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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.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Visit an ancient castle to learn about the history of the region. See Stone Age relics, crown jewels of nobility and part of a Roman soldier’s ceremonial uniform.

Experience large scale sculptures and art that dates back to the Romantic period at this landmark building in Dresden’s historic center.

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

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

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.

Visit an ancient castle to learn about the history of the region. See Stone Age relics, crown jewels of nobility and part of a Roman soldier’s ceremonial uniform.

Discover thousands of exotic animals and plant species at this zoological and botanical garden located in the grounds of a former royal retreat.

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

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

Framed by historical buildings, scattered with monuments and home to open-air concerts, this central square is one of the city’s favorite social gathering places.

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.

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

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.

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