Germany offers far more than lederhosen and beer gardens — from the industrial heritage of the Ruhr Valley to the political history of Berlin, from the maritime culture of Hamburg to Bavaria’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. These guides cover both the well-trodden paths and the underrated corners of this diverse country, with practical information on everything from train ticket prices to the best times to visit specific attractions.
Whether you’re interested in exploring North Rhine-Westphalia’s post-industrial cities, understanding the legacy of the Third Reich in Munich, or simply finding your way around Germany’s excellent rail network, these articles provide the honest insights you need. From Haribo pilgrimages in Bonn to Christmas markets in Dortmund, discover why Germany rewards travellers who venture beyond the obvious destinations and dig a little deeper into its complex, fascinating history.
North Rhine-Westphalia travel articles
- A Dortmund city guide for first time visitors.
- Dortmund’s Christmas market: Home of the world’s largest Christmas tree.
- Berlin to Dortmund train times and prices.
- Why the Ruhrgebeit is an underrated part of Germany for visitors.
- A Bonn city guide for first time visitors.
- A Haribo pilgrimage in Bonn.
- An Essen city guide for first time visitors.
- Cologne Cathedral ticket price guide.
Hamburg travel articles
- Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Hamburg.
- Why Hamburg’s vibe comes from St Pauli, musicals and its port.
- 9 reasons to take a Hamburg city break.
- How to get cheap Hamburg to Berlin train tickets.
- What to expect at the St Nikolai Memorial in Hamburg.
- Guide to visiting St Michael’s Church in Hamburg.
- How long should you spend at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg.
- Why it’s worth booking ahead to see the Miniatur Wunderland model railway.
- What to expect aboard museum ship Rickmer Rickmers.
- What makes the Cap San Diego museum ship a bit different.
Berlin travel articles
- The best time to visit the DDR Museum in Berlin.
- A guide to West Berlin for first time visitors – including the Tiergarten and Berlin Zoo.
- Canoeing along the Berlin Wall.
- Taking the Berlin to Munich train.
- Is it realistic to do a Berlin to Prague day trip by train?
- Taking on Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke.
- How the Berlin Wall inspired a boom of creativity.
- How the Ampelmann became a beloved symbol of Berlin.
- Guide to Berlin Cathedral ticket prices.
- 8 ways to improve your Berlin city break.
- What to expect at the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin.
Elsewhere in Germany
- A Frankfurt travel guide for first time visitors.
- How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when the tickets have sold out.
- Exploring Bavarian beer culture in Munich.
- What to expect on a Third Reich tour of Munich.
- 19 reasons to visit Munich.
- Why it’s worth visiting the Museum Brandhorst in Munich.
