Places & Experiences
A closer look at places, events and memorable experiences.
STORIES TO GO A LITTLE DEEPER
Places, Events and Experiences to Explore
Explore the stories behind places and events, from Christmas markets and opera evenings to cycling routes and river cruises. These features bring together background, personal observations and practical advice to help you decide what to see, when to go and how to plan your visit.
9 features to explore
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Munich Oktoberfest
Experience the Wiesn as Munich's great public festival: historic beer tents, Bavarian food, music, engineering, rides and family traditions.
Munich
Events · Arts & Culture
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Munich Bike Trips
Cycle from Munich through lake country, river valleys and Alpine landscapes on six routes I have personally ridden in Bavaria and nearby Austria.
Munich · Bavaria · Austria
Biking · Nature
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Rhine and Moselle River Cruises
Castles, wine villages and Roman history, with practical ideas for an hour on the water or a longer journey on board.
Rhine · Moselle
Nature · History
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Frankfurt Area Christmas Markets
Advent along the Main and Rhine: Frankfurt’s markets, Wiesbaden’s lights and Christmas beneath Mainz Cathedral
Frankfurt · Wiesbaden · Mainz
Events · Arts & Culture
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Arena di Verona: Opera Under the Stars
Plan an opera stay in Verona, with advice on performances, seats, summer heat, what to wear and where to stay.
Verona
Arts & Culture · Events
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Salzburg Advent & Christmas Markets
Austrian Christmas traditions, Advent music and markets from the cathedral squares to Hellbrunn
Salzburg
Events · Arts & Culture
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Vienna Prater
Historic rides, shared memories and Vienna’s playful side
Vienna
History · Arts & Culture
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Nuremberg Christmas Markets
The Christkind, Franconian Christmas traditions and Advent evenings in Nuremberg’s old town
Nuremberg
Events · Arts & Culture
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