https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Ghost stories and castles? One of the great German combinations, alongside beer and pretzels. https://www.thelocal.de/20191023/what-are-germanys-most-haunted-castles Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:22:03 +0200 what-are-germanys-most-haunted-castles Cologne Cathedral is one of the most iconic and well-visited buildings in Germany. And it has an incredible history to match the name. https://www.thelocal.de/20191209/8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-cologne-cathedral Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:38:19 +0100 8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-cologne-cathedral Despite rising infection numbers, most of Germany’s Christmas markets will be open to fill our hearts with festive cheer this year. We give you a rundown of five of the country’s most magical Christmas markets. https://www.thelocal.de/20211115/five-of-germanys-most-magical-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-2021 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:37:49 +0100 five-of-germanys-most-magical-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-2021 A small city that stands inside a gigantic crater with an ancient, thick wall that protects it from invaders - sounds like something from a fantasy novel, right? Mike Stuchbery explores Nördlingen. https://www.thelocal.de/20211022/travel-in-germany-the-bavarian-town-inside-a-giant-crater Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:08:19 +0200 travel-in-germany-the-bavarian-town-inside-a-giant-crater The Danube Limes, which stretches through southern Germany to Slovakia and marks the borders of the Roman Empire, was added to the World Heritage List on Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20210730/bavarias-danube-limes-becomes-unesco-world-heritage-site Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:10:52 +0200 bavarias-danube-limes-becomes-unesco-world-heritage-site Second homes in the mountains or on the coast of Germany were already in demand before the coronavirus crisis. Now the pandemic is increasing the desire for people to keep distance in their own vacation property. https://www.thelocal.de/20210203/holiday-homes-in-increasing-demand-in-germany Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:47:35 +0100 holiday-homes-in-increasing-demand-in-germany Despite the coronavirus pandemic, travel is still on the minds of many Germans. A comprehensive survey looks at where they're eager to go in the coming year. https://www.thelocal.de/20201116/this-is-where-and-how-germans-plan-to-holiday-in-2021 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:09:32 +0100 this-is-where-and-how-germans-plan-to-holiday-in-2021 On November 8th, Germany officially introduced new quarantine and testing rules for people coming from risk areas. https://www.thelocal.de/20201109/germany-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-for-travellers-from-risk-zones Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:22:33 +0100 germany-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-for-travellers-from-risk-zones Some say it was inspired by a grand dream of the Markgraf von Baden-Durlach, Karl Wilhelm. Others, cheekily, think he established a new city as somewhere he could avoid his wife. https://www.thelocal.de/20190809/weekend-wanderlust-finding-high-culture-and-simple-pleasures-in-karlsruhe Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:34:47 +0200 weekend-wanderlust-finding-high-culture-and-simple-pleasures-in-karlsruhe The coronavirus pandemic resulted in lots of travel restrictions worldwide. How has it affected travel into Germany from countries like the US? https://www.thelocal.de/20200825/we-were-held-up-at-the-border-for-six-hours-what-its-like-travelling-to-germany-in-coronavirus-times Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:23:30 +0200 we-were-held-up-at-the-border-for-six-hours-what-its-like-travelling-to-germany-in-coronavirus-times Renowned for its thousands of listed buildings, this "pearl" on the eastern border is a must-see for architecture lovers. https://www.thelocal.de/20200821/travel-in-germany-five-reasons-why-you-should-visit-architectural-gem-grlitz Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:33:05 +0200 travel-in-germany-five-reasons-why-you-should-visit-architectural-gem-grlitz Like Rome, Bavaria's Bamberg is very much a seat of church power. Yet this jewel of a city has a character and soul all of its own, waiting for you to discover. https://www.thelocal.de/20200130/weekend-wanderlust-sipping-beer-and-soaking-up-culture-in-beautiful-bamberg Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:12:41 +0100 weekend-wanderlust-sipping-beer-and-soaking-up-culture-in-beautiful-bamberg Travelling to Germany on holiday? Here's what you should know. https://www.thelocal.de/20200703/explained-the-health-rules-tourists-in-germany-should-know-about Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:02:07 +0200 explained-the-health-rules-tourists-in-germany-should-know-about There's a lot to see and do in Berlin but if you fancy a break without too much travel time, there are lots of lovely places within easy reach. https://www.thelocal.de/20200714/travel-in-germany-10-must-see-places-within-reach-of-berlin Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:17:47 +0200 travel-in-germany-10-must-see-places-within-reach-of-berlin These ten lesser-known but gorgeous German villages are really a sight to behold. https://www.thelocal.de/20190606/10-of-germanys-villages-sightseeing-tourism Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:31:43 +0200 10-of-germanys-villages-sightseeing-tourism The coronavirus crisis led to many people having to cancel trips, including to Germany. Here's some of the people who've been affected and when they hope to visit again. https://www.thelocal.de/20200615/im-cautiously-optimistic-about-visiting-at-christmas-how-the-pandemic-hit-readers-trips-to-germany Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:55:03 +0200 im-cautiously-optimistic-about-visiting-at-christmas-how-the-pandemic-hit-readers-trips-to-germany The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically hit the travel and tourism industry in Germany. Were you planning to visit? Have you been forced to cancel? We want to hear your story. https://www.thelocal.de/20200528/tell-us-has-your-trip-to-germany-been-affected-by-the-pandemic Thu, 28 May 2020 17:44:07 +0200 tell-us-has-your-trip-to-germany-been-affected-by-the-pandemic Despite being the most popular holiday destination for domestic tourists, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is woefully under-visited by non-Germans. According to the Lonely Planet, 97 percent of tourists who flock to the region each year are German. If foreigners have visited, it’s most likely to have been to the seaside Stadt of Rostock and maybe to see the stunning Schloss of Schwerin, the capital. But few venture deep into the forests that cover the vast mass of the northeastern state. I spent a wintry weekend in the woods of this beautiful Bundesland to see what we have been missing out on. https://www.thelocal.de/20191213/weekend-wanderlust-woodland-and-witches-in-mecklenburg-western-pomerania-germany Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:06:01 +0100 weekend-wanderlust-woodland-and-witches-in-mecklenburg-western-pomerania-germany These photographs of Berlin show how the city has changed over the years. https://www.thelocal.de/20191108/berlin-wall-30th-anniversary-then-and-now-photos-reveal-citys-transformation Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:54:25 +0100 berlin-wall-30th-anniversary-then-and-now-photos-reveal-citys-transformation Germany is forecast to enjoy another record year of tourism as more holidaymakers than ever flock to the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20190809/germany-enjoys-tourism-boom-as-country-welcomes-more-visitors-than-ever Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:19:55 +0200 germany-enjoys-tourism-boom-as-country-welcomes-more-visitors-than-ever