Lauffen Castle towers high above the Neckar Island. It was built in the 11th century as a moated castle by the Counts of Lauffen and served as their seat until their line died out in the 13th century....
The former fortress town of Saarlouis is located in Saarland, Germany’s smallest state. It was built on the orders of the French Sun King Louis XIV, who also gave it its name “Sarre-Louis,” as a...
One of the largest fortresses in the Rhineland was the Wesel Citadel, which is the largest preserved fortification on the Lower Rhine. It was built between 1688 and 1722 by Elector Wilhelm I of Brande...
Grahampark, located next to Graham Castle in the center of Handschuhsheim, is perhaps one of the most beautiful public parks in Heidelberg. The castle was built as a prestigious mansion as part of the...
Heilbronn, the lively little city on the Neckar River, where 125,000 residents enjoy urban flair paired with Swabian hospitality, is always worth a visit for me. Surrounded by rolling hills, the city ...
