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Germany – Eisenach

Eisenach is a town in central Germany known for the medieval Wartburg Castle, which sits on a high rock overlooking the countryside. For the house where the religious reformer Martin Luther lived for much of his childhood and for being…

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Germany – Weida

Weida is located in the state of Thuringia and is known for its well-preserved old town, with numerous historic buildings such as the castle or the St. Mary's Church. One of the highlights of the year in Weida is the…

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Germany – Dresden

Dresden is the second largest city on the Elbe River after Hamburg. The city was known as the Jewel Box, due to its baroque and rococo centre. This city suffered one of the most terrible bombings of World War II…

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Germany – Bavaria – Passau

Passau, the queen of the baroque today. The city with three rivers has an immense artistic and architectural wealth, greatly influenced by the architecture of the Italian masters. The view of the city is impressive with picturesque alleys and beautiful…

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Germany – Bavaria – Altötting

Altötting is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Germany. For 500 years it has been the site of religious pilgrimages by Catholics in honor of Mary, including a visit by Pope John Paul II in 1980 and one…

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Germany – Bavaria – Oberammergau

Oberammergau is a small town in the state of Bavaria located in an idyllic location with the mountains in the background. It is known for the large number of hand-painted frescoed houses, especially the famous painted houses of Little Red…

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Germany – Bavaria – Füssen

Füssen is a Bavarian city in Germany, just north of the Austrian border. A charming town located very close to the famous Mad King's castle that inspired Disney. Its historic centre with medieval alleys, colourful townhouses, baroque churches, monasteries and…

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