The most populous country in Europe and one of the founders of the European Union, Germany was at the center of the biggest wars and political conflicts in Europe in the 20th century. Today, with its eastern and western sides reunified for more than 30 years, Germany is a vibrant place full of regional and ethnic diversity, some beautiful scenery and architecture, many friendly people, very good bread, and Chris’s favorite wines.
When We Visited
August to October 2025
Major Stops
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Black Forest (Kirchzarten, Schluchsee, Gengenbach), Rhine Valley (Boppard), Wurzburg, Amberg, Nuremburg, Mosel Valley (Traben-Trarbach), Cologne
Memorable Moment
Discovering the luminous paintings of early 19th-century Dresden artist Caspar Friedrich
Did You Know?
There are more castles in Germany (over 20,000) than there are McDonald’s restaurants in the United States (roughly 14,000).
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