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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.

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.

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.

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

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

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.

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.

Listen to classical music, ride a train and play a round of mini golf surrounded by 19th-century gardens and greenhouses.

Luxuriate in the warm waters of natural springs and lounge in saunas at a modern spa in the woods of Baden-Baden.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The infamous, tempestuous story of the Berlin Wall is covered in this outdoor museum, which provides an insight into one of the world’s most famous constructions.

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.

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

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.