The Eltz Castle is commonly known as Burg Eltz, Burg being the translation for “castle” in German. The first written evidence of Eltz Castle is from 1157, making it nearly 900 years old. It’s been ...

While Bavaria commands most of the spotlight when castle talk begins, Germany’s other regions shelter architectural marvels that rarely make the travel brochures. These fortresses tell stories of ...

Travelers visit Germany for a wide variety of different things. Whether it's Berlin's hipster, artistic neighborhoods, the elegant wineries of the Mosel Valley, or the raucous debauchery of a Bavarian ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." UNESCO added 26 new locations to its World Heritage list this week, including four majestic castles in ...

Certain trips acquire an almost mythical quality over time: You leave home at the right moment and return just as it passes. You have friends to visit along your route, and all of them are delighted ...

BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Dozens of crumbling German castles are getting a makeover thanks to cash from the government's economic stimulus package. The government made 150 million euros ($213 million) ...