Germany Features

Germany Features

• Top Attractions
  

  Berlin was the capital of Prussia, the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich before being divided after World War II. The must-visit... read more

• Quintessential
  

  If you want to get a sense of contemporary German culture and indulge in some of its pleasures, start by familiarizing yourself with the rituals... read more

• If You Like
  

  The Germans have a long-standing love affair with Mother Nature. The woods, as well as the mountains, rivers, and oceans, surface repeatedly... read more

• Germany Today
  

  About the size of Montana but home to Western Europe's largest population, Germany is in many ways a land of contradictions. The land of "Dichter... read more

• Top Experiences
  

  As soon as the sun comes out, beer gardens sprout all over Germany. With as much sunshine per year as Anchorage, Alaska, the Germans know a good... read more

• Flavors of Germany
  

  Traditional German cuisine fell out of fashion several decades ago, and was replaced by Italian and Mediterranean food, Asian food, and Middle... read more

• Beers of Germany
  

  Beer, or "liquid bread" as it was described by medieval monks who wanted to avoid God's anger, is not just a vital element of German cuisine... read more

• Wines of Germany
  

  Germany produces some of the finest white wines in the world. Although more and more quality red wine is being produced, the majority of German... read more

• Lodging Primer
  

  Whether budget and spare, or luxurious and opulent, you'll find top-quality accommodations throughout Germany to rest your travel-weary bones... read more

• Tracing Your German Roots
  

  More than 51 million Americans claim German ancestry, and many of these Americans have a strong desire to trace their long-lost roots. The first... read more

• World War II Sites
  

  When it comes to World War II, Germany has a grim past to reckon with. The country's darkest days began with Adolph Hitler's rise to power in... read more