In this article, I invite you to travel to Speyer, Germany crossing the border just north of Strasbourg and heading northeast. After a 80 km (50 mi) journey, we ... Read more!
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Christkind: Unwrapping Traditions in Alsace and Germany
You must have been born in Alsace or Germany to know about Christkindel, an enigmatic figure in Alsatian and German Christmas. A discreet figure, he is rarely seen ... Read more!
In the Footsteps of the Habsburgs in Alsace: A Captivating Odyssey
This article takes you on a historical treasure hunt, following the footsteps of the Habsburgs in Alsace and unveiling a tale neglected by history textbooks. Our first stop? ... Read more!
Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Under the starlight, a Christmas market emerges in the heart of a mountainous valley, gracefully extending at the foot of a majestic railway viaduct. As night falls, the ... Read more!
Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: A Discovery Guide
Step into the enchanting embrace of Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber as this captivating German country town transforms into a winter wonderland, seamlessly blending centuries-old customs with ... Read more!
Dresden Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Step into a winter wonderland as we embark on a virtual journey to one of Germany's most celebrated Christmas markets. The Dresden Christmas Market (or Striezelmarkt), with its ... Read more!
Stuttgart Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Welcome to a journey through the enchanting world of the Stuttgart Christmas Market! In the heart of Baden-Württemberg's capital, Stuttgart, a timeless tradition comes alive every year, transforming ... Read more!
Cologne Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
Cologne, Germany, is a city steeped in history and tradition. It transforms into a winter wonderland of sparkling lights, festive cheer, and the sweet scent of mulled wine ... Read more!
Frankfurt Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
The Frankfurt Christmas market draws approximately three million visitors and is one of Germany's largest Christmas markets. It starts, at the earliest, on the Monday preceding the first ... Read more!
Munich Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
When night falls, and the snow-covered roofs of the market stalls glisten beneath the radiant glow of numerous lights, Munich Christmas Market on Marienplatz reveals its most enchanting ... Read more!
Nuremberg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
The Nuremberg Christmas Market is one of Germany's oldest and undoubtedly most famous Christmas markets. You'll find traditional Christmas decorations in the quaint wooden stalls, often handmade, and ... Read more!
Heidelberg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
True to its student tradition, the Heidelberg Christmas Market serves as a global gathering spot, drawing students, friends, and families together, as well as a significant number of ... Read more!
Freiburg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide
The festive season in Germany brings to mind twinkling streets, the intoxicating aroma of mulled wine, shimmering lights, and charming stalls offering artisanal treasures. Every year, numerous German ... Read more!
Hans Trapp, the terror of the children of Alsace
Riding his black horse, he roams the countryside of northern Alsace with a vengeance. Hans Trapp is the terror of Alsatian gatherings. On St Nicholas' Eve, he proudly ... Read more!
Vosges sandstone: the Rhineland’s emblematic stone
Do you know what Strasbourg Cathedral, the Lion of Belfort, Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, the Main Post Office in Metz and the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer have in common? Vosges ... Read more!
The Christmas pyramid: Origins and Traditions
The Christmas Pyramid, also known as the Advent Pyramid, is an important decorative element of the Christmas season in German countries. It has been making its way into ... Read more!
30 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
Let’s enter the joy of Christmas in Germany by discovering the Weihnachtsmarkt tradition. The Christmas markets in Germany are indeed an age-old tradition. During Advent, thousands of markets ... Read more!
The Moselle Valley: A Discovery Itinerary
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Moselle Valley! If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of Lorraine, the neighbouring region. ... Read more!
What Is Germany In French: A Little Guide
What is ‘Germany’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that for many, the ... Read more!
