Category Archives: Travel
Oktoberfest 2018 in Munich: A traveler’s guide
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The 2018 Oktoberfest in Munich runs Sept. 22 through Oct. 7 and fest-goers can expect to see stringent security measures again, according to the official website. The heightened security plans include a secured perimeter, a significant police presence with up to 450 security wardens on…
Travel tips: Explore Bavaria with a Bayern-Ticket
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Bayern-Ticket is a regional day ticket and a cheap way to travel, using all local and regional trains, transport association services like subway or streetcar, and almost all bus routes in Bavaria. Depending on what time of the day you plan to go on…
Travel tips: How to use FlixBus
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — With more than 1,700 destinations in 28 countries, the German bus company FlixMobility Ltd., better known as FlixBus, gives customers an easy travel option for getting around Europe. “From Kiev to Lisbon and from Stockholm to Bari, almost every little and larger city can be…
3-year construction between Erbendorf, Grafenwoehr forces detour
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A road leading from Erbendorf to Grafenwoehr will be closed for construction for three years. The closure of the B299 between Pressath and Erbendorf will result in a detour for those driving to Grafenwoehr. Construction begins at the end of August 2018. The total closure…
Visit Brazil in the middle of Europe
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — For 51 weekends of the year, visitors to the small Franconian city of Coburg find what they might expect: a charming market square, an 800-year-old fortress and a gigantic historic palace, all surrounded by deep green forest. But that 52nd weekend, visitors find something very…
Travelers: Stay vigilant, stay safe
By USAG Bavaria Antiterrorism Office GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — With summer in full swing, many families will set off on their summer vacations. While vacationing any time of the year, remember to be vigilant. Increased travel, mass transit and large gatherings of personnel could present attractive targets of…
Summer, sun & beaches: A guide to Germany’s sandy jewels
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Tired of traveling to tourist hot spots like Italy, Spain or Greece? Then spend your summer vacation at Germany’s finest beaches. Wait … Germany has beaches? While the south of Germany is known for its medieval towns and romantic lake fronts, Germany’s north offers some…
Baseball brings spectators together in Germany
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The “Buchbinder Legionäre,” right now one of the biggest baseball organizations in Germany, have played at the Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena in Regensburg since 1998. The arena is located in the east part of Regensburg and has a capacity of 2,500 spectators. They hosted the 2009 Baseball…
May Day: Witches will fly and pranks will rise
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Welcoming spring with bonfires and dances while banishing demons and evil spirits – this is how much of Germany celebrates witches night, or ‘Hexennacht,” April 30 every year. On this night, the old legends say witches meet the devil at the sacred mountain Brocken before…
Take a Hike!
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Now is the perfect time to get outside. Whether you want to improve your fitness level or take a stroll with the family, below is a list of nature hikes to suit everyone. Weissenstein Burgrine in Stienwald – Kalvarienbergstrasse 42, 95679 Waldersdorf. This hike is…