History You Can Feel—Detmold’s Open Air Museum From farms to mills to manor houses, this display captures the days of old. By Don Heimburger “This is one of my favorite places to visit when the weather is good. It's like stepping back in time.... Read More...
One Family, Thirty Generations—Burg Eltz Lurking deep in a forest and set atop a rocky crag is one of the most impeccably preserved medieval castles in all of Europe. By James Ullrich A winding footpath curls through a dense forest. Cutting thro... Read More...
Leipzig’s Love Affair with Coffee Discover Leipzig’s long history with coffee—from beverage of the counterculture and definer of social status to inspiring decadent desserts. By Barbara Radcliffe Rogers / Photographs courtesy Stillman Roger... Read More...
Maritime Hamburg Catches a Wave Devastated by WWII bombing raids, Germany’s second city plays to its strengths offering a thoroughly livable city filled with culture, architecture, food and activities. By Leah Larkin Move over... Read More...
Augsburg— Gateway to the Alps Explore this 2000-year-old city and wrap yourself in a history and culture that dates to the Holy Roman Empire. By Alevtina Altenhof It looked like an extravagant masterpiece—the ensemble at the... Read More...
Singing Their Hearts Out – Germany’s Choirs The glorious sound of voices in unison fill Germany’s cathedrals and performance venues on a massive scale. By Henry Mendelson “Anything that isn’t worth saying, they sing nowadays!” Pierre-Aug... Read More...
Elbphilharmonie: Hamburg’s Glittering New Landmark It has been the talk of Hamburg for well over a decade but the city’s newest cultural venue is a glorious addition to this wonderful city. By Leah Larkin “As Exciting as a Thriller,” (So Spannend wie ein ... Read More...
Hildesheim – City of Treasures The modern day rebirth of a true treasure in Lower Saxony. By Wibke Carter Only two years ago, in 2015, Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, celebrated its 1200th anniversary and even in a place like Europe that ... Read More...
Winter Lights on Christmas Nights in Luxembourg It may be small but Germany’s neighbor to the east overflows with culture and history. By Alevtina Altenhof Luxembourg is worth a visit at any time of the year. But when the never-ending chains of lights ... Read More...
Making Violins in Switzerland The wood. The history. The craft. Creating violin makers in Brienz, Switzerland. By Marilyn Heimburger The beautiful lakeside town of Brienz, Switzerland has long been known for its woodcarving tradition. The... Read More...
