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Cocktail-Taxi – Der Lieferservice in Dortmund und Unna

Sie sitzen in gemütlicher Runde zu Hause und haben Lust auf leckere Cocktails? Kein Problem! Sie rufen uns für Termine am Freitag oder Samstag mindestens 48 Stunden vorher an und sagen uns, welche Cocktails Sie trinken möchten. Wir kommen mit frischen Zutaten zu Ihnen, mixen die Cocktails direkt bei Ihnen zu Hause ganz frisch für Sie. Das ist eine wirklich absolut mobile Cocktailbar! Bestellungen werden bis 19:00 Uhr angenommen.

Bestellen Sie einen dieser Cocktailklassiker im 10er-Pack und Sie sparen 5 €.

Pina Colada, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre oder Tequila Sunrise.

10 Cocktails inkl. Anfahrt und Cocktailbecher für nur 60 € statt regulär 65 €.

Die folgenden Cocktails hat das Cocktail-Taxi standardmäßig im Sortiment. Sie vermissen Ihren Lieblingscocktail? Kein Problem! Wir mixen auch Ihren Lieblingscocktail, sofern die Zutaten dafür vorrätig sind. Fragen Sie einfach nach! Für alle Cocktails verwenden wir ausschließlich qualitativ hochwertige Zutaten und Markenspirituosen.

Wodka, Cassissee, Apricot Brandy, Cranberry Juice, Ananassaft, Orangensaft

Tequila, Orangensaft, Grenadine, Zitrone

Weißer und brauner Rum, Cointreau, Amaretto, Mandelsirup, Zitrone, Orangensaft

Weißer und brauner Rum, Apricot Brandy, Cointreau, Zitronen-, Orangen- & Maracujasaft

Rum, Ananassaft, Milch, Kokossirup

Rum, Wodka, Milch, Kokossirup, Ananassaft, Blue Curaçao

Wodka, Milch, Kokossirup, Ananassaft,

Blue Curaçao, Amaretto, Vanille

Cachaca, Limetten, Rohrzucker, Lime Juice

Rum, frische Minze, Limette, Zucker, Sodawasser

Rum, Limetten, Coca Cola

Gin, Rum, Tequila, Wodka, Cointreau,

Lemon Squash, Coca Cola

Cranberry Juice, Ananassaft, Orangensaft,

Orangensaft, Ananassaft, Maracujasaft, Grenadine, Zitrone

Ananassaft, Maracujasaft, Milch, Kokossirup

Milch, Kokossirup, Ananassaft, Blue Curaçao

Limetten, Rohrzucker, Lime Juice, Maracujasaft

Kokossirup, Ananassaft, Orangensaft, Kirschsaft

Die Cocktailgläser sind mit 0,50 € Pfand belastet, das Sie mit der nächsten Bestellung verrechnen können – oder Sie behalten die Gläser einfach.

Das Cocktail-Taxi beliefert den gesamten Raum Dortmund und Unna, ab einem Bestellwert von 30 Euro ist die Anfahrt dabei komplett kostenfrei. Bei geringeren Bestellbeträgen berechnen wir pauschal 5 € für die Anfahrt.

Wenn Sie mindestens eine Woche vorher vorbestellen, liefern wir auch gerne pünktlich zu der von Ihnen gewünschten Uhrzeit und mixen Ihren persönlichen Wunschcocktail.

Die Abgabe von alkoholischen Cocktails an Personen unter 18 Jahren ist nicht gestattet.

Übrigens: Wenn Sie größere Mengen Cocktails für Ihre Feier brauchen, dann schauen Sie sich doch mal im Bereich Cocktail-Catering um. Ab 50 Stück finden Sie dort günstige Paket-Angebote.

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Explore Westfalenpark and Other Top Attractions From Our Dortmund Hotel

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dortmund stands in a scenic spot beside Westfalenpark, one of Europe’s largest urban parks. From this location, you can quickly and easily access the subway, airport and city center. Catch a match at the Signal Iduna football stadium, or visit cultural attractions like the Museum Ostwall in the Dortmunder U and the Reinoldikirche Protestant church.

Upscale amenities at our Westfalenpark hotel

All our rooms and suites feature amenities like flat-screen HD televisions and coffee and tea-making supplies. Need to work off calories or simply unwind? Take advantage of our 24-hour fitness center, complete with sauna, steam bath, outdoor terrace and the largest heated indoor hotel pool in Dortmund.

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Choose a Business Class Room to enjoy a beautiful view of Westfalenpark, complimentary breakfast and a Nespresso® coffee machine.

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The Radisson Blu Super Breakfast Buffet features an extensive range of continental, northern European, and American dishes.

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Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen [1] is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The city's population as of December 31 2012 was 257,600.

Understand Edit

Gelsenkirchen is in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany. Located in the western part of the country, Gelsenkirchen is located near major cities such as Dusseldorf and Cologne. Through coal mining, the Ruhr Region became former industrial capital of Germany and formed heavily populated cities. During World War II, the area was severely bombed due to its rich industrial value. After World War II though coal mining was severely curtailed and large unemployment hit the region. Gelsenkirchen, like neighboring cities, are refining their image promoting its industrial culture. Old refineries have been remolded into event halls and ice skating rinks. Beautiful bike paths now lie where old rail lines ran. Art from old machines are a source of artistic expression. Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding Ruhr Region offer this and more!

Get in Edit

The Ruhr area, especially Gelsenkirchen, offers a wonderful public transportation system. Whether using the train, bus, streetcar/ trolley, or car, it is easy to plan your transportation to and from all your activities in and around Gelsenkirchen.

By plane Edit

Nearest airports are located within 100 km from the city.

Train stations with connections to Gelsenkirchen are available at both airports.

By train Edit

The city can be easily reached using the German train network [2]InterCity-Express (ICE)and InterCity (IC) trains offer high speed connections between cities throughout Germany and popular European destinations. These trains travel up to 300km/h and offer optimal comfort for long distance travel.

Inter City Transportation Edit

The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr Website offers a wonderful online planner in multiple languages for using the train and/ or bus in the Rein-Ruhr area. The central Bus Stations are located at the Gelsenkirchen Main Train Station and in the center of Gelsenkirchen Buer. Do note this website does not provide prices for your specific route-plan. [3]

The official Bus and Trolley/ Streetcar transportation provider in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area is BOGESTRA.[4]

By car Edit

Gelsenkirchen can be reached using the highway (Autobahn) A42, A2, A40, as well as the Bundesstraße B224/A52.

Get around Edit

• Berge Castle (Schloss Berge), Adenauerallee 103, Bus 302 (stop: "Berger See"). Built in 1264, and underwent major expansion between 1785 and 1788. There is a traditional summer festival at the end of July every year. Concerts and other events are hosted regularly in this historically preserved location.

• Zoom Erlebniswelt is Gelsenkirchen's interactive zoo. Zoom offers a special zoo experience for children, families, and adults of all ages! The zoo is split into three sections or "worlds": Africa, Asia, and Alaska and offers a more natural atmosphere of the animal habitats. Openings times: March & October 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m., April - Sept 9.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Nov - Febr 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Day ticket: 17.50 €, Kids aged 4 to 12: 11.50 €.

• City Parks- Gelsenkirchen offers wonderful city parks with beautiful playgrounds, gardens, and ponds. The "Revierpark" and "Stadtgarten" are popular centrally located parks within the city.

• Nordsternpark- A former industrial park offering many attractions including a bike/walking trails along a canal, an open air theater (which plays featured films in the summer time), Rock Climbing, a children's play land, and a Colliery. [5]

• Schalke 04[6] is Gelsenkirchen's professional football/soccer team in Germany's Bundesliga. One cannot miss the 60,000 blue and white fans migrating to the Veltins-Arena on game day. Schalke 04 is an essential part of the culture of Gelsenkirchen. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have seats in the infamous "Nordkurve", the section where the most passionate fans come out sing and cheer their favorite football club on.

• Veltins Arena- Opened in 2001, the Veltins Arena is home to Football Club Schalke 04 as well as one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. With a retractable roof and playing field, the Veltins Area hosts everything from pop-concerts to operas and football to motorbike racing. Tours of the Arena and a museum about Schalke 04 are open to the public.[7]

Buy Edit

There are 2 major shopping areas:

• at the Bahnhofstraße in Gelsenkirchen city center
• at the Hochstraße in Gelsenkirchen-Buer

• Cafe Extra Blatt- An American style cafe which offers coffee drinks as well as meals. Every morning they offer an All-You-Can-Eat buffet of eggs, bacon, fresh bread, and other delicious treats. Also cocktails are only 4 Euros each in the evenings. This is a fun place to enjoy a typical European cafe with a slight American flare.

• El Sombrero- A Mexican themed cocktail bar. Drink specials and entertaining servers offer a fun night out with friends.

• Cafe Arminstraße- A nice coffee shop located in the Arminstraße. Offers everything you need for a snack or a drink.

Drink Edit

Sleep Edit

Depending on your budget, Gelsenkirchen offers two hotel options.

• Inter City Hotel- Inter City Hotels are a chain of inexpensive hotels situated in convenient central locations in several Germany cities. Gelsenkirchen offers a convenient Inter City Hotel connected to the main train station in the center of the city. Also ask about special (free) transportation passes for convenient travel within and around Gelsenkirchen! [8]

• Maritim Hotel- Including their signature Champagne Breakfast, Maritim Hotels offer first class hotel accommodations. Maritim Gelsenkirchen is located centrally and is only a 6 Euro taxi ride from the main train station. [9] Also the Gelsenkirchen Chapter of Rotary International meets in the meeting rooms of Martim once a week.

Renaissance Bochum Hotel

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers).

Hotel Details

Renaissance Bochum Hotel

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia 44791 Germany

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Renaissance Bochum Hotel

Bochum , North Rhine-Westphalia 44791

Check-in and Check-out

• Guest rooms Wireless
  • High Speed: Check email + browse the Web for 2.50 EUR/day
  • Enhanced High Speed: Video chat, download large files + stream video for 9.50 EUR/day
• Lobby and public areas: Complimentary Wireless
• Meeting rooms: Wireless, Wired

• On-site parking, fee: 1 EUR hourly, 10 EUR daily
• Complimentary off-site parking

• 7 floors , 174 rooms , 3 suites
• 10 meeting rooms, 6,437 sq ft of total meeting space

• Pets Welcome
• Non-refundable fee: 15 EUR
• Contact hotel for details

• Airline reservation desk, nearby, TUI Reisecenter
• All public areas non-smoking
• Beauty shop, nearby (referral at front desk)
• Buffet breakfast, fee from: 19.00 EUR
• Cash machine/ATM, nearby
• Coffee in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Continental breakfast, fee from: 20.00 EUR
• Evening turndown service
• Foreign exchange
• Full American breakfast, fee from: 24.00 EUR
• Housekeeping service daily
• Laundry on-site
• Mobility accessible rooms
• Newspaper delivered to room, on request
• Newspaper in lobby
• Room service, 6:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Safe deposit boxes, front desk
• Shoeshine stand
• Virtual Concierge Available

General Room Amenities

• Air conditioning
• Bottled water, for a fee : Fee
• Coffee maker/tea service
• Crib/Play Yard : Portable play yard-type crib Complimentary
• Electrical adapters
• Iron and ironing board
• Luxurious bedding - down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens
• Pillows: down/feather
• Pillows: foam
• Pull-out sofa bed
• Rollaway bed
• Safe

• Cable channel: CNN
• Cable/satellite TV
• Color TV
• Mini-bar: all rooms, beverages and/or snacks for a fee

• Electrical outlet: desk level
• Phone feature: speakerphone
• Phone feature: voice mail
• Two-line phone

• Phone: +49 234 6101 ext. 121
• International
• Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• The restaurant „Sutherland“ offers culinary delights on an international menu complimented by seasonal specials

• Phone: +49 234 6101 ext. 120
• International
• Open for lunch and dinner
• Directly connected to the restaurant is the „Franklins“ bar where we welcome you with a cocktail or a selected wine

• Bochumer Golfclub e.V. 8.7 miles Bochumer Golfclub e.V.
• Golfclub Castrop-Rauxel e.V. 8.1 miles Golfclub Castrop-Rauxel e.V.

• Bike rentals 0.1 miles
• Boating 0.6 miles
• Bowling 1.2 miles
• Horseback riding 11.8 miles
• Jogging/fitness trail 0.3 miles
• Kayaking 11.8 miles
• Miniature golf 0.6 miles
• Sailing 11.8 miles
• Sauna
• Solarium 1.2 miles
• Squash 2.2 miles
• Surfing 11.8 miles
• Volleyball 11.8 miles
• Water-skiing 31.1 miles
• Snow skiing: Alpincenter Bottrop 19.3 miles :
  • ski lockers
• Jever Skihalle Neuss 44.7 miles :
  • boot warmers, ski lockers
• Tennis 3.4 miles

Dortmund Airport - DTM

Airport Phone: +49 231 92130 ext. 1

Hotel direction: 18 miles W

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

• Alternate transportation: railway; fee: 10.2 EUR (one way) ;on request
• Estimated taxi fare: 40 EUR (one way)

From DTM airport take B1 direction Dortmund city, follow to the A40 for 11 km direction Essen, use exit 'Stadion/Ruhrcongress', follow the main road and you will find the hotel on the left hand side.

Duesseldorf International Airport - DUS

Airport Phone: +49 211 421 ext. 0

Hotel direction: 29.2 miles SE

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

• Alternate transportation: Railway
• Estimated taxi fare: 80 EUR (one way)

From DUS airport take A44 direction Dortmund, change on A52 direction Dortmund/Essen, then change on A40 direction Dortmund/Bochum, use exit 'Stadion/Ruhrcongress', follow the main road and you will find the hotel on the left hand side.

Cologne Bonn Airport - CGN

Airport Phone: +49 2203 40429 ext. 2

Hotel direction: 54.1 miles N

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

• Alternate transportation: railway; fee: 22.1 EUR (one way) ;on request
• Estimated taxi fare: 110 EUR (one way)

From CGN airport take A59 direction Dortmund, change on A4 direction Dortmund, then change on A3 direction Dortmund, change on A1 direction Essen/Dortmund, then change on A43 direction Muenster/Bochum/Essen, change on A40 direction Essen, use exit 'Stadion/Ruhrcongress', follow the main road and you will find the hotel on the left hand side.

• Copy service
• Fax service
• Fee for each additional page of outgoing fax
• Full-service business center
• Network/Internet printing
• Post/parcel

For more information call the general manager of the hotel

• Accessible guest rooms have a 32 inch wide opening
• Fitness center entrance is not accessible
• Main entrance is accessible
• Pathway to registration desk is accessible
• Restaurants and lounges are all accessible
• Service animals allowed for persons with disabilities

• Business center entrance is accessible
• Hotel has on site accessible self-parking
• Meeting spaces are all accessible
• Registration desk is accessible
• Route to accessible guest rooms is accessible

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Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is in the Upper Harz in Lower Saxony.

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is situated in the Oberharz. It is the largest town of the Oberharz community with an altitude of 535m. It is great for winter activities as well as walking and mountain biking during the rest of the year. Clausthal has a well known University "Aula Academica". It has a picturesque low mountain range landscape with crystal clear waters in more than 60 ponds and flowering meadows

Clausthal-Zellerfeld consists of two towns: Clausthal and Zellerfeld. The towns were merged in 1924. Buntenbock was added in 1972 it has 700 residents and is about 3 km south of Clausthal

The University was opened in 1775 and used to be a school for children and a centre for mining apprentices. In 1864 it was established as a Mining Academy, and also taught physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. Today the University has about 3000 students.

Clausthal's focus is on university life and the business world, where as Zellerfeld is the tourist centre of the city. The "culture mile" is worth a visit- the St. Salvatoris church with a famous altarpiece by Werner Tübke, the Upper Harz Mining Museum, Kunsthandwerkerhof the former mint. Also every Thursday evening from May to October there is the Zellerfelder popular farmers market. The town offers free parking on Adolph-Roemer-Straße in Clausthal just a stroll through a variety of retail outlets. The houses in the town are built in the style of the typical upper Harz, which are a good photo opportunity. In the town you can buy various local specialities, such as meat and sausages. Why not try the Harzer witch bread (confectionery Meier), which is produced only in Clausthal-Zellerfeld or the Clausthal Elixir (rats pharmacy).

Both parts of the city have some beautiful historic buildings. In Clausthal is the Market Church "To the Holy Spirit". The original church was destroyed by fire in 1634. It was replaced with a wooden church, which was completed in 1642. It is now the largest wooden church in Germany and can seat up to 2200 people and boasts a massive organ and a great altar. In the south-western corner you can find an alabaster carving of the story of Christ. In Zellerfeld, you can find many craftsman's houses, which have been rebuilt after the fire in 1672. One of the main crafts was the production of silver and gold coins. Special laboratories were designed and built to separate the gold . In 1978 it was converted into a glass-blower craftsman shop. Today you can watch the old traditional craftsmen close up and discover how the glass is blown.

By plane Edit

Hannover Airport is the closest and is 112 km away and will take 1hr 10 mins . Paderborn Airport is 203 km away and will take 1hr 51mins. Of those two Hannover has more connections by far.

By car Edit

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is in the middle of Harz, the roads leading to the town are stunning with breathtaking views.

From north: A7 direction Kassel, take exit 67, B243 direction Osterode, then take the 242 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

From south and west: A7 direction Hannover, exit 72, on direction Goettingen, then follow the B 27 towards Herzberg, take a left turn direction Osterode on the exit Clausthal-Zellerfeld B241all the way to your destination, which is clearly sign posted. The road is going up in the mountains, so winter tyres are needed in the snow months.

From east Take the new motorway A38 to exit Windehausen. Then on the B4 go direction Nordhausen, Braunlage on the B242 follow all the way to Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

By train Edit

The nearest railway station is located in the District of Goslar, some 20 km away. From there you can catch a bus, which run frequently. Kreiensen and Northeim stops are also within easy reach of Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

By bus Edit

Clausthal-Zellerfeld has a 51.8136 10.3365 1 major bus station . From there you can catch buses to many other towns within the Harz and the surrounding area. There are good links from Goslar and other local towns. Goslar train station has a direct connection with the bus 830 or 831 of the station forecourt to Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Bus 440 runs from the train station of Northeim. From Clausthall use the Kronplatz bus stop. From Zellerfeld use the Thomas-Merten-Platz stop. Go to http://www.rbb-bus.de for bus routes and time tables.

Clausthall-Zellerfeld is situated just off the B242.

By bus Edit

There is a major bus station in the town which provides good links to various towns in the Harz area e.g. Goslar and Hanhnenklee . The bus station is found between the districts of Clausthal and Zellerfeld, next to the municipal library. The stop in the Centre of the village of Clausthal is Kronplatz, in the Centre of Zellerfeld Thomas-Merten-Platz. The buses are operated by the RBB, a subsidiary of DBRegio AG and one of the largest transport companys in Lower Saxony.

By taxi Edit

There are taxi ranks at the Kronplatz and the Bornhardstraße in Zellerfeld in Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Or call a taxi by phone:

• Auto Gärtner GmbH, rolling road 13, Tel. 0 53 23 / 22 29
• Taxi KÜSTER, Schalke way 11, Tel. 0 53 23 / 83 364
• City Mini Car Brauhaus 12 Tel 0 53 23/17 67 www.city-mini-car.de

By bike Edit

There are many bike routes around Clausthall Zellerfeld, for routes information go to www.bikemap.net Mountain biking is very popular in this area. The VOLKSBANK ARENA resin is a huge network of signposted routes for mountain bikers in three difficulty levels (currently 62 routes, 1,800 km circuit, 50,000). Seven MTB circular routes start directly at the tourist information in Zellerfed (mountain Str. 31):

Clausthall Zellerfeld is surrounded by wonderful countryside and provides many local mountain activities.

• 51.8175 10.3349 1Tourist Information Centre , Bergstraße 31 (Dietzelhaus) , ☎ +49 5323 81024 , e-mail: info@oberharz.de . Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM . Dietzel House. The Tourist Information Centre is based in Dietzel House a wonderful historic building. Just off the main street.

• 51.8171 10.3359 2The Upper Harz Mining Museum, Bornhardtstr. 16 , ☎ +49 53 23-98 950 , fax : +49 53 23-98 95 69 . daily from 10.00 to 17.00 . The Upper Harz Mining Museum in the Zellerfeld district is one of the oldest museums in Germany dedicated to the history of engineering. You can go back in time and discover the development of ore mining in the Harz, the hard working conditions and the ingenuity of the miners in various exhibitions and you can look at the original mining installations outdoors. One of the highlights is the famous man engine, an adventurous but effective method to get quickly into great depths.

• 51.8048 10.3341 3Geo Museum , Adolph-Roemer-Str. 2 A . This museum is housed in the main building of the Technical University. The collections of the Technical University are among the largest in Germany.

• 51.8046 10.3446 4The Upper Harz Water Regale. This is a system of dams, reservoirs, ditches and other structures, much of which was built from the 16th to 19th centuries to divert and store the water that drove the water wheels of the mines in the Upper Harz region of Germany. The word Regale stands for the granting of royal privileges or rights in this case to permit the use of water for mining operations in the Harz Mountains of Germany. The Upper Harz Water Regale is one of the largest and most important historic mining water management systems in the world. In the system of the Upper Harz Water Regale there are over 35 such tunnels with a total length of about 30 km. It has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage since 1992.

• 51.8041 10.3341 5Market Church To the Holy Spirit , Marktkirche 9 ( found in the centre of Clausthal ), ☎ +49 5323-72-3201 , +49 5323-72-3203 , fax : +49 5323 72-3573 . The original church was destroyed in the great fire in 1634. It was decided to replace it with a wooden church, which was completed in 1642. It is now the largest wooden church in Germany and can seat up to 2200 people. Inside you have a massive organ and a great altar.

• Clausthal-Zellerfeld/Buntenbock Ski Resort Guide . Clausthal-Zellerfeld-Buntenbock (or Clausthal-Zellerfeld/Buntenbock) in Germany is a tiny ski resort with just one ski lift with only 50 metres (164 feet) of vertical descent. Clausthal-Zellerfeld-Buntenbock (or Clausthal-Zellerfeld/Buntenbock) has 0.3 kilometers (0 miles) of pistes. Adults €15, children €12.50 .
• Hallenbad Swimming Pool, Berliner Straße 14 , ☎ +49 5323-715 ext 230 . Check website for specific opening times . Indoor swimming pool, with sauna, solarium and bikini bar.
• Hiking Trails, Bergstraße 31 ( contact the Tourist Information Office ), ☎ +49 5323 81024 . There is a large network of hiking trails (Harz Club) which is very well signposted. Nordic Walking routes are also well signposted. For the more adventurous you can walk from Clausthal Zellerfeld to Goslar. This is a 16.36 km Hike in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany. The Hike has a total ascent of 198.0 m and has a maximum elevation of 764.0 m.
• The Volksbank Arena, Mountain Road 31 (Dietzel house, OT Zellerfeld) ( Ring the Tourist information number given here for directions to specific locations. ), ☎ +49 53 23-8 10 24 . Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 ,Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 . The VOLKSBANK ARENA resin is a huge network of signposted routes for mountain bikers in three difficulty levels (currently 62 routes, 1,800 km circuit, 50,000). Seven MTB circular routes start directly at the tourist information in Zellerfed (mountain Str. 31): O 4 Mirror Valley trail - family tour (23 km

In the Zellerfeld district from May to October every Thursday evening the mountain farmers market offers a variety of local food. There is also a musical performance every week. Also the craft courtyard is open every day offering hand-made pieces of wood, glass or silk at affordable prices,.

Clothing Edit

• Ernstings Family , Adolph Roemer Straße 29 . Mon-Fri: 09: 00-18: 00, SAT: 09: 00-13: 00 . Clothing and gifts
• Takko Fashion , Osteröder Straße 5 , ☎ +49 5323 94 85 12 . Mon-Fri: 09: 00-18: 00SAT: 09: 00-17: 00 . Low cost clothing shop
• K & K Shoe Centre , Osteröder Straße 3 . Mon-Thu: 09: 00-18: 30,Fri: 09: 00-13: 00, SAT: 09: 00-16: 00 . Shoe shop

Gifts Edit

• Mac Geiz , Osteröder str. 3 . mon-Fri 9-6PM Sat 9-4PM . Confectionary and gifts
• Tchibo , Adolf-Romans-str. 1-3 . Variety of clothing and gifts.

• Pennymarkt , Osterröder Straße 1 , 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld . Mo-Sa: 07:00-22:00 . Low cost supermarket chain. Other shops are also inside the complex.
• Fleischerei Eine , Adolph Roemer Straße , ☎ +49 5323 2257 . Butchers shop which sells specialities eg venison.
• Siemann Fleischerei , Schulstraße 21 . Butchers

Budget Edit

• Ristorante Pizzeria Da Mario, Adolph-Römer-Str. 33, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld , ☎ +49 5323-56 30 . Daily 11.00-15.00, 17.30-23.00 . Pizza parlour, check website for special offers. from €6 .

• Anno Tabak, Osteroeder Str. 4 , ☎ +49 5323-78107 . Mon-Thu 11-2PM, Fri-Sat11-3PM, Sun 12-2PM .

Mid-range Edit

• Treffpunkt, Thomas Merten 3rd, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld , ☎ +49 5323-81798 , e-mail: info@treffpunkt-zellerfeld.de . Tue-Sun 10.00-21.00, . Hartly Harz food and various specialities. from €7 .

• Polsterberger-hubhaus, Beate Engel, Polsterberg 1, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld , ☎ +49 5323 5581 . June to October: Daily from 11-7PM, November to may: Wednesday to Sunday from 11-7PM . Located in a sunny clearing in the forest, they cook locally sourced cuisine. from €12 .
• GluckAuf, Hindenburgplatz 7 , ☎ +49 5323-1616 . daily 11.00-14.30, 17.30-22.00 . The restaurant prides itself on good customer service combined with good, well presented food of high quality, they offer children's menus and a wide variety of dishes - check the website for the menu from `€10 .
• Steakhouse im Zellerfelder Hof, Marktstraße 13 , ☎ +49 5323 3745 . daily from 12-14.30 and 6-22.30, Sun until 21.30 . Many specialities as well as various steaks available from €11 .
• Alraune, Ziegelhutte 2 . Mon-Sat 11.30am-10PM, Sun 11.30am-9PM, Wed closed . They have a range of good fresh food on offer, including many streaks and traditional German cuisine. Parties can be catered for on request. from €11 .

Splurge Edit

• Landhaus Kemper, An der Trift 19, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld , ☎ +49 5323-1774 . Traditional specialities to the Hotel such as Saffron pasta with Möhrenpesto and goat's cheese in lemon marinade, Harz red Höhenvieh with Quince, Chestnut mousse with, Bratapfel sauce and a selection of fine wines. from €17 .

• Croque Inn , Schalker Weg 19A , ☎ +49 5323-961802 . Mo-Sa 09-14h und 17-21h, So 12-21h . Suitable for families. Serves light bites.
• Kellerclub , Silberstr. 1 , ☎ +49 5323-72-2111 . everyday from 9PM . This cellar club is run by students and often has special events taking place. It has a cocktail menu.
• Oasis , Am Schlagbaum 14 , ☎ +49 5323-718914 .
• Wild West Pub , Graupen Straße , ☎ +49 5323-881878 . themed bar.

Budget Edit

• Campingplatz Prahljust, An den langen Brüchen 4, D , ☎ +49 5323-1300 . Check-in: 8AM-8PM daily . The site is located in the middle of the Harz Mountains near Clausthal-Zellerfeld at an altitude of 600 metres. The camp site is surrounded by forests and lakes. There is a restaurant and shop on site. The Reception staff speak English, German and Polish. from €3.50-6.80 .
• Ferienwohnung , Spiegelthaler Str. 23 b, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld , Clausthal-zellerfeld . Chalet Apartment with terrace. Free Wi-Fi. Barbecue area. There is also a free infra-red sauna! Set in the Harz National Park but only a 3-minute drive to the shopping centre. for 2 people per night from €38-45 .

Mid-range Edit

• Pension am Hexenturm , Teichdamm 9 , ☎ +49 5323-1330 . 3* guest house with disabled facilities and pleasant garden. Country House Style furnishings. Pets welcome. Satellite TV and Wi-fi available. from €35-38 tax not included .
• Pension Horenburg , Hoher Weg 8 , ☎ +43 1 7101919 . Check-in: 15:00 - 21:00 , check-out: 08:00 - 11:00 . 4 * Guest House. Free wi-fi and free parking. Under 3's free, other children's rates available. Ski storage available. from €35-55 .
• Ringhotel Zum Harzer , Treuerstraße 6 . Check-in: 14:30 - 22:00 , check-out: 07:00 - 10:30 . 3* Hotel, free wi-fi and parking. Children under 6 stay free. All rooms have a TV with satellite channels and work desk. Pets are allowed. from €55 -99 .
• Pension Picco-Bello, Adolph-Roemer-Straße 22 , ☎ +49 5323-987009 . Enjoy a quaint, renovated half-timbered house dating back to the 18th century in the centre of Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Quiet romantic courtyard. 2 double rooms available.

Also available the Hayloft with a steam sauna in the bathroom and the Stable with a whirlpool bath. from €71 .

Gelsenkirchen

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Gelsenkirchen is in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany. Located in the western part of the country, Gelsenkirchen is located near major cities such as Dusseldorf and Cologne. Through coal mining, the Ruhr Region became former industrial capital of Germany and formed heavily populated cities. During World War II, the area was severely bombed due to its rich industrial value. After World War II though coal mining was severely curtailed and large unemployment hit the region. Gelsenkirchen, like neighboring cities, are refining their image promoting its industrial culture. Old refineries have been remolded into event halls and ice skating rinks. Beautiful bike paths now lie where old rail lines ran. Art from old machines are a source of artistic expression. Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding Ruhr Region offer this and more!

The Ruhr area, especially Gelsenkirchen, offers a wonderful public transportation system. Whether using the train, bus, streetcar/ trolley, or car, it is easy to plan your transportation to and from all your activities in and around Gelsenkirchen.

By plane Edit

Nearest airports are located within 100 km from the city.

Train stations with connections to Gelsenkirchen are available at both airports.

By train Edit

The city can be easily reached using the German train network InterCity-Express (ICE)and InterCity (IC) trains offer high speed connections between cities throughout Germany and popular European destinations. These trains travel up to 300km/h and offer optimal comfort for long distance travel.

Inter City Transportation Edit

The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr Website offers a wonderful online planner in multiple languages for using the train and/ or bus in the Rein-Ruhr area. The central Bus Stations are located at the Gelsenkirchen Main Train Station and in the center of Gelsenkirchen Buer. Do note this website does not provide prices for your specific route-plan.

The official Bus and Trolley/ Streetcar transportation provider in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area is BOGESTRA.

By car Edit

Gelsenkirchen can be reached using the highway (Autobahn) A42, A2, A40, as well as the Bundesstraße B224/A52.

• Berge Castle ( Schloss Berge ). Adenauerallee 103, Bus 302 (stop: "Berger See"). Built in 1264, and underwent major expansion between 1785 and 1788. There is a traditional summer festival at the end of July every year. Concerts and other events are hosted regularly in this historically preserved location.
• Zoom Erlebniswelt. Openings times: March & October 9AM - 6PM, April - September 9AM - 6:30PM, Nov. - February 10AM - 5PM . is Gelsenkirchen's interactive zoo. Zoom offers a special zoo experience for children, families, and adults of all ages! The zoo is split into three sections or "worlds": Africa, Asia, and Alaska and offers a more natural atmosphere of the animal habitats. Day ticket: 17.50 €, Kids aged 4 to 12: 11.50 €. .
• City Parks . Gelsenkirchen offers wonderful city parks with beautiful playgrounds, gardens, and ponds. The "Revierpark" and "Stadtgarten" are popular centrally located parks within the city.
• Nordsternpark. A former industrial park offering many attractions including a bike/walking trails along a canal, an open air theater (which plays featured films in the summer time), Rock Climbing, a children's play land, and a Colliery.

• Schalke 04. Is Gelsenkirchen's professional football/soccer team in Germany's Bundesliga. One cannot miss the 60,000 blue and white fans migrating to the Veltins-Arena on game day. Schalke 04 is an essential part of the culture of Gelsenkirchen. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have seats in the infamous "Nordkurve", the section where the most passionate fans come out sing and cheer their favorite football club on.
• Veltins Arena. Opened in 2001, the Veltins Arena is home to Football Club Schalke 04 as well as one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. With a retractable roof and playing field, the Veltins Area hosts everything from pop-concerts to operas and football to motorbike racing. Tours of the Arena and a museum about Schalke 04 are open to the public.

There are 2 major shopping areas:

• Cafe Extra Blatt . An American style cafe which offers coffee drinks as well as meals. Every morning they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet of eggs, bacon, fresh bread, and other delicious treats. Also cocktails are only 4 Euros each in the evenings. This is a fun place to enjoy a typical European cafe with a slight American flair.
• El Sombrero . A Mexican themed cocktail bar. Drink specials and entertaining servers offer a fun night out with friends.
• Cafe Arminstraße . A nice coffee shop located in the Arminstraße. Offers everything you need for a snack or a drink.

Depending on your budget, Gelsenkirchen offers two hotel options.

• Inter City Hotel. Inter City Hotels are a chain of inexpensive hotels situated in convenient central locations in several Germany cities. Gelsenkirchen offers a convenient Inter City Hotel connected to the main train station in the center of the city. Also ask about special (free) transportation passes for convenient travel within and around Gelsenkirchen!
• Maritim Hotel ( located centrally and is only a 6 Euro taxi ride from the main train station. ). Including their signature Champagne Breakfast, Maritim Hotels offer first class hotel accommodations. Also the Gelsenkirchen Chapter of Rotary International meets in the meeting rooms of Martim once a week.

Turtle has a hole DRILLED in its shell so it can be chained to a post when owner goes on holiday

By Dave Burke For Mailonline 17:06 GMT 29 Aug 2017, updated 09:56 GMT 30 Aug 2017

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• The animal was spotted with a huge metal ring through its shell, chained to a tree
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An animal cruelty investigation is underway when a turtle was left in 'agonising pain' after a hole was drilled in its shell so its owners could go on holiday.

The animal was spotted by neighbours in the German city of Dortmund.

Shocking pictures show the turtle, with a huge ring through its shell, chained with a 23ft wire to a tree.

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He was spotted by Arne Stenzel, 50, and his wife Ute Nack, 48, who said they were horrified by what they saw.

The turtle was lying on its back in the scorching sun.

The couple alerted the authorities, and the firefighters were called to save the yellow-bellied slider, who had got caught up in a raspberry bush.

Animal shelter deputy head Max Schauerte told Bild: 'The animal must have felt agonizing pain.'

Undercover Police in Manhattan Kill an Unarmed Man in a Scuffle

An unarmed Brooklyn man waiting for a taxicab was shot and killed outside a bar on Eighth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan early yesterday in a scuffle with three undercover narcotics detectives, the authorities said.

The details of the shooting were sketchy last night and there were conflicting accounts of the episode. But a senior investigator and a man who saw the scuffle said the dead man, Patrick M. Dorismond, 26, who worked as a security guard for the 34th Street Partnership, was angered when one of the undercover detectives approached him and sought to buy drugs.

The witness, Kevin Kaiser, who worked with Mr. Dorismond, said he and Mr. Dorismond did not know that the detectives who approached them -- all in plain clothes -- were police officers. Deputy Chief Thomas Fahey, a police spokesman, acknowledged that the police ''have no indication'' that Mr. Dorismond knew.

But a lawyer for Anthony Vasquez, the detective who fired the fatal shot, said his client yelled ''Police!'' after the scuffle began and before the shot was fired.

It was unclear whether Detective Vasquez, 29, who has been on the force for five years, fired intentionally or by accident. The shooting is being investigated by the department's Internal Affairs Bureau and by the Manhattan district attorney, Robert M. Morgenthau.

The shooting was the third in 13 months in which plainclothes officers shot and killed an unarmed man. It came just as tensions that rose with the acquittal of four officers in the shooting of Amadou Diallo and another fatal shooting by the police a week later had begun to ebb.

Like the earlier two incidents, this shooting involved a black victim. Detective Vasquez and his two partners are Hispanic.

Yesterday afternoon, Police Commissioner Howard Safir provided few details about the shooting or the events that led up to it, and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, speaking with reporters, urged the news media not to judge the officers before all the evidence was available.

''I would urge everyone not to jump to conclusions,'' Mr. Giuliani said, ''and to allow the facts to be analyzed and investigated without people trying to let their biases, their prejudices, their emotions, their stereotypes dictate the results.''

Mr. Dorismond, who had two daughters, ages 5 and 1, was raised in Flatbush and had worked for the 34th Street Partnership for two years. A security guard, he wore a police-like blue uniform while on duty bearing the business improvement district's patch on his shoulder. His usual post was in Herald Square, where he worked from 3 to 11 p.m., his co-workers said.

Although friends described him as easygoing, polite and honest, Mr. Safir said that Mr. Dorismond had a criminal record and cited three arrests, the most recent in 1996. In two cases, Mr. Dorismond pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a low-level offense. The disposition of the third was sealed because it occurred when he was 13.

The fatal confrontation began about 12:30 a.m. outside the Wakamba Cocktail Lounge at 543 Eighth Avenue, near 37th Street. Since his shift had ended, Mr. Dorismond had been drinking beer there with Mr. Kaiser and six tourists from Chile, according to a senior investigator and Mr. Kaiser. The two security guards, who had changed into street clothes, were waiting for a taxi when the undercover detective approached and asked if they knew where he could buy marijuana, according to a senior police official, who said that the detective thought he could buy some from Mr. Dorismond.

Angry words were exchanged, a scuffle erupted and the two backup detectives came to the aid of the undercover detective.

Detective Vasquez, who was one of the backup officers, known as ghosts in police parlance because they shadow the undercover officer to protect him, shot Mr. Dorismond once in the chest from close range. The detectives, who had made eight marijuana arrests earlier in the evening, were all assigned to the Gang Investigation Division's narcotics unit.

The confrontation itself was quick and chaotic, according to investigators and police officials, and early police reports of the shooting that indicated that the officer had shot a man who had tried to rob him were inaccurate, officials and investigators said yesterday.

A possible reason for the erroneous reports was the signal used by the undercover detective to alert his backups that he was in trouble. Wearing a hidden transmitter that was monitored by the other officers, the detective gave the signal as the confrontation with Mr. Dorismond escalated, which was ''What are you going to do, rob me?''

In the hours before the shooting, the three detectives and the rest of their team, a supervisor and several other officers, had made eight marijuana arrests in the area around the Port Authority Bus Terminal and had put the suspects in a van nearby, the senior official said.

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The three detectives were preparing to leave the area when the undercover officer spotted Mr. Dorismond and Mr. Kaiser walking out of the Wakamba, the official said.

The detectives were in the area, the police said, because officers believe it is frequented by Bloods gang members, but officials could not say whether any of the eight people arrested were gang members.

Mr. Kaiser said he and Mr. Dorismond had been waiting for a cab for several minutes when they were approached.

''They were asking for weed, narcotics,'' Mr. Kaiser said. ''He brushed them off, and told them to keep moving,'' he said of his friend. ''He didn't want to speak with them.''

While Mr. Kaiser's account and that of the police are similar up until the scuffle, Mr. Kaiser said the officer first took a swing at Mr. Dorismond, and the senior police official said Mr. Dorismond struck first.

The senior investigator said that several other people saw the shooting and the events that preceded it, including an employee inside the Wakamba. The investigator said that their accounts were all similar to Mr. Kaiser's.

According to Mr. Kaiser's account, the three men closed in after Mr. Dorismond first responded to the undercover detective's request for drugs, and then the argument escalated.

By different accounts, the argument lasted from 15 seconds to three minutes, but Mr. Kaiser said he and Mr. Dorismond never knew the men who were confronting them were the police. ''Patrick and one of the officers get real loud with each other, and one of the officers swings at him first,'' Mr. Kaiser said. ''Patrick proceeded to swing back, and that's when the shot let out.''

''The last memory I have of this man is him rolling on the ground, gasping for air, with blood coming out of his mouth,'' Mr. Kaiser said of Mr. Dorismond.

The undercover detective and the second backup detective, whose names were not released by the Police Department, told investigators that they believed the scuffling was over when the shot rang out, but they did not see the shot fired and did not know whether Detective Vasquez fired intentionally or accidentally.

The two officers said they just heard the gun go off, while Mr. Dorismond had his back to them and was facing Detective Vasquez.

A lawyer for Detective Vasquez, Philip Karasyk, said the officer fired his weapon by mistake, calling the incident ''a straight accidental shooting'' and adding of his client, ''When he pulls his own gun, the guy lunges for it and the gun goes off.''

But a senior police official said that either Mr. Kaiser or Mr. Dorismond yelled, ''Get the gun!'' when they saw Detective Vasquez's drawn gun. The official said that statement might have led Detective Vasquez to wrongfully believe that either Mr. Kaiser or Mr. Dorisman had a gun.

The senior investigator said that even after the shooting, when detectives were questioning Mr. Kaiser at the Midtown South station house, Mr. Kaiser still thought that the three men who had confronted him and his friend were not the police. Mr. Kaiser was held for more than 12 hours but not charged with any crime. It was not until shortly before he was released that he learned that his friend had died.

Detective Vasquez has not been interviewed by prosecutors, nor has an interview been requested, Mr. Karasyk said. At least four assistant district attorneys were interviewing other witnesses yesterday, including the undercover detective and the other backup officer who was involved in the scuffle, a senior law enforcement official said.

Mr. Morgenthau's office will present the circumstances of the shooting to a grand jury, a practice that is standard in such incidents.

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25 Best Things to Do in Krabi, Thailand

Krabi is the most relaxing part to be in all of Thailand, it is a province that has the most stunning scenery imaginable, beautiful white beaches that stretch on for miles, a jungle and over 200 islands just of the coast. Krabi covers quite a large area so a lot of the attractions require a fair bit of traveling but when everywhere you look is beautiful it is no hardship at all.

The best time to visit is between November and April as the weather in the South of Thailand can be unpredictable but with many places now opening all year you will always find something to do.

The airport in Krabi is offering more routes and more frequent flights than ever before so come and explore the best things to do in Krabi!

1. Escape From It All At Railay Beaches & Caves

Railay beach is potentially the most attractive beach in Thailand, accessible only by boat due to the large cliffs on each side cutting it off from the mainland. Here you will find stunning white sand, breath taking views and fantastic limestone cliffs. When you arrive at Railay you will not find any roads or cars because of its cut off location, just a few long tail boats and a couple of bars to spend your evenings in. If you want to really feel away from the world this might just be as good as it gets.

Try this half day rock climbing tour on Railay Beach (includes hotel pick-up & drop off and a professional guide/instructor).

2. Rent Your Own Boat Or Hire A Guide

There are roughly 200 islands sitting just off the Krabi coastline, some are small rocks jutting out of the sea, some are quite a lot larger but still remain uninhabited and some are large islands with many inhabitants living a normal life. You can rent a boat from Krabi town or Ao Nang and explore the islands on your own if you are a keen sailor. Alternatively you can rent a boat that comes with a guide so that you can relax whilst everything is taken care of. The best time of year to go is between November and April to avoid any unpredictable weather.

3. See Outstanding Beauty At Thung Teao Forest Natural Park

Emerald Pook, Krabi

Home to many spectacular plants and animals The Natural Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty, one part that is particularly inspiring is the Crystal Lagoon. Also known as the Emerald Pool, the water is naturally warm and completely clear, you can go for a swim and escape to another world whilst admiring the waterfall. Keep your eye out for the Pita Gurney bird, once thought to be extinct but some have been spotted within the park.

4. Visit A Temple In A Cave At Wat Tham Sua

One of Thailand’s natural wonders and certainly worth a visit is this warren of caves that sit within the jungle and house many monks that live and worship here, legend has it that a tiger once lived in the cave which is where the name of the temple originated. The caves can be explored and you will find many icons and relics to take a look at. When you are at the caves you need to make sure you visit the ‘footprint of the Buddha’ it is a climb up 1,237 steps which is no small task but when you get to the top you are rewarded with 360 degree views on the Andaman Sea and the beautiful islands that fall within it.

5. Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Lay Island

After being used as the film location for the movie ‘The Beach’ The Phi Phi islands shot to fame and the tourists have never stopped coming, you can get there by speedboat which takes about forty five minutes from Krabi mainland. There are two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, Phi Phi Don is inhabited and is the one where all the tourists flock. Known for its turquoise water and stunning beaches the island really is a tropical paradise. If you are planning on taking a trip leave early in the morning to beat the crowds as it gets very busy.

6. Take A Dip At Klong Thom Hot Springs

Klong Thom Hot Springs

Set inside beautiful rainforest surroundings are the Krabi Hot Springs. They have been cut into the smooth rocks and the water is provided from deep rooted thermal springs that are located inside volcanic chambers. The water get up to temperatures of forty degrees Celsius and contains natural mineral salts that have many healing properties. You will feel totally relaxed here and if you fancy a cooling swim after there is a stream that you can do this in. The springs are quite close to the Emarald Pool so it is worth combining the two.

7. Khao Khanab Nam – The Landmarks Of Krabi

Khao Khanab Nam Mountains

The Khao Khanab Nam Mountains are the most famous landmarks in Krabi, they sit either side of the river and are a real natural wonder. The two mountains sit on top of a large series of caves that have many stalagmites and Stalactites, there are also a large number of human skeletons that could have been from people stranded during a flood. One of the mountains is climbable and offers some excellent photograph opportunities from the top.

8. Chill Out On Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta Yai is an island about two hours away from Krabi Town, it is a small island that stretches about twenty kilometers from end to end. The island is inhabited and home too many guest houses and resorts. The island itself has various beautiful beaches that are often quiet but look absolutely stunning. If you want to relax for a few days this is the place to get away and do it. The prices on the island are still quite low as tourism has not reached the levels of the Phi Phi islands yet. Koh Lanta is home to many diving schools all certified and ready to take you out to see the beautiful marine life and coral the waters have to offer. A bridge is currently being built that will link the island to Koh Lanta Noi giving you even more places to explore.

9. Step Back In Time At Krabi Town

Unlike many places that you visit on holiday Krabi Town is different, it still receives many tourists but it has not changed itself to pamper to the tourists needs. It has still managed to retain its ‘local’ feel. The river running though the town is always full of fishing boats bringing in their days catches ready for the restaurant tables. The town has a genuine feel to it with its local bars and eating spots to it is worth visiting for that authentic taste of Thailand.

10. Geological Wonder At Susan Hoi

Dating back to sometime between 25 and 40 million years and sitting on a 200 meters long stretch is a fossilized shell fish cemetery, Limestone deposits in the surrounding water covered the shell fish and fossilized them, it is one of only three cemetery’s like this discovered in the world today. If you like geology then this has to be visited whilst you are in Krabi. There is also a Chinese temple which you can visit as well as mangrove forests in the area.

11. Go On A Four Island Tour

Poda Island, Krabi

One of the most popular tours that visitors to Krabi go on is the Four Island Tour, It takes you on a tour of four different islands, and they are usually Tup Island, Phra Nang Cave, Chicken Island and Poda Island. The tour is on a long boat and will stop at each location giving you time to swim, sunbathe, explore and stop for lunch. The boats usually house up to about forty people and a tour guide will stand at the front pointing everything out in English whilst making sure everyone has enough water for the trip.

12. Shop At The Night market

Krabi Night Market

Krabi Town like so many other big owns in Thailand has a night market. This market is open every Friday to Sunday in the evening and is not to be missed. There are over seventy food stalls here as well as lots of local sellers selling souvenirs. Sometimes local school children put on a show as they collect money for their school or another charity. There is one particular stall that is worth a special mention it is the one that sells coconut ice-cream, most markets have a stall selling the same things but this ice-cream is famous throughout the markets for its impeccable taste.

13. Party At Ao Nang Beach

Ao Nang Beach is not the prettiest beach in the area and if you are after white sand and a tranquil setting you are better off at Railay Beach, but if you are looking for some nightlife and a lively atmosphere this is a good place to start. There are many bars and restaurants in the area selling plenty of varieties of cocktails as well as all the food types you would expect in a tourist hotspot. It is also a great place to book your tours from as there are a lot of operators in the area fighting for business keeping the prices slightly lower than some areas.

14. Admire The Beauty At Phra Nang Beach

Phra Nang Beach

Having been voted as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world this is a place you will not want to miss. Only twenty minutes by long boat from Ao Nang it has amazing scenery and is a beautiful place to swim. The beach has perfect white sand and huge cliffs at each end of the beach. You will not find any jet skis or other expensive pursuits at this beach leaving you to enjoy the atmosphere and take in the jaw dropping scenery.

15. Take An Elephant Ride

Before tourists ever thought of coming to Krabi, the region used to be an elephant camp. Wild elephants would be caught here and sent to Bangkok or the east coast to work. At Krabi Elephant camp you get to meet the elephants and go for a trek along the rain-forest trail. The ride will last about forty minutes and you will get to see a lot of beautiful scenery as well as some exotic wildlife in the rain-forest. When the trek has finished you will stop and get an opportunity to feed the elephants personally, the elephants will happily take the food gently out of your hand with their trunks.

16. Visit Wat Kaew Temple

Wat Kaew Temple – Krabi

Wat Kaew is a temple sitting in the middle of Krabi Town, It is not the biggest of temples but has beautiful decorations on the inside walls, they are painted blue and have various Buddhist drawings on them, at one end of the temple is a large golden Buddha which is the focal point of the temple. Outside are various food stalls and vendors looking to sell amulets.

17. Spend An Afternoon Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing, Krabi

Climbers from around the world come to Krabi to scale the limestone rocks that are plentiful in this area. Various schools cater to beginner climbers where sport climbing is practiced. It is a much safer way for beginners to start as there are permanent hooks placed into the rock with ropes through them, when you lose your grip you will only fall a maximum of fifty centimeters. For experienced climbers there are more than 700 climbs available in the area ranging from F4 (easy) to F8c (professional).

Compare reviews on different rock climbing tours by clicking this link

18. Take A Thai Cookery Lesson

Krabi Thai Cookery School

Famous throughout the country are the Thai cookery schools and Krabi is no exception to that, every inhabited island in Krabi will have at least one as does Krabi mainland. There is never anywhere better to learn how to cook local food than by the locals themselves. The schools provide all the ingredients and the lessons are run by Thai people that have had years of experience cooking. Whether it is green curry or Pad Thai they will be able to teach you the correct ingredients and techniques to use. Most classes finish with you sitting down to sample your creations.

19. Pamper Yourself At A Krabi spa

Spa at Railay Bay Village Resort

When it comes to escaping from the drudgery of normal life and taking some personal time the spa’s in Krabi are an excellent place to head. You can have body wraps, scrubs and facials all using natural ingredients that are available over Thailand such as Coconut and Tamarind. No trip would be complete though without indulging in a Thai massage whilst you are there, famed all over the world for their energizing and balanced results you are sure to feel like a different person when you leave. The massages stimulate your organs and blood giving you that fresh feeling as the toxins start to leave your body.

20. Try White water rafting

White Water Rafting

Fairly new to Krabi is the opportunity to go white water rafting. The rapids are on the Songprak River where a seven kilometer stretch of the river is used. Full training is provided when you arrive as well as a full safety talk, making sure you are as prepared as you can be when you start. The grade of difficulty is levels 2-4 making it a fairly low difficulty run which is perfect for complete beginners. The instructors stay in the boats with you making sure that you do not run into any difficulties along the way. A real adrenaline sport and one not for the faint hearted.

21. Kayaking

Kayaking in Krabi

For those looking to do something a little less exhilarating than white water rafting but still wanting to get out on the water might like the option of kayaking. There are several sites in Krabi to go kayaking each with different benefits. Ao Thalane provide mangroves and canyons, Bor Thor has ancient limestone caves and Koh Hong has a lagoon hidden in its center. In each location you will be spoilt to beautiful views and interesting wildlife (maybe even some monkeys) whilst meandering along in your Kayak.

22. Stop For A Drink Old West Bar

Old West Bar in Krabi

Popular with locals and tourists alike is the Old West Bar in Krabi, the only Wild West themed bar in all of Krabi and a place where you are sure to have a lot of fun. There are pool tables to play on and an extensive cocktail list to keep you busy throughout the evening. A lot of bars in Krabi play reggae but this bar plays good American bands from the nineties and beyond. Western and Thai food is served with the pizzas having an excellent reputation.

23. See A Different Kind Of Island At Koh Klang

Koh Klang Homestay

Unlike the other islands that have been mentioned Koh Klang does not have white sandy beaches to admire and lie on, instead it is a simple fishing island where the local people live off the ocean in a simple existence. Inhabited for over 100 years there are now about 5000 people living permanently on the island, most of whom are fishermen or rice farmers. The island will give you are rare insight into truly local life without you having to travel to a remote village, the locals are a Muslim community with traditional values so respectful clothing is needed whilst out on the island. The island is only a five minute boat trip from Krabi town.

24. Make A Visit To Wat Kaew Korawaram

Wat Kaew Korawaram

Wat Kaew Korawaram is a very large Buddhist Temple that sits at the top of a hill overlooking Krabi Town, you climb up a gold lined staircase that leads you right to the very top, here sits a 2,500sqm terrace upon which the temple itself stands. Instead of the usual red and gold that you see in many Thai temple this one has been decorated with white walls and a roof made of dark blue tiles. The walls of the temple are decorated in beautiful paintings and many relics can be seen. A souvenir shop as well as various food stalls sit outside the temple should you need some refreshment after the climb to the top.

25. Hike Your Way To Khao Ngon Nak Viewpoint

Khao Ngon Nak Viewpoint

About 30 kilometers to the north of Krabi Town is a place called Nong Thale, here is where you begin your hike to the summit, and the trail itself is about four kilometers long and should take about two and a half hours to reach the summit. Khao Ngon Nak translates to mean Dragon Crest Mountain and feels like a real adventure as you slowly make your way uphill. Whilst hiking you will encounter a stream, a waterfall and a couple of viewpoints. The best however is saved for the top where you will get so see the panoramic views around you from 565 meters above sea level.