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Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.

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.

Ski on the same slopes that put alpine skiing on the Olympic schedule in 1936 at this Bavarian alpine ski resort on the plateau beneath Germany’s highest mountain.

Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.

Straddling the eastern side of the River Spree, this former industrial precinct is today the home of some of Berlin’s most progressive nightclubs.

This picturesque city, set in the Ore Mountains, is known for its skiing and historic architecture.

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.

Ski and snowboard down powdery slopes, stay in an igloo and experience panoramic views over the Bavarian alps at this resort located on Germany’s highest glacier.

Enjoy the rare spectacle of surfing in a landlocked city on this permanent wave and its calmer sibling in the heart of Munich.

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.

Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!