Stahleck Castle in Bacharach: gorgeous hike with a dark past
Stahleck Castle has been a fortress, a fancy Renaissance pad, youth hostel, and Nazi ‘reeducation camp’ . Here’s everything you need to know.
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Discover Charming Hohenbaden Castle in Baden-Baden!
Hohenbaden Castle towers over the historic spa town of Baden-Baden. Here’s everything you need to know before exploring these awesome ruins!
Ultimate Guide to Creepy Frankenstein Castle in Frankenstein, Germany
Did you know there are 2 Frankenstein Castles in Germany? Here’s your ultimate guide to Frankenstein Castle in Frankenstein!
Hike to Beautiful Hohenecker Castle in Kaiserslautern
Looking for a fun afternoon at an old castle ruin? Here’s everything you need to know about a day trip to Hohenecker Castle in Kaiserslautern!
The Wasserturm Hotel Cologne: Unique, Elegant, and Dog-friendly
From a 19th century water tower to a new trendy hotspot, the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne welcomes guests to live a bit of history – with their dogs!
The Nuremberg Art Bunker and its Dark Secrets 2025
Originally a Medieval beer cellar, the Nuremberg art bunker became the Nazis’ secret repository for stolen art.
Hotel Elch: Best place to stay in Nuremberg with a dog 2025
Hotel Elch in Nuremberg is a great place to stay with your dog. Its location can’t be beat and the accommodations are unique and fun!
Explore Fascinating Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl, Germany
Nanstein castle overlooks the town of Landstuhl Germany and makes for a fascinating afternoon of exploring local and regional history.
Zugspitze Cable Car vs. Cogwheel Train: Overcome your phobia!
Take the Zugspitze cable car or cogwheel train? This is the post I wish someone else had written before I tried to figure this all out on my own.
One Day in Aachen? Discover the Treasure!
One day in Aachen, Germany, is enough to see Charlemagne’s shrine, golden reliquaries, a chapel of glass, an ancient throne and treasures beyond imagination!