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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Zweibrücken

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Zweibrücken

Zweibrücken makes for an excellent day trip. Located a few kilometers from the French border, the city is rich with natural beauty, history and a very interesting mélange of sightseeing opportunities. Plus, you get to visit a city that begins with the letter Z, which doesn’t happen every day! Here […]

February 12, 2021 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Xtra Special Winter Outdoors Edition

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Xtra Special Winter Outdoors Edition

Whether you love winter or simply endure it until spring arrives, one thing is true: getting outside and active is important for your health during the long, dark months. Fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent outdoor opportunities in Germany. Even during the COVID era — when most close-to-home ski […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Ulm

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Ulm

As far as day trips go, Ulm packs a serious punch. It’s a large city, with plenty to do. Located on the banks of the Danube River, it offers history, art and culture. It also offers a great mix of random coolness – such as being the birthplace of Albert […]

January 8, 2021 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Trier

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Trier

Trier is a beautiful, history-rich city with origins that are shrouded in mystery. One legend holds that it was founded by an exiled Assyrian prince 1,300 years before the birth of Christ. What is provable, however, is that Trier is Germany’s oldest city. On a related note, it boasts one […]

December 18, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Schönau

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Schönau

Schönau almost seems like Shangri-la. Every twisting road that leads to the little village deep in the Pfalz forest leads you further and further into what feels like a forgotten valley. When you reach Schönau, nestled against the French border, you also discover that it is very much an outdoor […]

December 11, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Rothenburg

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Rothenburg

One of the classic (perhaps THE classic) German day trip destinations is Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You’ve probably seen pictures in guidebooks or on websites: half-timbered buildings, cobblestone streets, impossible cuteness. There’s a reason Rothenburg is so highly recommended: it has the power to transport even the most cynical traveler. […]

December 4, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Quarantine Edition

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Quarantine Edition

These are strange days, especially for Americans living in Europe. After all, one of the benefits of being here is that travel is so easy. So many world-famous cultures, countries, cities, and landmarks are so reachable. And even when travel is confined to Germany, life is still good. This is […]

November 26, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Pforzheim

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Pforzheim

Pforzheim embodies so much that is good about Germany. With more than 100,000 people, it’s large enough to offer something for every traveler, and small enough that navigating it doesn’t feel overwhelming. There is an excellent blend of culture, commerce and nature — all of which are super accessible under […]

November 20, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Niederhausen

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Niederhausen

A trip to Niederhausen is good for your body and your soul. This small wine village on the banks of the Nahe River is off the beaten path, and yet is filled with brilliant paths. And, during an era in which travel to quiet, rural places has never been more […]

November 6, 2020 ×

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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Mainz

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Mainz

Mainz is easy to enjoy. It is filled with classic architecture, including towering stone spires and half-timbered buildings. The Rhine River chugs past, acting as a beating heart for a thriving university city. Restaurants, shops, wineries and an abundant amount of green space can be found downtown. Mainz is also […]

October 30, 2020 ×