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Chemnitz, Germany - European Capital of Culture 2025

Guest writer: Björn Erik Gustavsson

An elderly woman at the newsagent's at Chemnitz central station snorts loudly as the person in front of her gets her cigarettes and leaves.

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Which ferries run from Sweden to Germany? - 5 options

Which ferries go from Sweden to Germany? We have travelled many times from Sweden to Germany and here we list some different ferry crossings that go directly from Sweden to Germany, as well as some other possible travel routes.

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Steinau an der Strasse - with the Brothers Grimm house

Steinau an der Strasse is a small German town best known for the fact that the Brothers Grimm grew up here. The German holiday route Fairy Tale Road passes through and you can visit the Brothers Grimm's house.

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Things to do in Bayreuth, Bavaria - our top 11 tips

What to see and do in Bayreuth, Bavaria? This beautiful and unique German city has a lot to offer in terms of castles, gardens and operas. And some good beer to boot! Here are our top tips.

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Hofgarten Eremitage in Bayreuth - amazing park in Bavaria

The Hofgarten Eremitage in Bayreuth is a large and incredibly beautiful park filled with castles, fountains, caves and water art. This is one place in German Bavaria that you simply don't want to miss.

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Sanspareil rock garden and Zwernitz castle in Bavaria

Sanspareil Stone Garden is a stunning 18th century landscape garden located just outside Bayreuth in Bavaria, Germany. It includes a ruined theatre, an oriental building and the medieval castle of Zwernitz.

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Things to do in Bamberg - 14 tips for a lovely German town

What to see and do in Bamberg, Germany? This fine and lovely German city, whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a real gem. Here are our top tips!

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Things to do in Würzburg - 12 sights and experiences

What to do in Würzburg, Germany? This beautiful and historic city is a real gem, offering everything from palaces to beautiful views. Here are our top tips!

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Things to do in Goslar - 11 tips for a historic town in Germany

What to do in Goslar? This German town is a charming and historic little gem, with an old town centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are our top tips for things to see and do!

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Rammelsberg Mine - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Goslar

The Rammelsberg mine is a Unesco World Heritage Site in the German town of Goslar, located in the Harz mountains. We visited the mine last summer, and it turned out to be very interesting.

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