From Erzgebirge villages to Christmas markets nationwide, the Weihnachtspyramide brings centuries of woodcarving tradition to life each winter with its candle-powered carousel of nativity scenes and miners.
Germany’s most labor-intensive cake is baked one thin layer at a time over an open flame. Here’s where to taste the real thing and why this centuries-old tradition endures.
Discover the Fichtelgebirge, where four major rivers begin, granite boulders dot the hilltops, and Franconian mountain culture thrives in quiet villages and traditional glassworks.
Rising dramatically from the Teutoburg Forest, the Externsteine rock pillars blend natural wonder with ancient history. Here’s what makes this enigmatic landmark one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most compelling destinations.
This perfectly preserved Bavarian city on the Danube offers 2,000 years of history, the oldest sausage kitchen in Germany, and streets that have barely changed since the Middle Ages.
Germany’s oldest wine route winds through 50 miles of vineyards, medieval villages, and castle ruins in the sunny Palatinate. Here’s how to experience the Deutsche Weinstraße.
The German ship Aud sailed from Lübeck in April 1916 carrying weapons intended for the Easter Rising in Dublin; it was scuttled off the Irish coast after failing to make contact with Irish rebels.
Perched on an island in northern Germany, Schloss Schwerin blends Renaissance grandeur with fairytale romance. Here’s how to visit one of the country’s most beautiful palaces.
From Berliner to Krapfen, discover the regional names and traditions behind Germany’s beloved fried pastries that mark the days before Lent.
Just an hour from the industrial Ruhr, the Sauerland offers forested hills, medieval towns, and Germany’s deepest caves. Here’s how to explore this green escape.
