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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.

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

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

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

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

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

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

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. 

Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

To journey through the art and culture of nearly 6,000 years of civilisation, just visit this world-heritage listed island.

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

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

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

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.