Germany Related Articles and Travel Guides
We compiled a large selection of Germany related articles and travel guides that suggest many special trips, unique activities, and vacation ideas that you won't find on a typical German travel guide site. Our special focus is on family activities, including sightseeing and cultural highlights, dining, entertainment, shopping, and sports. Are you interested in writing and publishing an article for our Guide? If so, please send us an email with your ideas for an article. We will review and publish it quickly - Danke schön!
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A Day in Dresden
Dresden, Germany, is the capital of Saxony and is now over 800 years old. Perhaps most well known for being firebombed in 1945 by allied forces, it's still a cultural and historical center. Many of the destroyed buildings have been reconstructed and… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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A guide to German beer and wine festivals
Thanks to the International juggernaut of a beer festival that is Oktoberfest, Germany is well known for its beers. However, Oktoberfest and Munich are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to drinking in Germany. There are a whole host of festivals,… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Sightseeing, Cultural and History, Dining, Entertainment
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A medieval Fortress in Koblenz
Festung Ehrenbreitstein is a fortress on the same-named mountain on the right side of the Rhine, opposite the town of Koblenz in the Rhineland-Palatinate. It sits 118 meters above the Rhine river and is currently one of the best preserved fortresses… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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A Paradise for Car Lovers – The Volkswagen Autostadt in Wolfsburg
The town Wolfsburg in Lower Saxony may not be on top of the list for people, who consider spending a holiday in Germany, but it certainly is an insider tip for car lovers. Since 1938 Wolfsburg has been the home of the Volkswagen headquarters and meanwhile… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Family and Kids
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A Taste of Mexico in Berlin
When Maria Bonita opened in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district in August, the rundown, eight-barstool restaurant created a sensation. In a city where seeded rolls accompany ketchup-based salsa, and burritos are doused in mayonnaise, Maria Bonita was… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Sightseeing, Cultural and History, Dining
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A view into the Hesse's Past: Hessenpark
The Open-Air Museum Hessenpark is a reflection of rural Hesse's of the past. Over 100 buildings - a complete range of farmsteads to day laborer houses - have been reconstructed on 160 acres. As you walk through the Open-Air-Museum you are guided through… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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A Visit to Büdingen
Büdingen is a town in the Wetteraukreis in Hesse known for its medieval stronghold that to this day is still in good condition as well as for its timber framed houses. [ + ] More Details
Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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A visit to the Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden County
The Kehlsteinhaus, nicknamed Eagle's Nest by a French diplomat, is located in a lofty height of 6,017 ft atop the Kehlstein Mountain in the Berchtesgardener County, Bavarian Alps, and is without doubt at the top of the "must see" list for any visitor… [ + ] More Details
Categories: Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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Aachen Cathedral
This historic site should not be missed on a trip to the ancient city of Aachen. The Aachen Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe and offers visitors a trip back into the time of monarchical Germany. [ + ] More Details
Categories: Sightseeing, Cultural and History
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Aachener Printen and the "Printenmann", the landmark of the Christmas Market
Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, right in the triangle formed by the countries Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, is not only locally famous for its "Aachener Printen", a type of gingerbread, but sweetened by sugar beet syrup. Many cafes and bakeries… [ + ] More Details
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The Live Like a German Travel Guide to Germany suggests many special trips, unique activities, and vacation ideas, that you can't find in a typical German travel guide. We focus on activities that are fun to undertake with your family, including sightseeing and cultural highlights, dining, entertainment, shopping, and sports.
Sometimes on your special German trip, you'll even experience small, but hidden gems, for example, an Italian ice cream parlor in a small village that sells the "world's best ice cream". All the locals know about this shop, but if you were just a "regular" tourist in Germany you might not ever find it and certainly not so easily. See our full list of wonderful things to do during your vacation, so that you are prepared when you travel to Germany. Then you'll be able to truly "live like a German" during your vacation!
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