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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.
1st stage: Zurich - Münchhausen: at a retired - or 'in-between' - pace of 80 - 90 km/h to Münchhausen - delicious pizza from the wood-fired oven at Inge and Michael's.
It got late. So just briefly: everything worked out well and it was a great feeling to drive into Hamburg! Good night.
Test drive on 11.04. from Kempen to Kleve and back. Weather was optimal and route as well. Nice along the Maasduinen. Unfortunately, the buttocks were noticeable on the return...
I'm so excited... What took so long.A few years ago, we had considered flying to the USA, which was always viewed skeptically by me. But then visiting friends again convinced me...
The final preparations for the Appalachian Trail are underway.. We only have 2 days until the flight. Now packing everything, checking and testing. So far, the mood is excitedly...
The excitement is building - tomorrow we're leaving
October 22, 2021 - BEPA-Torfabrik - Repair 2x aluminum playfield gates 5x2m in Berlin-Tempelhofer Feld, then visit the cultural mile 'Unter den Linden' in Berlin
09th July to 10th July 2021 - BEPA-Torfabrik - Installation of 2x steel soccer goals 3x2m in Ruhwinkel, followed by a short vacation in Lübeck and at Timmendorfer Strand.
On 28.9. we continued along the Danube cycle path. On this section of the route, there are still many gravel paths. Especially with a fully loaded bike, you learn to appreciate...
Check-in at Munich airport
After several traffic jams, we arrived in Kempten. First played golf, then ate and waited for a hailstorm. The night was quiet.
On the way to Greece
56 km to Speyer and then break at the beer garden by the cathedral. Still 30 km to go to Ludwigshafen.
Auf zum Treffpunkt mit dem Chef der Tour. Timo, wir kommen.
As I love the Lüneburg Heath so much, I finally want to explore this city. You can reach the place relatively well in the north, either by car or by Metronom (train). When you...
Home schooling, brave new world
Seit einigen Jahren haben wir uns in diese kleine ostfriesische Insel verliebt. Wir genießen das Klima, das Meer, das Strandleben und die stressfreie Zeit.
We actually wanted to drive from Thedinghausen, through several farms from Landvergnügen, to Leer. We started on 12/06/2020 and we had time until 19/06/2020. After not receiving...
Eyewitnesses report
Gifhorn on the Aller
At the end of May, we went to the Kummerower See - paradise!!! A small, cozy and casual camping and harbor idyll in Kummerow. The handover of Emil went well, and we were even...
After a day in the car, Polly doesn't want to go anymore. So we're staying overnight near Freiburg. Tomorrow we'll drive the last kilometers to Albstadt.
Nach einem entspannten Ritt nach Frankfurt haben wir unser Hotelzimmer bezogen.Das Hilton ist schonmal wegen seiner Lage im The Squaire sehr zu empfehlen.Das Abendessen im...
Now we're finally starting our journey! We're excited! Wake up: 4:45 Bus: 6:05 Train: 6:29 Train to the airport: 7:20 Departure to Singapore: 11:40
I knew that Frankfurt Airport is big. However, I didn't expect to walk 20 minutes (you know how fast I walk) from the train to the check-in counter. Fortunately, repacking made...
Good morning Maiko. 🎶 When you dance then laugh Kl ☀️ rchen Despite 5 🥶 degrees. Aaaach ... 😭 little porcelain Mia accompanies us for a short distance. The rest we...
Nun sitzen wir am Flughafen in Abu Dhabi und warten auf den Heimflug nach München. Ich höre dabei meine „aufunddavo2019“ Playlist auf Spotify mit all den Liedern, die sich in...
Everything comes to an end eventually - including this great adventure. By the way, they would sell the picture from Munich for a lot in California! Many thanks to Nils and...
Das ist ja sooooo fürchterlich, dass das jetzt vorbei sein soll! Ich will das nicht! Morgen will ich wieder los und Abenteuer erleben. 🎉 Und damit ich nicht falsch verstanden...
Now I am slowly starting to feel the pain of goodbye. The definitely last day in Berlin in my sabbatical year is over, done and dusted. And from the city where I spent most...