Researchers at Heidelberg University are studying the formation of this characteristically blue-colored crystal in volcanic melts Sapphires are among the most precious gems, yet they consist solely of ...

Commemorating a painful past and protecting the vibrant present are not opposing forces in this German resort area. This is sustainable tourism in one of its deepest and most challenging forms.

Large parts of Germany's Eifel region have been devastated by the recent floods. Its remoteness makes up much of the charm of this mountainous region, but this has also hindered rescue efforts. Much ...

GERMUND, Germany — The square tower on the distant hill puzzled us when we arrived in Germund for our two-week stay in western Germany’s Eifel region. By day, the tower resembled a heavy stake driven ...

Several hundred volcanoes lie dormant beneath the Eifel in western Germany. They are typical examples of what is known as distributed volcanic fields. To better understand their formation and activity ...

Here's a quick guide to the Eifel national park and what bird species you can find there.

Formula 1 may be about to contest the first Eifel Grand Prix, but it will be a familiar host in the form of the Nurburgring. Formula 1 has bathed in the late summer sunshine of Europe in recent months ...