Munich, a highly popular tourist destination due to its popularity especially with its beer brewing tradition, drinking a beer in one of Munich’s beer
Things to see in Berlin | Germany
The Berlin air carries a charge that no other capital city can match. This is a place where history was made, broken, and remade within living memory, and the city wears every layer proudly. The Brandenburg Gate stands as the silent witness to two centuries of European history. The remnants of the Wall trace a […]
Great Berlin Camping Destinations | Germany
There is no better way to experience the vibrant capital of Germany than by retreating from the bustling heart of the city, away from the heaving pubs
Beyond Berlin – Exploring Traditional Rural Germany
Whilst the usual destinations for breaks in Germany tend to be locations such as Berlin for the art and culture, Munich for the beer festival, or the
The Best Museums in Berlin | Germany
You don’t hear much about Berlin unless you live in Berlin itself. It doesn’t shout about being a great city, even though it has some of the richest a
Five Top Historical Sites In Berlin | Germany
A city so rich in history as Berlin can create a dilemma for visitors to decide which historical sites to visit. To help visitors to Berlin make the m
Cologne Cathedral – one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany
The twin spires of Cologne Cathedral rise 157 metres above the city, visible from the Rhine bridges long before you reach the old town. This Gothic masterpiece took 632 years to complete, from the laying of the foundation stone in 1248 to the final topping-out ceremony in 1880. The cathedral survived 14 bombing hits during […]
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Ulm Minster – the highest church in the world | Germany
Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster) is a Gothic masterpiece that holds a remarkable world record: at 161.5 metres, its soaring spire is the tallest church tower in the world, higher than Cologne Cathedral, higher than the Sagrada Família, and the tallest building of any kind built before the Eiffel Tower. Located in the modest, often-overlooked city […]
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Reichsburg castle in Cochem – one of the most visually impressive castles of Germany
Reichsburg Cochem is the fairy-tale castle that defines the Moselle Valley, a dramatic hilltop fortress perched high above the winding river and the storybook town of Cochem, Germany. Rebuilt in the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style, it’s one of the most visually striking castles on the Moselle and a must-see for anyone cruising or […]
Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany – the longest navigable aqueduct in the world (918m)
The Magdeburg Water Bridge (Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg) is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world — an extraordinary 918-metre-long concrete channel that carries a river over a river, allowing cargo barges to cross high above the Elbe on Europe’s most audacious piece of waterway engineering. Opened in 2003 after nearly a century of planning, the bridge […]
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