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

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

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

This southern Bavarian college city is one of Germany’s oldest cities and is known for its striking architecture and rich history.

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

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

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

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 and progressive Germany.

An indoor water feature like no other, this huge cylinder filled with marine life brings the oceans to the center of Berlin.

Discover magnificent Baroque architecture, stately gardens and cobblestone lanes lined with boutiques and cafés on a trip to this one-time royal garrison town.

Savor all that Leipzig has to offer! With a rich history, seemingly endless outdoor activities and an exciting nightlife, there\'s something for everyone in this German city.

A city in the Saxony-Anhalt state, the famous one-time home of Bauhaus architecture still retains its strong 1920s identity.

Discover the character of this liberal and hospitable city, now a hub for arts and culture in Germany’s Rhineland.

Berlin’s most popular museum houses ancient monuments and epic buildings dating back more than 2,000 years.

Ride one of the world’s oldest monorails, admire elegant buildings and wander around town to find an excellent range of galleries, museums and theaters. 

Admire old bridges and Baroque churches, stroll between museums and galleries or just wander through the old town and pull up a chair at a local cafe or restaurant. 

Berlin’s central district is a convergence of quaint residential streets, sprawling Soviet squares and some of Europe’s most revered museums.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Look for the distinct red-brick building in the central district of Mitte to see where Berlin’s mayor works. Inside, tour the ornately decorated rooms and interesting historical exhibitions.

Once known for the wall that divided it, the city of Berlin is now a unified, cosmopolitan city, known for its architecture, museums and festivals.

Possessing a layout that some say inspired Washington DC and an Egyptian style pyramid, Germany’s Karlsruhe is full of surprises. 

The largest city regeneration project in Europe is transforming Hamburg’s former port warehouse district into a thriving, modern city quarter.