Frozen Waterfall in January
Do you want to see a frozen Waterfall? Then you're in the right place. Just around 1 hr away from Freiberg is a local favorite, the Blauenthaler Wasserfall. It's open to the public and with a beautiful though very cold Sunday, we strapped on our sturdy winter boots to explore it.
Entrace Photo Auersbergkönig Jan 21, 2024
Info Board Photo Blauenthaler Wasserfall Jan 21, 2024
Icy water way Blauenthaler Wasserfall Jan 21, 2024
Frozen Blauenthaler Wasserfall Jan 21, 2024
It's so solid that someone climbed up at the top. There are warning posts that it could be fatal so it's better to just watch and explore unless you're an experienced daredevil or someome who tries to rescue an unlucky one.
Wild Erzgebirge Info Post Photo Jan 21, 2024
We explored the surroundings a little bit more before lunch. The snow really makes the place mesmerizing. You can lay on the snow and make a snow angel or listen to the calming sound of a river nearby.
Icy River Photo Jan 21, 2024
River Bridge Photo Jan 21, 2024
Tourist Guide Map Photo Jan 21, 2024
We decided to have lunch at Gasthaus Talsperre, a local favorite restaurant and hotel. It's good practice to reserve seats as we were able to avoid waiting like other diners who didn't.
Gasthaus Talsperre Info Photo Jan 21, 2024
Gasthaus Talsperre Photo Jan 21, 2024
Poster Photo at Gasthaus Talsperre Jan 21, 2024
Decor at Gasthaus Talsperre Jan 21, 2024
Dwarf Decor at Gasthaus Talsperre Jan 21, 2024
Gasthaus Talsperre is located near a cliff and has a grand view of the surrounding mountains. Indoors is mostly out of wood with Antler horns decor and colorful Garlands making your dining experience cozy and entertaining.
Lunch at Gasthaus Talsperre Jan 21, 2024
Map at Gasthaus Talsperre Jan 21, 2024
Food was delicious and service was fast plus I got a free lunch courtesy of Grandma. She said we should eat proper food on Sundays and made sure I ate well. Thanks Grandma ☺️
Next we drove to the German Space Exhibition Center located in Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz where Dr. Sigmund Jähn, a famous German Astronaut was born. He's so multitalented, he even flew a fighter jet MiG21 F13.
Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung Entrance Jan 21, 2024
MiG21 F13 737 Photo Jan 21, 2024
There were Space Suits, a Moon Rover, replicas of Space Rockets and Satellites, interactive displays, mini theaters and much more. You can even try Space Food like freeze dried ice cream and strawberries similar to what Astronauts eat. There's a wide range of items to choose from in their space store which also grant you entrance to the displays for a fee. I got mine for free courtesy of dad. Thanks Dad 👍.
Astronaut Display Photo Jan 21, 2024
Whenever I see stars, I am reminded of how much more we haven't explored and things we have yet to learn. Will we ever get the chance to visit another planet and terraform it? Someday soon.
