The Black Forest is a large, mountainous region in southwestern Germany, bordered by Austria. Known for its picturesque, thick evergreen forests and villages, it’s often associated with the popular Brothers Grimm fairytales. It is famous for its spa resorts, cuckoo clock manufacturing, and other unique items made in the area. The main town, Freiburg is […]
In German castles, you will find an amazing history coming alive right before your eyes. There are many wonderful castles and beautiful palaces in Germany that bring an enchanting history to life. Here is a countdown of ten spectacular castles in Germany for kids to experience with their children. When visiting German castles with young […]
The Black Forest is one of the most beautiful, and popular, attractions in Germany. Today we invite you to join Sam Walton as he takes you on a private tour of the Black Forest community and some of the things to see and do at the Black Forest.
If you are taking a trip to Germany, be sure to visit Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. It is one of the top tourist attractions because it is on of the few lingering symbols of the Cold War. It is thought to be one of the most powerful symbols of the division that existed in Germany […]
Some of the most popular and beautiful German countryside is located in the deep south of Germany in the Alps. The Zugspite Region is a perfect example. It connects the German and Austrian boarder and includes the highest elevation point in all of Germany. If you live in Germany along the A3 Autobahn, you’ll often […]
Did you know Germany has over 51 show caves for you to explore? Show caves are determined as any cavity under the earth’s surface that is equipped with lights and can be walked through, and Germany boasts some of the most beautiful show caves in the world. That’s not just one man’s opinion either. In […]
Thrill seekers love the German country side for it’s lush green landscape and mountainous regions. It’s no surprise high rope courses and zip lines are such a big part of the German culture. If you’ve never been on a zip line, Germany is the perfect place to try it for your first time! Here are […]
One of the most popular activities for tourists visiting Germany is visiting some of the country’s remarkable castles. There are over 25,000 castles and palaces throughout the country; some are in ruins, but others are in magnificent condition. Visitors can tour many of them; in some, you can even have dinner or spend the night. […]
The Black Forest, located in Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany, close to the French border, is home of the original Cuckoo clock. The famous Cuckoo clocks are all hand made and carved into many different beautiful designs. If you plan to visit this beautiful area be sure to visit the ‘Mummelsee’ (Mummel Lake) where you can find a […]
Enjoy the beautiful German culture in pictures. All of the pictures below were taken by either my sister Dana Spaulding, my wife Claudia Spaulding or myself. If you would like to use any of these pictures for personal use be my guest. If you would like to use these pictures for your own website go […]
In Germany, Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmarkt,) are a traditional Holiday gathering, which attract Germans and tourists from all around to celebrate with music, drinks, food, shopping and holiday spirit. You will find a Christmas Market in the center of just about every German town, big or small and just about every one of them will have […]
The Christmas holiday in Germany begins December 24th and ends on the 26th. On the 24th (Christmas Eve), most Germans work a half day and shops are open until the early afternoon. Gifts are usually opened on the evening of the 24th. Christmas day is a little different. Unlike the U.S., Germany celebrates two Christmas […]
Mountains in Germany are some of the most beautiful in the world. They are spread out across much of central and southern Germany and provide a wide array of fun, healthy outdoor activity. The mountain ranges in Germany vary from large to small, and no matter where you are in the country you not far […]
If you fly into Frankfurt International Airport on your trip to Germany you might as well look into some of the boatrides Frankfurt offers. Frankfurt boatrides can vary from small ferry’s to large cruise liners depending on what type of trip you are looking for and how long you would like your trip to last. […]
The History of the Oktoberfest The Oktoberfest isn’t just for Germans anymore. People have flocked to Germany from all parts of the globe to participate in the world’s largest annual festival for nearly 200 years. In addition to the two-week celebration in Munich, the Bavarian capital where the tradition began, Oktoberfest is enjoyed in one […]