One day in Cologne, Germany: top things for your itinerary
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One day in Cologne, Germany: top things for your itinerary

The largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne is home to one of Germany’s most recognisable and popular tourist attractions, Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom), famous for its soaring twin spires. Most travellers will recognise the often-used photograph taken from the opposite bank of the Rhine River. This shows the city’s gothic-styled cathedral standing behind a massive…

The 19 best things to do in Nuremberg, Germany (2022)
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The 19 best things to do in Nuremberg, Germany (2022)

Nuremberg, Germany, is a city with many different attractions to offer visitors. There are medieval old streets and squares to wander through, castles and towers, and walks around the city walls and along the river. You can also learn about the city’s role in the Second World War, visit some outstanding museums, and go to…

Day trips from Stuttgart, Germany: Tübingen
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Day trips from Stuttgart, Germany: Tübingen

By Emma Marshall and Nick Warburton This post contains affiliate links Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, may be one of Germany’s less heralded cities. But this doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do over a long weekend. What’s more, if you wanted to extend your stay, there are some great day trips from Stuttgart…

2 days in Hannover: 5 reasons not to overlook it for a short German break
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2 days in Hannover: 5 reasons not to overlook it for a short German break

By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Judging by some of the reactions I have had to my recent 2 days in Hannover, it’s not top of people’s list for a short break in Germany.  And it’s true that it’s probably pipped by the likes of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.  But this doesn’t mean…