1 Week Itinerary Germany Germany. Land of castles, Schnitzel, beer, the Black Forest, and oompah bands. For this article, we will focus on a 1 week itinerary Germany, including historic Heidelberg and parts of Bavaria from Baden Baden to magnificent Munich. For this Germany itinerary, we will be arriving in Frankfurt and flying […]
(A Few of the) Best Restaurants in Heidelberg
Best Restaurants in Heidelberg The further south you head in Germany, the better the cuisine gets – that is, if you‘re partial to delicious plates of traditional, authentic Germany fare. Across the (partially) fictional “Weißwurstäquator,” the plates get richer and fuller, and while the pork knuckle and sauerkraut fill is possibly best done in […]
Where to Stay in Heidelberg, Germany: Editor’s Picks
We’ve compiled a list of recommended hotels to help you choose where to stay in Heidelberg, Germany. Though Heidelberg does not have many 5-star hotels, and budget accommodations are even harder to find, we’ve found a few worth considering. Note that few hotels included the cost of breakfast in the price of the room. Here’s […]
Historic Heidelberg
Set along the Neckar river, Heidelberg is a legendary university town immortalized in the works of Goethe, Victor Hugo, and Mark Twain as well as in the 1950’s movie The Student Prince. A favorite with tourists for its charm, extraordinary castle and historical importance, Heidelberg welcomes more than two million visitors every year. (We recommend […]
Top Castles in Germany
Top Palaces and Castles in Germany Germany’s long history can be traced through its rich array of castles and palaces that are scattered throughout the countryside. The castles in Germany span various eras and architectural styles and most are very well preserved. All year long, castles play host to a multitude of festivals and events […]