Europe Travel

Rittner cable cars in Bolzano, Italy, convey up to 30 passengers for three miles up the hillside.

Other European transportation beyond planes, trains and automobiles

Those who value a mode of transportation for its uniqueness as much as its actual convenience might wish to incorporate rides on the following infrastructure as part of their next urban adventure.

BashParty Minispiele in Wiesbaden, Germany, offers visitors 11 rounds of game-playing with a selection of over 100 minigames. The new recreation facility opened in early December.

Bask in Bash: Minigame venue in Wiesbaden brings out competitive spirit

A rare date night recently brought us to BashParty Minispiele in Wiesbaden, where we engaged in cutthroat competition through almost a dozen minigames in a venue of more than 5,000 square feet.

The interior of Angelos at the Vogelbach fishing club in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Germany, is decorated with fish-related kitsch.

Kitsch of the day: Vogelbach fishing club restaurant serves German and Asian food in friendly waterside setting

Angelos in Vogelbach is a spot for local anglers to gather over a beer, cast a line in the Vogelbach fishing club’s pond or grab a bite to eat.

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Waxahatchee (shown: band member Katie Crutchfield) is scheduled to play in London on June 11.

Recently announced concerts and events for Feb. 14 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

The Alpine city of Innsbruck, Austria, has long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its architecture, and is home to a wonderful zoo.

These cities provide opportunities to enjoy both nature and culture

Many European cities make fantastic bases for adventures full of nature and culture. Here are just a few such urban centers.

The entrance sign to Nevelandia sledding area in Piancavallo, Italy. Weekday admission costs 7 euros per person, and the entrance price rises to 10 euros per person on weekends.

Italian mountain resort town Piancavallo is full of family-friendly snow fun

The Dolomite Mountains getaway of Piancavallo, Italy, is just right for a family in need of some winter recreation.

Though small, Hirschens Restaurant Wirtsstuben in Parsberg, Germany, offers ample seating. Reservations are recommended, but the service remains consistently reliable.

Upscale cuisine at Hirschens in Parsberg hotel makes for fine dining that’s also filling

Hirschens Restaurant Wirtsstuben near Hohenfels is one of the ever-reliable traditional German hotel restaurants found around the country. Its outdoorsy charm was complemented by meals that did not disappoint.

Spangdahlem plans a “romantic Heidelberg” trip March 1 to the German college town.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull performs during a concert in Sachsen, Germany, on July 16, 2023. Jethro Tull has concert dates scheduled for May 3 in Munich and July 6 in Rottendorf.

Recently announced concerts and events for Feb. 7 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

Flower Parades make a lovely introduction to the season in Nice, France. This year’s parades take place Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 1.

Plan a getaway to the south to seek out signs of spring

One of the welcome signs of the brighter season that’s soon to come is blossoming beauty, so why not plan a getaway to a place where buds and flowers are about to make their first appearance?

Sweet treats made with pistachio cream, including this croissant sprinkled with powdered sugar, are one of NEO Cafe Deli's specialties. Pistachio pancakes, with fruit and pistachio cream, are one of the most popular breakfast items on the menu, according to the owners.

New cafe in Ramstein-Miesenbach has quickly become fave for breakfast and brunch

NEO Cafe Deli, a longtime dream for its owners, is a bright and popular spot for breakfast in the heart of Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.

The ruins of Weissenstein Castle in Waldershof, Germany, seen here on Jan. 11, 2025, offer spectacular mountain views and a window into how medieval nobility once lived.

Hike to ruins of Weissenstein Castle in northeastern Bavaria blends history with heights

Approximately 45 minutes northeast of Grafenwoehr, a well-marked, well-maintained trail loop through the forest to the Weissenstein Castle ruins offered picturesque nature scenes, spectacular mountain views and a firsthand look at how medieval nobility once lived.