These are
reconstruction of the original woven border patterns form textile found
in Hochdorf grave in Germany. Unlike other Celtic patterns with knotwork
or spirals, this particular clan chose diamond and Swastika shapes,
making it unique for Celtic clothing.
These are authentic
reconstructions from garments made 5,000 years ago. It was only in the
early 20th century did the Swastika gain a sinister meaning. Up until
then, the Swastika was a popular symbol in many cultures through out the
world, and generally were considered a good luck charm.
With
Days of Yore Travel, you can learn from Celtic experts how to weave
original celtic border or woven belt and bring home a truely original
souvenir.
Meet Friedrich
Trier from the Wihelmshöhe Castle in Kassel. Friedrich is an expert in
medieval armour care and restauration. He holds seminars about how
armour is cared for and repaired. But he also demonstrates how it was
worn and protected people.
Hands on experience with experts. Real armour that was worn into battle. Come experience Days of Yore Travel.
What would it be like to sail an original 14th century ship? Imagine you as part of the crew aboard a real medieval Cog ship, right out of the Middle Ages, sailing on the Baltic Sea!
Days of Yore Travel is all about experiential travel into the past – we don’t just take a walk-through tour of a historic ship; we take a voyage on it.
Come aboard the Wissemara, pride and joy of the Poeler Cog Club, and experience first-hand what life on a medieval merchant vessel was like. This is no ordinary passenger cruise, but a real hands-on learning experience. On the Wissemara the crew will so you how to set the sail, how medieval vessels were navigated, medieval seamanship and even shoot the ship’s own swivel gun. You can take a cruise to visit medieval castles or to a Hanse League town to learn how goods were traded in the Middle Ages.
This kind of experience will make your next trip to Europe a real adventure – because you become a part of living history when you travel into the past and experience yourself.
Can I take my kids?
Yes, or your retired parents if you like. This kind of trip is for people of all ages.
This is a medieval ship - is it really safe?
Yes, even though it's a geniune replica of a real medieval Cog, it must to conform to modern-day German passenger ship standards, which are some of the toughest safety standards in the world. That means it must have state-of-the-art safety and rescue equipment on board.
We're a Living History/Reenactment Enthusiasts. Can our group do a trip in costume? You most certainly can! This would make your experience even more authentic. The crew of the Wissemara are Living History enthusiasts, too. Who knows? You might even end up on German television that day.
What kind of accomodations do they have on board?
This is ship is designed for day cruises, so there are no cabins on board. But they do have a nice dining salon below deck for your group lunch or dinner. Can I do this alone?
Yes. They have regular scheduled trips, which
you can book as an individual person, but it's unlikely your guide will
speak English.
Do they speak English?
That's no problem. If you're worried about receiving correspondence in English, you can have it translated for free for you by sending it to Days of Yore Travel.
This is what is carved in stone over the doorway of this beautiful
castle in the Spessart. It was a reward to Sir Hamann Echter from the
Archbishop of Mainz for his faithful services as Master Woodsman.
Wait.. wasn’t it a Woodsman who was supposed to kill Snow White, but
couldn’t bring himself to do it? Hmmm…. The legend of Snow White
originated from this place in the Spessart, not 5 miles from this very
castle. I’m sure the Grimm Brothers were inside it, too.
Doesn’t look like the place that Prince Charming would “live happily
ever after” with Snow White? The castle is real. Sir Hamann Echter was
real. He raised ten children in this house.
Now, who wants to come look inside? Days of Yore Travel - We Take You There.
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