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A black and white photo of a man in a devil costume
By Katrina August 30, 2023
There is no shortage of Christmas markets in Germany, and these are our Top Four festive day-trip destinations all within two hours from Munich by train.
A black and white photo of a french bulldog standing on a cobblestone street.
By Katrina August 30, 2023
Anyone who has every picked up a book of Grimm’s fairy tales knows that Germany has no shortage of terrifying monsters and macabre folklore. From Krampus, our creepy, Christmas devil, who terrorizes naughty children every December, to Der Großmann, a medieval monster; luring its victims into the depths of the Black Forest, and who is also the inspiration for the modern manifestation of Slenderman - yes, Germany is certainly teeming with supernatural spooks.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a hat is eating a piece of food.
By Katrina August 26, 2023
The culinary scene in Munich is one particular area that is rife with rules that many an unsuspecting tourist is unknowingly likely to break. However, no other food item in this city has quite the number of complexities as our beloved Münchner Weißwurst.
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