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.
Kassel, with around 200,000 inhabitants the third largest city in Hesse and a documenta city, is always worth a visit. Of course, the biggest highlight is the world’s most important series of contemporary art exhibitions, which takes place every five years, but Kassel has worthwhile sights to offer all year round. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe...
If you are looking for a kilometre-long and child-friendly fine sandy beach – and prefer to spend your holiday in Germany – you should make a note of Scharbeutz in the Bay of Lübeck for your next holiday. Located right next to the equally popular Timmendorfer Strand and the Pönitz Lake District, there is something for every holiday taste: Gumda’s...
Like a mountain range, Mainz Cathedral in its red sandstone robe towers over the roofs of the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital and looks out over a city with a great history. Romans, archbishops, the inventor of the printing press and, last but not least, television – they gave the city its character. Today it is Shrovetide, the Mainzelmännchen and the sparkling...
by Rosa Koppelmann (www.consciouslifestyleofmine.com) A place where no cars are allowed to drive, horse-drawn carriages set the pace and the nearest beach is never more than 500 meters away – that’s the North Sea island of Juist! The island is located in the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony and, with a length of 17 kilometres, is the longest of the East Frisian...
Frankfurt am Main, the largest city in Hesse and the fifth largest in Germany, is a city of contrasts. Tradition meets modernity, culture meets business, cosiness meets busyness. International trade fairs, financial transactions and important cultural events contribute to the cosmopolitan character of the city as well as the convenient and central location in the...
What exactly is hidden behind the term Ruhrpott? Many secrets and prejudices are closely related to this term. But it’s actually quite simple, the Ruhr area, also called Revier, Pott, Metropole Ruhr, Ruhrstadt or Rhenish-Westphalian Industrial Area, is with around 5.3 million inhabitants and an area of about 4,435 square kilometers, the largest conurbation in...
There is hardly any other activity that can inspire young and old people to the same extent as a visit to the zoo. The opportunity to experience exotic but also native animals up close, to pet goats and simply to experience a beautiful day in an often atmospherically perfect environment has been inspiring families for years. In addition, zoos in Germany enjoy a high...
If you live within or near the Rhine-Main area and are looking for a loving amusement park for your toddlers, you are in good hands at the Lochmühle amusement park in Wehrheim / Taunus. Formerly a grain mill – now a popular day trip destination in the Taunus for over 40 years. The attractions at the Lochmühle amusement park The offer of the Lochmühle amusement...
Hanover, today’s state capital of Lower Saxony, is also known as the City of Gardens. More than 50% of it consists of publicly accessible green spaces and gardens. Excellent shopping facilities, a vibrant nightlife, numerous sights and a wide range of leisure and local recreation facilities make Hanover a city with a high quality of life. The history of Hanover...
Sylt – the queen of the North Sea but also the island of the rich and beautiful. The special charm of the island? Endless white sandy beaches, picturesque dune landscapes, pretty villages with small and large Frisian houses, cosy cafés, well-known star restaurants and lots of North Frisian cordiality. Sylt an island of contrasts Experience diversity in a confined...