London
An exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II’s apparel at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace shows the wardrobe that defined an era.
This Month’s Recommendations
Leiden
The exhibition At Home with Jan Steen at Museum De Lakenhal offers a surprising glimpse into everyday life in the 17th century.
Enkhuizen
Fully open from April through October, the Zuiderzee Museum shows what village life around the Zuiderzee was like between 1880 and 1930.
Ruhr Region
Now a museum, the Henrichenburg Boat Lift in Waltrop was once the absolute state of the art in hydraulic engineering.
Trains
By far the greatest train ride in Switzerland is the Bernina Express, which connects Chur to Tirano via the Albula & Bernina Railways.
Harz
The Goethe Trail from Torfhaus is the most popular hiking trail to the summit of Mount Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz.
Some Recommended Destinations
Amsterdam
Some sixty places in Amsterdam, including the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Royal Palace.
Brussels
Over fifty places in Brussels, including the Grand-Place, Train World and the Magritte Museum.
Dresden
Sixty places to visit in Dresden, such as the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Green Vault and the Church of Our Lady.
Frankfurt
Some 55 places in Frankfurt, including the Städel Museum and the Museum for Communication.
The Hague
Some 45 places in The Hague, including the Mauritshuis, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Panorama Mesdag.
Paris
One hundred places in Paris, including the Musée d’Orsay, the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum.
Prague
Some 85 places to visit in Prague, such as Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral and the National Technical Museum.
Weimar
Some forty places in Weimar, including the Goethe National Museum and the Duchess Anna Amalia Library.