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Cycling in Stuttgart

As the weather gets warmer, you fill find more and more people out enjoying biking. You too can join the healthy fun and take advantage of the scenic opportunity to see Stuttgart.

USO Tour to Wissembourg, France

Learn how to ride the train with the USO to Wissembourg, France. Take a stroll through this beautiful small town and its main attractions.

Neuleiningen Castle, Near Kaiserslautern

Take a trip Neuleiningen to marvel the ruined castle as you wander the streets of the small town, enjoy a delicious German meal and dabble in wine tasting.

Tuscany, a World-Class Destination

Tuscany is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations for its beautiful landscapes, world famous art, exquisite cuisine and excellent wines.

Unexpected Fun at Fischbach’s Copper Mine

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.

Monte Mare Wellness Spa and Waterpark

Monte Mare in Kaiserslautern offers fun and relaxation for the entire family. This wellness center includes spa treatments, massages, saunas, hot tubs, indoor/outdoor pools and much more.

Farmer’s Market and Croatian Food in Mainz

The town of Mainz has a fantastic and fresh local Farmer’s Market and as well as a terrific Croatian restaurant that will definitely not disappoint you.

Waldenbuch…Chocolate and so much more

The town of Waldenbuch is more than its delicious chocolate factory. There are museums, art bike trails as well as great shops and restaurants and more.

Unmasking the Festival City of Venice

Venice is an amazing city with gondolas, festivals, unforgettable romantic backdrops, amazing food and so much more. This most beautiful man-made city awaits your visit.

Bebenhausen Kloster and Schloss

Just outside of Stuttgart is a must see medieval town called Bebenhausen. There you will find the last home of King Wilhelm II, a Baroque and Renaissance styled monastery and picturesque trails.

Long Night in the Museum – March 14th

Stuttgart will host the live and vibrant Long Night in the Museum on March 14th from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. This creative and interesting event for families has ninety museums and galleries participating.

Schnapps tasting at Mischler & Raudonat Fruit Distillery

Come visit Albersbach’s Distillery for an assortment of schnapps from the sweet fruit liquors in flavors like cherry and raspberry to aged plums and pears.

PLAYMOBIL FunPark – Affordable Family Fun

PLAYMOBIL has different kinds of fun in a family-oriented play park that won’t disappoint.

Rottweil Fasnet “Carnival” Celebration

Rottweil’s Fasching parade is such a treat that you need to mark the month of February in 2016. This event that is steep in tradition has mischievous characters, friendly masks and so much more.

Spend Time in Speyer

There are many reasons to visit Speyer including museums, sea life, hiking and biking, wine-tasting and of course great places to eat.

Esslingen, the Enchanting Town Near Stuttgart

Step back in time and explore the enchanting town of Esslingen. It has castles, museums, ghost tours, cultural events, great restaurants and more.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Experience winter wonderland hiking, dining and at the Barenschlossle near Stuttgart.

Look Around Historic Limburg?

Come discover Limburg an der Lahn, an historic town in Hesse, for its beautiful medieval churches and half-timbered houses, boat trips, festivals and more.

The Golden City of Pforzheim

Pforzheim, the Golden City, awaits your visit with colorful history, cultural events, museums, great places to dine and more.

Neunkirchen-A German City with an Iron Will

Neunkirchen is an “off the beat” town that’s worth your visit with its rich history, unique sightseeing expedition, impressive industrial complex and much more.

Pirmasens – Germany’s Oldest Shoe City

Germany’s old shoe city has more to offer than shoes including museums, annual events, great places to dine and more!

Take a Trip to Mainz

Mainz is a city steeped with history, culture and beauty, as well as some fantastic views and fabulous shopping opportunities.

Explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a well-preserved medieval town well-worth exploring.

Koblenz – Where Two Mighty Waters Meet

Koblenz is situated where the Moselle and Rhine Rivers meet and surrounded by four great hills.

Bernkastel-Kues – Not Just for Wine-Lovers

Bernkastel-Kues offers a nostalgic atmosphere, street festivals, savory wines and a whole lot more.

1,000 Years of Leipzig

Discover Leipzig in 2015. This incredibly green former East German city is celebrating an important anniversary with a number of fantastic events.

The Franconian Grandeur of Würzburg

Situated at the start of the Romantic Road, Würzburg is perhaps an ideal place to start a tour of some of Germany’s most famous sites.

Advent in the Rhineland Region

The Rhineland region offers some exceptional Christmas markets. Dusseldorf, (Köln), Aachen and Bonn are four of the best in the region.

Pottery in the Alsace

Pottery Shopping in Alsace, France

The Alsace region of France is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. It boasts of picturesque towns along the Alsatian wine route, with majestic castles and churches, romantic rivers,… Read more

Fine Bavarian Crystal Factory Outlet

The Nachtmann Factory Outlet is the premier crystal shopping destination in eastern Bavaria, in the quaint little town of Neustadt an der Waldnaab.

Things to do in Frankfurt for Free

Things to See in Frankfurt for Free

Our friends at Frankfurt on Foot have suggested a list of things that you might enjoy when in Frankfurt for a day. And the best thing? They are all free!

20 Best Christmas Markets in Germany

In Germany, “Christkindlmarkt” or Christmas market accompanies the four weeks of Advent. Here’s my top 20.

Wiesbaden – Roman Spa Town

Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Established as a Roman fort, today it’s a modern city that has lost none of its imperial flair.

Glass Blowing in the Black Forest

Glass Blowing in the Black Forest

Visit Dorotheenhütte Glashütte in Wolfach, in the Central Black Forest for a free glass-blowing workshop, museum and fabulous glass shop.

HMS Royal Oak

HMS Royal Oak – A Very Personal Memorial

14th October, 2014 marked the 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in the waters of Scapa Flow in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland.

Bayreuth Wagner Festival

Bayreuth Festival – The World Renowned Wagner Festival

Bayreuth Festival is a world renowned annual music festival of opera performances by the composer Richard Wagner.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle: Pure Magic

Few places in the world can transport us into the realm of fairy tales as easily as Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled amongst the pastoral hills of Bavaria.

Free Open-Air Sports in Stuttgart

The Stuttgart Office of Sport and Exercise host its annual event “Sports Im Park” program (Sports in the Park) which is running until the end of September.

Lautertal bike path in Kaiserslautern, Germany

Lautertal Bike Path near Kaiserslautern & Ramstein

There is no shortage of bike paths in Germany, but finding them can be a little difficult. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you find and follow these terrific paths!

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Experience Aveyron – South West France

Aveyron in South West France is an area of simple pleasures, of fresh food and fabulous wine and unspoiled vistas of fields and forests, hills and valleys.