Bamberg's annual Nativity Trail has almost 400 scenes at 40 locations. Coinciding with the Christmas Markets, tours begin in late November and continue through December.

Oct 16, 2009 - Karren Tolliver

Walking through the narrow alleyways of Bamberg's old city center, medieval flair surrounds you wherever you go.

Jul 23, 2009 - Cornelia Lohs

In addition to the big Christmas Market on Maxplatz, artisans and entertainers bring a bit of the Middle Ages to Bavaria each December at Geyerswörth Castle

Oct 16, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

Medieval Benedictine monastery from 1015 features the Celestial Garden on the ceiling and terraced garden overlooking Franconia's Beer City

Jun 1, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

Enjoy relaxed Christmas shopping, mulled wine, bratwurst, music and nativity scenes at the annual German Christmas market at Bamberg's Maxplatz, Franconia.

Oct 16, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

Free, family-friendly Alternativer Kunsthandwerker-Weihnachtsmarkt takes place at Jakobsplatz on the third weekend of Advent each year in Upper Franconia.

Oct 31, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

A row of 19th Century fishermen's houses on the north bank of the Regnitz River in Bavaria's Beer City lies downtown near the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)

Aug 1, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

At the heart of Germany's brewing industry is the lovely city of Bamberg in Bavaria. Here is a guide to some of its bars and breweries.

Sep 10, 2011 - Steve Rogerson

Premier German symphony orchestra continues a 60-year tradition with a classical, romantic and contemporary repertoire performed worldwide.

Oct 24, 2009 - Karren Tolliver

Annual weekend market is one of five Christmas markets in Franconia's Bamberg; it takes place in Bamberg's oldest quarter (Sand) near St. Elisabeth's Church

Oct 31, 2010 - Karren Tolliver

Bavaria's famous brewpub makes award-winning beer from smoked malted barley and serves it at the tavern in Bamberg's Altstadt (Old Town) beneath the Dom (Cathedral).

Nov 22, 2009 - Karren Tolliver

World-renowned symphony orchestra's New Year's Eve concert crowns medieval city's Christmas Markets and Nativity Trail celebrations and highlights busy international tour

Oct 24, 2009 - Karren Tolliver

Sleeping in a guesthouse from the 14th century or in a hotel castle from the 16th century turns a trip to German medieval cities into a unique experience.

Sep 20, 2009 - Cornelia Lohs

Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.

Oct 26, 2007 - Gill Hart

Germany has 32 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These cultural, architectural, and natural treasures help explain German influence in humanity's common heritage.

Sep 2, 2007 - Henk Bekker

Rhine River boat cruises can add the Moselle, Main, and Danube Rivers in Germany to extend popular multiple-day cruise routings to many top European holiday destinations.

Feb 7, 2008 - Henk Bekker

More than 2,000 years old, Regensburg in southern Germany is a charming city with a fascinating history and plenty to enjoy.

Nov 1, 2009 - Kate Rodriguez

Germany contains a number of historical, religious sites including cathedrals, monasteries, Jewish museums and more.

May 14, 2007 - Bridget Lux

Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Erfurt sell gifts, decorations and local specialities from traditional hand-carved nativity scenes to spicy gingerbread.

Oct 21, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Getting to Munich Airport (MUC) in Germany from downtown München Hauptbahnhof is easy on S-Bahn trains and buses. Taxis and airport shuttles run to other Bavarian towns.

Jan 16, 2008 - Henk Bekker