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Explained: How can travelers benefit from Germany's new monthly train pass?
Mar 2, 2023 • 4 Min read
Tips & Advice
What to eat and drink in Germany: from curb-side Currywurst to Black Forest cake
Jan 30, 2023 • 11 Min read
Get the inside scoop on eating and drinking in Germany – from beer hall faves to fancy vegan flavors.
Festivals & Events
Oktoberfest finally returns this year: a first-timers' guide to all merry mayhem
Aug 26, 2022 • 6 Min read
It's finally returning! Your guide to Germany's Oktoberfest, slated for Sep 17 - Oct 3, 2022. Here are all the details.
Hiking
Road trip to the best of Germany’s Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg
Aug 22, 2022 • 5 Min read
Between tramping up mountains and pottering down medieval lanes and alleys, this region is best appreciated by car
Budget Travel
How I traveled using Germany’s €9 travel pass: my 48-hour itinerary
Aug 2, 2022 • 7 Min read
With Germany's €9 rail pass I was able to travel to parts of Germany I would have never thought to visit otherwise.
Air Travel
Traveling to Germany? 6 questions you need to ask before you go
Jul 26, 2022 • 5 Min read
Do you have a trip planned, or are considering going to Germany soon? Here are 6 questions to ask before you go.
Public Transport
Explore Germany for €9 this summer: these are the best itineraries to see the most for less
Jul 15, 2022 • 7 Min read
Explore these top itineraries in Germany this summer with the country's new €9 travel pass.
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The top 10 road trips in Germany for romance, fairy tales, castles and (possibly enchanted) forests
May 20, 2022 • 6 Min read
Germany has wonderful driving, and its roads are excellent. Here are 10 trips that showcase the country at its best.
Hiking
These top hikes in Germany show why walking is a way of life here
Mar 9, 2022 • 4 Min read
From high-altitude hikes in the Bavarian Alps to woodland rambles through the Black Forest, Germany is a wonderland for walkers.
COVID-19
Germany adds 6 countries to high risk category including the US, Portugal and Spain
Dec 24, 2021 • 3 Min read
Germany has added 6 countries to its list of "high-risk" areas of travel making it more difficult for unvaccinated travelers visit the country.
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