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Berlin, Germany

Spreepark

An eerie derelict amusement park sits abandoned outside of Berlin.

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Gablenz, Germany

Rakotzbrücke Devil's Bridge

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

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Schwangau, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle

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

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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.

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Berlin, Germany

Liquidrom

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

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Mühltal, Germany

Castle Frankenstein

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin Botanical Garden

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

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Chicken of the Woods

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Chicken of the Woods

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

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

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Berliner Weisse

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Berliner Weisse

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

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This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.

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Stories
About Germany

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

August 05, 2019

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

Skull-Shaped Beer Steins Were Once Popular Graduation Gifts

They were part of a broader wave of adventurous stein-craft.

by Matthew Taub

The celebration of Passover.

Medieval Jews Celebrated Passover With Bird-Human Hybrids

An illuminated manuscript interpreted the prohibition on graven images in a creative way.

by Sarah Laskow

The teeth looked unremarkable at first glance, but blue pigments jumped out under the microscope.

How a Blue Tooth Led Scholars to a Medieval Manuscript Mystery

And illuminated the hidden contributions of a female artist.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

January 09, 2019

A selection of German <em>Glückschweine</em>.

Ring in the New Year With a Good Luck Pig

Whether roast pork or marzipan, a pig is a symbol of good fortune.

December 31, 2018

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