Category: Discover Germany

German castles: grandeur and history

Certainly, Germany is one of the best destinations for those who want to visit a castle (or several!). Here, travelers will find everything from ruins to extremely well-preserved castles, with themed guided tours, medieval fairs within castles, and even the option of dining or staying in a castle. The word “castle” comes from the Anglo-Norman […]

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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau – The legacy of the Bavarian kings

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 […]

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Rhine River: a walk through history and the contemplation of nature

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 […]

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Germany x Switzerland: Why not both?

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 […]

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The wonders of the Bodensee (Lake Constance)

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 […]

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The Mosel Valley

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 […]

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Ravennaschlucht Christmas Market in the Black Forest

The month of December is known for the Christmas markets that take place across Germany. It is even difficult to choose which one to visit, as they are all charming. However, some Christmas markets are even more special and are worth the visit, although off the regular routes. The Ravennaschlucht Christmas market in the Black […]

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