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Germany rewards travelers with an unusual mix of storybook scenery, layered history, and efficient modern life. You can move from castle-topped hills and half-timbered towns to world-class museums, cutting-edge cities, and alpine landscapes in just a few hours by train. What makes the country especially appealing is its variety: Berlin offers creativity, nightlife, and powerful historical sites; Munich blends Bavarian tradition with elegant architecture and easy access to the Alps; the Rhine and Moselle valleys serve up vineyard views and river cruises; and smaller cities such as Heidelberg, Dresden, and Nuremberg deliver charm without the crowds of Europe’s biggest capitals.
Highlights range from touring Berlin’s museums and memorials to visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, hiking in Bavaria, exploring Christmas markets, and sampling regional food and beer in everything from casual beer gardens to village festivals. Germany is also practical for travelers: public transportation is excellent, many urban areas are easy to navigate without a car, and combining big cities with scenic regions makes for a well-balanced itinerary. For the smoothest trip, book accommodation early in summer and during major festivals like Oktoberfest or December market season, carry layers because weather can shift quickly, and consider rail passes or regional train tickets if you plan to cover multiple destinations.
The best time to visit Germany is from May through September, with the strongest travel window in June, July, and August when popularity peaks and the weather is generally warm, lively, and ideal for sightseeing, festivals, and outdoor trips. May and September are also excellent choices if you want pleasant conditions with slightly fewer crowds than peak midsummer.
After receiving our motorhome at short notice, we decided to go on a maiden voyage. Even though the weather was forecasted to be very cold, we didn't let that stop us and drove...
Packe, Packe, Suchen... Oder wer mit Tetris aufgewachsen ist schafft das das doch locker.
Uwe: Rest day in Koblenz. We visited the 'Deutsches Eck', took the cable car across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, and rested for a bit. 11-06-2017 Total statistics: ...
Unfortunately, rain was forecasted for today :-( Nevertheless, we decided to go hiking and enjoy the beautiful nature here. So we put on our rain gear and off we went... We...
After a not so great night, as Juliane was awake several times, the kids decided to be awake before six :-( So we were the first ones at breakfast at 7:30 am ;-) The weather...
After 2 1/2 years of construction, countless sweat outbreaks and some unforeseen incidents, our Magirus Deutz 170D11 built in 1976 shines in new splendor. Long long time ago,...
Over the Easter holidays, we met with the Bartels family at the campsite on the Wremer Tief. We had planned to get to know the motorhome better and test everything out for the...
Petra: Today we were very clever and a little lazy and weak. According to the rain radar, there was a 90% chance of rain. We showed good will until Ulm, let ourselves get wet...
I'm Josie, 26 years old and have been living in beautiful Leipzig since birth. After successfully completing my distance learning course for Marketing Specialist (IHK) on...
On February 9th, 2017, the day of departure had arrived. I was in complete stress, the household still had to be done and we hadn't even started packing yet. (Oh, and I also...
Mittenwald! This weekend we were finally back at our campsite in Mittenwald. The weather was excellent, many friends were there, and the nature is, as always, stunning. The cattle...
The suitcases have been packed for a looooooong time. 😉 But whether we can handle the journey is another question... The rabbits are well taken care of, last dinner prepared,...
Initial inspection of the playground directly at Berlin Plötzensee
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Still at home, but the excitement is building! Since Monday, the visa for Bhutan has arrived. As we are flying via Delhi, we also have the Indian visa, and we still need to fill...
TÜV initial inspection of a playground in Braunschweig - I got to be there!!
This morning at 5:30 AM we departed from Frille. Now we are heading to Abu Dhabi. From there, we will fly to Medan in Sumatra.
It was the hottest day of the year so far at 36°C and a completely ordinary Tuesday, a workday. It wasn't until we let the long day wind down in front of the television in the...
Last night was quite the vibe at Steini. The Belgian ska-punk band Mise en Scene played, creating an incredible lively atmosphere, with great musicians and dancing-enthusiastic...
Next farewell after two days of work, good food at my mom's, and a lovely time for Esther with her grandmother. Today we are leaving Germany.
Steinhuder Meer - a micro-vacation after finishing work!
Here we go: 18 days in Northern Norway with two backpacks, my racing bike, and a huge dose of anticipation. I don’t have any concrete plans yet, but I have an endless number of...
As every year: Season opening! Thank you to Lars for the help 😊
On the evening of December twelfth at eight o'clock, the moment finally arrived for Gary to move into his dry winter quarters. A large, old barn a bit outside in the...
On the seventeenth of November, Sebb received an email with the draft contract from his boss. We had never seen such a contract before, where would we have? What we read sounded...
On November eighth, Sebb went for the first time to Brandis near Leipzig to discuss Gary's wintering in a barn with an acquaintance of an acquaintance. It was a very pleasant...
In April 2023, the company program Location Rotation was successfully piloted. Unfortunately, my planning only starts in 2024.
I spent the night at the airport. I felt a little like Tom Hanks in the movie Terminal. The airport isn't very big, but there are lounge chairs and enough space. At 6:05, the...
Let's start at the very beginning. I have just turned 19, have finally graduated from high school and the door to the world is more open than ever. Everyone around me is...
Today we're heading back from France to Germany. Our destination is Saarlouis, the Doctor Ernst Dadder campsite. It looks very nice and has a dance cafe attached. The very nice...