Want to see the best Messel Fossils in just one day? Germany’s famous Messel Fossil Site near Darmstadt is just the beginning—did you know the most impressive fossils are spread across three different locations? In this guide, you’ll get a smart one-day itinerary to hit all the top spots, plus … Read More
These Nuremberg Old Town restaurants should be on any visitor’s list! We love each of these places to eat in Nuremberg because they offer something truly special, unique, and memorable. Whether you want wild game stew in a medieval tavern, traditional Franconian fare and a smoked beer, a steaming bowl … Read More
The best things to do in Marburg, the enchanting city where the Brothers Grimm assembled their collection of German fairytales!
This incredible, historic city in the Franconia region of Bavaria is one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in Europe. There are so many layers of history to explore and fascinating things to do in Nuremberg! It’s one of those places that keeps calling me back. I have visited on … Read More
Here’s the ultimate self-guided tour for all the best Albrecht Dürer sites in Nuremberg, Germany – where to see his art, his home, his legacy, and his journey from birth to death in the city that has loved him since the beginning. Albrecht Dürer and the German city of Nuremberg … Read More
📍 Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Overlooking the city of Nuremberg, high on a sandstone outcrop, is one of the most important medieval fortresses in all of Germany, and a favorite crash pad for Holy Roman Emperors! Visiting Nuremberg Castle makes for an amazing day filled with almost a thousand years … Read More
Looking for ideas for special romantic weekend trips from Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, or anywhere in the KMC area? My husband and I have done the test drive, and picked our favorite romantic getaways – everything from impossibly charming medieval towns, to luxurious spa retreats, to the heart of champagne and wine … Read More
It’s the closest thing you’ll ever get to having a time machine with its dial set to Medieval Europe, and there’s also a ton of really cool things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber! Here are all my favorites in an in-depth guide that will tell you everything you … Read More
The perfect 2 days in Cologne is full of history, architecture, art, fragrance, fabulous food, an ice bar, and a killer hotel!
Berwartstein Castle (Burg Berwartstein) is a rare gem tucked away in the Palatinate Forest in Southwest Germany. The Rheinland Palatinate is filled with castles, but Berwartstein is one of the very few that has been restored, and is open to the public for exploration and tours. And it’s still inhabited … Read More