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The Neuschwanstein palace is the most iconic of the four palaces built by the order of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The fairy tale castles are set in...
Everything from Germany
Germany, situated in the heart of Europe, borders nine countries and features a varied landscape including the Baltic Sea coast, the forested uplands of the Black Forest, and the Bavarian Alps. With over 83 million inhabitants, it is the EU’s most populous nation. The capital is Berlin, a vibrant city known for its history and modern creative scene. Germany’s history is profoundly marked by the Holy Roman Empire, the Reformation, two World Wars, and the Cold War division and subsequent reunification in 1990.
Today, it is a democratic federal republic and an economic powerhouse, leading in engineering, automobile manufacturing, and renewable energy. Germany is a key driver of European integration and is celebrated for its cultural contributions in music, literature, and science.
Germany is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as North and Central Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Pictures from Germany
This is Sandalsand's collection of pictures from Germany. They are the result of trips to different parts of the country. If you look up my articles...
World Heritage #0367 – Trier
Trier used to be second only to Rome, in the Roman Empire. Discover a number of surviving monuments and structures of a very high quality in the...
World Heritage #1239 – Berlin Modernism Housing Estates
The Berlin Modernism Housing Estates are remarkable. The end of World War I called for drastic improvements in the living conditions of ordinary and...
Nature: 11 Picturesque Lakes
Let's have a look at 11 picturesque lakes. Lakes come in all sizes and some even contain salt water. This article illustrates and describes some...
World Heritage #1613 – Great spa towns of Europe
Eleven great spa towns in seven countries across Europe are on the World Heritage List. They developed from natural mineral water springs. The...
VIDEO – Germany – Rhine Valley
Video from the Rhine Valley with places like Rüdesheim, Kaub, Kamp-Bornhofen, and Bad Salzig. It includes several scenes from Burg Liebenstein, a...
World Heritage #1066 – Rhine Valley
In the upper Middle Rhine valley there are vineyards. There are also castles on the banks and hills surrounding this mighty river. There has been...
World Heritage #0271 – Church of Wies
What does a Rococo church look like? Come to the church of Wies and enjoy this strikingly beautiful church. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Germany – Wieskirche
This is a video from Wieskirche. "The Pilgrimage Church of Wies" (Wieskirche) is no. 271 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. According to Wikipedia,...
World Heritage #0169 – Würzburg
There are a few palaces on the World Heritage List, and Würzburg in central Germany is not the least impressive. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Germany – Würzburg
This video from Würzburg includes the Marienburg Fortress over the River Main as well as the World Heritage Site on the river bank. "The Würzburg...
World Heritage #0623 – Goslar
Mining innovation and the pretty town of Goslar. These are the key words about this heritage site in the middle of Germany. The UNESCO World...
VIDEO – Germany – Goslar
This video is from Goslar. It is part of no. 623 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. "Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz...
The French Riviera and the return home
We spent the last days on our InterRail on the The French Riviera. We had some lazy, lovely days on the Cote d'Azur... and a long way home. This...
InterRail in Germany, France and Italy
This is an introduction to an InterRail train journey to Germany, France and Italy. We started in Norway and transited through Sweden and Denmark....
World Heritage #0272 – Hanseatic City of Lübeck
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck was an important town for centuries and has kept enough of the old days for visitors to enjoy for centuries more. The...
World Heritage #0292 – Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne cathedral is a huge Gothic cathedral, right in the middle of a large city, in Germany. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes more than...
Berlin and former East Germany
This is my diary from a four week train journey to Eastern Europe. We first went to Berlin and the former republic of East Germany. This is article...
World Heritage #0846 – Classical Weimar
Classical Weimar is a pleasant place to visit, and historically important in the cultural development of Germany - and Europe. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0532 – Potsdam
In the huge parks of Potsdam, at the western outskirts of the German capital, we find a large collection of fine palaces. The UNESCO World Heritage...
World Heritage #0896 – Museumsinsel
The Museumsinsel (Museum Island) in Berlin is an island with museums. They date from when the very idea of museums was formed. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #1067 – Stralsund and Wismar
The historic centres of Stralsund and Wismar are on the Heritage list, like many cities that once belonged to the Hanseatic League. The UNESCO...
