One of the most charming places I’ve visited in Europe is Freudenberg in Germany. A small medieval fairytale town in the German province of North Rhine-Westphalia. The old part of Freudenberg is called ”Alter Flecken,” and consists of 86 half-timbered houses in black and white.
It was built during the rulership of Prince John Maurice of Nassau in the 18th century after a fire in town, and ever since then, it has been preserved in all its glory.
One of the most magical things about this old town is that there’s not much to do, except strolling around town and savoring coffee and pastries at a lovely little outdoor café. It’s the stuff dreams are made of…with only the gong of church bells and chirping birds to interrupt your reverie.
