Destinations Worth Exploring

Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure, refined culture or vibrant nightlife, you can find it in Germany.  Explore enchanting fairytale castles in Bavaria, wander vine covered slopes along the Rhine, visit world-class opera houses in Dresden or shop for cutting-edge art in Berlin's galleries.

View of Berlin along the Spree

Metropolis Now: Germany's Eclectic Cityscapes

Germany is a land of great cities. The tapestry of towns that covers the entire country is a legacy of the rich history of once independent regions that formed modern Germany in the 19th century.

Time out on the Zugspitze

The German Alps - a Year-Round Destination

From picturesque Berchtesgaden and the dark, calm waters of Lake Königsee in eastern Bavaria to Lindau and the area around Lake Constance in the state of Baden-Württemberg in the west, the German Alps are a year-round tourist destination.

Summer on the North Sea Coast

The German Coast

From the protected mudflats of the Wadden Sea in the west to the distinctive chalk cliffs of the island of Rügen in the east, Germany's coastline offers something for just about every taste.

Cologne Cathedral

Worth a Visit - Germany's Top Tourist Attractions

The Cologne Cathedral is Germany's most popular tourist attraction, according to a recently released survey. Other top destinations are Dresden's Frauenkirche, Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, and the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, among others.

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Life in the Fast Lane on the Autobahn

Picture yourself in your dream car, speeding down a band of concrete that stretches all the way to the horizon. Sounds good? Welcome to the German Autobahn.

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Bohemian Rhapsody: Four Artists' Colonies Worth the Trip

In the late 19th century, German artists flocked from the cities to small towns and new "garden city" developments in the suburbs in search of fresh air, rarefied light and a quiet life with time to think and create.  Here are four great destinations for gallery-browsing and fresh air.

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German National Tourist Board

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Whether you are searching for new and exciting travel ideas or practical information, the official website of the German National Tourist Board has all you need to plan your next trip to Germany.

Deutsche Bahn German Railways

You can start planning your trip to Germany now with Deutsche Bahn's online timetables.  Germany's modern and efficient national railway takes you to most towns and cities in style and comfort.