For a bit of a different German Christmas market experience, try the markets at Tegernsee that are connected by a boat across a lake.
“I would call it a kind of weekend house”
The ancestral home of the Prussian Kings has not been a residence for centuries. But it’s a beautiful reminder of the family who once controlled Germany.
Life is a rollercoaster
It was always a dream of Kevin Kruschwitz’s to be surrounded by rollercoasters. Through a life of ups and downs, he’s made that dream come true!
The Black Forest turns white
The snow has come early this year, turning the Black Forest in Germany white. Check out these images of the trees as the seasons change.
11 Best German World Heritage Sites
There are 39 World Heritage Sites in Germany but these are my favourites and give you a great idea of what is on offer. Have you visited any yourself?
The Messel Fossil Pit
This German site has the world’s best collection of fossils from 50 million years ago – a fascinating period when mammals were just emerging on the planet.
Experience Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is the world’s second-largest hillside park. It’s an incredible achievement of sloping landscapes mixed with classic architecture.
Inside the Academy Awards envelopes
The envelopes and cards with the winners’ names are an important part of the Oscars ceremony. Did you realise they come from a small Bavarian town?
Discovering the Old Town of Regensburg
Explore the maze of Regensburg’s streets and you’ll be lost in perpetual time travel. Narrow alleyways are a legacy of a medieval city but there’s more beyond that,