Between Cologne and the Belgian border, the Eifel National Park protects ancient beech forests, volcanic lakes, and wild red deer. Here’s how to explore one of Germany’s youngest and wildest national parks.
This marinated beef roast, braised until tender and served with a tangy-sweet gravy, is Germany’s answer to Sunday dinner. Here’s where to find the best versions and how the recipe changes from region to region.
An hour southeast of Berlin, the Spreewald’s 200-mile canal network offers kayaking, pickles, and a landscape unchanged for centuries. Here’s how to explore this UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve.
Medieval towers, cobblestone lanes, and Germany’s most famous Christmas shop await on this fairy-tale day trip along the Romantic Road.
From the Harz Mountains to Franconia, Germany’s half-timbered villages are living museums of medieval craftsmanship. Here’s how to find the best examples and what to look for when you visit.
Nestled in a tight bend of the Moselle River, Cochem offers half-timbered charm, hilltop castle views, and some of Germany’s steepest vineyards. Here’s how to make the most of this riverside gem.
Beyond the big-name beer fests, Franconia’s village Kirchweih celebrations, wine festivals, and harvest traditions reveal the region’s soul. Here’s where to find the most authentic.
This crescent-shaped heirloom potato from Franconia is smaller, nuttier, and more flavorful than anything in your supermarket. Here’s where to find it and why it matters.
Perched 118 meters above the Rhine where it meets the Moselle, Festung Ehrenbreitstein is Europe’s second-largest preserved fortress and one of Koblenz’s most commanding landmarks.
Standing at 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze offers year-round alpine adventure, three cable cars, and views across four countries. Here’s how to plan your visit to Germany’s highest mountain.
