Germany

Stollen is a dense fruit bread like cake made with water, flour, yeast, and a variety of ingredients like raisons, citrus or orange peel,...

↦back to Düsseldorf -- introduction and overview, weather, location ↦back to Düsseldorf -- must-see attractions for visitors Museums List     Art Museum (Museum Kunst Palast) http://www.smkp.de/ Benrath Palace (Schloss Benrath) http://www.schloss-benrath.de/ with...

The city ranks top regarding quality of life among German cities, has a uncomparable Old Town called the 'longest bar in the world', and...

↦back to Düsseldorf -- must-see attractions for visitors Königsallee -- locals call it simply the "Kö" Düsseldorf is one of the most elegant shopping metropolises worldwide,...

↦back to Düsseldorf -- must-see attractions for visitors The masterpiece in the harbour - Neuer Zollhof - Gehry buildings shape the image of the new...

↦back to Düsseldorf -- introduction and overview, weather, location Altstadt (Old Town) The heart of the city pulsates in its Altstadt, the old town, where bustle...

Every year in the month before Christmas, Düsseldorf has a very special fragrance. The scent of Glühwein (mulled red wine), cinnamon cakes, gingerbread and...

Hamburg Christmas Market in front of the town hall, Germany (photo by Chr. Spahrbier; mediaserver.hamburg.de) Christmas markets...

Three in a Roll – Drei im Weggla Whether on a pewter plate with sauerkraut, or with potato salad, or as “three in a roll”...

The Chrismas holiday season in Germany has deep roots and many traditions - every year the magic of German Christmas Markets enchants millions of...

Frankfurt Christmas Market - serves up original Christmas Specialties Location: Römerberg, Paulsplatz und Mainkai (Main quay) Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 (am) – 21:00 (9pm),...

Nuremberg’s famous Christmas market, considered by many to be the world's most beautiful Christmas market. Younger visitors will enjoy the Kinderweihnacht (Children's Christmas Market) where...