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Hamburg

Hamburg: On the water's edge

The Hamburger as such is a patriot and considers his hometown to be the most beautiful city in the world, despite all modesty. Who ...

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Small adventures

Fun regardless of weather: adventure indoor action

Immerse yourself in new worlds: Indoor halls offer adventure, thrills and fun in any weather, for all tastes and ages. We ...

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Hesse

Central Hesse: In harmony with nature

Idyllic rivers, unspoiled nature, fiery relics: Central Hesse could hardly be more varied. The region offers many resources that residents as well as guests ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

A perfect weekend in Schwerin

Magnificent buildings, internationally renowned museums and theaters and, in the midst of an enchanting lake landscape, one of the most beautiful castles in the world - Schwerin ...

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Numerous idyllic hiking trails, the wine routes, lead through the vineyards in the Saale-Unstrut region © Felix Meyer
Saxony-Anhalt

5 really delicious tips in Saxony-Anhalt

A lovely region full of lush meadows and pastures, plus good soils and a friendly climate: Saxony-Anhalt's agriculture produces great products for ...

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Hesse

A perfect weekend in Frankfurt am Main

Everyone knows the striking skyline, and yet the banking district is only one of the many faces of Frankfurt. In the bustling metropolis ...

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Berlin

Berlin: Too much is just enough

How good that there are so many lakes in Berlin and the surrounding area. Otherwise, this incredible variety of cultural and ...

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Hamburg

Klövensteen: Dreamlike game reserve with moor in Hamburg's west

There is something magical about an excursion to the Klövensteen forest: you walk along secluded field and forest paths past thick old ...

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Bremen

Highlights squared: Instagrammers from Bremen and Bremerhaven

Would you like to take a virtual walk through Bremerhaven? Have you always wanted to look at Bremen through pink romantic glasses? ...

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Brandenburg

Barge trip through the Little Spree Forest

What may look at first glance like a tropical river in the jungle is located in Brandenburg and can best be described ...

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Hamburg

The metropolis in the north

Lots to do in Hamburg Moin! Hamburg is built so close to the water that it glitters and sloshes everywhere: in the ...

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Brandenburg

Top for birds, fish and forest friends

Around 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin begins Brandenburg's Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve - ideal as an excursion destination for stressed city dwellers or as a vacation region ...

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Berlin

Berlin: All green

Fortunately, Frederick William III had an idea in the middle of the 19th century: from his hunting ground he let a ...

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Hesse

In Darmstadt you can experience something

Live in Hundertwasser scenery, experience nature in the Botanical Garden, marvel at the artists' colony Mathildenhöhe and dine finely in an enchanting orangery ...

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Berlin

Metropolis Beaches

Anyone who thinks that Berlin is primarily a collection of stone and concrete - albeit a beautiful one - is mistaken. ...

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Brandenburg

7 tips for time out

The last time was exhausting, recovery is needed? Fortunately, you can travel again in Germany, and there is ...

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Bavaria

The favorite places of photographer André Alexander

What attracts you to your work as a travel photographer? I guess you could call me an endless wanderer who just loves to ...

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Bremen

Simply delicious

The Hanseatic city offers a lot of homemade products from manufactories and traditional businesses. And they have often settled in special neighborhoods. A tour. ...

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Bavaria

12 unforgettable nature experiences for families

Meet wild animals, fight with the elements, see what's going on under the ground: remember these excursions into the green, dark ...

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Lower Saxony

A Perfect Weekend in Hannover

Maschsee, Herrenhausen Gardens, Adventure Zoo - Hannover has a lot to offer. The city on the Leine is also a real ...

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Thuringia

The 5 most beautiful hiking trails in Thuringia

Hiking clears the mind. It's good for the soul and the body - and that's been scientifically proven. Who wants to ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Glaswaldsee in the Black Forest - Melancholic Depth

Lonely it lies there and sometimes even looks a little threatening under a gray sky against the background of the pale forest green. ...

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Bavaria

The singing alpine shepherd in the Allgäu mountains

Alpine shepherd and opera singer, in summer in the mountains, in winter on stage - Florian Karg lives a happy life ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Small town pearls in Baden-Württemberg - enjoyment & nature

Exciting brewery tours in Ehingen, extensive hiking tours around Freudenstadt or an interesting theme park in Schramberg: most of Baden-Württemberg's small towns are full of ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Wine, architecture and design in Baden-Württemberg

Modern new buildings, cool bottle design and colorful events - at more and more Baden-Württemberg vintners, wine tasting is becoming a cultural highlight. The in ...

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Don't miss - the water games in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Hesse

The water games in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

One of the biggest attractions in Kassel is the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. Since 2013, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which ...

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Bremen

The top 5 worlds of knowledge in Bremen and Bremerhaven

Immerse yourself in strange, fascinating worlds: The mostly interactive exhibits in these five museums revolve around major questions of humanity, life and nature....

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Baden-Württemberg

Autumn hopping at Lake Constance: Cast off for unforgettable autumn days

Get back on the boat in the fall and enjoy exploring the western Lake Constance region again this year on four ...

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Bavaria

Nuremberg: Dürer lives!

Sure, Nuremberg is a medieval idyll with half-timbered houses, city walls and an ancient castle above the city. But besides all its ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe: In the beginning was the castle

The first path often leads visitors to Karlsruhe to the Karlsruhe Palace with its extensive gardens. This also makes chronological sense, because only ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Boat trip to pilot island - All the way back where the lighthouse stands

Wind and waves created a beach whale landscape in the estuary of the Schlei that at most Astrid Lindgren could have imagined. When ...

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Lower Saxony

Göttingen in autumn: Five tips for your city trip

In cooperation with Göttingen Tourismus & Marketing e.V. Cozy cafés, unique items from the goldsmith and fair trade made in Göttingen - ...

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Bavaria

Regensburg: Colorful eye-catchers in old walls

Artist Andre Maier creates street art on house walls and facades and that in a very special environment - the old town of ...

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Baden-Württemberg

The most beautiful autumn experiences along the Baden Wine Route

When the air gets cooler and the days shorter, the grape harvest begins along the Baden Wine Route, which you can enjoy in these ...

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Bremen

You are a brand to me

Important business location and home to well-known companies - thanks to its port, Bremen has been doing good business for centuries. It's clear that ...

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The cabins of the Alex have been lovingly refurbished. Slipping into the cozy beds in the evening and watching the night fall through the porthole is an unforgettable experience
Bremen

9 unusual accommodation tips for Bremen and Bremerhaven

Just get out and experience something new - you can even fulfill this wish at night in Bremen and Bremerhaven. ...

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View of the Havenwelten - Bremerhaven's maritime tourism center with unique attractions
Bremen

Further, deeper, higher: Bremerhaven's gateway to the world

Visit to the Havenwelten, the interesting, lively district of the seaside city. We're going on a hike. Just like back then, more than 100 ...

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A visitor in front of the painting Reclining mother with child
Bremen

10 museum favorites in Bremen and Bremerhaven

A fishing vessel that you could set sail on immediately, a visit to the cinema like in the 1950s, and artworks that reflect the reality ...

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Charming Hanseatic City - The best way to discover Bremen is by and on the water
Bremen

Bremen's love of water

In summer, life here takes place mainly on the Weser and in Bürgerpark - SUP instructor Tessa Heyde shows us ...

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Lower Saxony

Juist: Welcome to "Töwerland

The nickname "Töwerland" (magic land) fits Lower Saxony's perhaps most beautiful island - here the everyday stress of visitors is magicked away in an instant. ...

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Lower Saxony

Papenburg: A ship will come ...

The best thing to do is to get ready for it: If you are interested in the history of Papenburg and its current sights, ...

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Saxony

Saxon Switzerland: A national park of a special kind

The bizarrely shaped landscape of Saxon Switzerland with its rugged cliffs and deep gorges is a dream destination for hikers and ...

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© JenaKultur, Photo: A. Gräf
Thuringia

Jena: Welcome to paradise

Lots of greenery and short distances. Colorful student life, culture and restaurants. Surrounded by a relaxing environment with two beautiful cycling routes - ...

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Thuringia

Enjoyment on the mountain - the most beautiful huts in the Thuringian Forest

There can be only one thought after hours of hiking in the Thuringian nature: where can I find a cozy hut that ...

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Hesse

There's music on it: Culinary and cultural delights in southern Hesse

Wine, cheese and apples - it is well known that the Hessians are connoisseurs. You can experience special moments of pleasure on a culinary tour ...

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The bog Molberg can
Lower Saxony

Paradise of peace - Oldenburger Münsterland

The heart of Germany's northwest: a vacation trip through the Oldenburg Münsterland offers guests special places of tranquility - and ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Five special autumn experiences on the Moselle

The region around the Moselle is considered Germany's oldest wine region - it is one of the classic wine-growing regions of Europe. Just under ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Time travel through Upper Swabia

Were the good old days really as beautiful as they are remembered? On a journey through time in Upper Swabia with the whole ...

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Between salt marsh and Baltic Sea: the running route along the steep coast near Ahrenshoop ©TMV/Gänsicke
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Recreation on the run on Fischland-Darß-Zingst

On the peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst everything is in flow for runners. Because more beautiful jogging routes than here you will not find so quickly. ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Six great autumn experiences in the Duchy of Lauenburg

Between the Elbe, Lübeck and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg stretches a particularly lovely landscape. The beautiful Duchy of Lauenburg is worth just ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve: Animals, plants, sensations!

The promise is great: all landscape and coastal forms of the Mecklenburg-Pomeranian coastal region would be represented in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve. For visitors, this means: ...

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Baden-Württemberg

To the enchanting Zweribach in the Black Forest

Switch off. Exhale. And really recharge your batteries. Where better than in the middle of nature? To the ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Apple weeks at Lake Constance: simply scrumptious

The most beautiful season at Lake Constance? The apple weeks. From September 18 to October 10, 2021, the region will be revolving ...

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Bavaria

Summit happiness around Rosenheim

Only 60 kilometers from Munich, yet it's like being on another planet: Rosenheim in the Bavarian Alpine foothills has pretty urban ...

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Saxony

BLOCKLINE - the new bike adventure in the Ore Mountains

Deep green forests, lush mountain meadows, striking rock formations, idyllic streams: In the Saxon Ore Mountains, untouched, magnificent nature awaits you. Very well explore ...

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Loving detail work - a teapot is decorated with snowball flowers
Saxony

Discover regional treasures - in Saxony

Sounding instruments, fine porcelain, centuries-old traditions - Saxony inspires with its diverse arts and crafts and long manufacturing history. No wonder that its customs ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

With the fish roll a cool "Flens"!

The beer bottle with the swing top has made the Flensburg brewery famous - and around Germany's northernmost city port there are ...

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Thuringia

High up in the Thuringian Forest

The Thuringian Forest is not only a varied natural area with numerous hiking and mountain bike trails. Connoisseurs also appreciate it as a climbing area. ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Timmendorfer Strand - fashionable Baltic seaside resort in the Bay of Lübeck

A seven-kilometer beach of the finest Baltic sand, clean water shimmering in many shades of blue and thousands of beach chairs - a ...

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Lower Saxony

On the northern trails through northern German expanse

If you want to do some real hiking again, you might not first think of the northern German plains. Wrongly so, because the 24 northern trails, ...

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Saxony

To Saxony for a wine

For more than 850 years, selected grapes have been cultivated in Saxony - for example around the family winery Schloss Proschwitz ...

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Looking far and breathing freely - that's what you can do in Oberwiesethal, for example, one of five climatic health resorts in Saxony
Saxony

Brine, Kneipp & Co: Health from Saxony's Nature

Water and air, vitalizing mud, minerals and herbs: nature is full of healing power. Many natural healing methods have long been ...

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Bremen's many waters offer the ideal conditions for varied water sports
Bremen

Bremen outdoor active experience

Bremen is a versatile city. On the one hand, the cultural program inspires, but on the other hand, it is also the outdoor activities that ...

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Lower Saxony

Hanover: diversity and joie de vivre

Hanover's neighborhoods are full of life: Here you can find lifestyle, culture, designer fashion and high culinary art right next to quiet places in the green ...

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Bavaria

12 silent places in Bavaria's cities

Churches, gardens, places of power and cozy alleys: Places to pause do you good in between, especially on cultural trips. Here are a few recommended ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein - these are the 8 most beautiful sights in the north!

Lighthouses, mud flats and houses under cozy thatch define the image of a region with numerous attractions.

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Lower Saxony

From the mountains to the sea

May we introduce? No other state offers mountains and sea at the same time, in no other can you scramble on peaks in the morning ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Clear, ship! A visit to Kiel

A traditional sailing regatta, a boat trip on a historic waterway or sleeping outside on the Kiel Fjord - a visit to ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Four quiet corners between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

Paddling across secluded lakes, watching ships by bike, hiking in the footsteps of the Vikings along the Schlei ...

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Thuringia

9 cultural places that inspire

How do we want to live in the future? Why does music give us strength? Is art allowed to provoke? And what can we learn from the ...

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Thuringia

Picnic in the vineyard - in Thuringia

The Zahn winery in the Saale-Unstrut region produces not only first-class wines - but also exciting and atmospheric events for guests. In ...

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Lower Saxony

Pilgrimage in Lower Saxony - for the benefit of body and soul

The focus of pilgrimage is not on sights along the way or reaching the destination quickly, but in a certain ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

8 reasons to visit Mainz

Mainz is located directly on the Rhine, in the city and in the surrounding area there are countless wineries and wine taverns. This ensures ...

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Brandenburg

Vacation in Brandenburg - accommodation for families

Dream something beautiful! Half the happiness of a vacation often depends on the right accommodation - especially for families. It should be cozy and ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg - Relax naturally

What is the best way for us to recover? One thing is certain: we recover well in and with nature. To do this, we have ...

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Lower Saxony

The Lüneburg Heath and its purple wonder

The area in northern Lower Saxony is known for its heath blossoms in late summer. But even beyond this natural spectacle, the outdoor paradise has ...

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Thuringia long distance cycle route city chain
Thuringia

And after the tour: culture

Cycling in idyllic nature, in between seeing masterpieces or the stars - this is a delightful contrast program. On the long-distance bike trail Thuringian ...

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In the Kurhaus in Binz, here at the Blue Hour, aristocrats like Empress Viktoria have already spent the night
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

3 seaside resorts, 5 hotels - special accommodations at the Baltic Sea

Today in the water enjoy the lightness of life, tomorrow by bike along the Baltic coast roar and the intoxication of the ...

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Bavaria

Tegernsee and Inntal- more Bavaria does not go

The Tegernsee valley and its surrounding mountains, the Schliersee and the Spitzingsee, Bayrischzell and the Wendelstein form a kind of picture book Upper Bavaria. ...

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Lower Saxony

5 Highlights in Bad Zwischenahn

In the large parks it blooms and smells, butterflies hover around, through the magnificent greenery stretches a sea of flowers from ...

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Lower Saxony

Gifhorn: Mills like in a fairy tale

In the south of the Lüneburg Heath there is a unique treasure: the International Wind and Water Mill Museum with specimens from all over the world, ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Wild Eifel

The Eifel National Park is still a "development national park", a kind of nature promise for the future. But numerous hiking trails, bike routes and lakes attract ...

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Idyllic location: Freiburg is situated between rolling hills in the Breisgau region
Baden-Württemberg

Oases of peace: 9 relaxing city breaks in Baden-Württemberg

When you think of a city trip, do you think more of discovery tours than relaxation? Then take a look at these cities in Baden-Württemberg. ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Village vacation in the Black Forest

Hosts who are happy to show you their home. Producers who make regional food with care and love - which you can enjoy in front of ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Sand, sea and more

Welcome to the land between the seas. Schleswig-Holstein nestles on the North Sea and Baltic Sea and stretches and stretches on all ...

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Favorite places

Quiet and child-friendly - car-free islands in the North Sea

Healthy sea air, miles of sandy beaches, numerous opportunities for children to play and no cars far and wide - many islands in the North Sea ...

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Lower Saxony

Emsland - Below us the moor

Here the gardens bloom full of life, there the barren landscape resembles that of an alien planet - if you see the places ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Vineyards near Stuttgart - barefoot in vines

There are days when the people of Stuttgart don't like living in a valley basin. But most of the time, he's happy to ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Baltic Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein

No one said it would be easy: should you now start your summer holiday on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein right away with the Lübeck ...

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Favorite places

Quiet and child-friendly - car-free islands in the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Healthy sea air, miles of sandy beaches, numerous opportunities for children to play and no cars far and wide - many islands in the North ...

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Lower Saxony

Borkum - green North Sea island

A healthy offshore climate, numerous sports and cultural activities, and its location in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea are among the great advantages of Borkum, ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

7 half-timbered dreams in NRW

If you ride through these idyllic places with your eyes closed and on a carriage, with a little imagination you will imagine yourself in eras, ...

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Hamburg

Top Ten Sights in Hamburg

The image of Hamburg is shaped by the harbor, the Alster and a little bit also by the Reeperbahn - ten things, ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

Always following the Elbe - on the way on the Elbe cycle path

An idyllic floodplain landscape, places steeped in history, world-famous monuments and old Hanseatic cities - on the Elbe Cycle Route you will not only get fit, but ...

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Kleve Museum Kurhaus © Tourismus NRW e.V.
North Rhine-Westphalia

Get out of the city! The most beautiful cultural treasures in the countryside

North Rhine-Westphalia is not only extremely lively in its urban centers. There is also plenty to discover in the countryside. ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Constance: On the way on, above and under water

Lake Constance can be experienced in many different ways - diving, sailing or a zeppelin flight always open up ...

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Thuringia

Family vacation in the Rhön

Rescue animals, look for stars or simply go for a rave: The Thuringian Rhön has many exciting offers for big and small people to ...

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Saxony

Vacation in Saxony: The best tips for families

In Saxony, family friendliness is a matter of the heart. So there is a full program for parents with children. You can go hiking and swimming, city trips ...

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Freiburg's old town from above
Baden-Württemberg

The best sights in Freiburg

In the greenest and one of the sunniest cities in Germany, life is very pleasant. That's what our author Harald Braun thinks ...

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Bavaria

Berchtesgaden National Park - For the protection of beauty

The explorer Alexander von Humboldt is said to have said after his journey in 1797 that the area around Salzburg and Berchtesgaden was too ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Wine, Hiking & World Class Views on the Moselle River

In the Moselle region of Traben-Trarbach Kröv, the views are as breathtaking as the steep vineyard slopes: whether on a bicycle saddle, in hiking boots ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Seagull view of islands and Halligen - the Amrum lighthouse

The white-red lighthouse on Amrum, called 'big Amrumer', is the island's landmark visible from afar as well as the highest vantage point in the ...

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Bavaria

The most beautiful places around the old town of Bamberg

Bamberg is not only my beautiful hometown, but also a real pearl in our picturesque Franconia. Artfully restored half-timbered houses line ...

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Schminke House is one of the most important houses of classical modernism in the world
Saxony

12 unique overnight stays in Saxony

Spending dreamy days in Saxony is a piece of cake. The country is diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. And even if it is ...

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Vacation in Sachen-Anhalt - fun for the whole family
Saxony-Anhalt

5 real family excursion destinations in Saxony-Anhalt

There is no question that Saxony-Anhalt offers the most beautiful destinations for great visitors: the huge range of things to see starts with the urban ...

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Lower Saxony

Herrenhäuser Gardens in Hanover

Lower Saxony's capital is a colorful metropolis with a lot of flair and character. This also includes a veritable castle - and ...

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Break with a view from the Hohe Lay near Nassau
Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate: Active vacation in the wildly beautiful Lahn Valley

Castles and palaces, historic towns, half-timbered villages and vineyards: the Lahn flows for 245 kilometers from its origin in the Rothaargebirge ...

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Saxony

On the Malerweg through Saxon Switzerland

Now that's a challenge: over 1000 kilometers of hiking trails in Saxon Switzerland ensure that everyone, from walkers to ...

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Ludwigslust Palace developed over the years from a small hunting lodge into one of the most spectacular architectural ensembles in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

From castle to castle: cycling on the Residence Cities Cycle Route

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is home to a particularly large number of magnificent castles and stately homes - some of which can be explored on the Residenzstädte circular route. A ...

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Baden-Württemberg

With the hot air balloon over the Swabian Alb: In a state of suspension

During this balloon flight, you will glide as if in slow motion over the forests, meadows and villages of the Swabian Alb biosphere area. And become so ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

In the footsteps of the von Bismarck family - discovering history in Altmark

Monasteries and churches, historic Hanseatic cities, manor houses with parks and gardens - the Altmark enchants with its cultural treasures. Trips there ...

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Thuringia

SaaleHorizontale: Hiking with a wide view

Birds chirping, leaves rustling and nothing but fresh, clear air. Welcome to the SaaleHorizontale in the Middle Saale Valley around Jena! There are ...

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Quiet spot: The dikes around Bremerhaven are true places of longing to relax and enjoy © Danny - stock.adobe.com
Bremen

The Weser in sight: 6 highlights on Bremerhaven's dikes

Where the Weser flows into the North Sea lies the largest maritime city on the German North Sea coast, Bremerhaven. Besides a lot of maritime ...

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Bavaria

The Lautersee - High and not far at all

Lucky who knows such a wonderful bathing lake nearby. The Lautersee near Mittenwald is only 12 hectares in size, ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

On the trail of the Selketal

The Selketalbahn is not exactly fast. Good thing, because then there is enough time to look! A (leisurely) ride through the ...

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Thuringia

The Wartburg - a castle for all

Wartburg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is Germany's most important castle - and a place with a special aura ...

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Lower Saxony

Wilhelmshaven: Ode to the sea

Similar to a love affair, Wilhelmshaven is intimately connected with the adjacent sea. The North Sea city combines vibrant city life and maritime flair - ...

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Lower Saxony

Delicious curiosities: On a culinary journey through the Braunschweig region

The Braunschweig region is full of culinary specialties. Some are curious, others so rich in tradition that they are inextricably interwoven with the ...

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Eisbach surfing is a point on every city tour and is often accompanied by a large audience.
Bavaria

9 Highlights in Munich

Munich, a metropolis with a very special flair. Here, pulsating city life meets nature, hiking trails meet surf spots. We reveal to you the ...

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Saarland

Saarbrücken - urban flair with great charm

"No WIFI - Talk to each other" is written on a sticker on a lantern at St. Johanner Markt. Here, in ...

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Lower Saxony

Culinary forays through the Emsland region

If you want to explore the Emsland, you should definitely do it on a bike. One reason, of course, is the beautiful and mostly ...

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Saxony

The Monument to the Battle of the Nations: The Tower of Leipzig

After about 500 steps, partly through narrow staircases, the visitor is at the top. From the viewing platform of the Leipzig Battle of Nations Monument, one has ...

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Lower Saxony

Blooming landscapes - 9 highlights in Lüneburg Heath

Without the Calluna Vulgaris little would go in the Lüneburg Heath. The so-called broom heather is by far the most common heath plant ...

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Thuringia

The sound of the Rennsteig

When hiking on the famous long-distance hiking trail in Thuringia, it takes a while before you hear that, for a change, you ...

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View over the Rhine to Cologne Cathedral
North Rhine-Westphalia

The perfect weekend: Cycling through Düsseldorf, Cologne and Bonn

Three cities in one weekend: A sporty project that promises a lot of variety. And the destinations Düsseldorf, Cologne and Bonn are ...

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Bavaria

Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Like in the Middle Ages

If you see photos of the small Bavarian town for the first time, you inevitably think: Is this a movie set? But it's not: ...

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Lower Saxony

Longing place Norderney

Fine sandy beaches, sea, wind and space: the East Frisian island of Norderney is a dreamlike piece of the North Sea. There you stand now and ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

In the land of 1,000 lakes

Always been a bit of a lake addict? Then this region is just right. Besides water fun, there are also great hiking trails, ...

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Thuringia

5 gardens and castles to breathe in Thuringia

Magnificent residences from past times, themed gardens from other cultures, beds full of flowering plants in all colors or the green meadow ...

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Lower Saxony

Mittelweser: From farm store to farm store

On a stroll through the agricultural region of the Middle Weser, you should bring along hunger. In numerous farm cafés, delicacies such as waffles ...

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Brandenburg

7 adventures for families in Brandenburg

Of course it's nice to do something with children! But what is fun for everyone? Brandenburg is a family-friendly state with ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Iceland lies in the Eifel

Would you have known? Brazil is on the Baltic Sea, America and Russia in East Frisia and the South Sea in the middle of NRW. ...

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The ruins of the Disibodenberg monastery are located on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Glan river with the Nahe river
Rhineland-Palatinate

Paths to the origins: On the trail of Hildegard von Bingen

Hildegard von Bingen is clearly one of the most significant personalities of the Middle Ages. Even today, more than 800 years after her death, ...

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Saxony

12 inspiring places: Culture and nature in Saxony

Castles, baroque gardens, monuments - Saxony is rich in natural and cultural treasures. Visitors can enjoy this cultural heritage at leisure and ...

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Lower Saxony

With all senses: Pleasure bike tour through Oldenburg Münsterland 

While the sun shines in your face, the rural backdrop is accompanied by birdsong and the delicate scent of ripe strawberries ...

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Bremen

What you should not miss in the Hanseatic city of Bremen

A colorful art alley, the traditional Schnoorviertel, a mega-cult neighborhood, and highlights around the beautiful market square - in Bremen there are ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Nordkirchen Castle: the Westphalian Versailles

When you hear about the "Westphalian Versailles" for the first time, you are still inclined to smile mildly. However, when you stand there for the first time ...

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Brandenburg

Nature experience on the wide stream

The Elbe meanders for around 80 kilometers through the "Elbe-Brandenburg River Landscape" biosphere reserve in the northwest of the state - a top region for ...

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Thuringia

The Krämerbrücke: On the bridge that moves the world

The oldest secular building in Erfurt is not only unique as a building ensemble. Also the attitude to life of the people who live on the Krämerbrücke ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

5 architectural highlights in MV

A UFO-shaped tower rises from the dunes, and white candy-striped buildings shine on the beach promenade next door. Beautiful town centers are ...

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New Palace, Old Palace, King's Building, Palace Square in Stuttgart
Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart: Sights in the Swabian metropolis - our top 9

As we know, the Swabian can do everything - except High German and boredom. Here are our highlights from an exciting city ...

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Bavaria

A perfect weekend in the alpine town of Bad Reichenhall

From underground brine springs to high up on the summit of the Predigtstuhl: the small town of Bad Reichenhall is located in the Berchtesgaden Alps ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

5 photo spots for special snapshots

You can't know every place worth seeing in North Rhine-Westphalia. That's why you have us: Five photo spots for special snapshots. Table of Contents1. ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

The highlights of the North Frisian Islands!

Amrum, Föhr, Nordstrand, Pellworm or Sylt - our author Harald Braun somehow likes all North Frisian Islands. His top sights in the ...

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Lower Saxony

5 things to do on the water in Lower Saxony

When you think of a vacation in Lower Saxony, the first thing that comes to mind is the North Sea, and no wonder. There are the most beautiful ...

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Evening atmosphere on the historic market square
Baden-Württemberg

Fascination of half-timbered houses in Baden-Württemberg: 4 favorite places

Old towns with half-timbered houses and winding alleys are not only charming, but also promise a leisurely stroll far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. In ...

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One of the highlights of the bike tour in Dessau-Roßlau is the Bauhaus building by Walter Gropius © Felix Meyer
Saxony-Anhalt

5 real active discovery tours in Saxony-Anhalt

Climbing beautiful mountains, hiking over lonely paths through wild nature or riding exciting bike trails by bike - active vacationers are in ...

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Hesse

Fairytale: The six most beautiful castles and palaces in Hesse

Strolling through magnificent halls like a king, waving graciously from the tower like a princess, defending the castle walls like a knight: ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Heligoland - Germany's high seas island

About 60 km from the German mainland, a huge red sandstone rock juts 61 meters out of the North Sea. Swarmed by ...

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Thuringia

Hainich National Park: Above all the treetops

Primeval Forest Life Camp, treetop trail or wildcat children's forest - in the Hainich National Park in Thuringia, the best conditions are created for people to feel at home with ...

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Bremen

So young can be old

May we introduce? This state in the far north is a two-city state. Bremen (located in the interior of the country) also includes the ...

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Hesse

A perfect weekend in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau region

The capital of Hesse with its 279,000 inhabitants is one of the oldest spas in Europe, a cultural metropolis with famous museums, theaters and ...

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One of fourteen city beauties in Saxony - view over the river Spree to the Nicolaikirch ruins in Bautzen
Saxony

From Vogtland to Upper Lusatia: 14 Saxon city beauties

The fact that the largest cities in Saxony are also glamorous metropolises has long been widely known. The state capital Dresden with its ...

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Saarland

The favorite places of the saarroamers

The saarroamers are a collective of photographers from the Saarland who show their homeland from its most beautiful and spectacular side. Here they reveal their ...

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Saarland

New on Planet Hibbel: A llama named Schorsch

Planet Hibbel - a world of its own! But above all, the blog of Nadine Lessenich, aka "Mrs. Hibbel", a lively, ...

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Wartburg in the automobile world eisenach
Thuringia

Eisenach: Twice Wartburg, once Wagner, many villas

History condenses in some places. There are more stories to tell about some places than others. Eisenach - quite ...

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Lower Saxony

Norden-Norddeich: good and healthy

From a fishing village to a popular coastal bathing resort - Norden-Norddeich offers everything for beautiful vacation days by the water. In addition, every breath here is ...

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Lower Saxony

Northern Harz Foothills - Only with the calm

Spectacular adventures, wild rides, sensations? If that's what you're looking for, the Northern Harz Foothills may not be the right destination. Between ...

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Hesse

6 quiet oases in Hesse's cities

Big city, noisy city? It doesn't have to be. We introduce you to excursion destinations in Hessian cities where you can relax and ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Castles and palaces to dream

No one has to be descended from nobility to feel like they are at court here. We present four of many princely residences ...

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Bavaria

Be a golden eagle once

Brown cattle on the pasture and sedate farms suggest Bavarian-Swabian farming idyll in the north of the Upper Allgäu. To the south, the rugged peaks of the ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

Fantastically landscaped - the most beautiful gardens and parks in Saxony-Anhalt

Lush seas of blossoms, parks of baroque rulers, quiet corners in the shadows of monasteries - those who love gardens will find many a ...

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Baden-Württemberg

The Kaiserstuhl: In the name of the king

In southern Baden, between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains, lies the sunniest vacation region in Germany: the Kaiserstuhl, the volcanic low mountain range in the Upper Rhine Plain, ...

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Bavaria

Bavarian Forest: Experience Real Nature

No end in sight: The Bavarian Forest National Park spreads all the way to the Czech border, covering an area of almost 25,000 hectares. Clearly, ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Holstein Switzerland: Of wide fields, lush nature and over 200 lakes

Holstein Switzerland is a place of longing for everyone who loves nature: Deep blue and crystal clear lakes nestle in forested hills. ...

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Bremen

The Bike Towns on the Weser

Bet you didn't know that: Bremen is 3rd in the ranking of cycling cities in Europe! And in ...

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Brandenburg

Sights in Potsdam

Potsdam borders Berlin and was once the residence of the Prussian kings. But the little sister of Berlin is the ...

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Saxony

Hiking and biking in Saxony: on the way on 12 fantastic routes

The best way to explore beautiful Saxony is by bike or on foot. Countless hiking and biking routes cross the ...

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Lower Saxony

My favorite place in Germany: The Oderteich in the Harz Mountains

Rain. The first thing we noticed in the early morning was its steady drumming on the roof of our camper. Why did ...

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Lower Saxony

Apple, apple, cherry, apple

There are days in the Old Country when you get out of the car and have the impression that you have entered a ...

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Bavaria

Tour royal through Bavaria: King Ludwig's fairytale castles

He was a visionary, an aesthete and a fantasist with amazingly progressive ideas. Despite his government duties, he lived in his own ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

Magdeburg: When fantasy turns to stone

Five years after his death, Friedensreich Hundertwasser's last building project was finally completed - which was controversial at first, ...

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Swimming in the shadow of gigantic production plants - industrial culture in Essen
North Rhine-Westphalia

Industrial culture in NRW: Architectural witnesses of times gone by

In the past, people worked hard in these places, but today they marvel, hike and swing: three industrial heritage sites in North Rhine-Westphalia. ...

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Thuringia

The blue side of the forest: Hiking through Thuringia on the trail of water

This region holds fabulous surprises for hikers. Especially for those who like to be by the water. Why? Because Thuringia is a ...

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Bavaria

Bavaria is so colorful: Favorite places of local free spirits

In Bavaria, people are creative. They potter, make works of art from glass, mix up the fashion world or refine fruits, herbs ...

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Bremen

Off to the countryside! Where Bremeners recharge their batteries in nature

Red and white are the colors of the Bremen flag, affectionately called the "bacon flag" by the locals. Green as the city color would be ...

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Saarland

6 outdoor tips in Saarland

From the happiness of hiking, a treetop trail, a varied bike path, water pleasures, cult sites and jungle adventures in trekking camp - six ...

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Lower Saxony

Cuxland-Helgoland - box seats at the North Sea

It's the same sea, but the coast couldn't be more different - sandy beaches stretch out in front of Cuxhaven, the land ...

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Saxony

Pure idyll: 12 Saxon villages to fall in love with

Vacation - recreation, strengthening, me-time and we-time. Finally! Most of us long for the free weeks of the year ...

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Thuringia

Classics: The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Weimar

Weimar has a particularly large number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We have put them all in the limelight once - and wish you a lot of fun, ...

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Giants of the seas in the Ozeaneum in Stralsund
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Wild water worlds in Stralsund

The award-winning Ozeaneum, spectacularly embedded in the harbor skyline of Stralsund, takes its more than 500,000 annual visitors on a ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

The most beautiful cities of Schleswig-Holstein

Noble princely castles, monumental brick buildings and tranquil half-timbered towns with sea or lake views - a city break in Germany's northernmost state is a ...

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Bavaria

A perfect weekend in the Bavarian Forest with Kristin Biebl

Kristin Biebl is a ranger in Germany's oldest national park. Already as a child she has appreciated her homeland as a "junior ranger" and ...

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Lower Saxony

What children can learn on vacation in Lower Saxony

Get hands-on on a farm, explore the mysterious moor, visit the "Small Five" in the Wadden Sea and immerse yourself in imaginative fairy tale worlds ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Back to nature: 30 years of national parks in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The national parks in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania were founded 30 years ago - on a tour of Jasmund National Park, one of their ...

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Hesse

Fairytale and free of birds: Hiking experience on the Habichtswaldsteig trail

He is smart. He has a large territory. And he is famous for his surprise attacks. The goshawk is a shy ...

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Baden-Württemberg

On foot and by bike across the Swabian Alb

Whether you prefer to hike through the Swabian Alb at a leisurely pace in several weeks or cycle across it in a few days is a ...

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Bavaria

The oldest city in Bavaria: Augsburg

Bavaria's third-largest city is also the oldest - and has only fallen behind Munich since Napoleon's time in terms of its importance ...

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Thuringia

Premium hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest

Sounding names: In the Thuringian Forest, you have the choice between "Gipfelwanderweg", "Drachenschlucht" or "Werra-Burgen-Steig". Or you can opt for a ...

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Saarland

6 tips for overnight stays in Saarland

Enjoy the sunrise hovering over the Saar Loop, watch the first sailboats glide across Lake Bostal while enjoying a good cup of coffee, or take a break in the middle of the ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

With the bungalow boat in the lake district

Houseboats are ideal accommodation for those who like to travel comfortably on the water. In the Mecklenburg Lake District, the ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Colorful, more colorful, North Rhine-Westphalia

Slowly, attitudes are changing toward a long-controversial form of art: street art has taken hold in many cities ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Fischland, Darss, Zingst - of artists and cranes

Wind and waves shape the peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst, and nature is far from the end of its work. Typical animal ...

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Bavaria

12 exceptional places to sleep in Bavaria

Sometimes it is the creative place, then again the quiet environment or the great concept that make an accommodation special. ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

In the Harz Mountains the largest chunk

As the highest mountain range in northern Germany, the Harz occupies an exposed position in every sense. Today, large parts of the ...

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Brandenburg

The Uckermark: a place for dreaming

Lovely hilly country, tranquil villages and small towns, picture-perfect hiking trails through quiet forest regions - welcome to the most sparsely populated county in our republic. ...

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Lower Saxony

Göttingen: Green university town in the heart of Germany

If you want to experience Göttingen in all its diversity, it's best to take a crash course in (pub) culture, architecture, culinary delights & Co. A weekend ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Prora: Comeback for nature

When you hear the name Prora, the first thing that comes to mind is certainly the huge building complex that was put on the beach before the Second World War...

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Bavaria

Eibsee: Like in a fairy tale

For hikers there should be few more beautiful destinations in Bavaria: The Eibsee with its green-blue water and the almost ...

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Bavaria

The Valhalla in Regensburg

Mighty and lofty, the Valhalla memorial towers high above the banks of the Danube near Regensburg. Honored are in this in perfect Greek ...

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Rhenish muzen
North Rhine-Westphalia

This is how NRW nibbles: Sweet specialties and where they originate

From potato cakes, which you can choose to spread with jam or liverwurst, to deep-fried quark balls, without which the Rhineland carnival ...

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Bavaria

The best destinations in Bavaria

When you think of Bavaria, you inevitably end up with superlatives. But what is the essence of the Free State, what is worthwhile for a ...

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Baden-Württemberg

The best destinations in the Black Forest

It was formed 40 to 50 million years ago and has 102 peaks that are at least 1000 meters high. It ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Schwerin: A castle like something out of a storybook

In Schwerin, there is no way around the castle. It is prominently located on an island in the middle of the city and is surrounded by ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Colorful Wildlife: The Big Five of North Rhine-Westphalia

Who needs Africa when you can go on a great safari in North Rhine-Westphalia? Between industrial culture, legendary soccer arenas, metropolitan areas and ...

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Hesse

Strong cities: Hessen's diverse cultural landscape

Thanks to the many creative minds that have lived and worked in Hessen, the state's cultural landscape is broadly diversified. Monuments of past times ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Wismar: Old Swede!

The UNESCO World Heritage city on the Baltic Sea delights with its magnificent old town center, one of the largest marketplaces in northern Germany and Scandinavian past. One asks ...

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Lower Saxony

Creamy clouds and euphony - tea is much more than just a drink

In East Frisia, it is considered an honor to be invited to tea. Does one get as an East Frisian or also as a "non-Frisian" at ...

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Hamburg

Discover the Speicherstadt

Where once mountains of coffee, cocoa or tea were stored, today studios, offices and museums can be found in the historic walls - ...

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Lower Saxony

Digital on the road: 5 virtual museum visits in Lower Saxony

Museums tell exciting stories of the past. They house exciting treasures from the art world, invite visitors to participate in discussions and ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Lübeck: Marzipan and Maritime

This old town is full of temptations - ranging from sweets like Lübeck's famous marzipan to veritable brick Gothic buildings ...

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Baden-Württemberg

A glimpse of paradise - Maulbronn Monastery in the Kraichgau region

Paradise is not so far away as you might think. It lies between vineyards and orchards in the ...

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Bavaria

Speed and fun: the most spectacular toboggan runs in the Bavarian Alps

Sensational tobogganing for everyone: in the Bavarian Alps there are a whole series of snow-covered, well-prepared toboggan runs whose starting point ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Müritz National Park: More than just lakes!

Of course, the Müritz National Park with its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the numerous lakes of the Mecklenburg Lake District - but many estate ...

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Favorite places

Favourite places of the Hanseatic gang: Northern Germany offers these travel highlights

With our bullis, canoes, kites and bikes we discover small insider tip regions, underestimated natural sites and the good old classics of the north ...

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Saarland

Floating sleep on the Saar

The bed in the cornfield remains free - if you really want to treat yourself to something crazy in Saarland, you can stay overnight in ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hiking off the beaten track

NRW on foot - that means you have a wide choice. There are more than 50,000 kilometers of hiking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia. ...

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Bremen

What you can't miss in the seaside city of Bremerhaven

Fancy Bremerhaven, but little time? Or not really know what is important? Sure, a city visit is always also a ...

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Brandenburg

Potsdam's Russian Colony Alexandrowka

What Frederick William III once had laid out in honor of his friend Tsar Alexander is today one of many exciting facets ...

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Brandenburg

Brandenburg an der Havel: City with two faces

Brandenburg an der Havel is over 1000 years old - so it's not unusual to see three city centers at once....

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Saxony

Across the country to the capital - the Spree Cycle Route in the east

This tour follows comfortable bike paths for long stretches. At the source of the Spree you can already ask for good weather and beautiful ...

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Hesse

Wiesbaden: A hot place

The fact that Wiesbaden is one of the 10 wealthiest cities in Germany can hardly be overlooked: Art Nouveau and elegant villas everywhere, plus well-kept ...

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Leipzig at night
Saxony

Leipzig and Dresden: Two Saxon Cities of the World

Architecture, art, historic sites: Saxony is Germany's No. 1 cultural travel destination. Hotspots include Little Venice and Elbflorenz, aka Leipzig ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

The Hobbit Caves of Langenstein

One might think that hobbits from the Tolkien novel "Lord of the Rings" were once at home here - the cave dwellings of Langenstein ...

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Brandenburg

Rangsdorfer See: A good place for pirates

Lake Rangsdorf - just ten kilometers south of Berlin - is a popular summer meeting place for swimmers, rowers ...

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Bavaria

Close to the water: Bavaria ambassadors reveal their favorite spots on rivers and lakes

From rushing and wild to lonely and quiet: Bavaria's rivers and lakes are as diverse as the state itself and ...

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Saxony

8 good reasons to travel to Saxony

Did you know where the world-famous Christmas angels are made? Where most of the narrow-gauge steam locomotives run? And where the Bastei and the most mystical fairy-tale castle is located? ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart: White are all my colors

A library as an open, light-filled meeting place for all citizens, an architectural exclamation mark and a minimalist showpiece at the same time: the municipal library built in 2011 ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

UNESCO World Heritage in Saxony-Anhalt - as far as the eye can see

Fragrant garden landscapes, historic cities, architectural milestones - the cultural heritage in Saxony-Anhalt is large and diverse. With no less than five ...

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Saarland

Saarlouis - Green fortress with French flair

A hint of France hovers over the Saarland in many places, which is reflected above all in culinary terms, but also in the vocabulary. ...

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Baden-Württemberg

Farm vacation in Baden-Württemberg

Feeding the cows in the morning, picking apples at lunchtime and racing the farm's own Kettcars in the evening - on the certified vacation farms ...

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Völklingen Ironworks
Saarland

6 Highlights in Saarland

Jungle trails, sandy beaches, spectacular peaks and much more. We present six remarkable places between Bliesgau and Hochwald. Et voilà! ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

St. Peter-Ording: Plenty of space for sports by the sea

Around twelve kilometers long and up to two kilometers wide: Nowhere on Germany's mainland coasts is there more space for beach holidaymakers ...

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Baden-Württemberg

The highest waterfall in Germany: light and water

The water of the Gutach falls into the depths in seven steps. Germany's highest waterfall near Triberg in the Black Forest is ...

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Thuringia

Enjoy nature with all senses - forest bathing in the Thuringian Forest

It is one of the most beautiful low mountain landscapes in Germany and with its beech and spruce trees, high moors, streams and mountain meadows like ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Geierlay suspension bridge: Only for people with a head for heights

Would you like a little test of courage? At a lofty height of 100 meters, the 360-meter-long Geierlay Bridge leads over the Mörsdorfer ...

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Bavaria

Passau: Everything in flux

Three rivers from three directions, plus an old town as painted: The Bavarian city of Passau on the border with Austria is in ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Proud castles and palaces in Rhineland-Palatinate

Sovereigns of past centuries could not point out their importance more impressively than with mighty castles or palaces. Proud and lofty stand ...

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Thuringia

Underground in the Thuringian Forest

Thuringia, the green heart of Germany. Great destination for hikers and cyclists. History(s) were written here. Great names like Luther, Goethe ...

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Thuringia

Schmalkalden: One of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in the Thuringian Forest

The historic old town of Schmalkalden enchants with its fairytale center full of colorful half-timbered houses, a magnificent castle and many other sights...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Teutoburg Forest - in the land of Hermann

With his arm raised, he stands there, high above the land: the Hermann Monument is one of the largest statues in Europe and ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Rügen's chalk cliffs

On the white chalk cliffs on the northeast coast of the island of Rügen stand dense forests, in front of them rush blue sea waves of the Baltic Sea - ...

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