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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Dwellings in Lake Constance: A Guest of the Feuersteins

Once experience how man had to cope in the Stone Age? In the Lake Dwelling Universe at Lake Constance in Unteruhldingen, visitors can find out how ...

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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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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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Lower Saxony

Pleasurable Hildesheim: 8 particularly idyllic and delicious places

Hildesheim! These are numerous churches, two of them with UNESCO World Heritage status, beautiful half-timbered houses, a 1000-year-old rosebush and many quiet, green corners to ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster: On the bike through history

Basically, Münster exists twice: the historical, Catholic one with its numerous art monuments and castles from ancient times. And then ...

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Quiet morning: Before boats, sailboats, stand-up paddlers and wake-boarders are on the move on Lake Edersee, it is very quiet and peaceful here © Udo Bernhart
Hesse

Off into the water: on the way on, at and in the most beautiful bathing lakes of Hessen

They are places of rest and relaxation, the perfect places to cool off and work out: at these eight Hessian ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bavaria

Bamberg: Good old days

For notorious nostalgics, Bamberg should be a worthwhile destination. The reasons? You name it: The ornate town hall, the old town with ...

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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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North Rhine-Westphalia

A compliment for Bonn

Bonn's city center has its charm not only during the cherry blossom season: Wilhelminian villas, many small cafés, restaurants and stores make up the charming ...

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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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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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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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Over 20 hiking trails lead through the national park
Thuringia

The Hainich National Park - a place of pleasure and a World Heritage Site

In the middle of Germany, easily accessible from the surrounding cities of Mühlhausen, Eisenach and Bad Langensalza, lies the Hainich National Park. What ...

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Schleswig-Holstein

Wadden Sea in Schleswig-Holstein: Wadd more do you want?

If you have not done a mudflat hike in your life, you can rejoice: this grandiose experience with bare feet in the Southwester ...

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The Berlin Gate stands for the united Germany like no other building in the country
Berlin

Symbol of unity - the Brandenburg Gate

Once a memorial to the separation of an entire country, today a symbol of German unity - the capital's only surviving city gate...

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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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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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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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Saxony-Anhalt

In the colorful Harz foreland

Gentle hills and wide, fertile fields characterize the landscape that spreads north of the Harz Mountains. The church towers of ...

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Thuringia

11 Sights in Thuringia

Erfurt, Weimar, Eisenach - Thuringia has cultural cities with world-class treasures! From the center of Germany also come quite a few ...

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Rostock: harbor romance, Hanseatic League and sandy beach

In Warnemünde, Rostock's "beautiful daughter," the beach, shipyards and fishing tradition go hand in hand. Meanwhile, the inland Hanseatic city itself offers ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Burg Vischering: Of horses and fortresses

The Bishop of Münster built a fortified water castle in Lüdinghausen in the 13th century. Today, Burg Vischering is one of the ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Koblenz - at home on the Rhine and Moselle rivers

Like a giant ship's bow, the "German Corner" divides the waters of the Rhine and Moselle. The mighty stone promontory at the confluence ...

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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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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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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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The Old Bridge in Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg

Losing heart in Heidelberg

Almost 160,000 people live in Heidelberg and sometimes feel like the staff of a home movie. After all, the historic old town, ...

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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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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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Hesse

Fairytale Spessart

What do you do when you have huge forests and lovely landscapes, and the most famous sons of the region legendary storytellers ...

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An adventure trail leads from the Auenhaus information center into the countryside
Saxony-Anhalt

5 real green insider tips in Saxony-Anhalt

A national park, two biosphere reserves, six nature parks, plus the magnificent Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz: Saxony-Anhalt is truly rich in natural beauty! But on top of that, there are ...

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Drachenburg Castle: An eventful history

Castle Drachenburg looks like a spectacular mixture of a knight's castle and a confectionery. Completed in the style of historicism only in 1884, the building ...

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Hiddensee Island off the west coast of Rügen is also one of the most beautiful islands in the Baltic Sea
Island vacation

The most beautiful German islands of the Baltic Sea

Family-friendly beaches, the dazzling white chalk cliffs of Rügen, magnificent seaside resort architecture on Usedom and almost unknown gems like the little Dänholm - ...

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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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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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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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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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Pilgrim figure and Speyer Cathedral Via Triumphalis
Rhineland-Palatinate

City trip to Speyer

The mighty, all-surpassing imperial cathedral, a charming city center with a wide range of cultural offerings and a Jewish heritage worth seeing - for a city ...

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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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Bavaria

City vacation in Bavaria

Bavaria's cities are diverse, fascinating and full of surprises. We introduce you to the four biggest - and a few more ...

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The west facade of the Eldena monastery ruins was a favorite motif of Caspar David Friedrich © TMV-Krauss
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Romanticism in Western Pomerania: On the trail of Caspar David Friedrich and Co.

5 Places of Romanticism in Western Pomerania Western Pomerania is considered the place of work and source of inspiration of various German early Romantics. Caspar David Friedrich, Friedrich August ...

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Saxony-Anhalt

On the Devil's Wall

For rational, sober-thinking people, the Devil's Wall in Saxony-Anhalt is merely a rock formation consisting of hard sandstones of the upper Cretaceous ...

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He is the landmark of Kassel: Already since 1717, the Hercules towers over the city © Kassel Marketing GmbH/Jörg Conrad
Hesse

On a short visit to Kassel and the surrounding area

Bergpark, Fridericianum, Grimmwelt - here are the tips for a perfect Kassel weekend. Friday afternoon, 3 p.m., first arrive. That goes quite ...

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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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Tübingen am Neckar is a lively student city
Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen: light and young

Geographically, the university town of Tübingen is located exactly in the center of Baden-Württemberg, and a three-ton stone symbolizes this location. Life ...

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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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Good weather (almost) always guaranteed - Fehmarn is also known as Germany's sunny island
Schleswig-Holstein

6 Highlights on Fehmarn

When the vacation begins with a trip through a hanger, it promises to be very special. From the lighthouses ...

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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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The hunting lodge in Moritzburg is one of the most photographed castles in Saxony © santosha57 - stock.adobe.com
Saxony

The 11 most beautiful sights in Saxony

The combination of culture and nature makes Saxony unmistakable. No wonder that the list of must-sees is a colorful mixture of ...

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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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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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The reddish-brown color of the sails was not a fashionable choice. The old fishermen made the sailcloth durable with ochre paint, wood tar, cod liver oil and a decoction of oak bark and tallow
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Zeesbootfahren auf Fischland-Darß-Zingst: With Butt and Bill on the Bodden

With full sails the Zeesboote plow through the shiny pre-Pomeranian Bodden waters. If you look at the reddish-brown sails and the shiny, bright ...

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You can reach Burg Eltz either via the Burgstraße from Wierschem or via the Moselsteig hiking trail © Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus
Rhineland-Palatinate

Eltz Castle: A fairy tale made of stone

It is the epitome of a German knight's castle: stately towering, surrounded by a moat, equipped with numerous towers, and to this day ...

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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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The main access to the citadel: through the Commander's House with the impressive Peter's Gate
Thuringia

5 tips for your visit to the Petersberg Citadel in Erfurt

It towers over Erfurt like a crown: the Petersberg Citadel. The fortress looks back on a history of over 1,000 years, is ...

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Berlin

Berlin's new cultural center - cultural area between tradition and future

Between the Ionic columns of the Old Museum, where the collection of antiquities is displayed, young people sit and chill. Under the ...

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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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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

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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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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Frankenberg town hall
Hesse

The most beautiful half-timbered towns in North Hesse

Square, rectangle, diagonal and lots of jewelry to go with it: Along the German Half-Timbered Houses Route in northern Hesse are towns where you can ...

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