EUROPEAN OWN PLACE DUNAHARASZTI FERLACH II - PIRAN

EUROPEAN OWN PLACE DUNAHARASZTI FERLACH II - PIRAN

My favourite place in the world is where I can feel happy. It can be anywhere but the most important thing for me is that you have the important people around you. You have to cope with the environment and the other factors as well. Nevertheless, Finland is the best place for me to live in. Niina Sassi, Finland

The most important place in the whole wide world is where your closest friends are. You cannot survive there if you are just by yourself. Every place looks better if you share it with someone else. Johanna Kantola, Finland

Nature in Finland is beautiful, clean and fresh. I like being in nature because it is so peaceful there and you get the feeling that you don t have to hurry anywhere. You can just walk, look around and listen to sounds of nature, like birds singing. The most beautiful moments are when the sun is going down and when you can see many colours in the sky. I am happy that we have four different seasons and each of these is beautiful in their own way. Anette Kaikkonen, Finland

My favourite place is the Wörthersee. It is the largest lake of Carinthia. The Wörthersee is 16.3 km long and 1.7 km wide. I like it because I can go swimming there in summer and skating in winter. There are also some different teenager-camps around this lake. It is a really nice place and I like it very much. Best of all: it is not far away from my home. Sabine Esterle, Austria

My favourite place is a mountain close to the city of Ferlach where I live. It is called Matzen. It is 1700 metres high and you get a fantastic view of the valley below from the top of it. It takes me two and a half hours to get to the top of the mountain with two little breaks. When I reach the top I always feel very proud and happy. Then I sit down to take a rest and have something to eat, and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley, the river and our capital city Klagenfurt which can be seen in the distance. Fabian Grabner, Austria

The place we really love in Dunaharaszti is Baktay square. A memorial bust of the famous orientalist can be found on the square. We visit this place of tranquillity almost every day after school. It is a perfect spot for talking about the happenings back at school. We must mention that this is the centre of the town. This location is surrounded by a variety of shops and offices. In winter, when ice becomes the ruler of the nature and the Danube freezes over numerous people go ice-skating on backwaters. Winter smiles upon those who like sledging as we have a sledge hill on Paradise Island. In summer Paradise Island hides as much treasures as you can not even imagine like rowing opportunities, picnic places, tennis courts and restaurants. However, the most sparkling treasure is the thermal spring which attracts hundreds of young couples in love. If you make your way through the forest, you arrive at the river bank where you can witness the most beautiful sunset in Dunaharaszti. The welcoming inhabitants of Dunaharaszti are always happy to share their beauties and natural & cultural richness with you: So, what are you waiting for? Bakk Orsolya and Somogyi Donat, Hungary

My favourite place in Hungary is Lake Balaton, which is the biggest lake in central Europe and Hungary s most popular holiday resort. Hungarians and tourists from abroad think the same way as I do: love it. The lake is surrounded by many cities which have got numerous famous sights, entertainment facilities and adorable beaches packed with tourists every year, especially in summer. Its popularity comes from the pleasant atmosphere, amazing landscapes and the friendliness of the inhabitants. Lake Balaton is dear to me because lots of precious memories are connected to it, memories that date back to camps and holidays with my friends and family. Whenever I go there I always have a great time in a good company so as soon as summer comes, I start planning and organizing and Lake Balaton is always in the focus of these arrangements. Maybe you want to know why? Well, come and see for yourself and you ll be caught for life! Orsolya Szántó, Hungary

The place I chose is school. I chose it because I spend there so much time in every week. Our school is comfortable and we have good condition to study. Our school is not too big. Between lessons we can play billiard, use Internet and talk with friends. Leena Hirvonen, Finland

For me my own place isn t just one place, it can be everywhere in the world, only the company matters. It s where people like me. Valtteri Törmänen, Finland

My favourite place is the ice rink in Ferlach. This place is not so big, but perfect for my friends and me. I love ice skating really very much. In the holidays I often meet my friends to skate together. It s a perfect place for young people to learn ice skating. There are two parts of it. In the first part you can only skate and in the second part you can play ice-hockey. I think the tickets for this place are not too expensive. If you go ice skating very often you can buy seasonal card. If you need a break you can buy drinks and something to eat there. Best of all is just to enjoy the nature around. Isabella Uran, Austria

Our very favourite place is near the River Danube. This place is important for us because it is peaceful, quiet, beautiful and friendly. There are lots of nice and cosy cottages and also there is a small harbour. This place offers different sport facilities, for example: fishing, swimming, and canoeing. There is also a tennis court where we can play tennis. We usually spend our free time here with our friends or parents and in summer we often come here and have picnics. But in winter we can go sledging there, which is the best activity with our best friends. There is a playground for the kids with benches around for the carefully watching mothers who knit and gossip in the morning or late afternoon. So on the banks of the Danube everybody has fun. Erika Szadai and Flora Bereczki, Hungary

The picture shows my favourite place. It is a little river near the city of Ferlach. The water is very cold. People also go there to have a barbecue. My family and our neigbours come here once a year and have a party. Sometimes my friend and I go fishing there. The absolute highlight is the waterfall which is horribly cold. You can stand under the waterfall. It is a lot of fun, but you cannot stay there very long. My favourite place is called»tscheppaschlucht«. This is a gorge close to the city of Ferlach. The natural wonder Tscheppaschlucht gorge with its falling creeks is perfectly protected by fixed bridges and ladders and can be hiked by everyone. The gorge is 1.2 km long and offers natural spectacles like the»tschaukofall«, a huge cascasade, and the»felsentor«, a natural passage looking like a gate which is leading through the cliffs. Absolute highlight: The»Teufelsbrücke«bridge. It is at the end of the hike. The bridge is so spectacular that it has been named after the devil. Sometimes we go for an excursion with the school there. The gorge is well-known, and it is a big tourist attraction. In the summer it is full of tourists. Close by there are some nice inns where you get real home-made products. This place is really worth a visit! Ervin Hukarevic, Austria

Our favourite place in Piran is definitely the Tartini Square. When we want to relax from everyday problems, we go to the square and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and sunny weather. We watch nearby kids and laugh to the talks of old Piranese women that gossip all day long. Lots of students, teachers and other people go there so you can run into anyone you know and have a pleasant conversation. We like the colourful houses around the square and throw pieces of bread to the pigeons around us. In the summer we like to go to many festivals and music events which take place here. All the public buildings are around the square so we can be in the library and in the cafeteria in no time. We don t have to worry about our transportation, because there is a bus there every fifteen minutes. Adrian Rusiti and Klemen Klobas, Slovenia

My favourite place is a little pond near my place. In the summer I meet my friends there. We have a lot of fun. We play together or we just have a little rest. In the winter we go ice-skating. There are young people but also older ones. I just like the nature around me. It is something special for me. Selina Ogris, Austria

Our yard is one of my favourite places. It s not that big, but it s comfortable. There is calm and there I can be alone if I want to. Our yard is fenced, because we used to have a dog but it died. Now we have a cat and it likes also our yard. It likes to play there and catch mice. Suvi Aalto, Finland

My favourite place is a little pond in Ressnig near Ferlach. In the summer holiday I always meet my friends there. There we can go swimming, or we play volleyball or lie in the sun. There is a little restaurant where we can eat some ice cream. It only takes me ten minutes to get there by car. Stephanie Pirmann, Austria