Roth am der Our 3

Heinrich found an old border crossing on the border between Germany and Luxemburg. Many years ago every country had a border that they would defend and would check everyone who wanted to come into their country. Now many of the countries in Europe have joined the European Union and they let people come and go without being so suspicious or protective. The sign into Germany now has a sign with a happy family saying "welcome, come in".

In the background you can still see the big bar that would come down across the road to keep people out. Next to the gate is the old German guardhouse. Now there is a sign on it showing when the borders were opened and the guards away.

Across the bridge is the old Luxemburg guardhouse. It has been converted into a visitor Information Booth. The signs in this area are in both German and French.