What is the Four Hills Tournament?

Celebrating its 66th anniversary this year, the Four Hills Tournament is a yuletide sports event like no other. The competition dominates the news across Germany and Austria for nine intense days as ski jumpers battle to take home the ultimate Golden Eagle trophy. The...

The Castles of Germany

Germany is home to some of the world’s most incredible castles. From defensive medieval castles to stunning fairy-tale castles built merely for pleasure, Germany has over 1000 to visit. Many are privately owned by the descendants of dukes and knights but open...

It’s Carnival time!

For many Germans, February is carnival time. Since medieval times a period of merriment has been a precursor to the Lenten fast for Christians across the world. Germany explodes in a riot of colour, frivolity, and fun from Fat Thursday to Shrove Tuesday each year. The...