Amazing architecture, exciting vibrant cities, great shopping and energetic nightlife are just some of the pleasures awaiting you in modern Germany, the largest EU member with over 82 million inhabitants. With enchanting medieval villages and a vast array of castles, palaces, churches and abbeys, plus local festivals, wine villages and regional attractions, there is definitely something for everyone. Key Highlights Berlin was reinstated as the capital shortly after reunification and huge investment has ensured a major transformation. Today the city is full of life on the boulevards, in the hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs and in the plethora of art galleries. New architectural buildings also add more appeal and complement the cities older renovated icons. Frankfurt is the financial and transportation centre of Germany, home to the European Central Bank and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It has the tallest buildings in Europe, world famous shopping at the Zeil shopping street and a vibrant cultural scene. Check out some of the many museums on offer which include the Goethe, German Film, History, Art and Jewish Museums plus many more. Munich is a modern cosmopolitan city and well worth a visit. Stroll around the city and marvel at the famous Marienplatz, whose carillon plays three times a day, visit one of the museums or relax and enjoy local dishes and beers. Don’t forget the city is host to the famous Oktoberfest, Hofbräuhaus beer hall and Pinakothek art galleries. In Depth Heidelberg is steeped in history and is Germany’s oldest university town. Romantic, idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic combining both old and new. Heidelberg Castle is an imposing force over the old quarter which offers both ancient and modern treasures amongst its bustling alleyways. The city offers over 20 museums and countless exhibitions. Heidelberg is part of the Baden- Württemberg region which is dotted with fairy-tale castles, famous spas, the Black Forest and Lake Constance. Bavaria with its capital Munich is another region not to be missed. Medieval towns with cobbled streets and spectacular scenery are to be discovered throughout. To visit Rothenburg a small town on the Romantic Road is like a trip back to the Middle Ages. History permeates the town from the lofty towers, churches, half timbered buildings and the town walls allowing the visitor to encounter a slice of history. Cologne with its Gothic Cathedral and Düsseldorf with its Altstadt (old town) are the two principal cities of North Rhine-Westphalia region where you can find some of the famous Christmas markets. As both a leading industrial region and also a haven for culture and the media, the region has converted many industrial sites to house an array of art, sports and cultural entertainment. There are many other wonderful sights and places to explore throughout Germany. To learn more about Germany use the city and region search navigation.
Amazing architecture, exciting vibrant cities, great shopping and energetic nightlife are just some of the pleasures awaiting you in modern Germany, the largest EU member with over 82 million inhabitants. With enchanting medieval villages and a vast array of castles, palaces, churches and abbeys, plus local festivals, wine villages and regional attractions, there is definitely something for everyone.
Key Highlights
Berlin was reinstated as the capital shortly after reunification and huge investment has ensured a major transformation. Today the city is full of life on the boulevards, in the hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs and in the plethora of art galleries. New architectural buildings also add more appeal and complement the cities older renovated icons.
Frankfurt is the financial and transportation centre of Germany, home to the European Central Bank and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It has the tallest buildings in Europe, world famous shopping at the Zeil shopping street and a vibrant cultural scene. Check out some of the many museums on offer which include the Goethe, German Film, History, Art and Jewish Museums plus many more.
Munich is a modern cosmopolitan city and well worth a visit. Stroll around the city and marvel at the famous Marienplatz, whose carillon plays three times a day, visit one of the museums or relax and enjoy local dishes and beers. Don’t forget the city is host to the famous Oktoberfest, Hofbräuhaus beer hall and Pinakothek art galleries.
In Depth
Heidelberg is steeped in history and is Germany’s oldest university town. Romantic, idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic combining both old and new. Heidelberg Castle is an imposing force over the old quarter which offers both ancient and modern treasures amongst its bustling alleyways. The city offers over 20 museums and countless exhibitions. Heidelberg is part of the Baden- Württemberg region which is dotted with fairy-tale castles, famous spas, the Black Forest and Lake Constance.
Bavaria with its capital Munich is another region not to be missed. Medieval towns with cobbled streets and spectacular scenery are to be discovered throughout. To visit Rothenburg a small town on the Romantic Road is like a trip back to the Middle Ages. History permeates the town from the lofty towers, churches, half timbered buildings and the town walls allowing the visitor to encounter a slice of history.
Cologne with its Gothic Cathedral and Düsseldorf with its Altstadt (old town) are the two principal cities of North Rhine-Westphalia region where you can find some of the famous Christmas markets. As both a leading industrial region and also a haven for culture and the media, the region has converted many industrial sites to house an array of art, sports and cultural entertainment.
There are many other wonderful sights and places to explore throughout Germany. To learn more about Germany use the city and region search navigation.