The Werdenfels Castle in the Bavarian district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a dark past. Now a ruin, it was the site where 51 people were imprisoned and tortured during witch trials in the late 16th ...

If you’re feeling the urge to travel–or simply need a short break–there’s a good chance to snag a bargain: Organizers, airlines, and travel portals regularly entice with attractive discounts, ...

A royal wedding took place this weekend! Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, the great-grandson of the last King of Bavaria, King Ludwig III, married Oxford PhD student Sophie-Alexandra Evekink. (Though German ...

Bavaria’s Catholic heritage and proximity to the 20th century’s stormy history were pivotal in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s vocation as priest, theologian and pope. Visiting the German region can help ...

Princess Sophie and Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, who wed in May 2023, welcomed a baby boy Prince Ludwig and Princess Sophie of Bavaria are parents! The royal couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy ...

In Germany, many Christian churches are abandoned. Immigrants from India or Syria bring their matters of faith, making the ...

Perhaps no other place in Bavaria is more indicative of the region’s deep Catholic roots than the Marian shrine of Altötting. But the popular place of pilgrimage isn’t only a relic of Germany’s ...