There’s something magical about arriving in Erfurt. Perhaps it’s the sight of church spires rising above a sea of terracotta rooftops, or the way…
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A rail trip through northern Germany: from Hanseatic towns to Prussian palaces
Northern Germany is one of my favourite regions of the country to explore. While Hamburg and Bremen tend to steal the spotlight, there is…
Exploring Würzburg, the Baroque jewel of Franconia
Würzburg is a university city in the region of Franconia in southern Germany. Nestled on the banks of the Main River, Würzburg is one…
A rail odyssey across southern Germany
There’s a certain romance to train travel in southern Germany – a gentle unfolding of landscapes where vineyard-clad hills, medieval spires and storybook towns…
The wonders of Aachen
Aachen is a historic city in western Germany near the border with The Netherlands and Belgium. Though a relatively small city, it has a…
A stroll around Osnabrück
A university city in Lower Saxony, Osnabrück was a wonderful surprise during my recent rail tour of western Germany. I wasn’t quite sure what…
Historic cities and Christmas markets in western Germany
Germany is awash with small cities that are packed with history and charm. Together with my partner, Historic Highlights of Germany, I’ve made it…
Trier: where ancient Rome meets medieval Germany
Trier, founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. and known as Germany’s oldest city, is located on the banks of the Moselle…
Exploring Heidelberg
Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most picturesque cities, sits on the banks of the Neckar River, framed by forested hills on both sides. Overlooking the…
