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Top 5 Must-Visit Towns in East Germany

Michael MontesNovember 5, 202406 mins

When people think about East Germany, they usually picture East Berlin, the Berlin Wall, thePlattenbauten, and the DDR prisons. It was the largest city in East Germany with a population of 1.2 million in 1988.

Essential East German Dishes You Must Try

Lauren NewmanNovember 4, 202406 mins

Stronger than buildings, experiences, and products that evoke the unique sensation ofOstalgie(a combination of the German words for “east” and “nostalgia”), there is food. A “good German meal” usually brings to mind roasted pork and potatoes, but the food of East Germany can be the kind that only aMutticould love. The product of DDR ingredient restrictions, East German meals were often born out of necessity.

Explore the Beauty of East Germany: A Comprehensive Travel Guide

AdminNovember 3, 202406 mins

To fully experience East German life, sampling these seven traditional meals is essential. The cuisine emphasizes meat, offals, and an array of sausages, making it a delightful dive intoOstalgie, or nostalgia for East Germany.