The winter holidays in Europe mean festive Christmas markets and in Germany's Dresden Elbland there are plenty of them. Here is a rundown of them and other things to do, events and activities this winter in Dresden Elbland. The 589th Dresden Striezelmarkt will open on November 29th. There are eleven Christmas markets in Dresden alone, and many more in the region. Two are … [Read more...]
Saxon Wine Route Trail Proves There’s More To Drink In Germany Than Beer
The visions of a trip to Germany drinking beer out of huge steins in which natives consume brews for lunch in biergartens are are accurate. But there's more than beer in Germany. There are wines and wineries and the Saxon Wine Route is proof of it. Located outside of Dresden, the Saxon Wine Route is a 56-mile (90-kilometer) wine trail along the Elbe river. Along it are … [Read more...]
Germany Looking Into Launching A Nationwide Transit Pass
Now here's a good idea that might cause other countries to do the same thing. Germany is looking into launching a nationwide transit pass, similar to what many cities around the globe already have for local transportation. It would be good on regional bus, train and tram networks, tho not intercity trains and trams. The idea was born out of an experimental 9-euro ticket … [Read more...]
With Oktoberfest Canceled, Munich Restaurants Having An ‘Alternative Oktoberfest’
The mayor did not tap the first keg, there are no big oompa bands and crowds jamming into giant beer tents the size of airplane hangers. And there are no Bavarian-dressed beefy barmaids holding fistfulls of heavy 1-liter beer glasses. Oktoberfest in Munich has been canceled for the second year in a row but unlike last year, restaurants are holding an "alternative … [Read more...]
Dusseldorf Kicks Off Carnival With Annual Hoppeditz Celebration On 11/11 At 11 AM
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When it comes to Carnival, it's natural to think of Rio (or anywhere in Brazil for that matter) and New Orleans, which there is called Mardi Gras. But there are other parts of the world that hold major celebrations, and one of those is Dusseldorf, Germany. In fact, it's such a big deal there that they can't wait until the … [Read more...]
Rennovated Dresden Kulturpalas Expands City’s Musical Culture
Philharmonic Orchestra, Cabaret & Public Library Contained In The Modern Glass Building The musical culture of Dresden, Germany reaches a high note with the renovation of Kulturpalast, a modernized cultural center with a new concert hall as its centerpiece attraction. Located in the center of the city at the Old Market Square, the renovated Kulturpalast is the new … [Read more...]
Germany Is Full Of Fall Events & Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest
Largest Wine Festival In The World, A Grape Harvest & Windsurfing World Cup Hoisting big beers, singing "Ein Prosit" and people wearing lederhosen and barmaid outfits may spring to mind when thinking fall events in Germany, but there's a lot more happening in this country than Oktoberfest. So other than that huge bierhall bash in Munich, here's what else is … [Read more...]