One day in Cologne, Germany: top things for your itinerary
European Short Breaks | Germany

One day in Cologne, Germany: top things for your itinerary

The largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne is home to one of Germany’s most recognisable and popular tourist attractions, Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom), famous for its soaring twin spires. Most travellers will recognise the often-used photograph taken from the opposite bank of the Rhine River. This shows the city’s gothic-styled cathedral standing behind a massive…

2 days in Hannover: 5 reasons not to overlook it for a short German break
European Short Breaks | Germany

2 days in Hannover: 5 reasons not to overlook it for a short German break

By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Judging by some of the reactions I have had to my recent 2 days in Hannover, it’s not top of people’s list for a short break in Germany.  And it’s true that it’s probably pipped by the likes of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.  But this doesn’t mean…