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Summer Fun: 20 tips for pools & lakes in Germany

Summer Fun: 20 tips for pools & lakes in Germany

With the weather finally starting to warm up, Germany’s many public pools and lakes are open for business. Although there are many similarities to swimming areas you may have visited in the U.S., some aspects are not quite the same. Here are 20 rules that can help you make the […]

June 6, 2025 ×

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Wiesbaden’s Freudenberg Castle: Museum of Senses

Wiesbaden’s Freudenberg Castle: Museum of Senses

The museum in Wiesbaden’s Freudenberg Castle (Schloss Freudenberg) provides an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages as you explore the wonders of senses and the mind. This 20th century restored building has been known as the “Museum of Senses” since 1993. Built as a villa for residents by the […]

May 30, 2025 ×

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Medieval charm at Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Medieval charm at Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob de Tauber (Rothenburg) is one of those towns in Germany that you can visit over and over again. Rothenburg happens to be the “go-to” town for family and friends visiting you on their short trip to Deutschland. This is the perfect town to see a little bit of […]

May 23, 2025 ×

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Kassel: New-school German cool

Kassel: New-school German cool

Kassel doesn’t get a lot of classic tourist love. Some of this has to do with the fact that the old city center was mostly destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt in a ‘contemporary’ style. But don’t let that deter you from visiting. Home to the Brothers Grimm, a great nightlife, […]

May 16, 2025 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Schönau

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Schönau

Schönau, a German village nestled against the French border, almost feels like Shangri-la. Every twisting road that leads to the little town of about 400 people in the Pfalz forest (not to be confused with its cousin Schönau im Schwarzfald in the Black Forest) leads you further into what feels […]

May 9, 2025 ×

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Düsseldorf: Choose your own adventure

Düsseldorf: Choose your own adventure

Düsseldorf offers so many paths to adventure. A city of well over half a million people, it’s as hip as Berlin and half the distance from Kaiserslautern. It’s filled with art, music, and culture. It’s a green city, a river city, and a beach city. It offers high-end shopping and […]

May 2, 2025 ×

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Weimar — Cultural capital of the 18th century

Weimar — Cultural capital of the 18th century

Let Weimar’s rich cultural and literary history enchant you during a cozy weekend away in former East Germany. Colorful houses line the streets, the clicking of horseshoes dominate cobblestone squares and a blooming park embraces the entire city center. Here’s the thing: I love historical figures. There’s just something about […]

April 25, 2025 ×

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Find thrill and adventure right at your doorstep

Find thrill and adventure right at your doorstep

TiLu ADVENTURE Deep in the Palatinate Forest, the TiLu ADVENTURE offers its visitors the purest joy of climbing. Courses consist of a real adventure. You’ll make your way from one platform to the next and through obstacles made from cables, swings, and rope and wooden bridges. With the help of […]

April 18, 2025 ×

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Budget-friendly trips everyone can enjoy

Budget-friendly trips everyone can enjoy

One of the biggest concerns when planning any kind of trip is money. A 2013 CNN Global Tourism survey found that nearly 60 percent of people decide vacation destinations and activities based on price. Traveling can be expensive whether you’re single, attached or bringing the whole family. If you’re looking […]

April 18, 2025 ×

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5 destinations in Germany you don’t want to miss

5 destinations in Germany you don’t want to miss

Spring is here. There is not a more perfect time to start enjoying the history, culture and natural beauty Germany has to offer. With its quaint historic towns, exciting cities, peaceful forests and breathtaking mountains, visitors may experience a hard time choosing where to visit. To help make the choice […]

April 18, 2025 ×