Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
Should you have you chosen to stick close to your home in the KMC on your hard-earned week off, don’t despair! With deep dark forests, verdant vineyards and cooling waterways all well within a couple hour’s drive, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fabulous day trip destinations.
It’s a beautiful day in the city. You’re walking on the sidewalk and approach an intersection with a handful of people waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green. As you look right and left, there’s a nary a vehicle to be found.
Germany can be a culture shock for some. But once you’ve gotten over the jetlag and have made your house feel more like a home, you can embark on quite the adventure. From its local cuisines to its castles in the hills, here is why moving to Germany will be a time you will never forget.
The list of European travel destination hotspots goes on and on. From Rome, Paris and London to Madrid, Budapest and Lisbon, there isn’t much mention of the delightful country of Liechtenstein. However, you shouldn’t rule out this beautiful place!
Spring has sprung, and it’s the time of year when we long to be dining al fresco, checking out the newest scary rides at our favorite amusement parks and socializing with friends at the first festivals of the season.
You’ve found yourself on a dreamy cruise, recreational tour or last-minute flight to the ancient city of Athens. While these forms of travel are great, it often leaves you pressed for time.
Winter is a spectacular time for a day trip to Cochem. Spend the day basking in the romance of a magnificent medieval castle while meandering through the cobblestoned streets in this charming town in the Moselle River Valley of Germany.
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When you just can’t get enough of the magic that comes with the holiday season, there are still markets in full swing after Christmas day. Check out these five markets to keep the season alive long after the gifts have been ripped open!
Winter World, Berlin
Freezing your toes off each holiday season to visit another Christmas market that is the same as the previous 10 you visited is a bore. History buffs, wine lovers and ship fanatics alike can enjoy these out-of-the-ordinary events while celebrating this merry time of year.
With each and every one of Germany’s hundreds of Christmas markets offering its own special brand of charm, it would be difficult to select a bad one to visit.
For the ultimate haunted house, many Halloween enthusiasts find themselves at the Frankenstein Castle Halloween party in Pfungstadt, which promises to make your blood run cold while adrenaline courses through your body as you are scared senseles
Children running around decked out head to toe in elaborate costumes, desperately trying to collect the most possible candy before mom and dad take them home, is one of the many highlights of an American Halloween.
Michaelis-Kirchweih
Through Oct. 9 in Fürth
This traditional Bavarian volksfest offers scary rides, gaming booths, a beer tent with live music, tasty treats and dazzling fireworks displays.
