Sylt
Nature is the major draw of this North Frisian Island in the North Sea. The island is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway exclusively for trains. For the past 40 years, Sylt has bee...
Tucked away within its picturesque towns, medieval villages and alpine valleys, Germany has a wealth of unique sights and secrets for you to discover - a world of hidden gems.
Explore the beautiful white sandy beaches that stretch along the North Sea and Baltic coastlines, dotted with the traditional strandkorb - cosy wicker beach chairs. The Baltic Sea resorts of Travemünde, Timmendorfer Strand and the North Fisian island of Sylt are all unspoilt, undiscovered jewels of the German coastline .
Head inland and you can take the Romantic Road from Würzburg along the banks of the River Main to Füssen in the Bavarian Alps. Along the way you'll find a string of delightful medieval towns, many with wine festivals, food markets and local vineyards selling artisan produce.
Fairy-tale castles and awe-inspiring palaces define the beauty of the German landscape. Discover the grandeur of Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam, one of the finest palaces in Europe, or the idyllic Neuschwanstein Castle, set on a rugged hill near Füssen in Bavaria.
Nature is the major draw of this North Frisian Island in the North Sea. The island is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway exclusively for trains. For the past 40 years, Sylt has bee...
Travemünde, a district of the hanseatic city of Lübeck, can look back on a history of over 200 years as a holiday destination and is therefore one of Germany's oldest seaside resorts. A broad w...
The setting of the 19th century Neuschwanstein Castle, on a rugged hill near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, could not be more idyllic. The castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as...
Brühl, about 15km south of Cologne, is home to the magnificent Augustusburg Castle, a must for admirers of the Baroque architectural era. Appointed by Clemens August von Wittelsbach, Elector a...
Watched over by its landmark, the Marienburg fortress, the university city on the River Main is surrounded by lush vineyards. In addition to the former Prince Bishop´s Residence, a listed UNES...
Founded by the Roman Emperor Augustus more than 2,000 years ago, Augsburg is one of Germany's oldest cities. With its cathedrals, ancient monasteries and royal palaces, Augsburg presents a glor...
In 1987, Lübeck was the first Old Town in Germany to be officially designated a Cultural Heritage Site. The medieval atmosphere and historically important cultural sights shape the face of the...
Regensburg, the 2,000 year old Roman city, is located at the northernmost point of the Danube. Emerging from the Second World War with little damage, it bears many treasures of Roman and Gothic...
The 700-year old town of Füssen boasts a special, intimate charm with its quaint cobbled streets and pretty medieval centre framed by the majestic peaks of the Alps. Far away from the hum of no...
Oberstaufen in the Allgäu is known as a health resort for over 100 years. Wellness was a standard in many of the local hotels long before this was a recognised lifestyle concept. Moreover, the ...
Würzburg on the banks of the River Main is a charming city renowned for its art and architectural heritage. The Residence Castle in Würzburg, a Baroque masterpiece, has been listed as a UNESCO...
Bamberg is one of Franconia's most diverse and beautiful cities, whose Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's main appeal lies in its sheer number of fine historic buildings and ...