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A snowshoe hike on the Aichelberg with Black Forest guide Jürgen Rust
Baden-Württemberg

Northern Black Forest: On snowshoes through the winter wonderland

A thick blanket of snow has settled over the northern Black Forest. Up here near Aichelberg, the world seems quieter now ...

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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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Saxony

The favorite places of photographer Johannes Hulsch

Atmospheric, enchanting, somewhat mystical - you may have rarely seen Saxony like this. The pictures and films of Content Creator and ...

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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

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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Bavaria

Guggersee in the Allgäu Alps - The name says it all

Often the best things in life are not to be had without effort. In this case, through a hike of about three hours ...

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Berlin

Sundowner with panorama in Berlin: on the dragon mountain in the Grunewald forest

Who would have thought it: Berlin consists of almost half green, forest and water areas, not even including private areas. Who would have thought that ...

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Saarbrücken landmark in baroque style - the Ludwig church
States

10 cultural highlights in Saarland

A unique world heritage site, underground castle complexes, large-scale graffiti art and Germany's oldest monastery - Saarland has a lot of exciting art and ...

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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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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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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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Bremen

A perfect weekend in Bremen & Bremerhaven

One state, two cities, countless experiences: From the first hot drink in Germany's coffee capital to a late-night nightcap, Bremen offers urban adventure ...

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Heathlands, meadows, pine forests and sandy soils characterize the Griese area
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Anything but gray: The Griese area in Mecklenburg-Schwerin

The Griese area stretches roughly between the small town of Hagenow in the north and Dömitz in the south in the Mecklenburg countryside. ...

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Also due to their eventful past, Baden-Württemberg's cities are constantly evolving
Baden-Württemberg

9 cities where the future is a tradition

Tradition and further development - getting both under one hat is a real art. Where the balancing act succeeds, this ...

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Thuringia

5 times unusual overnight stay

Being gently rocked to sleep by the water, watching the stars in bed, going out into the countryside: In these accommodations ...

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The most sunshine hours per day await you in Oberstdorf in July and August © ARochau - stock.adobe.com
Bavaria

Webcam to Oberstdorf

How much snow is on the ski slopes? Is the sun shining? Is there a lot of activity at the sights? How does it look before ...

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Hiking, camping, slowing down : The landscape of Lower Saxony can be explored in many ways © TMN Photos AlexKMedia
Lower Saxony

7 nature experiences in Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony's nature is diverse: In the north the seemingly endless Wadden Sea, in the south the Harz Mountains with its untouched forests, in between ...

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Saxony

In league with the Elbe: Dresden's Old Town

Dresden and the Elbe River, that is a happy union. Tourists flock to the Elbe Valley, where Dresden's old town gracefully ...

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Quietly crackles the snow - in the Raunächten begins the mystical time of the year
Hesse

Rauhnächte in the snow - on the road between the years

The "time between the years" will be those 11 days and 12 nights from December 25 to January 6 also ...

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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

5 special places in Eisenach

A trip to Eisenach is always a trip into the past: minnesingers from the Middle Ages and world-famous composers like ...

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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 Must Sees are a colorful mix of magnificent ...

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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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Baden-Württemberg

Free of charge through the Murg and Höllental - experience the Black Forest

This is real hospitality: With the overnight stay, the Black Forest tourist also receives a free ticket for all public transport. And there is ...

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From the mountains around Ruhpolding you have wonderful views, like here from the back to the front Rauschberg © Wolfgang Knoll - stock.adobe.com
Bavaria

Webcam to Ruhpolding

Is the sun shining in Ruhpolding? What does it look like on the ground? How much snow is there in the Bavarian Alps? Is ...

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On the Hirschau peninsula in Königssee stands the ensemble of St. Bartholomä with the famous pilgrimage church and the former hunting lodge © Berchtesgadener Land Tourismus
Bavaria

Webcam to Berchtesgaden

How much snow is there in the Berchtesgaden mountains? Is the sun shining? What does it look like in Berchtesgaden? Is there snow on the ...

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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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Ideally suited for extensive winter hikes - the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön Mountains
Hesse

Winter hiking in Hesse: This will be white!

Fields and trees bathed in white glisten in the sun, it's crisp cold and the snow crunches pleasantly under ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

The cradle of German democracy - Hambach Castle

Almost 200 years ago, almost 30,000 people demonstrated up here for days for more freedom and popular sovereignty. The castle has until ...

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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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Saxony-Anhalt

8 really magical winter experiences in Saxony-Anhalt

No question: Saxony-Anhalt enchants at any time of year. But those who love Christmas splendor should perhaps plan their visit during the winter season: ...

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Small country, big culture: Saarland attracts with a variety of cultural sites and experiences
Saarland

A week full of culture: Your trip to the cultural highlights in Saarland

6 days full of culture and pleasure! This trip takes you from Saarbrücken via Saarlouis and the wine-growing community of Perl to the ...

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Berlin

Things are moving here: On the road in Berlin's new cultural center

In Berlin, a whole new cultural center has emerged in just four years. And it offers so much that is new, ...

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States

Declaration of love to Rostock

Taking a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the upper Warnow River on a lukewarm summer day and then enjoying the sunset during ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Hesse

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park: Almost like a primeval forest

The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is a dream for hiking freaks. The Kellerwaldsteig trail connects the towns of the national park, the Urwaldsteig Edersee trail leads ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Wernigerode, the
Saxony-Anhalt

Webcam to Wernigerode

How much snow is on the Wernigerode ski slopes? Is the sun shining? What does it look like in Wernigerode? Is there snow on the ...

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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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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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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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Schwerin Castle is located on an offshore island in Schwerin Lake
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The most beautiful castles of Mecklenburg Vorpommern

2,000 castles and manor houses count the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, many of which not only offer an impressive sight, but also a ...

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhine, wine and joie de vivre

May we introduce? The people of Rhineland-Palatinate would never say that out loud, but of course they know that they live in a very beautiful ...

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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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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

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

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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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