Saturday, 9 January 2016

Beckum - Small Town Travels

Beckum – Small Town Travels

Throughout my travels into Germany, I went to many places. Every traveler knows of the major cities in Germany, with their art, history, culture and splendor, and these locations are not experiences to ever miss out on.



However, towns like Beckum give insight into a cultural experience of a simpler life outside the German Urban life that many travellers going through the area focus on.

Beckum is a small town in the northern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is about 20 km (12 miles) north-east of Hamm and 35 km (22 miles) south-east of Münster. Like many small towns in Germany, it has a rich history that spans back further than 800 years, and has survived every major event that Germany has taken part in during its world history.



Apart from it’s rustic charm, and historical background – Beckum has beautiful parks and forests to explore as well. While it is not a location for individuals seeking thrills, it does provide an excellent place to stop, rest and appreciate the calm nature of town and country living. 

Expensive wise, the town is AMAZINGLY cheap. It has many great restaurants on offer, many of which have been open for years due to being local favorites. The abundance of ice-cream shops is fantastic, and the quality is unreal.

Shopping is available, but as far as European shopping goes, it is not note-worthy. All in all, Beckum is definitely worth the visit, if only for a couple of days to enjoy the ambiance!

Travel on, Escapists!

Seb
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