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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Visit this centerpiece of a program of new construction in Stuttgart for the architecture as well as the books contained inside.

Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.

Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.

Admire the redbrick Gothic design of this 14th-century treasure and spot the intriguing signs of the occult dotted around it.

Nature and technology, history, festivals and performing arts make this one of the most popular cities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region.

This university city set on the banks of the Rhine and Neckar rivers offers cultural diversity, some of Germany’s best art and one of the world\'s most beautiful parks. 

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.

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

A romantic Baroque town, Heidelberg is a popular destination right on the River Neckar and hosts one of Europe’s oldest universities. 

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.

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.

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

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