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Unusual Attractions in Germany

Berlin, Germany

Spreepark

An eerie derelict amusement park sits abandoned outside of Berlin.

Gablenz, Germany

Rakotzbrücke Devil's Bridge

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form a perfect circle.

Berlin, Germany

Monster Kabinett

Part art gallery, part haunted house, this robotic art display is a terrifying experience.

Berlin, Germany

Berliner Unterwelten (Subterranean Berlin)

A tour of underground Berlin takes you through WWII air raid shelters and tunnels used to smuggle people out of East Germany.

Schwangau, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

Berlin, Germany

Liquidrom

This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin Botanical Garden

Started as a kitchen garden, now the second largest botanical garden in the world.

Berlin, Germany

Tajikistan Tearoom

A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin.

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Unique Food & Drink in Germany

Chicken of the Woods

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

Poire Williams

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

Spaghettieis

This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.

Berliner Weisse

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

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Found: A Message in a Bottle That Went Clear Around the World and Back

But without a return address.

by Matthew Taub

Archaeologists found these Late Bronze Age feeding vessels in Vösendorf, Austria.

Found: Milk Residue That Proves Ancient Europeans Used Cute-as-Heck Baby Bottles

The clay vessels are shaped like mythical animals.

by Reina Gattuso

October 1, 2019

The Green Curtain

Germany’s Iron Curtain is now the Green Belt, but turning the old border into a haven for wildlife has taken much more than just letting it be.

by Andrew Curry

September 29, 2019

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In San Francisco, an East German Restaurant Is a Portal to the Past

Familiar foods such as "cold dog" offer former Eastern Bloc residents a taste of their youth.

by Laura Kiniry

September 17, 2019

One last batch of Trabants in 1991 at the factory lot in Zwickau, Germany.

30 Years On, the 'Worst Car Ever Built' Has a Fervent Fan Club

Made in the former East Germany, Trabants have inspired many a mean joke—and a devoted community.

by Laura Kiniry

Was Katharina Schraderin, “the baker witch," killed for her gingerbread recipe?

How a Literary Prank Convinced Germany That 'Hansel and Gretel' Was Real

A 1963 book purported to prove that the siblings were murderous bakers.

by Jordan Todorov

The soft pretzel, a queen among small breads.

German Researchers Are Investigating the Science Behind Soft-Pretzel Scent

With help from a dedicated panel of pretzel-smelling experts.

by Reina Gattuso

In this chart, leafy wonders mingle with architectural ones.

The Chart That Measures Tall Trees Against Architectural Wonders

A 19th-century infographic that stacks a redwood against St. Peter's Basilica.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

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