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German-French Border Hike: Fleckenstein Castle

German-French Border Hike: Fleckenstein Castle

The German-French border offers the perfect hiking getaway, boasting beautiful trails, 12th century historic architecture. Best of all, it’s right on our doorstep. The Alsace region of France on the border of Germany has over 700 hiking trails including short and long distance routes from beginners to advanced. One of […]

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Highlights of Hamburg: Water and History

Highlights of Hamburg: Water and History

Hamburg is one of Germany’s greatest cities. It offers water, history, and a nonstop itinerary of entertaining things to do. A must-see while you’re in Deutschland! Port of Hamburg — Gateway to the world The Port of Hamburg is situated in the Elbe River basin, only about 100 kilometers from […]

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Germany’s National Parks: Harz National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Harz National Park

Almost as long as Germany has been inhabited, the area now known as Harz National Park has loomed large as a place of imagined — and very real — wilderness. Virtually uninhabited even today, the park contains mist-shrouded peaks, bogs, heath, primeval forests, and glacial peak winds that can make […]

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Nuremberg, Bavarian jewel

Nuremberg, Bavarian jewel

Situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, you will find the beautiful Bavarian city of Nuremberg. With a population of approximately 520,000 people, Nuremberg is the second largest Bavarian city and fourteenth largest city in Germany. Nuremberg is famous for art, gingerbread, sausages, toys and its famous Christmas […]

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10 family vacation spots in Germany

10 family vacation spots in Germany

Germany’s natural scenic beauty, spectacular landscapes, historical sites, robust cuisine, and superb accommodations make the country a prime choice for family vacations. All of these appeal to travellers of different budgets, interests, and proclivities. Consider including these top 10 attractions in your itinerary. 1. Steiff Bear Museum The Steiff Bear […]

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Unterwegs — April 12, 2024

GREAT GOSPEL NIGHT APRIL 13, 7:30 P.M, FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN Malcom Chambers and Friends invite you to a musical evening with gospel singers from around Europe. The audience is encouraged to sing and clap along popular tunes, such as “People Get Ready”, “Stand Up” and “The Storm is passing over.” Don’t […]

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Germany’s National Parks: Kellerwald Edersee National Park

by MilitaryinGermany.com

Sometimes, the best trips reveal a wonderland in a place that at first seems like the middle of nowhere. Kellerwald Edersee National Park, which is located in the lovely forested state of Hessen, is one of those places. From spring until summer, especially, the park provides a brilliant experience. You’ll find beautiful lakes, an excellent treetop adventure, a dam walk, an amazing castle hotel, and a wonderful sense of tranquility. Here are five tips for making the most of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.

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Five things you will love about Berlin

Five things you will love about Berlin

There are many reasons why Berlin is a great city. I can’t hope to cover them all, but there is perhaps one thing that draws me to the city more than all other things put together: It is the feel of the city that makes me think it is alive. […]

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Historic German Getaways

Historic German Getaways

Germany is a nation rife with history, and each city and village has its own story to tell. From ancient Roman cities to cities that played major roles in religion, technology, and war, this list of five historic German adventures will be sure to tickle the fancy of any history […]

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Weekend fun on a shoestring

Weekend fun on a shoestring

Europe can be expensive! While it’s nice to be able to travel and the KMC area is conveniently located within four hours of more than half a dozen countries and hundreds of exciting cities, sometimes it’s nice to have fun on the cheap. The good thing is, there are already […]

March 29, 2024 ×