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Schloss Charlottenburg – Berlin’s Largest Royal Palace

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Schloss-Charlottenburg - Courtesy GNTB

Schloss Charlottenburg - Berlin's largest royal palace of the Hohenzollern Dynasty: If listening to Baroque and classical music in a majestic royal palace pulls at your chords, then Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin's largest royal palace, must be one of the magnificent venues to do this. Music at Charlottenburg The Berliner Residenz Orchester chamber orchestra performs a series of concerts exclusively for the Charlottenburg Palace at its Great Orangerie.   Berliners and visitors alike … [Read more...]

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Veste Coburg – A Massive Castle in Coburg

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Veste Coburg - Coburg Castle

Coburg Castle is Germany's largest Castle and one of the largest in Europe: Situated on the bank of the River Itz, Coburg is dominated by the massive Veste Coburg, a massive fortress which is one of the largest in Germany. Coburg was the former residence of the Wettin family and its origins go back to the 11th century. The architecture that we see today are however the result of remodelling that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. Surrounded by a triple line of walls, Veste … [Read more...]

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The Cutest Devil in Lübeck

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St Mary's Church Devil, Lubeck

The Legend of the Lübeck Devil and St. Mary's Church The medieval town of Lübeck has many tales and legends and one that is popularly told to most visitors is that of the cute little devil, sitting on a stone outside Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church). About Lübeck's Devil at St. Mary's As the legend goes, when the first stones of St. Mary were laid, the devil believed that this building would be a wine bar. He liked the idea, because many souls had already found their way to him after … [Read more...]

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Oktoberfest 2012 – Traditional Oktoberfest Beer Tents

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Schottenhamel Oktoberfest Tent

Some Traditional Beer Tents at Munich Oktoberfest: There are many beer tents at Oktoberfest, each one offering visitors to the world's most famous beer festival a particular experience, taste sensation, and of course beer. To check out the scene at some of the traditional Oktoberfest beer tents, we pay a visit to a few of the Oktoberfest tents below to experience some traditional Oktoberfest hospitality. Schottenhamel Tent Schottenhamel began in 1867 as a single small shed behind the … [Read more...]

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Schleißheim Palaces – Munich

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Schloss Schleißheim - Munich

A complex of Three Palaces: Schloss Schleißheim is a complex of three palaces set in a grand Baroque park in the village of Oberschleißheim in the northern edge of Munich. The Old Schloss Schleissheim began as a country house and hermitage built by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria. From an early stage, the Duke renounced the splendours of court life, instead devoting himself to religious meditation. In 1598 he abdicated, allowing his son Maximilian to take over the rule. In his country … [Read more...]

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Munich Residenz – the Largest City Palace in Germany

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Munich Residenz

Munich Residenz was the seat of Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings: The Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany. It served as the seat of government and the residence of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings for 410 years, from 1508 to 1918. What began as a small moated castle in 1385 at the north-eastern corner of town (the Neuveste, or new citadel), the Munich Residenz was gradually expanded by the Wittelsbach rulers over the centuries into a magnificent palace with its … [Read more...]

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Schloss Nymphenburg – Munich's Favourite Palace

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Schloss Nymphenburg - Munich

Nymphenburg Palace is one of the most Beautiful Palaces in Europe: One of the favourite Munich attractions, and said to be one of Europe's most beautiful palaces is the Schloss Nymphenburg. This Baroque palace, set in the western part of Munich, was the summer residence of Bavarian monarchs for generations. Schloss Nymphenburg was a gift from Elector Ferdinand Maria to his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to celebrate the birth of their son and heir to the throne. The couple had been married … [Read more...]

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Enjoy Classical Music in Historic Berlin Churches

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Berliner Dom

Berlin Classical Concerts in Historical Churches: From the number of classical music festivals and evening concerts held in Berlin each summer, it's obvious that Berlin is a city that loves its classical music. Annual summer music festivals like the Fête de la Musique, Classic Open Air, Berlin Klassiktage and Musikfest Berlin are just a few of the popular annual classical concert and opera festivals set in spectacular, historic settings all over the city. However, if you prefer to enjoy … [Read more...]

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Interesting and Fun Facts About Berlin Attractions

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Friedrichstadt-Palast © GNTB/Merten, Hans Peter

Some Interesting and Fun Facts for your Berlin Holiday: Berlin is an interesting city on many fronts.  For your next Berlin holiday, here are some interesting facts about Berlin attractions that you may visit: Many of the city’s landmarks go back to the time of the Prussian kings from the House of Hohenzoller. During the last 300 years of the empire, many of these kings were named either Friedrich or Wilhelm and you'll see many references to these two names in street names, … [Read more...]

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Berliner Philharmonie – Home to Europe’s Finest Orchestra

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Berliner Philharmonie and Chamber Music Hall

Philharmonie Enjoys the Rare Distinction of Having great Acoustics and Architecture: Berliner Philharmonie is home to one of Europe's finest philharmonic orchestras. The Philharmonie was designed by Hans Scharoun and built between 1960 and 1963. It opened on October 15, 1963, with a concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Herbert von Karajan, a performance which no doubt sent shivers down the spines of those privileged to have attended it. Berlin Philharmonie … [Read more...]

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