If you’re into architecture, you’ve surely heard of the Bauhaus movement. This artistic and architectural movement celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with exhibitions and other events all over Germany. In North Rhine-Westphalia, you can learn about the impulses that gave rise to what would Read Post

Curious about which Berlin Christmas markets to visit? After all, there are quite a few. But not to worry: I’ve taken it upon myself to go visit no less than 15 this December and report back to you on how I liked them and what Read Post

The Munster Christmas market in Germany consists of 5 different Christmas market that each have their own look. They sell gifts, food, drinks and Christmas decorations. I had a look around, tried some Glühwein, ate some nuts and took lots of photos. Read Post

Berlin in Germany is one of those cities where you can’t just do it all in one trip. There are so many museums, shows, and activities that it can be a bit overwhelming not just when you’re planning, but to your budget too. Fear not, Read Post

Both the capital and the largest city in Saarland, Saarbrucken makes for a fun day trip destination. The center is quite compact and stretched along both sides of the river Saar. There are plenty of things to do in Saarbrucken city for which you don’t Read Post

In 2019, Germany celebrates the 100th anniversary of the influential Bauhaus art and architecture style with special guided tours, exhibitions, and other events in cities and regions where Bauhaus has made a significant impact and where its foundation was built. One of those regions is Read Post

What to see in Dresden in 2 days? This is my itinerary, including things to do in Dresden, information on where to stay, where to eat, how to get around and what day trip from Dresden you absolutely have to make. Check it out and start planning! Read Post

In June my dad and I went to Dusseldorf for a day. After a two-hour drive from Leuven (20 minutes from Brussels), we parked the car in an underground parking lot (I think we paid about €13 for 7 hours of parking) at Carlsplatz, which Read Post

When I went on a city trip to Cologne, Germany, I was determined to find the coolest coffee bars and food places. Here’s a list of 15 foodie hotspots I tested and approved that will leave you drooling for a bite and craving for a sip. Promise :-) Read Post

The past few years, I’ve made quite a few trips to Germany, but I always visited cities. I went to Münster (twice), ate my way around Cologne and traveled to Dresden, – just to name a few. So when the Gesundland Vulkaneifel – the tourism Read Post

Want to dazzle your friends at a party or quiz? Knowing these German facts will definitely help. I’ve gathered 60 fun and interesting facts about Germany for you. Check them out and let me know if you knew these already. Read Post

While Germany is only a border away from Belgium, my trips to the country have been fairly limited. I’ve been to Cologne as a teenager, spent time in Berlin as a student and made short trips to Dresden and Dusseldorf, but that was about it. Read Post

Seven years ago, the first Vogelball took place in the city of Hamburg, Germany. What started as a small, underground electronic music festival quickly grew to a popular event. So much so, that the festival needed to relocate to Europe’s biggest river island, Hamburg’s district Read Post

It might be a small city, but there are plenty of things to do in Osnabrück, Germany! In this post, you’ll find out how to spend a full day there, including where to have lunch and how to get there. Read Post

100 years ago, the First World War ended. The years 1914-1918 will forever be part of the collective European memory, but did you know that Europe also has another peace to celebrate in 2018? It’s been 370 years since the Peace of Westphalia was signed Read Post

When I was planning my trip to Münster, Germany, I turned to Instagram to find cool food spots in the city. These are the places I ended up eating at, including a little review, practical information and whether they offer free wifi.  Read Post

I’ve never been good at anything crafts related. My calligraphy at school was unreadable, I was never able to color between the lines (literally) and whatever object I created turned out more a “What is it?” than anything else. Because of this, I’ve always had Read Post

Hackescher Markt is a bit of a touristy area close to Alexanderplatz, but the S-Bahn station is simply beautiful, with orange brickwork and steel arches. You can do some great shopping on Rosenthaler Str. and Oranienburger Str. and there’s the coolest little street art alley. Read Post

Burg Hohenzollern is perched high upon a hill in the Swabian Alps, near the Black Forest. It offers a great view on the area and you can follow a free tour through the castle several times a day. I climbed up, looked around, and was so cold! Read Post

You might have heard of Münster cheese, but this German city has a lot more to offer. On a three-day trip, I discovered there are three kinds of Münster catering to visitors of all ages, with all kinds of interests. There’s a Green Münster, a Historical Münster and a Modern Münster. Read Post

There are much more places to visit in Cologne, Germany besides the Altstadt. If you love modern architecture and urban open spaces, this list will tell you exactly where to go. All these places (except for one, which is worth the entrance fee) are free as well! Read Post

Martje is the first female Türmerin or “Tower Lady” of Münster since the 14th century. I’m not kidding. Six nights a week she climbs the 300 steps of the tower to keep an eye on the city and this night, I got to join her. Read Post

Planning a city trip in Europe is alway a bit of a weather risk. Germany can be particularly shaky some seasons, so what to see in Düsseldorf when it rains all day long? This post gives you some ideas to turn your trip into a success anyway. Read Post

When I traveled to Dresden, Germany in February, I was struck by the difference between the clean, but a bit fake-feeling Altstadt and Neustadt, clearly a place where people live and a lot of things are happening. Altstadt may have the reconstructed buildings and more Read Post

When I first wrote this post, I’d only been to Cologne in Germany twice: once when I was still very young, with my parents, and once purely for shopping. I made this list to give you suggestions of things to do in Cologne. Recently (writing Read Post