Why wander far away when the good is so close? Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations. Not only tourists from abroad, but also locals discover the diversity of Germany. Whether singles or couples, families, art enthusiasts, adventurers or athletes: there is the perfect holiday in Germany for them.
What distinguishes Germany from many other Western European countries is the great variety of castles, palaces, manor houses and estates. Neither was there ever a truly anti-monarchical movement in Germany that destroyed these cultural treasures, nor were they a target of the Allies in the Second World War. Accordingly, beautiful castles and palaces can still be...
An active holiday is a wonderful change from the frequent sitting in everyday office life. If you want to get to know great regions and become active, you don’t necessarily have to travel far away. Germany has a variety of beautiful holiday regions to offer, which invite you to get active and explore the fascinating nature. From farm holidays to hiking holidays...
The island of Föhr may not be one of the most famous Frisian islands, but it has long been an insider tip for those who want to take a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. In fact, the island is best known for the many youth camps and school trips, as it combines the Wadden Sea experience and Frisian islands with the great sea air and...
We are dismayed to see the current images of the heavy rain disaster in Ahrweiler. We wish all affected residents and relatives all the best. On behalf of our readers, we would like to thank the emergency services on site! In the midst of the picturesque backdrop of the Ahr Valley lies the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. The historical...
Magdeburg is 1,200 years of European history. Magdeburg is green. Magdeburg is the Elbe. Saxony-Anhalt’s cultural and state capital stands for unique time-outs with a view of the river. Campers will find a place here directly on the banks of the Elbe with a view of Germany’s first Gothic cathedral. Modern rooms await hotel guests behind medieval walls...
Pforzheim is the gateway to the northern Black Forest. However, the Gold City, as it is called because of its jewellery and watch industry, is more of a beauty at second sight. On February 23, 1945, 98 percent of the city center was destroyed by an Allied air raid within just 20 minutes. In the decades that followed, numerous architects tried their hand at the city...
In their creative work, the glassblowers in the Bavarian Forest are apparently growing wings. The products of this very old craft can be seen in the workshops on the edge of the Glass Road. And it is 250 kilometres long and a holiday route between Waldsassen on its northern periphery and Passau on the Danube. In the meantime, the Glass Road has become a tourist...
In the southeastern part of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania , the Mecklenburg Lake District ends with the beautiful Tollensesee. The Tollensesee stretches 25 km not far from the Müritzsee and has an area of almost 18 square meters in a gently rolling moraine landscape shaped by the Ice Age. The river that gives it its name is the Tollense, which flows into...
With more than 1100 years, Berching is one of the oldest settlements in the region in the middle of the Altmühltal Nature Park in Bavaria. History and tradition have shaped the city. Four ancient city gates, a completely preserved city wall with partially accessible battlements and 13 pointed, fortified towers characterize the impressive, medieval townscape of...
It is said of the Bavarian Forest that the trees there are enchanted. The fact is that this beautiful piece of Germany feels like a fairytale forest and that many of the ancient and gnarled spruce trees could tell stories. This region was first and foremost ennobled in this country and elevated to the rank of a “national park”. The courage to go...