Drachselsried, Zellertal in the Bavarian Forest

As is normal, Drachselsried celebrated the New Year with fireworks

2012-01-02T16:14:00.000+01:00

As the local church bells strike midnight, the fireworks started. It is traditional in most of Europe, especially in Germany. Bavaria always does a good job. It's great being part of the village life and seeing in the New Year with friends.

I will be creating a short video for YouTube, details here shortly.

Pete

Energy is expensive and not good for the environment

2011-10-24T17:02:00.000+02:00

Living in a small village you become aware of small changes. Recently I have noticed the number of properties that are installing solar photovoltaic panels.

Done all the normal things, low energy lighting, use the car less, insulating, and now we are adding 12.5Kw of solar energy. What we do not use is sold to the local energy company at a profit. Seems like I can help reduce climate change and save money.

Pete

The new village park has been completed

2011-08-16T16:41:00.000+02:00

The diggers and workers have left, now the new park in Drachselsried needs time to settle down. Water is now flowing into the two small lakes and grass seed has be spread, now it is just a matter of time. I guess in the autumn trees will be planted and some seats installed.

Not bad at all for visitors and locals.

Pete

Drachselsried Village Fish Festival

2011-07-10T10:53:00.002+02:00

This is the first time the Drachselsried and Arnbruck fishing club has organised a fish festival in Drachselsried. The weather was kind until later in the evening when there was a thunder storm. One of two Drachselsried breweries provide the beer.

The highlight for many visitors was the "Steckerlfisch" which means a fish cooked on a stick over a charcoal fire. My mackerel tasted wonderful, the beer was great.

You can also visit the English version of my Drachselsried website

Drachsi

Fine weather for the second round of best village visitors

2011-07-08T10:03:00.035+02:00

Thursday July 7th, new members of the committee visited Drachselsried. The weather was fine, and the visitors spent two hours on a guided tour, followed by speeches and light refreshments. A lot has already changed since the first visit. The Falter Brewery is undergoing a major refurbishment with a new roof and much more. The Drachselsried Park is being developed and will be of benefit to villagers and visitors when completed.

Drachselsried wins first round of the village competition

2011-06-13T17:43:00.002+02:00

After a visit on Monday 6th June by a committee which viewed different aspects of the village, it was time to wait for the results. Finally on Thursday the result was Drachselsried had passed the first round. Some pictures of the visit are shown.

Drachselsried Badeweiher officially open, see the latest pictures

2011-05-30T08:57:00.011+02:00

Drachselsried's open air swimming complex is now officially open. The water is fed by three mountain springs, so is cool and refreshing on a hot summers day. The Drachselsried Bürgermeister Hans Weininger, opened the facility. About 300 guests attended.

The pool was blessed by Pater Mirco from Drachselsried

The Bürgermeister from Arnbruck Herman Brandl, "Nordic Walked" with a team of local people. Now Zellertal has an open air pool and an indoor one in Arnbruck.

Drachselsried Badeweiher Update 2

2011-05-20T13:01:00.001+02:00

May 29th is the official opening day for the Drachselsried Naturbadeweiher. Naturally the Buergermeister's from Drachselsried, Hans Weininger and Arnbruck, Herman Brandl will be there, plus other prominent guests.. Proceedings start at 14.00

See you there.

Pete

Easter in Drachselsried

2011-04-24T06:36:00.002+02:00

Easter time in the village is a time for dressing up the fountain with greenery and flowers, especially on a beautiful spring morning.

Drachselsried village fountain, prepared for Easter.

Pete

Last Kesselfleisch for this winter 2011

2011-04-20T15:12:00.003+02:00

Friday 15th April was a sad day, as it was the last Kesselfleisch evening until next winter. The venue was as always at Norbert Schötter Gasthaus zur Eiche.

Kesselfleisch is boiled pork and served with sauerkraut, raw onions and freshly baked bread and plenty of beer from our village brewer Falterbräu.

We are lucky in that Norbert starts the roast chicken evenings in May, same great beer.

Pete

Drachselsried Carnival 2011

2011-02-16T07:35:00.000+01:00

The first Drachselsried Carnival for 5 years was held on 12th February. Thank goodness the weather was good.

Enjoy.
Pete

If you have never built a website, do it for free from Microsoft

2011-02-07T09:14:00.000+01:00

Build your very own free website, courtesy of Microsoft. The address is Business Services. There are a number of language options.

Pete

Drachselsried on German TV

2011-01-06T09:16:00.001+01:00

A wonderful picture of Drachselsried in the winter time, was shown on national television during the weather forecast on 5th January. Now everybody can see what a wonderful place it is.

Drachselsried Interactive Map updated

2011-01-03T10:08:00.000+01:00

The Drachselsried interactive map has been updated with the Sparkasse Bank, Handwerk Kunst, and the Friseur added with images. If you can recommend more places to be added, just send details.

Regards

Drachsi

Kirwa this month. Drachselsried's big festival

2010-08-16T14:43:00.000+02:00

Come to the greatest festival that Drachselsried holds, this month, from Friday 27th until Monday 30th. On Saturday morning until about 14.00pm, there is a large open air market with approx. 200 stalls, and the beer hall is open early. See you there.

Drachsi

Using existing photographs to make a YouTube video

2010-03-15T15:59:00.000+01:00

Many people have a digital camera and have a large collection of photographs. Here is a link how to turn them into a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcB4W5vcvhw

That time of the year, the electricity bill, but here's an idea for the village

2010-02-18T12:59:00.000+01:00

I will be making a presentation to the local Gemeinde (Parish Council) that could save the local villagers €250,000 per year on their electricity bills. Let's see what the reaction is.

TripAdvisor now lists Drachselsried

2010-01-06T06:50:00.000+01:00

You might like to see the review I made about Drachselsried in TripAdvisor This is a tried and trusted method of informing potential visitors about the resources, hotels, restaurants, etc. in the area. If you have visited Drachselsried or plan to, the TripAdvisor link is for you.

Drachsi

Best wishes for the New Year

2009-12-25T08:16:00.000+01:00

I wish you, and all your family a very happy and healthy New Year. If you have never visited the Nature Park area of the Bavarian Forest, 2010 is the year to do it. Drachselsried in the middle of Zellertal, check it out on Google Maps and see what a wonderful place it is to visit.

Drachsi

Sunday was the Drachselsried Christmas festival

2009-12-07T09:55:00.001+01:00

Every year on the second Advent, Drachselsried has it's own local Christmas festival, called Weihnachtsmarkt. This is when St. Nikolaus arrives. Local people, visitors, children and many local clubs meet, and drink a mulled wine or beer. Thank goodness this year the weather was dry and not cold.

Last major job before the winter

2009-11-04T07:49:00.000+01:00

3rd November saw our local Gardening club plant 430 plants and bushes around the village of Drachselsried. Next year visitors will see many new trees and landscaping to make our village one of the nicest in the area.

Pete

Kirwa Procession Friday 28th

2009-08-28T14:35:00.003+02:00

Here is a selection of photographs of the procession as it makes it's way through the village of Drachselsried to the Falter brewery, which this year is hosting the Kirwa festival. This festival is over 4 days, Friday to Monday and is always the last week-end in August.

More pictures from our new open air swimming pool

2009-08-28T14:34:00.002+02:00

Photographs taken on August 28th. It is expected all the work will be completed before the winter arrives, usually November. Locally this is called Badeweiher.

This week-end, it is the Drachselsried Kirwa

2009-08-25T13:23:00.002+02:00

From Friday 28th till Monday 31st August, the well known Drachselsried Kirwa, or festival is held. Saturday is market day, (from 7.30 until about 14.00), see you there.

Drachsi

Blachendorf Giggerl-Fest

2009-08-17T07:59:00.001+02:00

The next village to Drachselsried holds a small Fest every year at this time, at the Drachselsried "Ebene" The club which organised the Fest is called the "Geflügelzuchtverein Blachendorf" a breeding club for chickens and ducks. The beer was good and the home made cakes, the best.

Viechtach Volksfest 15th August

2009-08-16T09:42:00.002+02:00

Text and images shortly from the Viechtacher Volksfest 2009

Drachselsried Kirwa this month

2009-08-08T08:01:00.003+02:00

The biggest festival in Drachselsried is held this month. The highlights are the processions and the market on the Saturday. Get there early as thousands of visitors are expected. Drachselsried also has 2 breweries so you will not go thirsty. The dates to remember, Friday August 28th until Monday August 31st. See you there.

Bayerischer Wald

2009-07-17T16:03:00.002+02:00

I heard on a day trip this week, that the Bayerischer Wald is 350 million years old, the Alps are only 50 million years old. Now I know why it is such a wonderful place.

Pete

Today is the big day for Arnbruck

2009-07-05T07:58:00.004+02:00

The weather starts fine with a hazy mist covering the village of Drachselsried. The first thing to do is take photographs of the Zellertaler Weinfreunde wagon. This is drawn by 4 horses and takes it's place in the Arnbruck Historical Procession, celebrating it's 800 birthday. Pictures to be added later.

One week to go for the Arnbruck Birthday Procession

2009-06-28T10:33:00.002+02:00

On July 5th at 14.00pm the Historical Procession to celebrate Arnbruck's 800 Birthday starts. With more than 1,000 people involved, 72 groups, 100 horses, 40 decorated floats, 10 music groups.

More to be added shortly

Summer Solstice in Drachselsried

2009-06-21T08:31:00.002+02:00

Today in Drachselsried and in most of Europe it is the Summer Solstice. Here is a link to
Wikipedia which explains what it means. Hope you all have good weather for the longest
day.

Public Holiday 11th June

2009-06-10T07:34:00.003+02:00

This Thursday 11th June is a religious holiday in Drachselsried, Bavaria and most Catholic areas. It is called "Fronleichnam" and means shops and banks will be shut.

Drachselsried Badeweiher Update 1

2009-06-03T07:36:00.006+02:00

The construction of the Drachselsried Badeweiher is continuing. Here are my current pictures, to see the first pictures taken, please look in the April archive.

European voting takes place next Sunday

2009-05-31T11:03:00.002+02:00

All Europeans should take the chance to vote next Sunday. You may be happy or un-happy with current European Union, but if you do not vote, then don't complain.

Improvements will only happen if YOU make a little effort, be a good European and vote.

Local Leberkäse

2009-05-30T10:22:00.002+02:00

One advantage of living in the countryside is the quality of local food and beer. The local village butcher (Metzgerei) called Sturm, has an excellent Leberkäse and sausages.

Congratulations on your Birthday, 60 years old

2009-05-23T13:03:00.002+02:00

60 years ago on 23rd May 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was born, so Happy Birthday Germany.

Garden Bonfires, do you really need to this?

2009-05-22T17:35:00.003+02:00

Drachselsried permits the burning of garden rubbish two periods a year. From April 15th till 31st May and October 1st until November 15th, between 8.00am until 18.00pm, Monday to Saturday. No Sundays and not on public holidays.

The local Drachselsried council strongly suggest taking all rubbish to the village recycling centre, which helps limit damage to our wonderful climate. If you see a fire like this, just consider what is happening all over the world.

The first childrens' and family day in Drachselsried

2009-05-21T07:54:00.003+02:00

Saturday June 13th, is the first time in Drachselried this special day has been held for children and the family. There will be a "Flea Market" just for children and the local Fire Service will make a presentation.

Children and Family day

2009-05-11T06:53:00.003+02:00

Drachselsried is holding a Children's and Family day at 13.00pm on 13th June at the Dorfplatz, all are welcome.

Prince Charles and the Rainforest Project

2009-05-06T07:51:00.003+02:00

Prince Charles has launched his YouTube video about the rain forest. It is the same message that applies in Drachselsried and the Bayerischer Wald as well. Please take time to view and tell other people, the more people that see the Youtube video the better.

Visit his main website at http://www.rainforestsos.org/

Drachselsried Flea Market (Kirchweih)

2009-05-02T08:12:00.003+02:00

Every month, except in the winter, Drachselsried has a Flea Market held on the Edeka supermarket car park. Here are the remainder of this years markets.
16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October and 21st November.

The biggest street market is the Kirwa (Kirchweih) held Saturday 29th August, useally with more than 200 stalls, and the beer hall is also open with music.

Eisheiligen. What it means in the Bayerischer Wald

2009-04-30T08:29:00.002+02:00

The word Eisheiligen means the "Ice Saints" and is the time from May 11th to 15th when the Icemen come. In partical terms this means for the gardener, that balcony and patio plants are not put out until the danger of the last frost has passed (May15th) Then you will see Drachselsried and the Naturpark in the Bayersicher Wald in bloom. The Icemen are:

Mamertus – 11. Mai
Pankratius – 12. Mai
Servatius – 13. Mai
Bonifatius – 14. Mai
Sophie – 15. Mai
More information on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Saints in English and Deutsch at http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisheiligen

Drachselsried Survey and more

2009-04-29T08:05:00.003+02:00

Check out the Drachselsried survey in the menu bar, and cast your vote. New info added to the website. Check out the search facility at http://www.drachselsried.eu/drachselsried-search.htm Type in "Drachselsried" to get a a selection of local information, or use it for normal searching.

New Webcams added

2009-04-25T08:46:00.003+02:00

I have added more webcams of Drachselsried, Zellertal, Arnbruck and Bodenmais, now the snow has gone, it looks wonderful. http://www.drachselsried.eu/

New Drachselsried images from the Bayerischer Wald

2009-04-23T16:55:00.002+02:00

I have taken lots of photographs since moving to Drachselsried. The Natur Park
of the Bayerischer Wald is a wonderful area to live in and I hope you find pleasure
in viewing my selection. I do undertake a variety of Internet related work, use
the contact form if you think I can help.

Drachselsried Badeweiher

2009-04-20T14:12:00.004+02:00

The new Drachselsried Badeweiher or open air swimming area is now under construction. More information and images to follow.

Drachselsried visitor survey

2009-04-20T08:17:00.001+02:00

The Drachselsried website in English, now has a visitor survey. Cast your vote and see all the results at

Drachselsried Cloud. How to make a word cloud

2009-04-17T11:32:00.003+02:00

Did you know that you can turn any text into a word cloud? The example shown here was produced from the text on the main Drachselsried website. You can do this yourself for any text by following this Drachselsried Cloud link

Drachselsried now listed in Wordie

2009-04-17T09:27:00.002+02:00

The village is now listed in Wordie at You can add your views as well.

Drachselsried Search form now ready

2009-04-08T08:06:00.002+02:00

If you search Google for Drachselsried, there are more than 178,000 listings, A special Google search facility is now on the http://www.drachselsried.eu/ website that lets you eliminate most of the duplicate listings, now there is about 850. Easier to search for what you want.

Drachselsried website updated

2009-04-01T09:11:00.002+02:00

The Drachselsried website http://www.drachselsried.eu/ has been completely updated. Easy to use menu system now makes it easier to add new information and is better for visitors. New facilities to be added shortly and will be shown in this blog.

New Drachselsried video

2009-03-27T07:54:00.002+01:00

I have just uploaded a video for the "Zellertaler Weinfreunde" in Deutsch at http://weinfreunde-zellertal.blogspot.com/

Munich City Guide has been updated

2009-03-24T16:45:00.001+01:00

The Munich City Guide has been updated and many pages in the Technical and Climate section have also been upgraded. Check out the new info at http://www.perob.com

Updated Perob website

2009-03-19T16:58:00.001+01:00

The updated website for Perob has been uploaded. Lot's more information and easier to find.http://www.perob.com

Regards

Can you complete this test?

2009-03-08T08:35:00.002+01:00

So you think you are good at tests?.

Try this one and see how good you are. One of the best I have seen and you learn a lot.

Regards

Drachsi

Stark Bier Time

2009-03-06T07:27:00.005+01:00

This Friday to Sunday 6-8th March, is Eisbock time at the "Brauerei Gasthof Falter" in Drachselsried.

New Flash project

2009-03-05T14:29:00.006+01:00

The Dahlia presentation for our local Gardening club is finished. Hope you enjoy it.

See Impressium for more details

Updated information on the technical page

2009-03-01T05:52:00.002+01:00

I have updated the information in the technical page of the Perob website. More links, more information. This does not just have to do with Drachselsried. the link is http://www.perob.com/technical/technical.htm

Drachsi

Prophecy of the Cree, an environmental message

2009-02-26T16:44:00.005+01:00

In the 1980's, a German car sticker carried the following environmental message. It is as true today as it was then. There is a lot of information on Wikipedia if you are interested. I have modified the image and add the English translation, I acknowledge all copyrights.

Village Snowman in Drachselsried

2009-02-23T08:51:00.003+01:00

If you live in the village of Drachselsried, you will recognise our local snowman. I think this is the best snowman in the whole of Drachselried, if you have picture of a better one taken this winter, please send me details and I will publish it on this Blog

Regards to all visitors

Drachsi

Something for everybody

2009-02-23T08:46:00.003+01:00

If you are a student, or need training, you can find information, joining classes and get training in a wide range of subjects. If you are a teacher or have skills in any subject, you can register for free, and get paid. The url is School of Everything

Regards to all visitors
Drachsi

New Drachselsried Blog is online

2009-02-13T08:09:00.003+01:00

The Weinfreunde Zellertal Blog is now online. Check it out. http://weinfreunde-zellertal.blogspot.com/ This year's program is available.

Drachsi

litfaßsäule under construction

2009-02-05T08:09:00.006+01:00

Litfaßsäule means an advertising column or advertising pillar in German. Many are made from concrete and the newer versions from aluminium and plastic. I am creating an electronic version for my Drachselsried website which will display local events and companies. More information when I have it working.

The image on the left was taken in Viechtach on Sunday 1st February 2009, which shows a modern Litfaßsäule

New search facility added to the main page

2009-02-04T10:56:00.001+01:00

Drachselsried has a new search facility so that you can find local information about Drachselsried without all the paid for hotel links, check it out it is easy to use.

New Gartenbauverein Blog launched

2009-02-03T17:00:00.002+01:00

The local Garden club Blog is now online, check it out at http://gartenbauverein.blogspot.com/

Gasthof Oberried website live

2009-02-01T06:19:00.002+01:00

The new Gasthof Oberried website is finished. Really worth a visit, and has great food. Now working on other ideas and projects, subscribe to my Blog for more Drachselsried, Bayerischer Wald information.

New Blog has gone live

2009-01-29T17:00:00.001+01:00

Another Blog I help setup is now live at http://sozialer-arbeitskreis.blogspot.com/ This is for the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, Sozialer Arbeitskreis Zellertal.

Additional pages added

2009-01-26T06:15:00.001+01:00

A new page has been added to the site that lets visitors post comments about the village and the area around Drachselsried and the Bayerischer Wald. More information later.

Free Drachselsried listing

2009-01-23T06:54:00.002+01:00

Free Drachselsried listing for all local English language websites. I am planning the next pages for the Drachselsried website and will add LAW. This stands for Local Area Websites and will be a free listing place, with images and links to your site.

One of the great problems is getting listed in the search machines and having a high enough "Page Ranking" so your business is found. At the moment this Blog is number 8 out of 204,000, so if you are listed here and at http://www.drachselsried.eu you are likely to get more traffic.

Need a Blog setting up, no problem.

If you are interested, please use the contact form

Drachselsried Gartenbauverein Blog

2009-01-22T16:47:00.002+01:00

Drachselsried new Gartenbauverein Blog http://gartenbauverein.blogspot.com/

President Obama

2009-01-21T09:25:00.000+01:00

How can I help you build a better world?

New YouTube video added today

2009-01-20T09:36:00.002+01:00

I have added a new Drachselsried video today, which shows how the village installed their Maibaum (Maypole) It is only 4 mins long and worth a view.

You will find all videos under the "Local" section of the menu bar,

Enjoy

Drachsi

Full moon over Drachselsried

2009-01-11T07:38:00.004+01:00

On the 10/11 of January 2009, there was a perfect full moon over the village of Drachselsried.

Using an Olympus SP-560UZ digital camera, I captured this image at1/100 F2.8.

See more images of Drachselsried

No changes have been made to the image, except to add my copyright details.

It is COLD

2009-01-09T06:38:00.002+01:00

Today, we finally reached -14C, This for Drachselsried is cold. Not a lot of snow, so cannot post those promised skiing pictures, maybe next week.

Drachselsried Music

2009-01-06T15:34:00.001+01:00

A new item in the menu bar is a sample of Drachselsried music. I will add more to this Flash module shortly.
Regards to all
Drachsi

Drachselsried.eu has been moved to a new server

2008-12-29T10:04:00.002+01:00

29th December, the url for www,drachselsried.eu was moved to a new server which should provide for a faster download. Please use the contact form if you need any assistance.

A healthy and successful 2009
Regards

Have you seen the the BBC's Box?

2008-12-26T06:54:00.002+01:00

A super article and project from the BBC is called "TheBox" Check out what is happening here

I know it has nothing to do with Drachselsried, but it is Christmas time.

My first Drachselsried YouTube video

2008-12-25T15:04:00.001+01:00

Just uploaded my first video. the address is at YouTube Hope you enjoy it and will vote.

Microsoft Map

2008-12-20T07:32:00.002+01:00

Here is a link to Drachselsried that allows you see roads or an aerial view. I am trying to set up a collection about Drachselsried.

The snow has finally arrived

2008-12-18T08:58:00.001+01:00

Looks like we could have a white Christmas this year. Check out the Drachselsried Webcam in the menu bar for the latest pictures.

Drachselsried Christmas Fair

2008-12-08T07:03:00.011+01:00

Sunday 7th December saw the yearly "Drachselsrieder Weihnachtsmarkt"
Christmas Fair take place on a cold and wet day.

Unfortunately there was no snow. Our village Bürgermeister (Mayor) gave a welcoming speech. This festival takes place on the second Sunday in December, and is a social point for all the local people to meet and talk, drink Glühwein. (Hot red or white wine, with herbs and rum).

A collection of photographs of the afternoon are shown. To see more of our
village, you can visit my Drachselsried website.

More local information to be added shortly.

Christmas time in Drachselsried

2008-12-07T08:14:00.002+01:00

Today Drachselsried has it's yearly Christmas Fair (Weihnachtsmarkt) from 13.00pm in the village centre. (Dorf Platz) Pictures and news will be added shortly.

Drachsi

Current Drachselsried Weather Forecast

2008-12-02T15:11:00.000+01:00

Check out our weather forecast, this is in German but you will get idea.
Drachelsried weather More local information to added shortly

The Drachselsried Webcam

2008-11-25T07:57:00.002+01:00

The Webcam is an initiative of our local village. You can go direct to see the current image which is changed about every 20 mins during daylight.
Drachselsried Webcam

Snow, snow and more snow

2008-11-23T10:25:00.003+01:00

Now we have a real winter. about 10cm at the moment and still snowing. If you look at the webcam in the Info menu, you can see what has happened in the last 20 mins.

Drachsi

Drachselsried Webcam pictures

2008-11-21T07:04:00.004+01:00

The Drachselsried webcam takes photographs every 15-20 mins, so you can see what weather we currently have. Check out my English version of the Drachselsried village in the Bavarian Forest.
Drachselsried Webcam

Regards to all visitors

Pete

Congratulations to Barak Obama on the winning the vote

2008-11-05T07:45:00.002+01:00

The speech to the people of America in Chicago was inspired. Now the world and the United States of America can move on to a better future together,

Village WebCam

2008-09-24T06:24:00.001+02:00

Drachselsried is planning to reposition it's existing WebCam. When this has been installed a link will be added to this website.

Drachsi

Updates coming soon

2008-09-15T06:32:00.002+02:00

I have been very busy lately and have been creating a new website at http://www,gasthof-oberried.de There is so much new information to add.

Regards

Drachsi

New pictures in Google Earth

2008-07-14T15:56:00.004+02:00

A number of new photograhs have been added in Google Earth. Photographs of Drachselsried, Frath, Arnbruck, Höbing and Bodenmais are now available.

If you do not know about the wonderful free Google Earth, here are some links.

English: http://earth.google.com/
Deutsch: http://earth.google.de/

Grafenried Sonnwendfeier

2008-06-22T09:44:00.005+02:00

Saturday 21 st June was Sumer Solstice and in Grafenried, about 1Km from Drachselsried the village held a Sonnwendfeier festival. The highlight of the evening was the tradional bonfire. Many thanks to all that made the evening very enjoyable.

Drachsi

Drachselsried now has an English Blog

2008-04-17T12:46:00.002+02:00

This Blog will have local information, most of which will come from the radio and local people. If you have information you would like me to post to the Blog, please use the contact link and send details.

Regards to all visitors
Drachsi