Centuries of warfare, tragedy, executions, and poetry come together in this 13th-century fortress.

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

This outdoor library provides around-the-clock access to around 7,000 books.

Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

An ancient pagan site swirling with legends in the foothills of Franconian Switzerland.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.

As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.

This historic little railroad runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in Germany.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

The home of the morbid art of corpse plastination is open for visitors to view the fascinating, but stomach-churning process.

Crop circles inspired this whimsical garden in Germany.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

The many—66 to be exact—faces of the German forest.

The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.

Goethe's "Faust" was inspired by these rock formations known as the "Devil's Pulpit" and "Witches' Altar."

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

Wax models of disease and deformity are on display at this German medical museum.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.