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How to Plan a Route with Google Maps - the Complete Guide and 3 Extra Tips
I plan all my travel routes with Google My Maps. This is a feature of Google Maps that you may not know about. You can use it to create and customize your own maps. The function is suitable for planning routes with...
The 30 Best German Christmas Markets in a Historical Setting (with Maps)
Even if you're not a winter sports enthusiast, there are good reasons to travel through Germany in December: the Christmas markets. In fact, an ever-increasing number of travelers from all over the world take the Christmas markets as an opportunity to travel through...
Best Guide Books Germany: Forget Lonely Planet!
Lonely Planet, the bible of backpackers and independent travelers, is done for me! A recent news item on my favorite podcast startled me: Lonely Planet has announced its annual "Best in Travel" destinations for...
You want to Travel Germany by Car?
There is hardly a country in Europe that is better suited for a road trip than Germany. On well-developed roads you can reach even the furthest corner of the country quickly.
With the planning you will help my customized Route suggestions for your road trip in Germany.
I am Angelika,
Passionate explorer, history buff and travel blogger for Germany
Germany's fascinating cities, medieval half-timbered architecture and the varied landscapes between the Alps and the North Sea will inspire you too!
If you are not only interested in touristic highlights, but also in art and culture, - for example for Germany's 54 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - you've come to the right place. Use my experience of traveling through Germany to put together your own perfect tour or simply follow one of my routes.
Here you will find my best tips that will make your Trip to Germany an unforgettable experience.
The latest blog posts
Nuremberg Sightseeing — The Complete City Guide
The traces of Nuremberg's more than 1,000 years of history make every visit to this city an unforgettable experience. Characterized by its medieval past, its role as the city of the Nazi party rallies during the Nazi era and...
12 of 12 in October 2024: Altensteig - Insider Tip on the German Half-Timbered Road
The weather is good again for today's 12 out of 12. The forecast is for a pleasant 15 to 18 degrees. I've decided to explore a place on the German Half-Timbered Road. I hardly dare admit it - so far I've only ever...
Shared Places, Individual Stories: My First Blog Carnival in Retrospect
In August, Judith Peters called on the bloggers in The Content Society to take part in a blog parade. Over 100 blog parades were created, including mine. It was a first for me, for which I chose the topic I've lived in these cities before...
My 33 To-Wants for the 4th Quarter of 2024
The fourth quarter of 2024 has begun and the end of the year is in sight. This means it's time to mobilize my strength and plan the next three months so that I end 2024 on a high note. There are still so...
Exploring Berchtesgadener Land: 9 Highlights and Tours [incl. Map and Tips]
The Berchtesgadener Land captivates with breathtaking panoramas and is for me one of the most beautiful regions in Germany with an abundance of sights and magnificent nature. We were there for a week and didn't get to see everything we...
Lessons: What I Learned While Traveling
For many of us, travel is a source of inspiration, growth and self-reflection. Whether it's a short city break or an extended voyage of discovery on a distant continent, every trip leaves a lasting impression.
12 of 12 in August 2024: Stuttgart — The Best Viewpoints between the TV Tower and Weißenburgpark
It's supposed to be over 30 °C today! I've decided to make the most of the good weather and finally visit the Stuttgart TV tower again, from where the view is sure to be fantastic today. Admission is free in my...
Our best travel games in retrospect: Vacation fun in analog times
Ilka Kind asks what I like to play in her blog parade. Not much these days, is my first thought. This is probably mainly because there are no more children around me. My sister's and my children are already over...
City Stories: Places that have Shaped my Life
Over the course of my life, I have lived in various cities, all of which have their own stories and special features. Each of these places has shaped me and given me valuable experiences and memories. In this article, I would like to...
Blog Parade: The Places I have Lived in
I have moved 15 times in my life - sometimes within the same city. Every place I have lived represents a certain phase of my life and has shaped me in its own way. Perhaps you too have already...
12 of 12 in July 2024: Tübingen – City of Flowers, Poets and Cyclists
In today's 12 out of 12, I take you to Tübingen, one of the most beautiful cities in Baden-Württemberg, which is also becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Today, in summery temperatures, there are lots of punting boats full of cheerful students and...
How to Visit Obersalzberg and Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden - My Experiences and Important Tips
The Berghof - of which nothing can be seen today - on the Obersalzberg was Hitler's second residence and seat of government, the Eagle's Nest was built above the Berghof on the Eagle's Nest as a tea house for the Nazi leadership and their guests....
12 of 12 in June 2024: Weil der Stadt Sightseeing - Old Town Walking Tour
For today's 12 out of 12, I'm setting off with my friend Jutta from northern Germany, who is still visiting me. We've spent a wonderful vacation in Berchtesgadener Land and Tyrol over the last two weeks. Today we're off to the...
12 of 12 in May 2024: German Literature Archive Marbach - Kafka Must Wait
As I pull back the curtains of my room at 8:30 a.m., a couple of police officers with bulletproof vests are just getting off a bus. Today sees the opening of the exhibition and research project "Kafka's Echo" at the Museum of Modern Literature. With...
Where to Travel in Germany? A Guide to the 52 Most Beautiful Regions
Are you ready to discover Germany's magnificent landscapes? This comprehensive guide takes you to the 52 most beautiful areas of our country with countless excursion destinations worth seeing. Breathtaking mountain peaks, unspoiled forests and...
12 of 12 in April 2024: With the Germany Ticket to Kirchheim unter Teck
For today's 12 out of 12, I decided to use my €49 ticket and take the S-Bahn to Kirchheim unter Teck. For me, the journey takes just over an hour, from Suttgart main station it would be about 45 minutes on the S1 to...
The Common Thread in My Life: The Joy of Writing
Now, finally - at over 60 years old - I feel like I'm living my dream. I sit at my desk, pick up a keyword, an impulse or a Google search term and write a text that will hopefully help many people...
12 of 12 in March 2024: Magnolia Blossom and Museum Visit in Stuttgart
As the weather forecast for today was bad, I decided to go to Stuttgart and visit the Württemberg State Museum in the Old Palace, which a friend had recently spoken enthusiastically about. I...
Castle or Palace: What are the Differences?
If you are planning a vacation in Germany - whether a weekend trip, a city tour or a trip lasting several weeks - then you will probably also want to see castles, palaces and palaces. Such historical buildings are among the highlights of...
12 of 12 in February 2024: My Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) in Calw
For today's 12 out of 12, I would like to take you to the small town of Calw, which is only 35 km from my home in Sindelfingen, also on the German Half-Timbered Road. Calw is the birthplace of my favorite writer...
53 fun facts about me
As a child I wanted to marry Tarzan (at that time there was a Tarzan series with Ron Ely on TV on Saturdays. Anyone remember that?). In preparation, I used a knitting shuttle to knit a vine (actually a relatively thin one about 12 meters long).
How to Plan Your Road Trip: 3 Steps to the Perfect Tour
Can you imagine taking a road trip through Germany? Great idea! Germany is a great country for a varied road trip. For me, it's the best way to explore my home country. With your own car...
12 of 12 in January 2024: Towers and Farmers' Protest in Rottweil
For 12 out of 12, I am once again exploring a city that I don't know myself. Although Rottweil is only 70 km away from my home town of Sindelfingen, I've never been here before. Yet it is the oldest town in Baden-Württemberg - 73 n....