See the Nebra Sky Disc (Himmelscheibe von Nebra) in Halle, Germany

State Museum of Prehistory Halle exterior with banners advertising the sky disc of Nebra

The Nebra sky disc (Himmelscheibe von Nebra), the oldest concrete depiction of the cosmos, is the top sight to see in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, Germany. The State Museum of Prehistory Halle (Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle) in Saxony-Anhalt is one of the oldest and most important archaeological museums in Germany. It is … Read more

Bavaria Castles and Palaces Pass: Save on Admission Tickets (2026)

Schloss Nymphenburg in München

The Bavaria Castles and Palaces Pass can save visitors a substantial amount on admission to more than 40 royal castles, palaces, gardens, and historic sites, including Neuschwanstein Castle, the Munich Residenz, and Schloss Nymphenburg. Visitors to Bavaria in Southern Germany may save on admission fees to top castles and palaces by using special discount season … Read more

Tips on Tickets and Visiting the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 2026

How to buy tickets for the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, join guided tours, and avoid queues to see The Night Watch and Dutch Golden Age paintings and artworks without the crowds.

How to buy tickets for the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, join guided tours, and avoid queues to see The Night Watch and Dutch Golden Age paintings and artworks without the crowds. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the top art museum in the Netherlands and is deservedly very popular with visitors. In 2026, online tickets with time-slot … Read more

Top Art Treasures in Museum Permanent Collections in Vienna

Detail of Gustav Klimt Kuss

Top art treasures and important artworks in museums in Vienna include The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele’s Self Portrait, Pieter Bruegel’s Tower of Babel, Albrecht Dürer’s Field Hare, The Last Judgment Triptych by Hieronymous Bosch, The Venus of Willendorf, and Penacho Quetzal feathers headdress. Given the fantastic temporary art exhibitions that Viennese museums stage … Read more

Visit the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum of Swiss Rural Architecture

Half-timbered house in theBallenberg Swiss Open Air Museum

The Ballenberg open-air museum in Switzerland has more than 100 rural houses in a huge park with farm animals and traditional industry demonstrations. The Ballenberg Freilichtmuseum is a fantastic day-trip destination near Brienz in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. In a 66-hectare park, over a hundred rural Swiss dwellings have been relocated. Many traditional … Read more