Berlin Bauhaus Off-the-beaten-track
Coinciding with the hundredth anniversary of the highly influential movement, Mark Bibby Jackson sets off in pursuit of Berlin Bauhaus away from the norm. Bauhaus was possibly the most influential…
Explore the Hidden Saxony Wine Trail
Steep wine terraces, a very special grape variety and wine growing going back to the 11th century – the Saxony wine trail is a treat not just for wine lovers, with enchanting …
Zeche Zollverein – the Metropolis of the Coal Mines
Mark Bibby Jackson visits UNESCO World Heritage site Zeche Zollverein, Essen to discover an amazing transformation that would have impressed Fritz Lang. As I ride up the escalator to the…
Full Steam Ahead in Germany
October 2020 marks 30 years since East and West Germany were reunited, an historic moment that brought with it access to some of the world’s most remarkable narrow gauge steam…
Why Design Lovers Should Visit Weimar Now
Not just the recent opening of the new Bauhaus Museum puts Weimar firmly on the map as a stand-out art and design destination. A new permanent modernism exhibition at Neues…
10 Castles to Visit in Saxony Thuringa
Glamorous palaces, mighty castles and delightful gardens, Saxony and Thuringa – The Cultural Heart of Germany – have around 1,000 palaces, castles and fortresses, each one with a story to…
Behind the Scenes in Salzburgerland
Aimed at the rail connoisseur, this ten-day holiday has the beautiful city of Salzburg as its base. Explore its castles, palaces and UNESCO-listed old town and enjoy daily escorted excursions…
Kreuzberg: Berlin Stuck in the 80s
Tired of the conventional trappings of tourism Mark Bibby Jackson decides to wander the streets of Kreuzberg to discover another side of Berlin. Kreuzberg has the feel of Queens or the Bronx – not that I’ve ever…
Onion Market 2023, Weimar Germany
Dubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph, the Weimar Onion Market, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia, Germany…
No Post-Brexit Visa Needed for Germany
With the announcement of a visa waiver for Brits travelling to Europe after Britain leaves the EU, the German National Tourist Office UK and Ireland (GNTO) has revealed what’s trending…
Lake Constance: One Holiday, Four Countries
The shores of Lake Constance, or Bodensee as it’s known to the locals, fall in Germany, Austria and Switzerland; its waters flow into the Rhine, which forms a natural border…
Things To Do in Berlin: Wine, Art, Fine Food & Beer
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the German capital to discover a city thriving as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discover things to do…
Health Retreat in Bavarian Rhön Biosphere Reserve
The Regena Health Resort & Spa, is a luxury retreat which provides the perfect escape from the stresses and constraints of everyday life, whilst improving guest’s health…
Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend), 2024
The Cologne Carnival, Fastelovend or ‘Fasteleer’ in the local dialect is one of the biggest street carnivals in Europe. The Carnival will be from 8 to 14 February, 2024. Officially, the…
Celebrate the Sound of Love in Berlin
Berlin is a melting pot of creativity with music at its very core. From techno beats in the capital’s uber-trendy clubs to the sound of smooth jazz reverberating from its…
Valentine’s Day 2024 Around the World
It’s that time of the year again that love birds look forward to, many singles dread, and some brave souls try to ignore. The least that could be said about…
Saxony and Thuringia Ready for 2019
Some splendid openings, a new modernist quarter and a few all-time favourites sprinkled with a generous dose of Bauhaus spirit – Saxony and Thuringia are getting ready…
Dresden Giant Stollen Parade 2018
In recent years stollen has become as much a feature of Christmas as figgy pudding. But nowhere do they celebrate the festive cake as seriously as in Dresden where each…
Top Instagram Christmas Markets
As 2018 draws to a close, On The Go Tours have devised an interactive map detailing those European Christmas markets that appear most on Instagram…
Things to Do in Leipzig: From Bach to the Spinnerei
From becoming immersed in the local music scene to getting blind drunk at 11 in the morning, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers plenty of things to do in Leipzig for a…
Dresden: Castles, Steam Trains and a Mickey Mouse Republic
The former East German state of Saxony has a wealth of history and a totally different feel to it as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers on his trip to Dresden and…
Germany Sees Rise in Overnight Stays
The German National Tourist Board has announced an increase in overnight stays of 7.9% by visitors from UK for January 2018, compared to the same period in 2017. With the number of overnight stays registered…
SouthWest Germany: Culinary Capital
In Germany, the top foodie destination is SouthWest Germany. It boasts a quarter of the country’s Michelin starred restaurants – that is more than any other region. Here…
Luxury Urban Resort in Hamburg
Germany’s beautiful waterfront city of Hamburg will gain a new architectural landmark on 19 March with the debut of The Fontenay. Designed as an urban resort on the leafy banks of Lake Alster, within a…
