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The Prussian poet August Kopisch wanted to take a swipe at the city of Cologne with a poem. But people there loved his text and even erected a monument to him.

With its stock exchange and trade fair, banks and skyscrapers, the vibrant metropolis of Frankfurt am Main epitomises the modern world of finance. But with apple wine and half-timbered houses, it also stands for cosiness. But this side of Frankfurt had long disappeared from the heart of the city – until the New Old Town was built.

Knights’ tournaments are a typical phenomenon from the Middle Ages, aren’t they? What if I told you that even today you can still watch a jousting tournament in Munich twice a day? You probably wouldn’t believe me…

What is so special about Hienheim, a small district of Neustadt an der Donau?
Hienheim was one of the first permanent rural settlements in Central Europe, the Upper German-Raetian Limes began nearby and a proverb has its origins here.
So anyone who thinks: “America first!” has apparently never heard of Hienheim.

Germany is known for being punctual—well, unless you’re talking about Deutsche Bahn. Their delays have become a running joke, even internationally. But if you look back in history, things were very different.
In the 19th century, Germany had one of the best railway networks in the world. And in Frankfurt am Main, the biggest station of Europe was opened in 1888. But, there was one problem—it was built way out in the middle of nowhere, far from the city gates. What has happened there?

On June 9, it’s that time of year again: the 450 million citizens of the 27 EU member states will elect the European Parliament. We would like to take this event as an opportunity to take a look at the history of the European Union (EU).