Some roundabouts from Europe

@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
September 22, 2025 5:30am CST
A comment someone made today reminded me of the decorated roundabouts that we saw when we were touring in Europe. I think I might have written about some of these in Bubblews. I think most were in Germany but if anyone recognises any of these, it would be nice to have more information on them. I’ll write more about a couple of the more special ones. Some had signs which I can research but others I have no idea about. Just a bit of background: Our motor-home at the time was right-hand drive but when we went to France, Germany, etc, we had to drive on the, to us, ‘wrong’ side of the road. This meant that I was able to take photos as we drove around the roundabouts. Sometimes, if there was no traffic, we’d go round a couple of times while I tried to get a good shot.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
23 Sep
Bubblews! Motor-home is so nice, I hope I can camp with my family using a motor-home or a camper van.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
23 Sep
@JudyEv Wow that's so lovely! Do you cook even when the bus is moving? or it is kinda dangerous to cook while driving? That's awesome Judy!!! I like it, I think you and @porwest would have a lot to talk about about motor-home nd camper van.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep
@luisadannointed We don't cook when we're moving. It would be way too dangerous.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
We converted a big bus into a motor-home once. We had a shower, toilet and washing machine.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
22 Sep
Those pictures are amazing! I love them, and wish I had seen them in person. I hate roundabouts. I noticed them in Australia, but living here, I’ve only encountered two in all my years of driving. They make me so nervous!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
22 Sep
This state seems to have fallen in love with roundabouts. They are popping up everywhere. A big one is not far from here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
@snowy22315 I didn't like them once but I guess I've got used to them now. The traffic mostly flows very smoothly here through the roundabouts.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Sep
I have been to all those countries you mention but did not come across any of what you have uploaded here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
Not every roundabout was decorated but a great many were.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
22 Sep
Those are very unique.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
I thought it was a lovely idea. Some were just planted with flowers and they were nice too.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
22 Sep
Those are all interesting photos! I hate roundabouts! I will drive miles out of the way just so I don't have to try to figure them out!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
I'm glad you like the photos. Our roundabouts are well-marked I think and the traffic mostly flows smoothly through them.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
23 Sep
Those are really cool pictures. A roundabout is no fun!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep
Maybe our roundabouts are so big. The only ones in Perth are two lanes only so that would make it easier.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
22 Sep
Cool, but I would think having those around would be distracting. Often the traffic at roundabouts is pretty heavy.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
I suppose so but being the passenger I was pleased to see them.
OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
22 Sep
Simply amazing some of these structures Judy.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
A lot of work has gone into some of them.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Sep
I hate roundabouts. But that would make them more interesting. I especially like the fountain.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep
I'm used to roundabouts now and they don't bother me. When they first came in I found them quite stressful.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Sep
I have never, so far, driven a right sided vehicle, but I have always wondered if it would be a bit disorienting getting around since everything would feel backwards.