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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.

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.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Discover the musical and historic heritage of this former capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany.

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

Franconia welcomes visitors with with picturesque nature, romantic half-timbered houses, impressive castles, church towers reaching into the sky and a variety of culinary temptations, from the hearty “Schäufele” to delicious smoked beer.

Drive around the “Cradle of the Automobile” or bike along the riverbanks of this region to see historic cities, splendid castles, romantic gardens and museums.

See works by Hieronymus Bosch, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock on display in one of the oldest museums in Germany.

Heidelberg’s 500-year-old university has seen numerous troublemakers. Take a tour of the cells used to imprison carousing students for minor offenses.

This Central European jewel has more than bratwurst and beer. Find cosmopolitan cities, scenic wineries, charming coastline and intriguing history.

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

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

See works by Hieronymus Bosch, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock on display in one of the oldest museums in Germany.

This landmark building is one of Dusseldorf’s cultural powerhouses with an impressive art collection and a lively concert programme.

This landmark building is one of Dusseldorf’s cultural powerhouses with an impressive art collection and a lively concert programme.

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

This city’s Roman and medieval buildings, old churches, vineyards and charming valley give visitors an insight into its long and eventful history.

One of the best modern art galleries in Germany has works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein alongside some of the brightest young stars in the art world today.

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

One of the best modern art galleries in Germany has works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein alongside some of the brightest young stars in the art world today.

Some of the most powerful rulers in ancient Europe once strolled the halls of this cathedral that today offers panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline.