With their twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine and gingerbread, Germany’s Christmas markets are one of a kind. Not only are the markets considered some of the best places to shop for holiday souvenirs and gifts, but they’re also bursting with a festive atmosphere that’s guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. …
Nestled away in the wonderful Rhineland Region of Germany, Burg Satzvey is lovely to visit and is one of the most beautiful moated castles in the country. It’s extra special because it’s one of the castle hotels in Germany, we highly suggest staying in this castle hotel. Appearing as if out of a fairytale, the …
With so many things to see and do, Cologne is a great option for travelers looking to avoid the crowds of tourists that throng the streets of more popular destinations such as Prague, Florence, and Venice. While there are a plethora of attractions that will entice visitors throughout the year, the two most popular …
One of Germany’s most fascinating castles is tucked deep into the forest and surrounded by rolling hills outside of the city of Mespelbrunn, Germany. Mespelbrunn Castle is one of the most well known moated castles in the country and has become the image of what a German water castle is. It has survived many wars …
Germany’s Romantic Road takes you on a historical path through Southern Germany. The Romantic Road, or Romantische Straße as the Germans call it, is a journey from Wurzburg to Füssen. Wherever you wish to begin is up to you, but most start at Wurzburg because of its central location. We wanted to create this guide …
Hip and trendy, Berlin has it all! If you’re looking for a fun city full of history and culture; this is the perfect place for you! Formerly divided into East and West Berlin, the capital of Germany has an overwhelming array of amazing things for you to enjoy and, with so much on offer, it …
Located on the edge of the Swabian Alps in the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg lies the Lichtenstein Castle. This gothic-style castle is perched on a beautiful exposed cliff overlooking a wooded valley, you can also see the southern part of the town of Lichtenstein from the castle. Lichtenstein Castle is often considered one of the …
Did you know there are over 20,000 castles in Germany? Deciding which German castles to visit can be a daunting task. We’ve traveled to Germany 6 times and have seen a ton of gorgeous castles in Germany. Let us help you pick which castles to visit. We put together our list of the best castles …
Perched high on the hill over the Moselle River in the picturesque town of Cochem is the beautiful Reichsburg Cochem Castle. Over 100 meters (300ft) above the river surrounded by sloping vineyards the castle is among one of the most picture-perfect of all the castles in Germany. To accompany the beautiful surroundings, the castle has …
Tucked deep into the forest is one of the most magical castles in Germany. Eltz Castle is like no other castle in Germany as you won’t see it perched high up on the hill miles before arriving. As soon we saw a picture of Burg Eltz we added it on our German castle list to …
