Paris-Berlin train on track for 2023
French and German rail operators are planning to try out a long high-speed train from Paris to Berlin late next year
Germany
Germany: Cats on lockdown to save birds
To ensure the survival of a rare bird species, a German district orders its cats kept indoors during breeding season.
Hoist your steins: Oktoberfest returns
After a pandemic hiatus, Munich's huge beerfest returns.
Germany: Call to end 'lost holidays'
In Germany, weekend holidays aren't made up on a weekday—but that might be about to change.
Deutsche Bahn links trains and planes
In a move that may help reduce short-haul flights in Europe, Germany's rail operator links its tickets to airline itineraries.
Germany's €9 summer travel bargain
A financial relief package aimed at commuters offers a €9 a month transit pass that will also be available to visitors.
Condor's got stripes!
German vacation carrier Condor is breaking out in a bold new livery.
Visitation of the Virgin Mary Chapel, Zugspitze
George G shares a visit to the highest altitude church in Germany, located on famous Zugspitze mountain.
Berlin: Tegel takes off in new direction
Berlin's former airport is finding a new life a year after its closing.
Maybe there IS an Autobahn speed limit
A Czech driver who clocked himself at 417kmh on the Autobahn between Berlin and Magdeburg has set off new debate over speed limits.
Berlin: First-class subway idea gets 'Nein!'
A consulting group has proposed that Berlin offer first-class cars to attract the wealthy into the subway. It's not being well-received.
Berlin transit operator: "Eat Your Ticket"
Attention-hungry Berlin transit chiefs are hawking a hemp-infused edible transit ticket said to calm passengers.
Bürgerfest, Augsburg, Germany
George G shares memories and images from Bürgerfest celebrations in Augsburg.
Alsace-Moselle Memorial: A Complicated Story
Join PHeymont at a museum that explains more than celebrates the past and speaks of hope for the future of a beautiful and complex region.
Is Germany ready to slow down the Autobahn?
A majority of German's may now favor a top speed for Germany's no-limits superhighways.