Europe Travel

This statue of Thomas Jefferson was presented to France in 2006. It stands on Paris’ Left Bank, in the 7th arrondissement.

These foreign sites commemorate American historical figures

Paris, London and Berlin hold sites both well-known and obscure where visitors can learn more about legendary American figures.

This tiny house by Sezi Homes in Vilseck, Germany, seen here on Sept. 7, 2024, is available for rent. It is fully furnished and has 645 square feet of space.

Thoreau-going experience: Vilseck ‘tiny house’ rental lets guests try out minimalist lifestyle

My 8-year-old son and I recently decided to go on a tiny house trial run, spending a day in one of the two downsized dwellings in Vilseck’s bustling Sonnenleite neighborhood.

Christine Francis, owner of the Caribbean Grill in Grafenwoehr, Germany, flips her signature stuffed dumplings at the restaurant on Oct. 22, 2024.

New Yorker’s sought-after Caribbean cuisine draws crowds in rural Bavaria

The Caribbean Grill in Grafenwoehr, Germany, is a hot spot for delicious regional fare.

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Leo's Coffee Bar in Regensburg, Germany, features an aesthetically pleasing wall above the bar-style seating. The cafe offers various styles of coffee, shakes and an assortment of bakery items.

Leo’s is a luminary of eclectic German coffeehouse culture in Bavaria

Leo’s Coffee Bar offers an alluring assortment of drinks and treats in the center of Regensburg, Germany.

The U.S. Army's Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is marking its 20th anniversary. Hosting the first guests in September 2004, the $80 million resort draws service members from duty stations around Europe.

Bavarian resort owned by Army toasts 20-year run amid extensive luxury upgrade

The U.S. Army’s Bavarian Alps resort hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is undergoing a $30 million facelift in the midst of celebrating a milestone.

Royal Kew Gardens in London starts celebrating Christmas with lit walkways and festive lights on Nov. 13. The displays continue until Jan. 5.

November events calendar for Europe

Here are many of the major events and celebrations taking place in Europe this month.

Several European countries have train pass options that could be useful for foreigners.

Travel passes enable train passengers to get from point to point in style

Travel passes offer an opportunity for not-in-a-rush travelers to take in some beautiful landscapes as they save their pennies.

The Wedding Tower, the newly renovated Exhibition Hall and the Russian Chapel on the Mathildenhoehe in Darmstadt, Germany, glow in an autumn sunset. The Wedding Tower and Exhibition Hall were built in 1908, the Russian Chapel in 1899.

After 12 years, art is back at Darmstadt’s world-class Mathildenhoehe

The first exhibit being held on the Mathildenhoehe since 2012 is appropriately named “4-3-2-1 Darmstadt,” a show that traces the past 200 years of art in the city. The Exhibition Hall is part of a series of buildings that the Darmstadt Artists’ Colony, or Kuenstlerkolonie, designed and constructed in the early 20th century.

The Pirate and Nut Nougat Nirvana currywurst flavors served up at Best Worscht in Town in Mainz, Germany. The restaurant chain offers currywurst with a twist at more than 20 locations in Hessen, including the Frankfurt International Airport.

This currywurst stand has everything from Nutella sweetness to the fire of 1,000 burning suns

The snack stand franchise Best Worscht in Town challenges the spice tolerance of its customers in Germany. Forget about “German spicy” -- this place will shoot way past anyone’s limit. But non-spicy sausages are offered as well.