The autumn Dippemess in Frankfurt is the perfect way to end summer and get ready for a cozy fall.

A handful of hilltop towns in Umbria retain their medieval churches, Roman walls and Etruscan ruins, making them must-sees for history buffs. The abundance of fresh, local food makes it a destination for food and wine aficionados, while the breathtaking landscape calls to hikers. 

Enjoy different genres of live music at Lab Fest in a castle garden in Stuttgart.

Museumsuferfest, although a mouthful to say, is a large cultural fest along the Main River to celebrate culture, museums and welcome Fall!

Watch the best pyrotechnics teams light the sky at the Flammende Sterne or Flaming Stars Fireworks Festival in Ostfildern, near Stuttgart.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Carinthia’s Lake Ossiach and mountains around the city of Villach, the Carinthian Summer Festival offers a tantalizing program of music, literature and dance with over fifty events.

Don’t think the Fourth of July fireworks will be enough? Well, you’re in luck! Every summer, the Rhein area holds a magical firework display everyone can enjoy.  

A short satirical peek into a seasoned spouse balancing trying to make the most of traveling while stationed overseas, and keeping her teens happy enough to go along for the ride.

Visit Frankfurt’s largest botanical garden to see thousands of beautiful roses and have a picnic!

A bit of reflection, some planning, and implementing a handful of the tips below can help make summer amazing and restful for the whole family.