Half-timbered houses are one of the most distinctive highlights of German architecture. Many travelers admire this style and seek out the towns where it is most prevalent. In today’s article, we will explore the history of the famous half-timbered architectural technique. Style or Technique? Did you know that half-timbering, or Fachwerk in German, is not […]
Have you ever dreamed of visiting a real-life fairytale castle? Neuschwanstein Palace, nestled in Bavaria near the town of Füssen, offers a truly magical experience to its visitors. With its romantic inspiration and breathtaking architecture, Neuschwanstein is renowned worldwide, largely thanks to Disney films. In fact, this enchanting castle served as the inspiration for Cinderella’s […]
The immense mountains that cut central Europe fascinate with its grandiosity and mark a whole culture and lifestyle of the regions where they are located. The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, spanning several countries: southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, France and Monaco. The Alps range […]
Introduction to the Romantic Road Würzburg: First Stop Rothenburg ob der Tauber: The Jewel of the Road Dinkelsbühl: The City Saved by Children Nördlingen: In the Crater of a Meteor Augsburg: Romans in Germany Landsberg am Lech: History on the Riverbanks Schwangau: Castles and Lakes Füssen: The Enchanting Finale A Winter Fairy Tale Falkenhof […]
Located in southern Swabia, close to Bavaria, is the Allgäu region, which also covers part of its territory Baden-Württemberg and Austria. Allgäu is known for its Alps, green pastures, palaces, and castles. It is also a very popular holiday destination among Germans, due to the variety of activity options and climate prone to rest and […]
