The Rhine River has long been a source of inspiration for people. From winemakers to storytellers and poets, a trip along the Rhine will be sure to include tales of epic battles, alluring sirens atop dangerous rocks and river robberies.

Dance, enjoy food and watch parades at this fun festival, the Nürnberger Volksfest.

Speyer is a beautiful city along the Rhine River and a great stop for cruises. Just under an hour from Kaiserslautern, my spouse and I met my relatives at the docks and strolled the city for the day.

Thanks to Felix Ocampo for sending in this neat picture of the Saarpolygon in in Ensdorf, Germany.

Visiting one of Germany’s five largest rivers is an experience not to be missed, and each one offers something a little different.

I left Winneden with a deeper appreciation for how Germany’s past and present continue to meet in its local markets.

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

Visit the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt in Bad Dürkheimer for the largest wine and sausage festival in the world!

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

Enjoy this wine festival set along the river and stroll through the charming town of Bernkastel-Keus.