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Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

Imagine you have been transported back in time as you explore this spectacular 11th-century castle, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that seems straight from a story.

This pretty redbrick city is known for its seaside activities and beautiful coastline, but there is also art, architecture and history to enjoy.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

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

One of Berlin’s oldest churches, a Gothic medieval building in the heart of the central district of Mitte, holds an immense fresco called The Dance of Death.

Explore the enormous former Party Rally Grounds of the Nazi Party and learn about significant historical moments and propaganda events that occurred here.

Step past a 14th-century wall to uncover the medieval delights of a riverside town famous for its imposing castle and winemaking traditions.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Stand in Bremen’s historic market square and take in marvelous views of the ornate Weser-Renaissance façade that fronts this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.

Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.