Prost to adventure, from epic brews to festive cheer! Raise a stein at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich, or sip mulled wine while browsing charming Christmas markets. Explore historic castles, hike through the majestic Rhine Valley, and savor hearty regional specialties. Germany offers a delightful mix of year-round adventures, from beer-soaked celebrations to enchanting winter wonderlands.
Cruising Down the River The idea and image of Santa Claus came from Germany, nutcrackers came from Germany, and snow globes came from Austria. Almost every major town or city in Germany and many in Austria have Christmas markets. Add the snow, cold temperatures, and...
Munich, Germany
Berlin, Germany
One of the first concentration camps in WWII, the original prisoners were political opponents.
Cologne, Germany
Germany
On the Rhine River, Germany
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin, Germany
On the Rhine River, Germany
Germany
The fire here was a ploy for Hitler to suspend civil liberties and escalate his rise to power.
Berlin, Germany
Germany
Berlin, Germany
This village on the Rhine River is a perfect base of operations from which to explore this area
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