Trier: Germany’s Oldest City and Rome on the Moselle
Founded by the Romans in 16 BC, Trier holds more ancient ruins than any other German city. Here’s how to explore the Porta Nigra, imperial baths, and wine taverns of Germany’s oldest settlement.
The Love Germany Guide № 003: The Beer Stein
Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Pexels Look closely at an antique German beer stein and you may find a small
The Harz Mountains: Germany’s Storied Central Highlands
From medieval towns and steam railways to witches’ legends and alpine hiking, the Harz offers a dense concentration of Germany’s most evocative landscapes and stories.
The Handel Festival That Links Dublin and Halle: How Messiah Connects Two Cities
Handel’s Messiah received its world premiere in Dublin on 13 April 1742 at Neale’s Music Hall on Fishamble Street; Handel was born in Halle, Germany, where his birthplace is now a museum and the city hosts an annual Handel Festival.
Oktoberfest Tents: A Guide to Munich’s Festzelt Culture
Inside the fourteen big tents and smaller venues where Munich’s Oktoberfest comes to life—what to expect, how to get a table, and which atmosphere suits you best.
Hamelin: The Pied Piper Town on the Weser River
Hamelin is famous for its medieval legend, but this Weser Renaissance town offers far more than fairy tales—cobbled streets, ornate gabled houses, and a charming old town that feels frozen in time.
The Schnitzel Trail: Where to Find Germany’s Best
From Vienna-style veal to pork cutlets pounded thin as paper, Germany’s schnitzel tradition spans regions and styles. Here’s where to find the real thing—and what makes each version worth the trip.
Lüneburg: Salt, Gothic Brick, and the Heathland Gateway
This thousand-year-old Hanseatic town an hour south of Hamburg built its fortune on salt. Today, Lüneburg’s tilting houses, medieval brick churches, and cobbled squares make it one of northern Germany’s most charming—and overlooked—destinations.
The Bergstraße: Germany’s Spring Blossom Route
Running along the western edge of the Odenwald hills between Darmstadt and Heidelberg, the Bergstraße blooms weeks ahead of the rest of Germany and offers castle ruins, wine villages, and almond orchards in a region locals call their ‘spring living room.’
Neuschwanstein Castle: Everything You Need to Know
The fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney sits high in the Bavarian Alps. Here’s how to visit King Ludwig II’s mountain fantasy, skip the crowds, and make the most of your trip.