Possessing a great blend of modernity and history, Mannheim makes for an excellent day trip. Sometimes called the Square City, after Prince Friedrich IV uniquely designed it using parallel lines… Read more
With over 6,000 public pools and 2,300 saunas, Germany has no lack of summer swimming activity. Most towns will have a “freibad,” or outdoor swimming pool, with millions of people… Read more
Since PCS season is in full swing, I thought it might be helpful for those of you just arriving in Germany to begin exploring with some simple day trips.
The unassuming town of Schwetzingen is full of surprises with surrounding by beauty. Be astounded with a castle, spectacular gardens, world-renowned music fests, enchanting neighboring cities and more.
With the weather finally starting to warm up, Germany’s many public pools and lakes are open for business. Here are a few of the rules and etiquette that can help you make the most of your time cooling off.
Kassel doesn’t get a lot of classic tourist love. Some of this has to do with the fact that the old city center was mostly destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt… Read more
Düsseldorf offers so many paths to adventure. A city of well over half a million people, it’s as hip as Berlin and half the distance from Kaiserslautern. It’s filled with… Read more
Let Weimar’s rich cultural and literary history enchant you during a cozy weekend away in former East Germany. Colorful houses line the streets, the clicking of horseshoes dominate cobblestone squares… Read more
If you’ve heard of Dortmund, likely it has something to do with the sport that Americans call soccer (and which Germans call football). No wonder. Borussia Dortmund is a soccer… Read more
Looking for a weekend getaway that will surprise and delight you? Consider Münster. Consistently named one of Germany’s greenest, most liveable, and most cyclable cities, Münster has an incredible history,… Read more
Take a drive down the picturesque German Wine Road. This beautiful route includes colorful almond blossoms, festivals, culinary delights, wines and more.
Homburg lies on the banks of the River Erbach, and it is an ancient market town, having received its first charter in 1330.
When Americans think about Germany, they usually think of Bavaria first. This isn’t surprising since Bavaria is the origin of export hits like the Oktoberfest, traditional lederhosen, dirndl and good… Read more
There are many reasons to visit Speyer including museums, sea life, hiking and biking, wine-tasting and of course great places to eat.
Living in Germany can be an amazing, life-changing experience. But let’s be honest. The winters are dark. Real dark. Fortunately, Germany’s central location offers a way for light-seekers to find… Read more
If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places –… Read more
Christmas Markets 2024 Christmas Market season is here at last! Get ready to soak in the scent of cinnamon as it drifts through cozy cobblestone alleys and fairy-lighted historic old… Read more
by Bret Helenius, Contributing Writer The best sports in Germany is also located in one of the country’s most beautiful locations – Edelweiss Lodge. If you’re jonesing for good sports,… Read more
If you’re looking for a great travel destination, it’s tough to go wrong with France’s North Coast. From Bretagne’s pink granite coast to the famed beaches of Normandy to the… Read more
Fischbach Copper Mine is less than an hour from KMC and offers unexpected fun for the entire family. Learn about the mining process and the life of a miner.
German summer travel can be fantastic…until the autobahns become jam-packed with staus and hordes of tourists throng city centers and beach fronts. Same goes for winter. Christmas markets and the… Read more
Germany lends itself well to ghost stories. It’s not just all the ruined castles and long autumn nights. Sometimes, the very forests themselves can seem, well, forbidding (check out the… Read more
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look… Read more
For centuries, artists, poets and writers have been drawn to the small villages along the banks of the Rhine River as a source of tranquility and inspiration.
Hohenzollern Castle is one of Germany’s most majestic castles, which this jewel of a place should be on your list of places to see.
Sometimes being the smallest isn’t a bad thing. In the case of Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park – which is the smallest of Germany’s three national parks that encompass the… Read more
While living in Germany, a visit Triberg should not go amiss. Known for its cuckoo clocks, the city also has waterfalls, beautiful churches and museums.
The Wurstmarkt in the spa town of Bad Dürkheim is the world’s biggest wine festival and it’s taking place on the second and third weekend of September.
You’ve likely been to the Champs-Élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. Perhaps you’ve been able to stand up close beside Big Ben in London. All… Read more
The castle ruins of Rheinfels sits looking out on the enchanting Rhein River. Soaked in history, the only thing you need to bring is your imaginations of dragons, thrones, kings and knights!
The well preserved and picturesque medieval town of Tübingen definitely merits a visit!
Destroyed by a couple of wars, Dresden has always risen and reinvented itself to some admirable glory. This beautiful historic city beckons you for a visit!
Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany’s iconic destinations – with good reason. Poised high on a mighty hill overlooking Heidelberg’s old town and the Neckar River, the castle is a… Read more
With warmer weather quickly approaching, the 450 kilometers (just over 279 miles) of the German Alpine Road offers panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps. This just might be the best road trip in the world!
The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is so beautiful and so distinct that Germany’s portion of it comprises not one, but three, national parks. Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National… Read more
The Wadden Sea is one of Germany’s hidden gems, which makes Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park a gem within a gem. Located on the North Sea coast of the… Read more
Are you a fan of white sand and windswept beaches? Looking for someplace wild and civilized all at the same time, a place that makes you feel like you’re standing… Read more
Germany is arguably one of the best countries for a road trip. Discover the four most famous routes in the country. Most start or end on your doorstep.
Story by Azure Hall, featured image (“Devil’s Table”) by A. Emson / Shutterstock.com Hiking is an excellent way to enjoy the spring sunshine and get in some physical activity. Germany… Read more
by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer The German-French border offers the perfect hiking getaway, boasting beautiful trails, 12th century historic architecture. Best of all, it’s right on our doorstep. The Alsace region… Read more
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