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+49 (0)40 468 992 48 Mo-Fr. 10:00h to 19.00h East Prussia, Masuria and Pomerania - 11 days (M-ID: 2608) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2608-east-prussia-masuria-and-pomerania-11-days from €549.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 11 days 10/16/2021 - 10/26/2021 11 days 10-day motorcycle tour from Klaipeda / to Rügenwalde (incl. ferry from Kiel). East Prussia was once a famous landscape in the extreme opportunity to discover the former Memel on an evening east of Germany. But the myth lives on. Today, divided into tour. If you like, you can take a walk through the neat old Lithuania, Russia and Poland, the tripartite region is town, stroll to the Theaterplatz with the famous Ännchen experiencing very different developments. In particular, von Tharau fountain or to the old post office and finish the Kaliningrad, which is now surrounded by EU external evening in one of the restaurants. Overnight stay in borders, with the former Königsberg, sometimes seems like Klaipeda. another world. The different landscapes of the Curonian Spit, the Samland Coast, Masuria and Pomerania are all 3rd day: Klaipeda - Curonian Spit - Svetlogorsk (about 140 extensive, sparsely populated and lure you between the km) Baltic Sea coast and the lake district with beautiful natural You cross over to the Curonian Spit and ride south on the impressions: steep coasts and endless beaches, gigantic well developed spit road. It goes through light forests, over dunes and light forests, tranquil avenues and gently gently undulating dune tops and again and again you have undulating meadows - let nature take its toll on you along a view of the lagoon. During stops in the former fishing the route. In contrast, of course, you will also see cities like villages of Juodkrante (Black Town) and Nida (Nida) you Memel, Königsberg and Gdansk - today Klaipeda, will discover typical spit villages. In Nida, the Thomas Mann Kaliningrad and Gdansk. A tour of contrasts! House on the mother-in-law hill - the view of the lagoon is legendary - and the old spa cemetery around the small Tour character: church are particularly worth seeing. Especially impressive An adventurous tour through an interesting region! They are the sand dunes in the south of Nida, which are among mainly ride on country roads. In Kaliningrad in particular, the highest dunes in Europe. Later crossing the border into but also in northern Poland, the road surface can be Russia and riding to Svetlogorsk (noise). The seaside resort somewhat worse in places. All stages are nevertheless captivates with its many wooden villas, the steep coast, the good and safe to ride. With quite short daily stages of less beach promenade and the green location. The than 300 km there is still some room for individual detours. sophisticated seaside resort ambience of the 20th century In Samland and Masuria, day trips can be made without can still be discovered in many places today. Overnight stay luggage - you decide the length of the stages yourself on in Svetlogorsk. these days. 4th day: Kaliningrad & Samland coast 1st day: Arrival In the morning optional excursion to Kaliningrad Individual journey to Kiel, embarkation and departure (Königsberg) - without motorcycle. The Königsberg (approx. 21.00 hrs) in the direction of the Baltic States. Cathedral with the grave of the philosopher Immanuel Kant Overnight stay on board. is one of the most important sights. In 1944 he suffered serious damage from bombing and fire, as did the entire 2nd day: Klaipeda city. After extensive restoration, it is now once again a Arrival in Klaipeda (about 18.00 hrs). Then you have the characteristic feature of Kneiphof Island. The Königsberg 28.09.2021 East Prussia, Masuria and Pomerania - 11 days - MOTOURISMO -- 1 Palace is no longer preserved, for example the House of the German-Polish border. Overnight stay in Stettin. Councillors can be seen on this site today - a dilapidated Soviet building that was never used for structural reasons. 11th day: Departure Nevertheless, you still have time for a motorcycle tour Individual journey home. through the Samland. An excursion could take you to Jantarny, for example, the former Palmnicke. There is the only opencast amber mine in the world - Jantarny means translated as "made of amber". Overnight stay in Svetlogorsk. 5th day: Svetlogorsk - Cherniachowsk (about 210 km) Today you ride along typical East Prussian avenues to Tschernjachowsk (Insterburg). The first stop is Polessk (Labiau) on the Deima river. Along the "Great Friedrichsgraben" you will reach the dreamy village of Matrossowo (Gilge) on the river of the same name. Here and there along your route you will come across a stork's nest or a dilapidated brick church. In Tschernjachowsk it is worth stopping at the castle ruins, where there is a small museum. Overnight stay in Cherniachowsk. 6th day: Cherniachowsk - Masuria (about 160 km) Tour to the former Trakehnen stud farm. On the way you will pass Gusev (Gumbinnen), where the classicistic church from 1840 is located. Worth seeing is also the landmark of the city - the Gumbinn moose. You are crossing the Russian-Polish border. Via Goldap and through Masurian villages you will ride to your daily destination - Lötzen (Gizycko) or Nikolaiken (Mikolajki). In Nikolaiken it is recommended to take a walk through the town and visit the Protestant church. Lötzen is home to the Boyen fortress and the swing bridge, which is rare in Europe. Overnight stay in Masuria. 7th day: Masuria Great round trip through Masuria, the "land of a thousand lakes". Small towns and cities invite you to stop off. Svieta Lipka is a famous pilgrimage site with a baroque Jesuit church. Rastenburg (Ketrzyn), the Wolfsschanze or Dönhoffstädt Castle could also be on your programme. In any case you will enjoy the ride through the Masurian landscape! The landscape to the right and left of the road is beautiful, old avenues characterize the tour. You determine the length of the stages yourself. Overnight stay in Masuria. 8th day: Masuria - Marienburg - Gdansk (approx. 280 km) You will first ride to Marienburg (Malbork). Those who wish can take time to visit the huge castle of the Order, which was the seat of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order in the 14th and 15th centuries. After your arrival in Gdansk you can get acquainted with the city on an evening walk. The former Hanseatic city has a wonderfully restored old town. The most famous sights are the old crane gate, the magnificent right-handed town hall, the Marienkirche - one of the largest brick churches of all - and the Lange Markt with the Neptune Fountain. You can end the evening in one of the many restaurants along the Motlau river. Overnight stay in Danzig. 9th day: Gdansk - Rügenwalde (approx. 210 km) Today you will ride through Pomerania to Rügenwalde (Darlowo). Today, the road is the destination: you should choose the side road and always allow time for small detours to the sea along the way. So you will get a wonderful impression of the Polish Baltic Sea coast! Overnight stay in Rügenwalde or surroundings. 10th day: Rügenwalde - Szczecin (approx. 210 km) Today is the last stage: You ride to Stettin (Szczecin) at the 28.09.2021 East Prussia, Masuria and Pomerania - 11 days - MOTOURISMO -- 2 Category Motorcycle Tour Terrain Onroad Vehicle your own motorcycle Tourguide / Coach no (self-guided) Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar 2 star hotel 3 star hotel 4 star hotel 5 star hotel Flight to / from no, not incl. Ferry yes, incl. Support vehicle (luggage/service) no Customer payment protection yes * PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing Pricing - The indicated prices are minimum prices for the low season. Please ask for an individual offer for your desired travel date. - A BUDGET - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed cabin (rider) €549.00 A BUDGET - VARIANT: Price per person in single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) €869.00 A BUDGET - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed cabin (passenger) €499.00 B STANDARD - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed cabin (rider) €639.00 B STANDARD - VARIANT: Price per person in single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) €1,059.00 B STANDARD - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin €599.00 (passenger) C COMFORT VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed interior cabin (rider) €759.00 C COMFORT VARIANT: Price per person in single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) €1,349.00 C COMFORT VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin €719.00 (passenger) D DELUXE - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed interior cabin (rider) €899.00 D DELUXE - VARIANT: Price per person in single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) €1,599.00 D DELUXE - VARIANT: Price per person in double room and 2-bed interior cabin €859.00 (passenger) - bookable options - Visa Kaliningrad Region / Russian Federation per person €95.00 Cabin, 2-bed Outside (lower beds) | Occupancy with at least 2 persons €19.00 28.09.2021 East Prussia, Masuria and Pomerania - 11 days - MOTOURISMO -- 3 Kabine, 1-Bett Außen €40.00 Kabine, 1-Bett Außen, Commodore €40.00 Kabine, 2-Bett Außen (untere Betten) | Belegung mit mind. 2 Personen €20.00 Kabine, 2-Bett Außen, Commodore (untere Betten) | Belegung mit mind. 2 Personen €40.00 Kabine, 2-Bett Innen (untere Betten) | Belegung mit mind. 2 Personen €14.00 Aufpreis für den Transport eines Motorrades mit Beiwagen auf der Fähre/den Fähren. €24.00 Preis pro Fahrzeug und Reise. Visum Kaliningrader Gebiet / Russische Föderation pro Person €95.00 Exklusive, deutschsprachig geführte Stadtrundfahrt in Kaliningrad (ca.
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    European journal of American studies 13-3 | 2018 Special Issue: America to Poland: Cultural Transfers and Adaptations Dances with Westerns in Poland’s Borderlands Piotr Skurowski Electronic version URL: https://journals.openedition.org/ejas/13595 DOI: 10.4000/ejas.13595 ISSN: 1991-9336 Publisher European Association for American Studies Electronic reference Piotr Skurowski, “Dances with Westerns in Poland’s Borderlands ”, European journal of American studies [Online], 13-3 | 2018, Online since 07 January 2019, connection on 08 July 2021. URL: http:// journals.openedition.org/ejas/13595 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4000/ejas.13595 This text was automatically generated on 8 July 2021. Creative Commons License Dances with Westerns in Poland’s Borderlands 1 Dances with Westerns in Poland’s Borderlands Piotr Skurowski 1 Parallel to other European countries, the American West has always stirred a great fascination in the Polish public. An important part of the Polish context which seems responsible for that fascination was the role played in Polish history by the eastern borderlands (Kresy) whose place in the Polish imaginary seems to parallel, in some important aspects, the mythmaking role played by the Wild West in America. The mythic appeal of the Kresy owes a lot to one of the key Polish mythmakers, the novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz whose famous Trilogy strongly defined the Polish imaginary concerning the history of the Kresy for generations to come. In Sienkiewicz’s mythic vision, the Ukrainian steppes constituted a scenic backdrop for a heroic struggle of the righteous and chivalric Poles against the invasions of barbarian hordes from the East, including the Cossacks, Turks and Tartars.