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A city with a rich and often chequered history. Old Berlin has morphed into a contemporary, cosmopolitan city, rich in culture, architecture, museums and festivals.

The capital of Lower Saxony, one of the areas hardest hit by the Second World War, Hannover is now a major center in northern Germany.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

Known as Westphalia’s green metropolis, this thriving city in western Germany is similarly renowned for its fine breweries and fashionable soccer club.

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Marvel at these shiny, twirling riverside behemoths with postmodern designs crafted by one of the 20th century’s most iconic architects.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united, progressive Germany.

This spectacularly beautiful cathedral plays a significant part in Berlin’s religious and cultural life, as well as being a honeypot for visitors to the city.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united, progressive Germany.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.