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The king of Kuchen in Black Forest, Germany

By Kerry Christiani, Lonely Planet

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, a classic chocolate, whipped cream and cherry cake, reigns supreme in southwest Germany, where the dessert was invented almost a century ago. Read more…

Germany's land of poets and thinkers

By Philip Hensher, Lonely Planet Magazine

Thuringia is a magical place of grand thinking, extraordinary medieval towns, fairytale forests – and sausages. Read more…

The quiet land of Thuringia

Take a journey into the hushed and historical landscapes of Romantic Germany, where enlightenment, music and literature flourished.

Mini guide to Hamburg, Germany

By Lonely Planet Magazine

This spirited port city offers neo-Gothic architecture and cross-cultural dining. Read more…

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Oktoberfest: Then and now

Oktoberfest has evolved from a horse race that celebrated a royal marriage to a 16-day beer-soaked celebration attended by six million people. But times have not changed all that much.

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