A well-known German university town with a well-preserved historic center and a long history. The first written mention of the settlement dates back to the 11th century, and by the 13th century, the town had gained official status and began to develop rapidly. The dynasty of the Counts Palatine of Tübingen played an important role in this, making it their center, read more...

The Eggeturm observation tower is located on the Eggegebirge ridge, which is part of the Teutoburg Forest, read more...

The Wolfswarte rock is located in the Harz mountain region at an altitude of over 900 meters and is a rock formation featuring a viewing platform. It is not an artificial tower, but a natural rock. From here, a panoramic view opens up over the Harz forests, which stretch to the horizon, read more...

These are some really cool and little-known ruins, situated on a hill in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest. A castle was built on this site in the 12th century and held significant strategic importance, controlling the surrounding territories and trade routes. In the Middle Ages, the castle belonged to noble families and was repeatedly the subject of conflicts, read more...

The hunting lodge is located in a forest near the town of Bückeburg. It’s not a tourist spot, but that’s precisely its appeal - it’s quiet, peaceful, and deserted. The lodge was built in the 18th century as a hunting residence for the Counts of Schaumburg-Lippe. At that time, hunting was an important part of aristocratic life, and such castles were used as a place of rest during trips to the forest, read more...

After visiting the Todtnau Waterfall and the suspension bridge, we took the cable car up to the local Hasenhorn mountain. All in all, Todtnau is perfect for a family trip - there’s so much to see here, read more...

We came to Sigmaringen because we saw photos online of a magnificent castle on the banks of the Danube. The castle has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, but it acquired its current appearance later, after several renovations, read more...

A small castle on the banks of the Weser River. It was built in the 16th century as the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Minden. The castle resembles a Renaissance palace; its architecture reflects the transition from defensive structures to more comfortable residences: large windows, symmetry, and the absence of significant fortifications, read more...

A small but striking castle perched atop a cliff in southern Germany. Thanks to its location, the castle literally “hangs” over the precipice, making it highly recognizable and popular among tourists, read more...

The town of Soltau is located in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony. We’ve been here before when we visited the Soltau Light Festival (Soltauer Lichterfest). But we can recommend Soltau as a backup plan in case of bad weather, when you’re looking for things to do with the kids, read more...