Germany has the largest network of castles in the world, making seeing a castle or two (or 20) a must-do activity while traveling in Germany. From the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle to Instagram-famous Burg Eltz, there are lovely palaces and castles throughout the country. These are the most Instagrammable castles + palaces in Germany — according to a local!
When most people think about spending one week in Germany, the state of Saxony is not usually at the top of the list. Located in eastern Germany along the Czech border, Saxony is a lesser-known destination in Germany but not due to a lack of amazing things to do. Saxony has a dense assortment of fairytale castles and palaces as well as stunning natural areas to explore. This is the ideal itinerary for spending 1 perfect week in Saxony, Germany!
Leipzig is an incredibly important city in German history, yet it remains a largely under-rated travel destination within Germany. Over a 48 hours visit to Leipzig, you can experience the beautiful architecture, delicious local beer, and funky art scene of this off-the-beaten path German city break destination. This itinerary details how to spend a perfect 2 days in Leipzig, Germany.
After hearing amazing things about the beauty of Dresden, the city became my primary reason for traveling to the state of Saxony, Germany on a one week itinerary. Dresden is a fairly under-the-radar city in eastern Germany known as the “Florence of the North”. Dresden has a curious mix of old world and new world blending together almost seamlessly, and this is my ideal 3 day itinerary for seeing the best of Dresden!
The city of Dresden, Germany sits in the center of Saxony with an abundance of wonderful things to do in the surrounding areas from national parks to stunning palaces. Dresden is an ideal jumping off place for exploring the excellent attractions and these are the 9 best day trips from Dresden, Germany!
Düsseldorf and Cologne may only be about 40 kilometers apart along the Rhine river but these two cities have an intense rivalry. In reality, Düsseldorf and Cologne have completely different vibes and it would be a shame to come to the state of North Rhineland Westphalia (NRW) without visiting both cities. If you are visiting for the first time, this is my suggested itinerary for a perfect 2 days in Düsseldorf, Germany!
Like many young cities in Europe, Berlin has a thriving boutique cafe culture thanks to an abundance of third-wave coffee roasters and specialty coffee shops around the city. Ranging from Viennese to new-wave American coffee, these are the most Instagrammable and delicious coffee shops in Berlin, Germany.
Berlin is the heart of the culinary scene in Germany with more diversity than anywhere else in the country thanks to the deeply multinational nature of the city’s population. After 5 days eating my way through Berlin, here are the 14 best restaurants and street food stalls for foodies to try in Berlin, Germany!
The abundance of small retail shops in Cologne, Germany is one of the best parts of exploring the city. From independent design shops to creative concept stores, Cologne has a thriving boutique culture ranging from approachable home decor shops to high-end fashion boutiques selling all sorts of interesting products. These are the 14 best independent shops and boutiques in Cologne, Germany!
In Germany, it is common for a region or city to specialize in a specific type of beer, whose craft and precise flavors have been mastered over generations of brewers. In Cologne, Kölsch is the ubiquitous beer, so if you are visiting Cologne, trying some Kölsch beer is a must-do activity! This is everything you need to know about kölsch beer In Cologne, Germany.