The two magnificent palaces Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein shine in the Bavarian region of Schwangau! Contrary to what many people think, both are not really considered castles. But why? The definition is given for buildings whose functions were to defend and guard, that is, fortifications that may have been used for housing, but this is not […]
One of the main rivers in Europe, the Rhine, brings with its legends, mysteries, but also prosperity, in a route that crosses the most beautiful landscapes of Central Europe. Beginning in Switzerland, near the city of Basel, the Rhine runs its course towards Germany. Sometimes it comes up against France and flows into the North […]
A tour option for those in the Midwest of Germany is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its capital, the city of Luxembourg, is just 35 km from the German border. With a population of 600 thousand inhabitants, equivalent to the city of Stuttgart, Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe and the only […]
Undoubtedly, these two countries are great choices when traveling, but many travelers miss the opportunity to get to know one another when visiting the other. In addition to being neighboring countries, both have points in common, such as the German language, which is also spoken in many regions of Switzerland. Both countries offer great infrastructure […]
Situated in a very special spot, the triple border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland, cut by the powerful Rhine river, lake Bodensee (in German), also known as Lake Constance, is one of the wonders worth a visit for the traveler. With more than 536 km2 of area, this giant that occupies the post of largest […]
This special staging of the Passion of Christ takes place every ten years in the small village of Oberammergau, located in Bavaria. This tradition began with a beautiful act of faith, a promise made in 1633, and with the first performance in 1634, and continues today, with a lot of dedication from collaborators and artists. […]
The third-largest German wine region is the Mosel valley, which in addition to producing excellent Riesling wines, has spectacular landscapes, with small towns and charming villages, medieval castles, and, of course, the beautiful vineyards. Despite the Mosel River passing through other countries, the German section is between Trier and Koblenz, where the Mosel River cuts […]
Despite producing excellent wines, especially from the Riesling variety, Germany is still in the shadow of the theme when it comes to imported wines in Brazil. A pity, because despite their production of about 9 million hl a year *, the majority for national consumption, the refreshing German wines combine very well with the heat […]
A leisure trip, but also looking for roots in Germany. In the XIX and XX centuries, there was a great migratory flow of Germans due to social problems that occurred in Europe. In this way, they were looking for a destination for a new life, and the destination chosen by about 250 thousand Germans was […]
There are many more than 10 reasons or activities on a trip to Germany. This list was designed for those who wonder what to do in Germany in the winter or if it is worthwhile to travel to Germany in the winter. The answer is yes, it is really worth it, but the trip will […]
