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Burg auf einem Hügel, umgeben von grünem Wald und Bergen, mit Nebel im Tal und blauer Himmel im Hintergrund.

Mystical Rhineland-Palatinate

In Rhineland-Palatinate there are legends and stories without end, mystical, incredible and historically proven. Five of them we present to you here ...

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Luftaufnahme eines Hotels am Meer in Heringsdorf mit Strand und Pier, umgeben von grünem Garten und blauer Himmel.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Best prospects for connoisseurs: Holidays in the seaside resort of Heringsdorf on Usedom

Magnificent villas in the style of spa architecture, the longest pier in Germany, an endless stretch of white sand: Heringsdorf is considered by many vacationers to be the most beautiful and ...

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Gruppen von Menschen sitzen im Schatten eines großen Baums auf der Wiese in einem Park, im Hintergrund ein kleines historisches Gebäude.

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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Blick vom Ulm Münster mit fliegendem Drachen- oder Dämonen-Detail aus der gotischen Architektur über die Stadtsilhouette Ulms mit roten Dächern und modernen Gebäuden

Baden-Württemberg

My favorite place in the two-country city of Ulm

Ulm is an unknown beauty! After I have finally seen the charming old town with my own eyes, and the ...

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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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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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Blick auf die Saar, die sich in einem Flussbogen um einen bewaldeten Hügel windet, umgeben von grünen, herbstlich gefärbten Hügeln.

Saarland

Saarschleife: Give me a U!

The landmark of the Saarland looks like a drawn "U" from the air. At the same time, the astonished viewer of the Saarschleife ...

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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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View from the Ilsestein towards the Brocken

Lower Saxony

Harz Mountains: Natural Paradise in the North

For about 30 years, parts of the Harz Mountains have been protected as a national park, to the delight of outdoor fans and Mother Nature. ...

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Mann betrachtet Wandbild mit Wappen, Schlüssel und historischen Motiven in einem alten Gebäude in Regensburg.

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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Blick vom Boot auf den Bodensee mit Stadt und Kirchturm im Hintergrund bei bewölktem Himmel.

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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Enchanting - a ride through the channels of the Spreewald in the morning

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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Bunte Fachwerkhäuser entlang der Tiedexer Straße in Einbeck mit traditionellen Holzfassaden und offenen Fenstern unter wolkigem Himmel

Lower Saxony

Half-timbered houses, the art of brewing, mobility: there is much to discover in Einbeck

Einbeck is considered the home of bock beer. Almost everyone knows that. But the town on the edge of the Weserbergland region still has ...

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Das fürstbischöfliche Residenzschloss in Würzburg mit barocker Architektur, Brunnen im Vordergrund und blauem Himmel.

Bavaria

Würzburg: the heart of the Franconian wine region

Würzburg is the heart of the Franconian wine region, and this heart beats in more wine taverns and wineries in the idyllic surroundings than ...

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Bayern-Tegernsee mit Steg, grünes Wasser, Berge im Hintergrund und Wolken am Himmel.

Bavaria

Bathing tips: The most beautiful Bavarian lakes

With almost 500 large and small, natural and dammed lakes, the Free State is also perfect for summer swimming. Especially the ...

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In Europe, Schwerin Castle is considered the most important building of Romantic Historicism. It received its current form through rebuilding and new construction from 1845 to 1857 © TMV / Allrich

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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Blick auf die Stadtkirche in Bad Säckingen bei Sonnenuntergang, umgeben von historischen Gebäuden und grüner Landschaft.

Baden-Württemberg

Small town pearls in Baden-Württemberg - churches, castles and palaces

Mystical castle ruins, magnificent castles and imposing churches - even the smaller towns in Baden-Württemberg can boast numerous cultural and historical ...

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Aerial view of Schloss Friedenstein surrounded by green trees and a town with red-roofed buildings in Gotha, Thüringen, under blue sky.

Thuringia

Gotha and the nobility

A massive palace complex, the scent of blossoms in the English Garden and baroque theater delights - even today, the reign of former dukes shapes the cityscape ...

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In front of Norddeich stretches the mudflats © Tourismus-Service Norden-Norddeich - Angelika Erdmann

Lower Saxony

The 7 most beautiful natural landscapes in Lower Saxony

From the Harz Mountains to the North Sea - Lower Saxony has diverse natural and landscape areas. Each one is special in its own way and a ...

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Sonnenuntergang über der Lübecker Bucht mit zwei Personen auf SUPs im Wasser.

Schleswig-Holstein

Bay of Lübeck - Baltic Sea vacation with asterisk

Fine sandy beaches, natural cliffs, beach lounges, great events and a green inland full of idyllic hideaways - in the inner Lübeck Bay ...

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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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Thuringia

5 explorer tips for the Thuringian Forest

Vacation in Thuringia - this can be a real journey of discovery. In the cultural region of Wartburg in the Thuringian Forest, for example, there are ...

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Blick vom Herkules auf den Bergpark in Kassel mit Wasserfällen, Bäume und Stadt im Hintergrund.

Hesse

The top 8 sights in Kassel

Kassel is extremely popular with guests from all over the world - only we Germans have not yet found the Hessian metropolis so ...

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Fountain vor dem Kurhaus in Wiesbaden im Sonnenschein, mit grünen Bäumen im Hintergrund.

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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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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Right behind the cathedral, the people of Osnabrück meet on Saturdays for the market © Roger Witte

Lower Saxony

Osnabrück: History and stories galore

Churches that are among the most beautiful in the region or a city hall with world-historical significance - culture lovers love to come to Osnabrück. ...

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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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Güstrow Palace © State Palaces, Gardens and Art Collections M-V

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

8 Highlights in the Barlach City Güstrow

Admire magnificent brick Gothic buildings, look wolves and bears in the eye in the game park, walk in the footsteps of a famous artist ...

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Burg auf einem Hügel mit Blick auf Rheinland-Pfalz, umgeben von grünen Bäumen und Landschaft, bei sonnigem Himmel.

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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Historisches Gebäude der Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe mit blauen Himmel und Garten im Vordergrund

Hesse

Nature heals so well: Four Hessian spas for well-being

Radon and carbonic acid, brine and climate, thermal water and outdoor exercise: The most effective therapies in Hesse often come directly from ...

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Strandkorb am Strand von St. Peter-Ording mit Pfahlbauten und Wolken im blauen Himmel.

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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Abendstimmung auf dem Rhein in Mainz mit mehreren Booten, urbaner Skyline und farbigem Himmel.

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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Sonnenuntergang am Strand mit Gräsern im Vordergrund, Wasser und Wolken im Himmel.

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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Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Kirche mit gotischer Architektur, Turm und spitzen Dach bei Abenddämmerung, Straßenlaternen leuchten.

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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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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Wismar was first mentioned in a document in 1229, the foundation of the city is estimated at 1226 © TZ Wismar, Maignpix

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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