Breisach, Germany
Breisach am Rhein is often referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest because of its location on the Rhine River.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany
I've created a listing of UNESCO sites in Germany for you to compare and see which sites you might want to add to your German itinerary.
4711 Eau De Cologne
In production since at least 1799, this classic German scent has adorned the wrists of men and women alike since the 18th century.
Heinzelmännchen Fountain, Cologne, Germany
In Cologne, a little race of creatures called Heinzelmännchen, came out at night after the humans went to bed to do all of the work of the citizens of Cologne.
Castles Along the Rhine
The highest concentration of castles is in Germany’s 40-mile-long Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This compact region contains 40 castles.
Photographing Cologne Cathedral
Because allied forces chose to avoid hitting the Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral survived World War II bombings when everything else in the city was completely destroyed.
Marksburg Castle
Perched high atop a steep hill overlooking the town of Braubach, Marksburg is the best surviving example of a medieval castle in the area.
Cologne Cathedral (Köln Dom)
The grandeur of Cologne’s grand Gothic Kölner Dom draws crowds from around the world on a daily basis. Here are a few things you should know before visiting.
Oberwesel, Germany
Oberwesel has a long history, dating back to 50 AD. The Celts settled here, and under the Romans, Oberwesel was a station on a Roman military road.
Schokoladen Museum
The museum tells the story of chocolate making in Cologne and then moves on to tell how chocolate is made and where the ingredients come from.