Posts tagged with - Germany

As the fourth-biggest consumer of beer, it’s clearly a huge part of German culture. German beer festivals, or Volksfest, are some of the biggest events in the country. It’s a great opportunity for a trip to Germany, and there are events to suit e...

Germany is home to some of Europe’s most scenic countryside and some of its most amazing driving routes. Of these, the Black Forest, located in the Rhineland near the French border, is among the most stunning. Home of the eponymous gateau and the C...

Every year the world’s largest pumpkin festival is held within the gardens of Ludwigsburg Palace, Germany, with 500 different species creating the giant sculptures. With the theme this year being ‘The Pumpkin Circus’, and over 150 tonnes of pum...

Chances are if you’ve heard Martin Luther’s name mentioned, it’s been in the context of the reformation of the church in Europe. He was instrumental in the growth of Protestantism and rejection of the medieval Catholic Church across much of Eur...