Baumkuchen: The Tree Ring Cake That Demands Patience
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.
The Luftwaffe Over London: Tracing Germany’s Blitz Legacy in the British Capital
The German Luftwaffe conducted the sustained bombing campaign known as the Blitz against London from September 1940 to May 1941, a verifiable historical event with preserved sites still visible in London today.
From Germany to Ellis Island: Tracing Your German-American Roots
More than 5 million Germans immigrated to the United States between the 1840s and early 1900s, with many arriving through Ellis Island after 1892 and settling in New York City neighborhoods like Kleindeutschland.
The Aachen-Maastricht Border: A Shared Cultural Heritage
Aachen, Germany, and Maastricht, Netherlands (in Limburg province) are border cities with documented centuries of shared history under Carolingian rule and subsequent administrative changes, now connected through the Euregio Maas-Rhein cooperation zone established in 1976.
The Fichtelgebirge: Franconia’s Granite Mountain Heart
Discover the Fichtelgebirge, where four major rivers begin, granite boulders dot the hilltops, and Franconian mountain culture thrives in quiet villages and traditional glassworks.
The Externsteine: Germany’s Mysterious Rock Formation
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.
Exploring Regensburg: Bavaria’s Medieval UNESCO Gem
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.
Weinstraße: The German Wine Road Through the Palatinate
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 Arms Ship That Changed Irish History: How Berlin Tried to Arm the Easter Rising
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.
Schloss Schwerin: The Castle on the Lake
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.