Tübingen may be small, but it’s been around for a long time—and it shows. The town dates back to at least the 11th century , when it grew up around a castle overlooking the Neckar River. By the Middle Ages, Tübingen was already an important local hub, with walls, towers, and a busy market square that still exists today. The biggest turning point came in 1477 , when Eberhard Karls University  was founded. That single decision shaped the town’s future. Famous thinkers like Joha

Germany is dotted with castles, but few feel quite as magical as Schloss Lichtenstein  in Baden-Württemberg. Perched dramatically on a...