Our guides and tips for traveling around Germany
Koln (Cologne)
Medieval Germany
Koln (Cologne) famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, vibrant Carnival, Roman history, museums, breweries (Kölsch beer), and being the birthplace of “cologne” fragrance. It’s a bustling Rhine River city known for its lively atmosphere, rich heritage, and attractions like museums and street art.
Burg Rheinfels Castle
Where to Stay-Rhine Valley
Rheinfels Castle is a majestic structure perched on a rock above the Rhine in St. Goar. Built in the 13th century, it was one of the largest and most powerful castles along the Rhine and served as protection from attack and as a residence for the nobles who owned it.
rhine river by ferry and train
Rhine River
The Rhine River is a major European waterway, flowing over 800 miles from the Swiss Alps through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands to the North Sea.
Marksburg Castle on the Rhine
Castles
Marksburg Castle is a castle above the town of Braubach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is one of the principal sites of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Burg Eltz
Mosel River
Burg Eltz is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Bavarian Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. B00uilt by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, and was the childhood residence of his son, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Rothenburg o.d.T
A Walled City World Heritage Site
Sitting along southern Germany’s popular Romantic Road, Rothenburg O.D.T features a remarkably well-preserved medieval walled old town
Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig
A castle full of mystery and intrigue with King Ludwig dying before construction completing.
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