Germany Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/europe-travel/western-europe/germany/ Taking the road less traveled Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:29:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Ratskeller wine cellar tour in Bremen, Germany https://rachelsruminations.com/ratskeller-wine-cellar-tour-bremen-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/ratskeller-wine-cellar-tour-bremen-germany/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:25:39 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87098 The Ratskeller wine cellar tour under the old town hall in Bremen, Germany, is an experience any wine lover would enjoy. A review.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/ratskeller-wine-cellar-tour-bremen-germany/feed/ 0 Mercedes-Benz factory tour in Bremen, Germany https://rachelsruminations.com/mercedes-benz-factory-tour-bremen-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/mercedes-benz-factory-tour-bremen-germany/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:53:17 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87025 If you plan to visit Bremen, Germany, and like cars, you might want to take the Mercedes-Benz factory tour. Read this review first!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/mercedes-benz-factory-tour-bremen-germany/feed/ 0 Moselle River cruise with VIVA Cruises: A review https://rachelsruminations.com/viva-cruise-review/ https://rachelsruminations.com/viva-cruise-review/#comments Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:35:37 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84778 A thorough description and review of a Moselle river cruise with Viva Cruises: the ship, the cabin, the food and drink, the itinerary, etc.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/viva-cruise-review/feed/ 2 The 8 best Hamburg Christmas Markets (+14 more!) for 2026 https://rachelsruminations.com/best-hamburg-christmas-markets/ https://rachelsruminations.com/best-hamburg-christmas-markets/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:02:36 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=82804 Tips for visiting the best Christmas markets in Hamburg, Germany, plus a listing of all the rest: 22 in all!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/best-hamburg-christmas-markets/feed/ 2 Mercure Hotel Hamburg City: a review https://rachelsruminations.com/mercure-hotel-hamburg-city-review/ https://rachelsruminations.com/mercure-hotel-hamburg-city-review/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:02:00 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=11956 Despite being part of a chain, Mercure Hotel Hamburg City is far from standard, at least in its décor. Read my review here.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/mercure-hotel-hamburg-city-review/feed/ 2 Mardi Gras around the world – and Mardi Gras food! https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/ https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:33:00 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=81133 Mardi Gras around the world has morphed into a range of different pre-Lenten celebrations. Read here about how different countries celebrate!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/mardi-gras-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Rhine Valley castles near Bacharach, Germany https://rachelsruminations.com/rhine-valley-castles-near-bacharach-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/rhine-valley-castles-near-bacharach-germany/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:01:02 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=19495 Charming Bacharach Germany is the perfect home base to visit the Rhine Valley castles of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO site.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/rhine-valley-castles-near-bacharach-germany/feed/ 0 Trier Roman ruins: Germany’s Roman capital https://rachelsruminations.com/trier-roman-ruins-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/trier-roman-ruins-germany/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:21:19 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=19312 The Trier Roman ruins in Germany make up a single UNESCO World Heritage site. Check out the Porta Nigra, which is remarkably well-preserved.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/trier-roman-ruins-germany/feed/ 5 Things to do in Baden-Baden, Germany https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-in-baden-baden-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-in-baden-baden-germany/#respond Sun, 21 Nov 2021 16:51:38 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=19032 Plenty of pleasant things to do in Baden-Baden, Germany. Stroll the historic thermal town, soak in a spa, visit a museum, or see breathtaking views over the Black Forest.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-in-baden-baden-germany/feed/ 0 23 fun facts about Wiesbaden, Germany https://rachelsruminations.com/facts-about-wiesbaden-germany/ https://rachelsruminations.com/facts-about-wiesbaden-germany/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:34:43 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=18911 Here are some fun facts about Wiesbaden, Germany, a historic thermal town. Not as famous as Baden-Baden, but it's got plenty to offer.

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