The region of Franconia (German: Franken) in Bavaria (at least most of it) is as densely packed with cultural, historical, and natural charms as sausage from the city of Coburg is packed with flavor. As much a state of mind as a geographical area, Fr...

Schloss Mespelbrunn in the Bavarian Spessart is an impossibly romantic castle surrounded by a wet moat. It is a popular day trip from Frankfurt am Main and easily reached by car....