A helicopter on Tuesday lifted the cross from the 2,962-meter (9,718-foot) peak of the Zugspitze — a mountain shared between ...

At 1,703-meters, at the border between Germany and Austria, Carl von Stahl Haus, bottom left, shown in this June 27, 2022 photo, is one of the more popular huts in the Berchtesgaden National Park, ...

Nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, Schliersee, Germany, is a picturesque lake town that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and Bavarian culture. Whether ...

The Alps are a must-visit for any world traveler, and for an epic mountain adventure, head to this less crowded but equally ...

The current cross was made by her father, Franz Würzinger, in 1993, replacing the original from 1851, which was damaged ...

Like so many travelers, my images of Germany – cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, and fairy-tale castles – are from southern Bavaria, in the foothills of the Alps. You could easily spend a week ...

Visitors to Germany's highest peak will have to do without the landmark gilded cross at its summit for the next few weeks.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. And because I believe that I experienced Germany in the absolute best way (in my humble opinion), I put ...

SCHÖNAU AM KÖNIGSSEE, Germany — At 23 minutes before midnight, at 5,600 feet above sea level, the lashing rain and furious winds outside the darkened bunkroom prompted two questions to turn over in my ...