baby or toddler to museum or castle
6) Don’t be scared to try the traditional and local specialties
7) Don’t expect good restaurant service
8) Don’t forget to learn theme basic Polish words
9) Don’t go empty handed when you visit the Poles at their homes
10) Don’t greet over a threshold
11) Don’t underestimate the size of their Old Towns
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Top 10 Most Visited European Countries 2019
Europe is a fascinating continent, and it attracts millions of tourists annually. Cities in Europe are famed for their medieval architecture with ancient cathedrals, walls, churches, towns, and museums being top destinations for tourists. Contemporary attractions offer great opportunities for sightseeing. They include canal, towers, coastal cities, recreational facilities, and religious monuments. Beaches, mountain ranges, islands, waterways have made these nations ideal for vacations with activities such as cruising, skiing, and hiking attracting tourists. Festivals in Europe clock all year round and are used to celebrate cuisine, music, fashion, and films.
The Most Visited European Nations
France
France attracted 83.7 million tourists in the year 2014. 80% of these tourists visited from other European countries mostly Germany, Belgium, and Italy. France has 41 UNESCO Heritage Sites which have been preserved to protect its cultural, religious, and natural heritage. Palaces, towns, canals, cathedrals, churches, and chateaus across France are popular tourist destinations. The mountain ranges in France provide an excellent destination for skiing. Paris, the nation’s capital, has a romantic image portrayed over the world is flocked by millions of tourists. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Disneyland are the most popular destinations. Beaches and an expanse of the countryside also make France extremely attractive. An extensive rail network makes traveling by train the most affordable and practical means of transport. Airports in cities across France also offer a reliable ways to travel the country. The country is home to tour and travel companies who facilitate the stay and travel of tourists.
Spain
Spain attracted 65 million visitors in the year 2014. Most of Spain’s tourists are from other European countries, most notably the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. Spain is home to palaces, castle, towns, islands, beaches, and festivals that are top Europe destinations. Ancient architecture especially from the period of Roman occupation in Spain has been preserved and proudly stands to date. Alhambra, Mezquita of Cordoba and the Sagrada Familia are top tourist destinations. Ibiza Island attracts tourists who go to sample the plenty of night clubs and restaurants available. Spain celebrates its culture through festivals, flamenco dancing, and fiestas which are colorful and attractive events. Teide National Park is Spain’s most visited national park and is in Tenerife Island. Most of these tourists travel by Spain’s rail network which is the largest in Europe. Hotels in Spain offer excellent accommodation and traditional cuisines to tourists.
Italy
Italy received 48.6 million visitors taking the third place as the most visited European nation. Italy provides a mixture of culture, cuisine, medieval architecture, religious monuments for its visitors. Germany, US, France, UK and Switzerland were the countries of origins for most of these tourists. Italy’s cities such as Rome, its capital, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples have promoted what is called city tourism by attracting millions of tourists. Venice is especially famed for its canals stretching around old buildings. Beaches, waterways, and canals are also popular destinations. Monuments from the ancient age of the Roman Empire, Pompeii, and the Colosseum are main attractions. The Vatican museums hosting St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square and preserving decades of religious history had 4.2 million tourists. Hill towns built along the Amalfi Coastline and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are but a few of the 50 UNESCO Heritage Sites in Italy.
Turkey
39.8 million Tourists flocked to Turkey, mostly coming from Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Istanbul was the most popular city with historical sites such as the Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. The Grand Bazaar, top-rated hotels, shopping centers and multiple recreational activities made Istanbul an attractive destination. The Antalya region with its long sandy beaches and medieval buildings is the most popular destination. Cruises and water excursions serve an appealing adventure to tourists. Izmir and Ankara cities were also popular destinations. Other popular destinations are the Library of Celsus, Mount Nemrut, Bodrum Castle and Church of Antioch. Tour agents and tour companies are numerous in Turkey offering different packages for an efficient trip to Turkey.
The Tourist Economy in Europe
Other European Nations which attracted plenty of tourists were Germany with 33 million visitors, the United Kingdom (32.6 million), Russia (29.8 million), Austria (25.2 million), Greece (22 million) and Poland (22 million). These countries had top ranked cities as tourist destinations such as Berlin, London, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and Vienna.
Tourist Backpacking in Kętrzyn Poland October 2017
Travel in Poland. Wolf's Lair/ Wilczy Szaniec/ Wolfsschanze. Województwo Warmińsko-mazurskie.
23.08.2018. Wolf's Lair/ Wilczy Szaniec/ Wolfsschanze.
Wolf's Lair (German: Wolfsschanze; Polish: Wilczy Szaniec) was Adolf Hitler's first Eastern Front military headquarters in World War II. The complex, which became one of several Führerhauptquartiere (Führer Headquarters) in various parts of eastern Europe, was built for the start of Operation Barbarossa – the invasion of the Soviet Union – in 1941. It was constructed by Organisation Todt.
The top secret, high security site was in the Masurian woods about 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the small East Prussian town of Rastenburg (now in Gierłoż, Kętrzyn County, Poland). Three security zones surrounded the central complex where the Führer's bunker was located. These were guarded by personnel from the SS Reichssicherheitsdienst and the Wehrmacht's armoured Führerbegleitbrigade. Despite the security, the most notable assassination attempt against Hitler was made at the Wolf's Lair on 20 July 1944.
Hitler first arrived at the headquarters on 23 June 1941. In total, he spent more than 800 days at the Wolfsschanze during a 3½-year period until his final departure on 20 November 1944. In mid-1944, work began to enlarge and reinforce many of the Wolf's Lair original buildings. The work was never completed because of the rapid advance of the Red Army during the Baltic Offensive in late 1944. On 25 January 1945, the complex was blown up and abandoned 48 hours before the arrival of Soviet forces.
Wolf's Lair, Kętrzyn, Warmian-Masurian, Poland, Europe
Wolf's Lair was Adolf Hitler's first Eastern Front military headquarters in World War II. The complex, which would become one of several Führerhauptquartiere (Führer Headquarters) located in various parts of occupied Europe, was built for the start of Operation Barbarossa – the invasion of the Soviet Union – in 1941. It was constructed by Organisation Todt. The top secret, high security site was in the Masurian woods about 8 km (5.0 mi) from the small East Prussian town of Rastenburg (now Kętrzyn in Poland). Three security zones surrounded the central complex where the Führer's bunker was located. These were guarded by personnel from the SS Reichssicherheitsdienst and the Wehrmacht's armoured Führer Begleit Brigade. Despite the security, an assassination attempt against Hitler was made at Wolf's Lair on 20 July 1944. Hitler first arrived at the headquarters on 23 June 1941. In total, he spent more than 800 days at the Wolfsschanze during a 3 1⁄2-year period until his final departure on 20 November 1944. In the summer of 1944, work began to enlarge and reinforce many of the Wolf's Lair original buildings. However, the work was never completed because of the rapid advance of the Red Army during the Baltic Offensive in autumn 1944. On 25 January 1945, the complex was blown up and abandoned 48 hours before the arrival of Soviet forces. Wolfsschanze is derived from Wolf, a self-adopted nickname of Hitler. He began using the nickname in the early 1930s and it was often how he was addressed by those in his intimate circle. Wolf was used in several titles of Hitler's headquarters throughout occupied Europe, such as Wolfsschlucht I and II in Belgium and Werwolf in Ukraine. Although the standard translation in English is the Wolf's Lair, the German Schanze actually translates as sconce or fortification. The decision to build the Wolf's Lair was made in the autumn of 1940. Built in the middle of a forest, it was located far from major roads and urban areas. The 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi) complex, which was completed by 21 June 1941, consisted of three concentric security zones. About two thousand people lived and worked at the Wolf's Lair at its peak, among them twenty women; some of whom were required to eat Hitler's food to test for poison. The installations were served by a nearby airfield and railway lines. Buildings within the complex were camouflaged with bushes, grass and artificial trees planted on the flat roofs; netting was also erected between buildings and the surrounding forest so from the air, the installation looked like unbroken dense woodland. Although the RSD had overall responsibility for Hitler's personal security, external protection of the complex was provided by the FBB, which had become a regiment by July 1944. The FBB was equipped with tanks, anti-aircraft guns and other heavy weapons. Any approaching aircraft could be detected up to 100 kilometres (62 mi) from the Wolf's Lair. Additional troops were also stationed about 75 kilometres (47 mi) away. Traudl Junge, one of Hitler's secretaries, recalled that in late 1943 or early 1944, Hitler spoke repeatedly of the possibility of a devastating bomber attack on the Wolfsschanze by the Western Allies. She quoted Hitler as saying, They know exactly where we are, and sometime they’re going to destroy everything here with carefully aimed bombs. I expect them to attack any day. When Hitler’s entourage returned to the Wolfsschanze from an extended summer stay at the Berghof in July 1944, the previous small bunkers had been replaced by the Organisation Todt with heavy, colossal structures of reinforced concrete as defense against the feared air attack. According to Armaments Minister Albert Speer, some 36,000,000 marks were spent for bunkers in Rastenburg. Hitler’s bunker had become the largest, a positive fortress containing a maze of passages, rooms and halls. Junge wrote that, in the period between the 20 July assassination attempt and Hitler's final departure from the Wolfsschanze in November 1944, We had air-raid warnings every day but there was never more than a single aircraft circling over the forest, and no bombs were dropped. All the same, Hitler took the danger very seriously, and thought all these reconnaissance flights were in preparation for the big raid he was expecting. No air attack ever came. Whether the Western Allies knew of the Wolfsschanze's location and importance has never been revealed. For its part, the Soviet Union was unaware of both the location and scale of the complex until it was uncovered by their forces in their advance towards Germany in early 1945.
The Pantanal - The world's largest swamp
The Pantanal is a natural region encompassing the world's largest tropical wetland area. Located in the geographical heart of South America, the Pantanal stretches across the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul and west in to both Bolivia and Paraguay, it covers an area of 75,000 square miles (195,000 sq km), making it the world’s largest wetlands. Cuiabá in the north and Campo Grande and Corumbá in the south are the main gateways to the region.
Covering an area nearly the size of the United Kingdom, the Pantanal, is made up of a collection of ecosystems that house one of the planet’s greatest variety of flora and fauna, including an immense diversity of bird and wildlife. It is thought to have the greatest concentration of animals in the Western Hemisphere and UNESCO has designated parts of the Pantanal as a World Heritage Centre.
Due to its more open vegetation, it is often easier to view wildlife and birdlife in the Pantanal than in the more dense vegetation of the Amazon region. During the rainy season, which runs from November through April, the animals and other wildlife take shelter on the higher ground as the waters rise and flood up to 80% of the plains. In May the waters start to recede, and while the land-based wildlife has more space to spread, the fish and other water born species find themselves corralled in lagoons. Large quantities of over 250 species of fish have been catalogued in the rivers and waters of the Pantanal and are a major attraction for fishermen.
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Hitler's bunker in Mauerwald (Mamerki) Poland
The interior of one of the German bunkers from World War II (Poland, Mamerki - Mauerwald).
DE: Hauptquartier des Oberkommandos des Heeres
ENG: The Headquarters of Oberkommando des Heeres
PL: Kwatera Główna Niemieckich Wojsk Lądowych (OKH)
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Mississippi Swamps Vacation Travel Video Guide
Travel video about nature park Mississippi Swamps in the USA.
New Orleans is synonymous with good food, jazz and Mardi Gras and it was here that history was created: founded by France, conquered by Spain, bought by President Jefferson and occupied by theYankees! New Orleans also possesses the second largest harbour in the USA and even today they shout, „Full speed ahead!“ as paddle steamers negotiate ‘Ol Man River’, the grand waters of the Mississippi that flow to the Mississippi Swamps.The Swamps are extensive and only experienced boatmen can find their way around the mass of main and side tributaries as it’s easy to become disorientated, sight of the sky often being lost due to the density of the trees. In the past 5,000 years the Mississippi had seven different deltas prior to it being reinforced by embankments. When dykes strengthened the river, some side channels remained and these are the famous small rivers known as the Bayous, a labyrinth of small tributaries and waterways ‚Cowens’ is the name of the oldest life form in the swamp, a turtle that grows to about 10 to 25 centimetres long and feeds mainly on small fish and aquatic animals. Almost 30,000 hectares of swampland have been declared a nature reserve in which the complex balance between salt and freshwater reigns supreme and, when viewed from above, has the appearance of a strange network of city streets. The Delta area provides ideal conditions for many feathered species, including around four million ducks and also the national symbol of the USA, the white-headed sea eagle and the variety of animals living in this region, most notably the alligator, is also vast and includes beaver and racoon. The wonderful world of the Swamps with their legends and myths draw the traveller under their spell, a bewitching labyrinth of infinite waterways each one holding a special fascination. The allure of Nature is surely as puzzling as the innermost secrets of the Mississippi Swamps!
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