Culture

Can the American version of Bavaria be even more Bavarian than the German? By Marlene Shyer Photographs courtesy Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau There is virtually no... Read More...

Each year, buyers and sellers from more than twenty-five business sectors descend upon Cologne and make decisions that drive commerce around the world. By Alevtina Altenhof It was another busy fall mornin... Read More...

What is it about this nearly forgotten film that has fans and tourists roaming the streets and sewers of Vienna? By Bill Stephens   I glanced at the middle-aged British woman next to me as our tou... Read More...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...