Germany

Germany is rich with artsy sites and cultural experiences. As the home of Bach, Beethoven, Goethe, and countless other luminaries of Western culture, Germany offers an extraordinary mix of music, literature, art, and history.

Attend performances in stunning, world-class concert halls, explore exceptional museums housing Roman, Middle Eastern, and European treasures, and spend time in some of Europe’s most important art galleries.

And drink beer.

Planning a trip to Germany? Start with my comprehensive guide to artsy & independent travel in Germany, covering music, museums, historic cities, countryside destinations, and practical tips for exploring with or without a car.

Visiting Germany: My Best Tips for Artsy & Independent Travelers

Posts About Germany

Here are all my posts about Germany.

Cologne’s Museum Ludwig: Best Bet for Modern Art Lovers

If you’re looking for a modern art fix while traveling down the Rhine, make your way to Museum Ludwig in ...

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Best Tips for Visiting Beethoven House in Bonn

Beethoven House Museum (known as Beethoven-Haus) in Bonn, Germany, is the place for fans of classical music. The museum is ...

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The Best Novels Set in Germany for Arts-loving Travelers

Reading novels set in Germany is one of my favorite ways to prepare for a trip, or to deepen the ...

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Best Artsy Sightseeing in Germany

Every time I visit Germany I come away thinking I should go more often. The concert halls, the composer museums, ...

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Best Regions in Germany for the Artsy Traveler

Germany is a bigger, more varied country than most travelers give it credit for. I've been many times and still ...

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Best of Berlin: A Cultural Deep Dive for Arts-Loving Travelers

Berlin is an artsy traveler’s candy store. If museums, music, architecture, and cultural memory shape the way you experience a ...

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Where to Stay in Germany: My Best Picks

You'll find accommodations in Germany to be clean and reasonably priced, but not always comfortable. Get used to single duvets ...

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What to See in Cologne & the Rhine Valley

The Rhine Valley looks like the setting for a fairy tale, and there's a reason for that. The region's castles ...

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About Carol

Carol M. Cram writes novels inspired by the arts; runs Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, and Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,700+ novels inspired by the arts; and hosts The Art In Fiction Podcast. She has also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. Carol lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.

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