Our Expert Articles: Germany
When in Berlin, Visit Kreuzberg’s Turkish MarketWhen in Berlin, you really should visit Kreuzberg, the city’s historically Turkish district and now an area for the young and... [Read the full story]
Schwerin, Germany – a Fairy Tale CityGermany is full of charming old towns and tourist routes such as the Romantic Road, but there are less traveled areas and towns in... [Read the full story]
Herrenberg, Germany: Half-Timber HeavenHerrenberg is a gorgeous town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany. Its town centre is full of hundreds of immaculate... [Read the full story]
Germany’s Picturesque Rothenburg ob der TauberA few towns and castles in Germany vie for the title of Most Suitable Setting for a Fantasy Novel, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber... [Read the full story]
Arts Collectives and Galleries in Berlin, GermanyBerlin is home to numerous artists from across the globe who have taken full advantage of Berlin’s transition period throughout... [Read the full story]
Hannover, Germany: a Modern, Festival CityFor those of us growing up in Germany, Hannover was the mythical source of High German, the German that most of our teachers used,... [Read the full story]
Paderborn, Germany: an Early Christian StrongholdPaderborn is another example of an old Germanic town that came into being during the wars against pagan religions in the 7th,... [Read the full story]
Garmisch Partenkirchen on the Romantic RoadI went to Garmisch Partenkirchen the first time with my father, a soldier in the US Army, and we spent a week wandering around... [Read the full story]
Germany Tourist InformationIntroduction To Germany Germany sits right in the center of Continental Europe and throughout its long history has been a major... [Read the full story]
Berlin Welcome Card: A Great DealIf you are traveling to Berlin, be sure to take advantage of the new Berlin Welcome card that has lots of added features and... [Read the full story]
Freiburg: Germany’s Top Eco CityFreiburg, located in Germany’s Baden-Wurttemberg region, is normally associated with Black Forest cake (cherry-and-chocolate... [Read the full story]
Up Close Picture of the Week: Regensburg, GermanyToday we are featuring the lovely, medieval town of Regensburg in southern Germany. Read more about Regenburg’s treasures... [Read the full story]
Nürnberg’s Noteworthy Historic SitesAll of Nürnberg is historic and noteworthy, but a few of the city’s sites will make it to the top of anyone’s must... [Read the full story]
An Art-filled Walk through East BerlinBerlin is one of the most popular European touristic destinations. But it is also probably the largest European artistic center,... [Read the full story]
Germany’s Beautiful Würzburg ResidenzThe charming Bavarian city of Würzburg is worth exploring for many reasons, but its most famous tourist attraction is the Residenz,... [Read the full story]
Hamburg: Germany’s Window to the WorldGermans have a special place in their hearts for Hamburg, because every other major city in the nation is landlocked. Only Hamburg’s... [Read the full story]
Exploring the Museums of Nürnberg, GermanyThe city of Nürnberg is considered to be the cultural capital of Franconia, a distinct region in the German state of Bavaria.... [Read the full story]
Karlsruhe, Germany: Royal City Gone High TechKarlsruhe is one of Germany’s youngest cities, founded in 1715 by Margrave Karl III as the new regional capital. The city’s... [Read the full story]
Kiel, Germany: Sailing City on the Baltic SeaWhen I was a kid in Frankfurt, Kiel was where all of the rich kids went for vacation. I suppose it qualifies as the seaside resort... [Read the full story]
Tucked Away in Tübingen, GermanyTübingen, Germany: the great German writer, Goethe, barfed here; the renowned German author, Hermann Hesse, handled books here;... [Read the full story]
The Foods of Franconia, GermanyThe food of Franconia is hearty fare. Typical Franconian restaurants and inns dot the landscape of this German region and they... [Read the full story]
Dortmund, Germany: from Sooty to GreenOnce a sooty, black industrial powerhouse, Dortmund, Germany is now going hi-tech and green as part of Germany’s attempt... [Read the full story]
A Guide to German BeerGerman beer has taken on a mythical quality both within that country and across the world. Many non-German beers claim to be brewed... [Read the full story]
Stuttgart, Germany – a Swabian DelightStuttgart is the gateway to one of Germany’s most storied regions, the Black Forest of Swabia, and fittingly is itself one... [Read the full story]
Learning More About the Brandenburg GateI’ll admit it. When my Berlin-savvy friend asked if I’d like to stop by the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), I said “yes,... [Read the full story]
Sanssouci: The Palace of Frederick the GreatHaving visited the palace of Versailles in France, I had a feeling that I would not be impressed by King Frederick II’s Sanssouci... [Read the full story]
Berlin’s Kreuzberg Kultur: Shopping and EatingBordering the Berlin Wall, Kreuzberg borough was home to students, artists, leftist radicals and a large Turkish population throughout... [Read the full story]
Berlin’s Schoenberg District and Kulturforum BerlinAs I was searching for a place to stay for a week in Berlin , I was drawn to Schoenberg (in former West Berlin, near Charlottenberg)... [Read the full story]
Foodie Break: Street Food in BerlinWhen I’m out and about in a different country, I make it a point to eat lots of street food. This is one of the best ways to... [Read the full story]
Fabulous Flohmarkts (flea markets) in BerlinFew things are more exciting than digging for treasures from times gone by at European flea markets. From mid-century vases to... [Read the full story]
Contemporary Art in Berlin at the Hamburger BanhofAs a contemporary art affectionado, the Hamburger Banhof was a must see for me in Berlin. The building itself and the museum’s... [Read the full story]
Bernaeur Strasse and the Berlin Wall MemorialI was 10 and living in suburban America when the Berlin wall fell. I remember learning about it in school and not quite understanding... [Read the full story]
An Afternoon around Berlin’s AlexanderplatzAfter strolling along the Spree River, standing in awe at the base of the Berliner Dom (Berlin’s celebrated cathedral) and bargaining... [Read the full story]
Herzogenaurach, Germany: Medieval Roots, with a Modern OutlookHerzogenaurach, a charming town in Middle Franconia, Germany has a rich history as a significant medieval center and it also... [Read the full story]
Swabia: Industry Drives Ahead, Poetry Lives OnCleversulzbach, Germany is a dangerous place if you are the mother of a famous German poet. Two such women lie in the village’s... [Read the full story]
Picturesque Forchheim, Germany: a Medieval HamletForchheim is a wonderful, tiny town in northern Bavaria, known in the region as “das Tor zur fränkischen Schweiz,” or the... [Read the full story]
Ludwigsburg, Germany: a City of StorytellingLudwigsburg is a city of storytelling – and the city’s own story is pretty interesting in its own right. This city... [Read the full story]
German Appetizers and CocktailsThis is one in a series of culinary posts focusing on some of the tastiest ways to start a meal while traveling throughout Europe.... [Read the full story]
Visit Schloss Seehof in Germany’s Franconia RegionWhen traveling around Franconia (Northern Bavaria), be sure to visit the impressive Schloss Seehof, located just five kilometers... [Read the full story]
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Germany’s Charming Medieval HamletRothenburg, or more correctly Rothenburg ob der Tauber , is a picturesque Bavarian town that seems almost suspended in time. A... [Read the full story]
Nürnberg, Germany’s Doku Zentrum MuseumGermany has worked hard to process and overcome the violent and tragic legacy of the Third Reich. The country’s post-war constitution... [Read the full story]
Erlangen, Germany: A Food and Beer Crazy CityErlangen is a university town with a population just over a 100,000. Here visitors can look into a typical Franconian town without... [Read the full story]
The Local Cuisine of Frankfurt, GermanyFrankfurt cuisine revolves around a few dishes, without which any dining experience in the city must be considered incomplete. One... [Read the full story]
Historic and Authentic Bamberg, GermanyForty miles north of Nürnberg in the German state of Bavaria is the historic city of Bamberg. Divided in half by the Regnitz... [Read the full story]
Nürnberg, Germany has Many Stories to TellWith over a thousand years of recorded history, Nürnberg has a varied past. From a trade center in the medieval Holy Roman Empire... [Read the full story]
Frankfurt, Germany: Not Just a StopoverFor many travelers, Frankfurt am Main is the initial stop on a European tour, but not a destination in and of itself. The tendency... [Read the full story]
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin WallAs hard as it is for some of us to believe, this November 9 it will have been twenty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.... [Read the full story]
Wurzburg: Germany’s Doorway to BavariaYou can’t help but love Wurzburg, Germany; we certainly do. It is a small town that is steeped in history and culture that... [Read the full story]
Berlin-Brandenburg’s Explosive PastA few days ago, December 15, 2008, several bombs were discovered hidden in a Parisian luxury department store. At this moment,... [Read the full story]
Augsburg, Germany: a Roman MasterpieceA visit to Augsburg, Germany takes you back in time. There is evidence of settlements along the Lech and Danube Rivers existing... [Read the full story]
Regensburg, Germany: Beauty Rescued and RestoredThe medieval Old Town of Regensburg, Germany was fortunate to survive World War II without losing its beautiful architecture,... [Read the full story]
Oktoberfest in Munich: Beer, Brats and BandsEvery year, Munich puts together a fantastic party to celebrate the Harvest. Oktoberfest is a two-week beer party, with parades,... [Read the full story]
Historic HeidelbergSet along the Neckar river, Heidelberg is a legendary university town immortalized in the works of Goethe, Victor Hugo, and Mark... [Read the full story]
Searching For Your German RootsI am traveling to Germany this fall and one of the things I plan to do is visit the little town of Teunz in Bavaria, where my... [Read the full story]
Top Castles in GermanyGermany’s long history can be traced through its rich array of castles and palaces that are scattered throughout the countryside.... [Read the full story]
Dynamic DresdenDresden is a city that is rebuilding itself daily. There are so many cranes in the city, each put to work to make Dresden the... [Read the full story]
German Smoking BanEurope has been on the no-smoking bandwagon for the past few years. And Germany has just jumped on. It is a little late, in... [Read the full story]
Tasty Munich Cuisine and Restaurant RecommendationsThe cuisine of southern Germany capitalizes on abundant natural resources and temperate climates to produce incomparable gastronomic... [Read the full story]
Our Favorite Munich HotelsLuxury Mandarin Oriental München***** Very Expensive – Deluxe The Mandarin Oriental Munich is a haven of luxury within... [Read the full story]
Insider’s Guide to MunichMunich is one of the most charming cities in Germany. Located in the south near the alps, it is the capital of Bavaria and the... [Read the full story]
Germany’s Major Cities Lure Tourists Through the WebGermany is on a mission to bring more tourists to their country and has launched several websites to accomplish that purpose.... [Read the full story]
Sightseeing in Germany’s Historic CitiesGermany has launched a great website for travelers who are interested in particular historic and cultural aspects of Germany.... [Read the full story]
Germany Christmas Markets: a World of Christmas MagicAt Christmas, Germany reveals its most Magical side. More than 2,500 Christmas markets invite you to share in the joy of the... [Read the full story]
Enjoy Germany’s Varied LandscapeGermany is a beautiful country with a diverse landscape and an intriguingly historic past. Since the fall of the Berlin wall,... [Read the full story]
10 Top Sights in GermanyThe beautiful country of Germany holds many treasures for the visitor; here are a few of our favorites. The Alps If you head... [Read the full story]
Germany: Where History Comes to LifeGermany, the land of Gemaechlichkeit and lederhosen invites you to share in its beauty and heritage. Since east and west Germany... [Read the full story]
