Tag: Germany

Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle

Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is often called Cinderella’s Castle. Neuschwanstein is surely one of the most beautiful castles I’ve seen, however we had to fight the crowds to get these stunning views. Our summer visit was ill timed, but the only time we were going to be 

Das Leuze Mineralbad:  Stuttgart Swimming Pool

Das Leuze Mineralbad: Stuttgart Swimming Pool

This post contains affiliate links.  We love to add in a swim whenever we can. The whole family enjoys swimming and the kids always sleep so well after a day at the pool. That is why we were so excited to check out the Stuttgart 

A Quick Stop in Baden Baden, Germany

A Quick Stop in Baden Baden, Germany

Baden Baden has a reputation as an adorable spa town on the Germany-France border. We have heard people raving about Baden-Baden, so we wanted to check it out. We spent two hours in Baden-Baden, just enough to have lunch and take a small walking tour 

Overnight Nightjet Train from Innsbruck to Dusseldorf

Overnight Nightjet Train from Innsbruck to Dusseldorf

The Nightjet Service between Austria and Germany allows you to bring your car along with your family on this overnight rail journey.

Mercedes-Benz Museum with Kids

Mercedes-Benz Museum with Kids

A stop in Stuttgart wouldn’t be complete without seeing some of the car culture. We chose to visit the Mercedes Museum and everyone was captivated.

Walking Barefoot in Germany // Photos

Walking Barefoot in Germany // Photos

Barefoot walking paths can be found all over in Europe but are particularly popular in Germany. These paths run for several kilometers, are completely shoe-free, and offer a variety of barefoot adventures. I had to experience one for myself and figured it would make a 

Beilstein, Germany: Girls Wine Weekend (with a 1 year old)

Beilstein, Germany: Girls Wine Weekend (with a 1 year old)

My friend Karen took a trip with her aunt last year to the tiny town of Beilstein, Germany. As soon as she got back she started hounding us all that we needed to make a girls trip happen. We hemmed and hawed, I wasn’t sure 

Cologne Christmas Markets

Cologne Christmas Markets

There are so many amazing Christmas Markets to choose from in Europe. Last year we launched a grand tour hitting markets in Nuremburg, Heidelburg and Trier. This year we decided to stay closer to home and do a two-nighter down to the Cologne Christmas Markets. 

Berlin in Lovely Weather, with Kids

Berlin in Lovely Weather, with Kids

Berlin is an amazing city to visit and should top your European list. I’m typically not a city person. Although European cities are packed full of museums and culture, I prefer exploring the countryside and small towns. Berlin though, is so packed with history and 

Tropical Islands Waterpark 

Tropical Islands Waterpark 

It’s amazing that we left our house at 6am and found ourselves enjoying Tropical Islands Waterpark, outside of Berlin by 10am! Transavia flies the quick one hour flight out of Rotterdam to Berlin (Schonefeld Airport). Rotterdam requires nearly no additional time so we arrived at the