What to do in Dessau, Germany? Dessau is best known for the Bauhaus (and we're not talking about the department store) and all its parks and Unesco heritage sites. Here are our top tips!
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What to do in Wittenberg, Germany? In this city, officially called "Lutherstadt Wittenberg", almost everything is about the reformer Martin Luther. This also makes the city interesting, and a bit different. Here are our top tips!
Read moreWhat to do in Dresden, Germany? This historic city offers magnificent sights such as castles, palaces and parks, as well as art and multimedia experiences. Here are our top tips!
Read moreMoritzburg Castle near Dresden is a beautiful and fairytale-like hunting and baroque castle that is well worth a visit. On the walk inside the castle, you get a "histopad", which helps to bring history to life!
Read moreFestung Königstein in Germany is Europe's largest existing mountain fortress, rising mightily above the River Elbe. The impressive fortress, which has never been taken, now serves as a fascinating outdoor museum.
Read moreThe Hazmburk castle in the Czech Republic is now a ruin, yet it sits mightily on top of a hill in the town of Libochoviche. This town also has a baroque castle from the 17th century. Of course we visited both!
Read moreKokořín Castle in the Czech Republic is a historic castle located in the Bohemian Paradise nature reserve. The castle is exciting to see, and we also recommend nice hikes, and a nice campsite, in the immediate surrounding area.
Read moreHouska Castle in the Czech Republic is a Gothic building located a few kilometres north of the capital Prague. According to legend, this castle was built to cover one of the gates of hell, thus preventing terrifying creatures from appearing in our world. Today the castle is open to tourists.
Read moreThe Residence in Würzburg is a stunning Baroque palace, and is considered one of the finest examples of sumptuous German Baroque. Much of the palace was destroyed during World War II, but has been rebuilt to its original splendour. Here you can see the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
Read moreRegenstein Castle in Blankenburg is a historic ruined castle in the German Harz region. Here you can walk around and think back to times gone by. There are also several nice hiking trails, including some very special sandstone caves.
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