Category: Germany
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How to Visit Hohenzollern Castle: A Magical Medieval Castle
Hohenzollern Castle is one of the prettiest castles in Germany (like Neuschwanstein). It is also one of the least well-known (unlike Neuschwanstein), which makes it a bit challenging to get to. But no fear, because I am going to tell you exactly how to visit Hohenzollern Castle, if it’s worth visiting, other things to do, Read more
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How to Day Trip to Nuremberg from Munich
It is easy to day trip to Nuremberg from Munich. The city is just a one hour train ride away, with multiple trains running between the two daily. You can also take a guided tour from Munich if you would prefer. This article is going to exactly how to plan a Nuremberg day trip, including Read more
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How to Day Trip to Rothenburg, Germany: Is It Worth It?
I planned our trip to Germany for over seven years! So I saw the storybook town of Rothenburg, Germany mentioned a lot (A LOT!). Rothenburg (Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, officially), is an extremely popular tourist destination in the Bavarian region, close to Munich and Nuremberg. It is a perfectly preserved medieval town that’s been featured in movies and Read more
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How to Visit Wiblingen Abbey Library: A Real Life Beauty and the Beast Library
There are several libraries around the world that look like a real life Beauty and the Beast library. One of the easiest to visit is the Wiblingen Abbey Library in Ulm, Germany. It is just over an hour train ride from Munich, or a one hour train from Stuttgart to get to Ulm, so it Read more
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The Complete Guide to Train Travel in Germany
Train travel in Germany can be completely overwhelming if you’re planning a trip there for the first time. Especially for those of us coming from small towns in the US, where public transportation is basically non-existent. But no worries, because I’ve got everything you need to know right here! My husband and I spent 2 Read more
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The Best 1-Week in Munich Itinerary
If you want to plan a magical fairy tale trip to Germany, Munich is definitely one of the best places to base yourself for said trip. Especially if you’re like me, and you like coming back to the same place every night and not renting a car in a foreign country! This 1 week Munich Read more
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How to Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
Is it worth visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in winter? Is it worth going inside the castle? How do you get there? Is the Marienbrucke bridge open? So many questions! Personally, I think that Neuschwanstein Castle is worth visiting in any season, whether or not you go inside. It is a stunning, mountainside castle set in a Read more
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The Most Magical Things to Do for Christmas in Germany
Christmas in Germany is a magical experience! This guide will help you plan out all the best things to do on your trip, as well as what to wear, and fun stories to read and watch to set the mood before you go. Year visited:2025 Time of Year: December What’s in this Article: Why Spend Read more