30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
One of the most remarkable events in the last 50 years has to be the Fall of the Berlin Wall. On 9 November 1989, the physical barrier that separated East…
Autumn in Romantic Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate and the beautiful Moselle valley are situated on the western border of Germany, a mere 90-minute flight from Great Britain. The autumnal landscape…
Book Your Trip for the Oktoberfest
The world famous Oktoberfest which is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany is back on 21 September to 6 October. With more than six million people from around the world…
Travel for the Arts Raises the Curtain
Cultural short break and musical holiday specialist Travel for the Arts has unveiled its Autumn, Winter and Spring 2019/20 programme (including Christmas and New Year)…
Join 30th Anniversary of Fall of the Wall
9 November marks 30 years since the fall of the wall in 1989 – an event which profoundly changed Germany and Europe. The city is commemorating it with a series of cultural events…
New Unesco World Heritage in Saxony
A new transnational Unesco World Heritage puts the spotlight on Saxony’s more than 800-year-old history of mining in the Ore Mountains. Visitors can explore the region’s vibrant…
Ultimate City Breaks For Art Lovers
Europe is a melting pot of artistic creativity, from contemporary street art to avant-garde galleries and cutting-edge exhibitions and guests at NH Hotel Group’s nhow properties…
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…
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