The number of people in monastic orders in Germany is sinking, with many convents and monasteries facing dissolution. But ...

If you are looking for places to visit in the German state of Bavaria this summer, here are six of the most beautiful towns ...

SERMAMAGNY: Eurockenees, music fest, July 3-6. COLMAR: Colmar International Festival, features trumpet, bass and wind ...

In Germany’s bustling Wurzburg, commune with beer-drinking students on a park-like riverbank that stretches from the city’s atmospheric old bridge, with the stout Marienberg Fortress looming ...

In 1524, astrologers warned of calamity in southern Germany: floods and failed harvests, sickness and war. The clergy would ‘drink the cup of bitterness’. But peasant disquiet was sufficiently visible ...

Each year, millions of visitors enjoy the sites and the sounds of Germany. It is the heart of Europe’s industry and carries ...

Spanning the southeast of Germany, Bavaria is the largest state in the country by land area. This is good news for intrepid travellers, as it means there’s much to explore.

World Dig at medieval castle in Germany unearths mystery staircase leading into moat. See it By Aspen Pflughoeft December 9, 2024 11:24 AM ...

Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schöner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche ...

Sail past stunning castles, quaint towns, and vineyards on these Rhine River cruises. Cruise expert Placeres named AmaWaterways one of her favorite river cruise lines. This family-owned and ...

Hours and Tickets Most Bavarian castles are open year-round, with hours varying by season. Most of the castles are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm in the summer and from 10 am to 4 pm in the winter.

Ports of Call: Nuremberg, Germany Bamberg, Germany Wurzburg, Germany Miltenberg, Germany Boppard, Germany Strasbourg, Alsace, France Breisach, Germany Basel, Switzerland ...