Germany
Jumbo jets have almost disappeared, but one airline is sticking with them
There are now only about 50 passenger 747s still flying around the world. Half of them are with just one airline.
- Iain Macauley
Port guide: Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
This once dull financial capital is Germany’s most overlooked city but is lively, cultured, and has buzzing neighbourhoods and great dining and shopping scenes.
- Brian Johnston
Europe’s biggest buzzkill airport has football pitch-sized wastelands
This major European hub may be as big as an intergalactic shopping mall, but it’s without the fun stuff.
- Flip Byrnes
Port guide: Regensburg, Germany
Don’t miss one of Europe’s most attractive old towns, which has a lively, lived-in atmosphere thanks to its university and manufacturing credentials.
- Brian Johnston
All hail the sausage to rule all sausages
When it comes to the world’s best sausages there’s Spanish chorizo, South Africa’s boerewors and English Cumberland. But nothing beats Germany’s bratwurst.
- Ben Groundwater
Surreal and magical, this trail showed me Berlin through Bowie’s eyes
The late rock star had an enduring love affair with the city that helped save him. Though most don’t know of his role in saving the city.
- Sue Williams
Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe
Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.
- Chrissie McClatchie
Port guide: Hamburg, Germany
Fast-moving Hamburg is a great trading city with a spectacularly redeveloped waterfront and makes a refreshing change from Europe’s old towns.
- Brian Johnston
Insider intel: Traveller’s writers share their 22 top discoveries
Our roaming reporters check their notepads, sharing secret addresses and perennial favourites from their past year of travel.
- Traveller team
Seven unmissable experiences along Berlin’s dark landmark
Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, its spectre still looms large over the city.
- Ben Groundwater
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