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Greifswald — Caspar David Friedrich’s birthplace on the Baltic Sea
Greifswald — Caspar David Friedrich’s birthplace on the Baltic Sea
The university and Hanseatic city of Greifswald lies on the Eastern German Baltic Sea coast between the islands of Rügen and Usedom, in…
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Nov 27, 2018
Sites of the Reformation — Wittenberg, Eisenach, Eisleben and Torgau
Sites of the Reformation — Wittenberg, Eisenach, Eisleben and Torgau
Over 500 years after Martin Luther started the Reformation, several German towns still bear witness to his work. From UNESCO World…
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Oct 26, 2018
Saxon Switzerland — a breathtaking landscape of sandstone mountains
Saxon Switzerland — a breathtaking landscape of sandstone mountains
Set only about 30 km from Dresden, Saxon Switzerland National Park with its stunning sandstone formations is an eldorado for hikers…
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Sep 27, 2018
Tübingen — city of poets and thinkers
Tübingen — city of poets and thinkers
Tübingen is a quaint town near Stuttgart with its own Swabian traditions. Known as one of the youngest cities in Germany (thanks to the…
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Aug 24, 2018
Weimar — “Germany in a nutshell”
Weimar — “Germany in a nutshell”
A small town in central Germany, Weimar is known far beyond the borders of Thuringia for being the birthplace of German classicism where…
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Jul 5, 2018
The Bavarian Forest — untouched nature in the heart of Europe
The Bavarian Forest — untouched nature in the heart of Europe
Set on a low mountain range along the German-Czech border, the Bavarian Forest is a popular holiday destination with lots of leisure…
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May 25, 2018
Minden — discover Germany’s Mill District
Minden — discover Germany’s Mill District
Founded around 800 AD, the city of Minden is set strategically between Bielefeld and Hanover in a county criss-crossed by rivers and canals…
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Apr 25, 2018
Landsberg am Lech — a treasure trove of Gothic and Baroque heritage
Landsberg am Lech — a treasure trove of Gothic and Baroque heritage
Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Lech River, Landsberg’s town centre maintains its medieval character to this day, but it also boasts…
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Mar 29, 2018
Wiesbaden — spa city in the heart of the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main-region
Wiesbaden — spa city in the heart of the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main-region
The state capital of Hesse, Wiesbaden is a spa city in the heart of the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main-region. With 15 thermal springs it is one of…
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Mar 23, 2018
Vogtland — a diverse region dominated by a cornucopia of castles
Vogtland — a diverse region dominated by a cornucopia of castles
Located between Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria and Bohemia, Vogtland is a diverse region dominated by a cornucopia of castles. Beautiful small…
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Mar 22, 2018
Ruhrpott — the former industrial region is a popular destination for visitors
Ruhrpott — the former industrial region is a popular destination for visitors
The Ruhr area — or “Ruhrpott”, as Germans affectionately call it — is a former industrial area centrally located in North-Rhine-Westphalia…
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Mar 22, 2018
Rostock — an old Hanseatic university city in the far north of Germany
Rostock — an old Hanseatic university city in the far north of Germany
Building upon its tradition as an old Hanseatic university city and located in the far north of Germany, Rostock is the perfect place to…
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Mar 22, 2018
Potsdam — home to historic palaces and parks
Potsdam — home to historic palaces and parks
Ambling along the historic palaces and parks of Potsdam, can feel like travelling to a bygone era. Designated as a World Heritage Site…
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Mar 22, 2018
Passau — attractive university city known as the City of Three Rivers
Passau — attractive university city known as the City of Three Rivers
Passau is an attractive university city not far from the Bavarian Alps, and is home to a wide range of events and attractions, as well as…
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Mar 22, 2018
Nuremberg — world-famous for its rich history and local specialities
Nuremberg — world-famous for its rich history and local specialities
Founded in 1050, Nuremberg is situated in the Bavarian region of Franconia, in southern Germany. With a population of around 510,000, it is…
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Mar 22, 2018
Münster — fondly nicknamed the “bicycles capital”
Münster — fondly nicknamed the “bicycles capital”
Countryside romanticism, ornate sandstone façades and lots of bicycles: these are the images closely associated with this dynamic city…
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Mar 21, 2018
Middle Rhine — one of the most visited tourist destinations in Germany
Middle Rhine — one of the most visited tourist destinations in Germany
Hosting one castle every 2.5 km on average, Middle Rhine has been among the most visited tourist destinations in Germany since the 19th…
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Mar 21, 2018
Magdeburg — one of the most dynamic cities in Germany
Magdeburg — one of the most dynamic cities in Germany
Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt and with more than 230,000 inhabitants, one of the largest cities in the eastern part of Germany…
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Mar 21, 2018
Lüneburg — vibrant Hanseatic and student city
Lüneburg — vibrant Hanseatic and student city
Famed in medieval Europe for its salt production, today Lüneburg is well-known as a vibrant Hanseatic and student city, offering a wide…
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Mar 21, 2018
Landshut — picturesque town in Bavaria where tradition meets modernity
Landshut — picturesque town in Bavaria where tradition meets modernity
Set north-east of Munich in the region of Lower Bavaria, Landshut is a picturesque town where tradition meets modernity. With 67,000…
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Mar 21, 2018
Lake Constance — the largest lake in Germany is popular for its unique and diverse nature
Lake Constance — the largest lake in Germany is popular for its unique and diverse nature
The tri-country-region surrounding Lake Constance is popular for its unique and diverse nature, Mediterranean micro-climate and charming…
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Mar 21, 2018
Mainz — Germany’s wine capital and home of the printing press
Mainz — Germany’s wine capital and home of the printing press
The state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate is best known for being the home town of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the modern printing…
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Mar 21, 2018
Kiel — capital of Schleswig-Holstein and home to the biggest sailing event in the world
Kiel — capital of Schleswig-Holstein and home to the biggest sailing event in the world
Kiel is the capital of the northern German state Schleswig-Holstein and has around 240,000 inhabitants. Founded in the 13th century as…
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Mar 21, 2018
Kassel — where culture, art and history are omnipresent
Kassel — where culture, art and history are omnipresent
Kassel, also occasionally called “Casselfornia” by its inhabitants, is located in the northern part of Hesse. Kassel has an important place…
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Mar 20, 2018
Karlsruhe — nicknamed the ‘fan city’ (‘Fächerstadt’)
Karlsruhe — nicknamed the ‘fan city’ (‘Fächerstadt’)
Founded in 1715, Karlsruhe is nicknamed the ‘fan city’ (‘Fächerstadt’) due to the distinctive way in which it is laid out — the streets…
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Mar 20, 2018
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