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Germany’s National Parks: Berchtesgaden National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Berchtesgaden National Park

Set in a tiny nook in southeast Bavaria, nearly surrounded by Austria, Berchtesgaden just might be Germany’s most beautiful national park. The park summons so many superlatives: Majestic, breathtaking, raw, sublime, incredible. Here’s another one: Action-packed. Indeed, visitors will never lack for something to do — during any season. As […]

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Holiday Kaiserslautern: City lights, forest magic

Holiday Kaiserslautern: City lights, forest magic

If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places — both expected and unexpected — in Kaiserslautern. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday […]

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Germany’s National Parks: Jasmund National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Jasmund National Park

by MilitaryInGermany.com Jasmund National Park feels like Germany’s last frontier. Located on the island of Rügen (Germany’s largest), Jasmund (Germany’s smallest national park) is beautiful, tranquil, and historic. The park’s chalky white cliffs flank the sometimes wild waters of the Baltic Sea. The park offers amazing hiking, UNESCO-recognized beech forests, […]

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Europe’s sunniest winter destinations

Europe’s sunniest winter destinations

Living in Germany can be an amazing, life-changing experience. But let’s be honest. The winters are dark. Real dark. Fortunately, Germany’s central location offers a way for light-seekers to find the sun…which often isn’t as far away as you might think! In Germany, it feels sometimes like you can go […]

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German Christmas Markets 2023

German Christmas Markets 2023

Christmas markets in Germany are a feast for the senses and we are cautiously optimistic that there will be no restrictions or short-term cancellations getting between us and a steaming mug of mulled wine this year. So prepare yourself for the sweet scent of gingerbread to seep through romantic alleys […]

November 17, 2023 ×

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Celebrating the holidays in Germany’s 5 largest cities

Celebrating the holidays in Germany’s 5 largest cities

When it comes to celebrating the winter holidays, there’s no place like a city. The lights, the music, the shops, the energy – all of it conspires to bring joy to a season that can sometimes make the best among us feel a little cynical. Good news: Germany does the […]

November 17, 2023 ×

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Winter City Destinations

Winter City Destinations

There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany!  With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy to just close the front door, kick off those boots, and climb onto the couch with a blanket and the […]

November 17, 2023 ×

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Winter Hiking Oberstdorf

Winter Hiking Oberstdorf

I normally take one-day hikes during the winter in the local areas only a short drive away. However, I decided to venture out for an entire weekend after being told to stop being a lazy hiking homebody who goes out for a few hours and retreats back home to binge […]

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The underground Christmas market

The underground Christmas market

Maybe this is your first Christmas market season in Germany or maybe you feel like you’ve visited every one you can handle. What if I told you about one that is underground? When I say underground I don’t mean it’s a secret. I mean it is literally in caves! About […]

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A Guide to Christmas Season in Germany

A Guide to Christmas Season in Germany

Anyone who’s stood amidst the glow of a Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas market, knows that the holiday season in Germany is special. While different regions of Germany have their own customs, some traditions are observed countrywide. Advent Sundays help usher in the festivities. Advent Sundays are the four Sundays in December […]

November 17, 2023 ×