Everyone talks about European summer, and yeah, it’s great, but honestly, Christmas in Europe might just be my favorite time to be on the continent. From mid-November through early January, cities light up with extravagant Christmas markets, steaming mugs of glühwein, and streets so sparkly they make you feel like a kid again. I’ve been…
One of my favorite cities to visit in Germany is definitely Munich. And as someone who grew up near Cologne, it honestly hurts me a little to say this, but I have to admit that Munich is the most beautiful of all our major German cities. The city has everything: a picture-perfect old town, stunning…
If you’ve read any of my other Germany travel guides, you probably already know that I’m a big fan of visiting Munich. I wouldn’t necessarily want to live there, but from a tourist’s perspective, I honestly think Munich is one of the best, maybe even the best city to visit in Germany. I’ve been a…
I honestly think Munich is one of the best cities to visit in Germany especially if it’s your first time in the country and or you’re flying in from overseas and want that classic, “stereotypical German” ( Bavarian) experience. Even though I was born and raised in Germany, I still get ridiculously excited every time…
Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities any time of year, but at Christmas? Wow. The whole city glows. The chandelier-style lights draped across the main shopping street leading to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are honestly some of the most elegant decorations I’ve ever seen, and everywhere you look, there are strings of twinkling lights…
If you’re still on the fence about spending Christmas in Germany, consider this your sign to just book the trip. I promise you won’t regret it! Germany is hands-down one of the best countries to visit during the holidays, and Berlin, the capital, is a huge part of that magic. Yes, I might be biased…
If you’re thinking about spending Christmas in Germany and still on the fence, let me make this easy: the answer is yes, absolutely yes. Christmas in Germany is always a good idea, and Hamburg is one of the best places to experience it. I might be biased (I did grow up in Germany after all),…
One of my favorite things about living in Germany has always been the Christmas season, and more specifically, the Christmas markets in Germany. They’re festive, cozy, full of twinkly lights, and yes, I’ll admit it: a little bit magical. I might be biased (I am German, after all), but Christmas markets have been part of…
Finding that spark of Christmas magic as an adult can feel tricky, but Vienna brings it back in full force. Between glowing palaces, the smell of cheesy raclette, and mugs of steaming Glühwein in your hands, it’s the kind of festive atmosphere that makes you feel like a kid again. I first came here on…
If you’ve read any of my other Hamburg travel guides, then you already know this: Hamburg is for sure one of my favorite cities in Germany. The thing I love about Hamburg is the mix. Berlin, to me, is a bit too grimy and edgy, while Munich is kinda the opposite, too posh and polished….