Inside the center of Frankfurt is an usual museum. The Money Museum of the German Federal Bank has exhibits including over 350,000 currency items and an explanation of the changing effect of converting to the euro, according to World Travel Guide.
In favorable weather, vacationers may go to see the Palmengarten, or Palm Garden, which is home to various tropical plants and fowl. Many species live inside intricate glasshouses, and the complex hosts summer concerts for the public.
Heidelberg University had little tolerance for students who played pranks on locals or had a trifle too much to drink. Until 1914, the Studentenkarzer, or student jail, housed unruly scholars until their wayward ways were reconciled, reports Frommer’s. In his travels, Mark Twain was amused by the students’ antics and frequented the building often. Nowadays graffiti and portraits still litter the walls.
Heidelberg and Frankfurt are just two of Germany’s many fascinating cities. Discover more in our complete guide: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Germany.
Why Europe Remains the World’s Most Rewarding Travel Destination
After more than 35 years of sending clients to Europe, our advisors at Atlas Travel Center can tell you something the guidebooks don’t always say clearly: every European country rewards slow travel. The travelers who come home raving aren’t the ones who checked twelve cities off a list — they’re the ones who lingered in a market, had a conversation with a local winemaker, or watched the light change over a harbor at sunset. Europe is best savored, not rushed.
That said, there are real logistics to master — and that’s where our expertise makes a meaningful difference. Rail passes versus point-to-point tickets, which airports have the smoothest connections, how far in advance to book the most popular museums and restaurants, which neighborhoods to stay in versus which to avoid — these are the details our agents have spent decades learning firsthand. Many on our team have visited the destinations they book, which means the advice you get from Atlas is grounded in real experience, not just brochure copy.
How Atlas Travel Center Plans European Trips
We work with a carefully vetted network of overseas partners — local guides, boutique hotels, and transportation providers — who share our commitment to quality and authenticity. Whether you want a fully escorted tour with a group, a custom independent itinerary, or a river cruise through the heart of the continent, we design the experience around you. Our group travel program is especially popular for European destinations: we handle all the logistics so you can focus on the experience.
Start Planning Your European Journey
Contact Atlas Travel Center to speak with an advisor who knows Europe deeply. We’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, and have held an A+ BBB rating throughout our 35+ years in business. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to a destination you love, we’ll make sure your European trip is everything you’re imagining — and more.
