There is a list of the most terrible Christmas gifts Germans have ever received. Examples include a sausage extension reel and underwear from the boss. Anticipation for the festive season is frequently followed by sheer disillusionment when unwrapping under the tree.

From Monday 12 October, an admission charge is to be introduced for visits to the viewing platform of the world-famous Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg; however, the turnout has been rather modest.

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, has taken first place in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index for the third year running. The figures show that the city's commitment to sustainability is paying off, but the city wants to go further.

What if? This is the premise behind a concept that gives disused steamboats and historic boathouses on Lake Lucerne a new lease of life.

Wellness or gimmick? Sleeping in a bed of hay is well known by now. But guests at the Romantik Hotel Maison Hornberg in Switzerland can now sleep in a bed of leaves.

Hiking is not just a popular leisure activity in nature. It also brings money into rural regions. Tourism professionals are therefore devising new offerings centered around hiking—including in extreme variants.

A Sheikh in London had an unpaid hotel bill amounting to just under half a million pounds. Following a court ruling, the money can now be recovered. At least in part.

For Europeans, frankincense is inextricably linked to visiting a church. In Oman, the tree resin is deeply rooted in the culture. Now, the Hilton Muscat is home to the world's first frankincense sommelier.

Pokémon fans all over the world are likely to let out a delighted cry at the sight of this announcement. A special project has been announced in Japan: a Pokémon hotel.

At last, there's a built-in Android solution for travel sickness. How Bubbles helps, what settings users can adjust – and who beat Google to it.