Culture - Germany is Wunderbar

Zeche Zollverein celebrates capital of culture 2010

Germany Holidays: Industrial Tourism

The Ruhr was once Germany’s sweaty armpit, but today the region is a shining example of how industrial areas can be reborn with a shed-load of taxpayers’ money.

Germany Holidays: Classy wines, stunning scenery

German wines can hold their heads up with the best, as every wine connoisseur knows. Just don’t mention Blue Nun.

Germany Holidays: The Brothers Grimm

In the land of once upon a time, the two Grimm brothers are kings of the castle. But where did all their stories come from?

Germany Holidays: Eat your way through Speyer

Speyer’s culinary city tours give visitors a special flavour of the old imperial city on the Rhine.

Hotels in Germany: Heidelberg Suites in Heidelberg

Germany Holidays: Try Heidelberg for romance and an ultra-chic boutique hotel

Heidelberg is an extremely pretty German destination and the Heidelberg Suites are the perfect boutique hotel for a romantic city break.

Germany Holidays: Turks and guest workers

The Turks are an essential ingredient in German society, and contribute to the tourism experience, but the majority are still not German citizens.

Germany Holidays: The Wagnerian Rhine

You’ll recognise his music, but it’s also worth getting to know the stretch of the Rhine which inspired much of Wagner’s greatest work.