France: Grenoble

I really like this card. It shows a pretty view of Grenoble at dawn. Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère. The proximity of the mountains, as well as its size, has led to the city being known as the "Capital of the Alps".

Stamps:
left:  Definitive Issue New Marianne (1 x 5 Cent + 2 x 10 Cent) - Issued: 15-07-13
right: Grues du Japon  - Issued: 07-11-13

Germany: Horumersiel-Schillig

My Second card is from Horumersiel-Schillig. Schillig got a famous campsite which is located on the North Sea beach. The town and campsite is about 20 Kilometers north of Wilhelmshaven. On the large picture you can see for example the small harbor of Horumersiel.

Stamp:
Reintroduction of Spices "Salmo trutta trutta" - Issued: 04-12-2014

Germany: Wilhelmshaven

Today I received two cards from Germany. My first card is from Wilhelmshaven. It is a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the western side of the Jade Bight, a bay of the North Sea. Wilhelmshaven is the centre of the “JadeBay” business region (which has around 330,000 inhabitants). Wilhelmshaven is Germany’s only deep-water port, and its largest naval base. One of the main industrial sectors in Wilhelmshaven is the port industry with its wharfs, sea port service companies, service providers and repair businesses, transhipment and handling businesses, and agencies, etc. The “JadeWeserPort” – Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) and the development of the neighbouring Freight Village provide prospects for employment in areas such as logistics and distribution.

Stamp:
Flowers "Convallaria majalis" - Issued: 06-05-2010

Germany: Traditional Costumes from Bavaria

My third card shows traditional costumes worn especially in Bavaria. Men usually wear the so called Lederhosen and women the Dirndl dress.

Stamp:
The 125th Anniversary of the First Bavarian Mountain Costume Association - Issued: 11-06-2015 with first day of issue postmark

Germany: Kiel

My second card is from Kiel. Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 240,832 (June 2014). Kiel lies approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Hamburg. Due to its geographic location in the north of Germany, the southeast of the Jutland peninsula, and the southwestern shore of the Baltic Sea, Kiel has become one of the major maritime centres of Germany. For instance, the city is known for a variety of international sailing events, including the annual Kiel Week, which is the biggest sailing event in the world. Kiel is also the home of the Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, CAU).

Stamp:
350 years Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel - "Markenset" Issued: 07-05-2015 with special postmark of the Kiel Week

Germany: Bremerhaven

Yesterday I got three cards from Germany. My first one shows Bremerhaven (literally "Bremen's harbor"). It is a city at the seaport of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, a state of the Federal Republic of Germany. It forms an enclave in the state of Lower Saxony and is located at the mouth of the River Weser on its eastern bank, opposite the town of Nordenham. Though a relatively new city, it has a long history as a trade port and today is one of the most important German ports, playing a crucial role in Germany's trade.

Stamp:

150 Years German Maritime Search and Rescue Association - Issued: 07-05-15 with matching special postmark

The Netherlands: Renesse

Today I received two cards. One from Germany and one from The Netherlands.

Renesse is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, and lies about 28 km west of Hellevoetsluis. It is also very a popular tourist resort, because it got a very nice seaside.

Stamp:
Dutch Icons (from a set of 5) - Issued: 02-01-2014

Thanks to my friends Jenny and Daniel for this nice card!

Germany: Paderborn

Today I received two cards. One from Germany and one from The Netherlands.

Paderborn is a city in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name of the city derives from the river Pader and 'born', an old German term for the source of a river. The river Pader originates in more than 200 springs near Paderborn Cathedral, where St. Liborius is buried. To honor St. Liborius, there is a famous festival every last week in July called "Libori". There are 145,000 inhabitants (as recorded in December 2009) living within the city, many of which moved to Paderborn during the last thirty years.

Stamp:
Germany's Most Beautiful Panoramas "Chiemsee" (whole Set) - Issued: 01-07-15

Germany: Riesa

Today I got one card from Germany. Riesa is a town in the district of Meißen in the State of Saxony, Germany. It is located at the river Elbe, approx. 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of Dresden. Riesa is also famous for it's food company.

Stamp:
Dresden Elbpanorama (right) - Issued: 03-04-14

Thanks to my friend Michael for this nice card!

Germany: Wangerooge

Today I received a nice card from Wangerooge. Wangerooge is one of the 32 Frisian Islands in the North Sea located close to the coasts of the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. It is also a municipality in the district of Friesland in Lower Saxony in Germany.

Stamp:
Flowers: "Paeonia sp." - Issued: 04-12-2014

Germany: Lindau (Bodensee)

Today I got two cards from Germany. My second card shows Lindau at the  Lake Constance. Lindau is well known for Germany's southernmost Lighthouse, which also is shown on the stamp.

Stamp:
Lighthouses "Lindau" (from a set of two) - Issued: 11-06-2015 with special postmark


I also got another card from Lindau with a special postmark. It can be found here.

Germany: Moritzburg

Today I got two cards from Germany. The first shows the Lighthouse of Moritzburg. It's located in the German state of Saxony about 13 km from the state capital Dresden. It was built around 1780. The lighthouse can also be visited. I got this card with a matching stamp and a special postmark.

Stamp:
Lighthouses "Moritzburg" (from a set of two) - Issued: 11-06-2015 with special postmark

USA: Southern Oregon University

The Southern Oregon University (SOU) is a public liberal arts college located in Ashland, Oregon. Founded in 1926, it was formerly known as Southern Oregon College (SOC) and Southern Oregon State College (SOSC). On the Card you can see Churchill Hall. It houses the offices of the President and senior University staff, as well as classroom space for the OHSU Nursing program.

Stamps: 
left: Madonna of the Candelabra - Issued: 13-10-2011
right: Save Vanishing Species "Amur Tiger Cub" - Issued: 20-09-2011

UN: Vienna-Office

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is the postal agency of the United Nations. It issues postage stamps and postal stationery for the United Nations offices in New York, Geneva and Vienna.I received this nice card from the Office in Vienna, Austria.

The Netherlands: Lochem

Today I got a nice card from the Netherlands. Lochem is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands. Not far away from the german border. Lochem is characterised by a high level of labour facilities and rusticity.

Stamp:
Dutch Icons (from a set of 5) - Issued: 02-01-2014

Thanks to my friends Michael and Sabrina for this card!

USA: Washington, DC

Today I received two cards from the USA. Both came from the capital of the United States, from Washington, DC (= District of Columbia). The city is famous for it's Monuments and Memorials. Some of them are represented on my cards. 

The first card shows the Iwo Jima Memorial. The memorial features the statues of the six servicemen who raised the second U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, on February 23, 1945. In the back you can see the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building.

Stamp:

A Flag for All Seasons (from a set of four) - Issued: 16-08-2013

The second card shows some more Monuments and famous landmarks in DC. Clockwise from top left: Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Castle, Capitol Building, The White House, Lincoln Memorial and Wahsington Monument. So, Washington, DC is a very cultural city.

Stamps:
A Flag for All Seasons (from a set of four) - Issued: 03-05-2013 + 17-05-2013

Many thanks Georgia for these great cards!


I already got another card from Washington, DC - you can see it here!

South Korea: Jeju Province - Hamdeok Beach

Jeju Province is one of the nine provinces of South Korea. The province is situated on and coterminous with the nation's largest island of Jeju. About 605.00 people are living on the Island (Oct. 2014). On the card you can see Hamdeok Beach. It's located 14 km east of the capital Jeju City. Hamdeok Beach is famous for its clean and shallow water, attracting many family visitors during summer vacations.

On the card there are nice stamps and a special postmark.

Stamps:
left: Family Special Stamp (from a set of two) - Issued: 13-05-2011
right: Korean Beauty - Pouches - Issued: 01-11-1996
Special Postmark: Hallasan (The highest Mountain of South Korea, located on Jeju Island)

Ile de la Réunion: Piton de la Fournaise

This is also a special card. It arrived some days ago from Réunion. It is a French island with a population of 840,974 inhabitants (as of January 2013) located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) southwest of Mauritius. The card shows Piton de la Fournaise. It's one of the most active volcanos of the world and has erupted back in may 2015. 

Stamp:
Les îles françaises - La Réunion (from a set of six) - Issued: 01-07-2013



Many thanks to Alex for this great card!

Finland: Old Toys (Europa Stamp 2015)

These two great cards arrived from Finland. They show different Moomin Charaters. The Moomins  are the central characters in a series of books, and a comic strip by Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson. These are also my first Moomin-Cards.

First card:

Second card:

Stamps:
EUROPA (issued 08-05-2015) with special Priority Labels


Thanks Tanja for sending me this two great cards!

Germany: Postcrossing-Meetup Trier

Today I also got this nice card. It came from the Postcrossing-Meetup in Trier and shows the Imperial Baths (Kaisertherme). Over 1600 years ago, the Romans built this impressive bath. Today you can visit this gigantic bathing facility. Its also an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stamp:
Dresden Elbpanorama - Issued: 03-04-2014


Thanks to Klaus for sending me this nice card!

Germany: Parasports

This card shows German Football Association President Wolfgang Niersbach with a blind football player. On the card I put the related stamps.

Stamps:
left: Sports Charity (whole set) (issued 07-05-2015) with First Day Special Postmark
right: Flowers "Paeonia sp." - Issued: 04-12-2014

Germany: Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, CAU)

Today I got this nice card. It commemorate the 350th anniversary of the university of Kiel. The University of Kiel was founded under the name Christiana Albertina on 5 October 1665 by Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. It's a special card made for this special Jubilee. On the card there are six stickers with the university logo. On the card I got the matching stamp with special postmark.

Stamp:
Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (0,62 ct) - "Markenset" Issued: 07-05-2015 with special postmark


Thanks to Daniel for sending me this card in an envelope!

Germany: Old Toys (Europa Stamp 2015)

This card shows a child riding a rocking horse. I think this card fits good to the german Europa Stamp of this years showing old toys. You can also see the stamp and special first day postmark below.

Stamp:
EUROPA (issued 07-05-2015) with First Day Special Postmark