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Rheingau Wine Region
Written by Viator, June 2013
Its sloping vineyards, medieval castles and hilltop villages are undeniably picturesque, but the Rheingau region is most famous for its celebrated Riesling wines. Stretching along the northern banks ... Read more
World War II Sites in Germany
Written by Viator, June 2013
Despite its successful post-war reinvention, Germany’s part in World War II history will forever haunt its people. The country has made the brave choice to preserve its harrowing past rather than ... Read more
Best Day Trips from Frankfurt
Written by Viator, June 2013
With a huge number of domestic and international flights landing in Frankfurt, the lively metropolis makes a strategic base for exploring central Germany, with excellent transport links to Bavaria, ... Read more
Summer Activities in Munich
Written by Viator, May 2013
Aside from the annual extravaganza of Oktoberfest, summer is Munich’s busiest time of year and there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy the sun. Here are a few ideas for things to do in Munich in ... Read more
3 Days in Bavaria: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2013
Blessed with some of Europe’s most romantic scenery, Bavaria is the kind of place you wouldn’t want to leave, but for those with only three days to spare, here are a few ideas for what to include ... Read more
Oberammergau Passion Play
Written by Viator, April 2013
The small mountain village of Oberammergau, tucked away in the Ammergau Alps on the Austrian border, has secured a place for itself on the Bavarian tourist trail, thanks to its legendary Passion ... Read more
River Cruises
Written by Viator, April 2013
If you ever wanted to see Berlin from a different angle or wanted to get an overview of the city in a short time, a river cruise is a good option for a tour. Though the Spree River spans over 400 ... Read more
Dresden From Berlin
Written by Viator, November 2012
Very few European cities were as hard hit by World War II as Dresden, Germany. The city was in flaming ruins from the Allied firebomb attacks of February 13, 1945, depicted in Kurt Vonnegut’s classic ... Read more
Learning About East Berlin Life at the DDR Museum
Written by Viator, November 2012
Berlin‘s history has played a major role in shaping the city today, and one of the best places to learn more about one period of that history is at the DDR Museum, which details what life was like ... Read more
Summer Wine Festivals in Germany
Written by Viator, July 2012
The country may be more closely associated with beer, but Germans are quite proud of their locally-produced wine, and justifiably so. There are 13 officially recognized wine regions in the country, ... Read more
Beaches on Germany’s Baltic Coast
Written by Viator, July 2012
Think of Germany and you may envision the Black Forest, or the castles of the Romantic Road, the great cities of Berlin or Munich or the massive beer steins of Oktoberfest. You probably don’t picture ... Read more
Unusual Museums in Berlin
Written by Viator, June 2012
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the city’s creative arts have taken center stage. Perhaps this is due to the fact that for so long the residents of East Berlin couldn’t express themselves freely, ... Read more
Salzburg Tours from Munich
Written by Viator, November 2010
From the southern German city of Munich the Austrian border is just one and a half hours away through lilting Bavarian countryside. And once on the other side, you find yourself in the beautiful ... Read more
Hamburg Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Hamburg, Germany's second largest and most notorious city, is known for its magnificent harbor and for the Reeperbahn in St Pauli (the biggest red light district in the world and where the Beatles ... Read more
3 Days in Cologne: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Roman walls, medieval churches and the curving arcs of the railway bridge – more than two millennia of history and architecture come together in Cologne. The twin spires of the cathedral dominate the ... Read more
