Augsburg, Germany, August 2008 — Old World holiday traditions come to life as the 14 members of Historic Highlights of Germany capture the best of the holiday season with a portfolio of Christmas markets epitomizing the very best of the season.  From late November until Christmas, the markets fill with the sounds of musicians and […]

Augsburg, Germany, July 2008 – Savvy travelers know that an ideal time to tour Germany is in late summer and autumn, when the weather is mild and sunny and the busy summer tourism is concluding.  Many of the 14 member cities of Historic Highlights of Germany are offering a wide array of compelling late summer […]

Augsburg, Germany, June 2008 — Historic Highlights of Germany, a consortium of 14 historic German cities, has announced a five-day package that travels from the deep woodlands and  rustic villages of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany to the waters of the Danube as it cuts across Bavaria.  Along the way, travelers experience some of […]

Augsburg, Germany, May 2008 — Historic Highlights of Germany has announced the addition of two historic cities — Osnabrück and Mainz — to it roster of tourism marketing partners, now numbering 14.  Götz Beck, the organization’s chairman, foresees the two cities as strong partners that round out the group’s programs: “These two new members strengthen […]

Augsburg, Germany, April 2008 – German tour operator ToEurope has announced 17 packages based on “Dream Routes” developed by Historic Highlights of Germany, a marketing partnership of 14 German cities.  Packages are designed for individual travel and cover themes such as “On the Trail of the Romans,” “Treasures of the Renaissance,” “Cities of Literary Genius” […]

Christmas Markets of Germany’s HISTORIC CITIES draw adults and children with holiday ligths, music, market stalls, festive foods and traditions of long ago
There are few traditions in the world as sought after as the Christmas spirit and the Christmas markets of the 13 member cities of Historic Highlights of Germany capture that spirit best in […]

Seven of Germany’s historic cities, members of Historic Highlights of Germany, announced a wide range of summer and fall package specials.
Whatever the fancy of the visitor, the cities are sure to surpass expectations: a weekend in Germany’s most romantic city of Heidelberg, following in the footsteps of Martin Luther in Erfurt, strolling through the UNESCO […]

Travelers to Germany can follow in the footsteps of famous figures in history at the special exhibition on Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and at the birthplace of socialist Karl Marx in Trier; the medieval Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, where the young Martin Luther lived before the German Reformation; Buddenbrooks House, the family home and […]