Rising up from the Elbe River Valley, Saxon Switzerland contains some of Germany’s most spectacular scenery - a maze of sandstone pillars, pristine … [Read More...]
Welcome to Germany
Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of feasts, treats and temptations experiencing Germany’s soul-stirring scenery, spirit-lifting culture, big-city beauties, romantic palaces and half-timbered towns.
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Things to Do in Munich
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The Castle Road, or Burgenstraße, is a theme route in […]
Introducing Germany
Germany is a western European country with a landscape of forests, rivers, mountain ranges and North Sea beaches. It has over 2 millennia of history. Berlin, its capital, is home to art and nightlife scenes, the Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and beer halls, including the 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank.
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Castle Drachenburg and its Turbulent History
Schloss Drachenburg ("Dragon's Castle") is a private villa in palace style constructed in the late 19th century. It was completed in only two years … [Read More...]

Things to Know About Germany for First-Time Travelers
Ask someone what they know about Germany and they’re bound to bring up sausage, beer, and probably German punctuality. And, actually, those things are … [Read More...]

Driving Rules in Germany
Germany: land of the Autobahn, wonderful cars, precision engineering, and efficiency. With its incredible road network and breathtaking scenery, … [Read More...]

Saarland
With a history clearly distinct from the rest of Germany and close ties to neighboring France, the Saarland has a unique position among the German … [Read More...]

The Romanesque Road
Not to be confused with the Romantic Road! The Romanesque Road (German: Straße der Romanik) is a scenic route in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt … [Read More...]

German Cuisine: Brandenburg
Brandenburg is not only Germany’s fifth largest federal state, it was also the heart of the former Prussian Empire. It is a place of historical … [Read More...]

German Cuisine: Baden-Württemberg
When it comes to cuisine, Baden-Württemberg has a range of regional culinary specialties as diverse as the areas from where they come. On a culinary … [Read More...]

Dining Etiquette and Eating Habits in Germany
Dining etiquette in Germany is pretty straightforward. If you go out to a restaurant, you usually will not have to wait to be seated unless it is … [Read More...]

October 22 in German History
October 22 - Feast Day of St. Cordula Little is known of St. Cordula who was a very early Christian in Cologne. She is said to have been a … [Read More...]