In a country as big and rich in history as Germany, you can be sure to find some of the world’s most spectacular castles – from medieval fortresses to noble palaces. Scattered all across the country, most are steeped in history, and some are still owned by the original families. From the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle …
Stuttgart is one of the largest and most historic cities in Germany and can place its origins far back to the days of Roman conquests in the region. There’s a lot to discover in this charming, southern German city, and even more to discover in the surrounding region. Stuttgart’s perfect location in the southwest offer …
Munich is one of the coolest cities in Europe. It may well be the heart and soul of the continent during Oktoberfest, but there is so much more to this versatile city than that. Home to a population of 1.4 million people, Munich is a thriving city throughout the year. Munich is the capital of …
Welcome to the world’s greatest 24-hour city. You can forget London, New York City and Paris; Berlin is a curious nocturnal creature all of its own. A city steeped in history, Berlin wears its battle scars with humility and grace. At the cutting edge of everything – music, food, architecture and more, Berlin is a …
On the Romantic Road in Middle Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of those sweet old towns that doesn’t seem quite real at first glance. To enter, you pass through a defensive system of more than 40 towers that are much as they were when King of Sweden and Count of Tilly were in …
The central German city of Frankfurt, located on the river Main, is often referred to as the Gateway to Europe, but there’s actually a whole lot going on in the city itself. It’s a charming place to wander round, what with its impressive Gothic architecture and futuristic skyline, and there are plenty of museums and …
A city with two separate centres, Villingen-Schwenningen sits among the peaks and coniferous woodland of the eastern Black Forest. The elder of the two, Villingen was founded by the mythic House of Zähring and has a millennium of history within its city walls, still guarded by three gates from the 13th century. Schwenningen is a …
In southwest Germany, Kaiserslautern is a scenic city in the wooded hills of the Palatinate Forest. This landscape had been a royal estate since the days of Charlemagne, and the “Kaiser” in the city’s name comes from the Holy Roman Emperors Frederick I (Barbarossa) and Rudolf I who resided here in the 12th and 13th …
The prosperous Westphalian city of Gütersloh is between Bielefeld and Münster in one of the most densely populated regions in Germany. The big employers are household appliance brand Miele, and the international Bertelsmann media trust, both of which have their headquarters in Gütersloh. At the Miele HQ you can catch up on the company’s origins …
Whether it’s hearty Bavarian food and beer you’re looking for, or jaw-dropping vistas from the top of The Alps, the various regions around Munich, Bavaria’s largest city, are a wealth of endless possibilities for any and all types of traveller. From castles and palaces more magical and mysterious than the last, to beautiful natural escapes …