More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Take a cable car or walk up to visit Heidelberg Castle and then enjoy the view of this beautiful German city. Heidelberg has a charming old town with one of the longest shopping streets in the world.

Germany has a comprehensive rail system ... novels or seek out niche literary gems while working your way up to Heidelberg Castle. The 17th-century Renaissance monolith actually traces its ...