March 14, 2013 ‘Bier city’ of Bitburg holds annual Beda market For the 34th time in history, the Bitburg annual Beda market will open its doors to visitors from all over the Eifel area, the Trier region and the country of Luxembourg, March 15-17. If weather permits, about 80,000 people are expected to arrive for this year's event at which more than 150
Dec. 18, 2012 Visitors experience history in Bastogne The distant sound of Bing Crosby's "I'll Be Seeing You" plays through a speaker from the barracks and resonates in the town square.Two U.S. Soldiers chit chat as they enjoy cigarettes on this cold, misty December morning.A convoy of supply trucks slowly approaches the two men. As the old diesel
April 12, 2012 Explore the Eifel: Visit fair to learn local travel opportunities Explore castles, visit historic towns and enjoy adventure sports by signing up for tours and trips from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 11 during the Explore the Eifel fair at Club Eifel.Explore the Eifel provides people a chance to go on low-cost excursions to see and learn about local culture, history and
Nov. 28, 2011 Markets mark beginning of holiday season This month, some villages, towns and cities in Germany will begin setting up their traditional Weihnachtsmaerkte, or Christmas markets. Most markets will open around this time and stay open until shortly before Christmas.Although every Christmas market has its unique flair and character, they are