November 21, 2009
Escaping Berlin: Autumn colours from a Spreewald canoe
The long, lazy Indian summer days are swiftly coming to an end, but as Kristen Allen reports, there are few better ways to soak up the season than a relaxing and affordable jaunt to the canals of the Spreewald nature preserve. READ »
Oste bridge ferry still going strong after century of service
The Schwebefähre, or bridge ferry, over the Oste River in Lower Saxony this year celebrates a century of service. Taking a journey on Germany's oldest transporter bridge offers visitors a chance to become a party of its long history. READ »
Paddling through Mecklenburg's land of a thousand lakes
Only a short trip from Berlin or Hamburg lies the leafy Mecklenburg lake district. Looking for a relaxing waterborne retreat, Sabine Devins gets herself up a creek with a paddle. READ »
Getting baroque with Barack in Dresden
Barack Obama is spending a few precious hours in Dresden on Friday. Mark Belcher explores the parts of the rebuilt baroque gem the US president probably won’t see. READ »
Marching to America's tune in Saarland
Saarland might be known for its affinity for French culture, but as Rhea Wessel reports, this summer the state will become Germany’s hotspot for American music. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Namibia: a taste of old-fashioned African Gemütlichkeit
The former German colony of Namibia has become an attractive destination for German tourists and expats looking for a new home offering a touch of Teutonic Gemütlichkeit - or hospitality. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
Bunking down in Berlin’s best hostels
The venerable youth hostel – invented a century ago in Germany – has come along way from the dumpy dorms and lumpy bunk beds of yore. Shannon Smith takes a look at some of Berlin’s best cheap sleeps. READ »
Kronberg: Classic and castles for kids
Some kids might resist exposure to classical music, but as The Local’s Rhea Wessel reports, the town of Kronberg offers a stunning fairy-tale atmosphere that will inspire their imaginations and please grown-ups too. READ »
Two Harz beat as one
People flock to the mountainous Harz region year round to climb the highest peak in northern Germany the Brocken. Campbell Jefferys explores spectacular countryside once split by the Iron Curtain. READ »
Kings, castles and kitsch: Getting to know the real Bavaria
Popular clichés about Bavaria have created lasting impressions of Germany around the world. But Mark Worth takes the time to find out that the former kingdom has more to offer than just men in short leather trousers and beer. READ »
The Warsaw-Berlin connection
German railway operator Deutsche Bahn offers an affordable Berlin-Warsaw Express route. The Local’s Sarah Roberts hopped on board to discover a vibrant city still recovering from a troubled history between the two countries. READ »
Ditching grey Berlin for Fläming red and yellow in Brandenburg
Looking for a fun and romantic weekend away from grey Berlin this November, Brett Neely heads to Brandenburg's Hoher Fläming nature park for some beautiful scenery and outdoor activities at an affordable price. READ »
Prussian Potsdam named among world's top historic places
Brandenburg’s capital Potsdam has been named the world’s 8th best historic place for authenticity and stewardship, according to a new National Geographic Traveler survey that ranks cities for "integrity of place." READ »
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