Favorite places

They still exist, the very special vacation destinations in Germany, where our heart beats stronger. Because they awaken emotions and touch us deeply. Places where we leave our soul. And are sure to return soon.

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, ...

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Binz on the island of Rügen: Hotel(ier) by the sea

What Wolfgang Schewe tackles flourishes. The man from Rügen left the GDR for political reasons and was successful as an engineer. In 1990, he came ...

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 ...

Educator Martina Hoppe regularly gets into the Kneipp pool. Preferably in the Kneipp garden in Göhren

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Experience with all senses: Kneipp on Rügen

Natural health is a megatrend. But the priest Sebastian Kneipp, who was born 200 years ago, knew even then what people ...

View of the Handel Monument and the Hausmann Towers of St. Mary's Church - just two of the many cultural highlights in Halle (Saale)

Saxony-Anhalt

5 real cultural experiences in Saxony-Anhalt

From the magnificent Naumburg Cathedral to the enchanted Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz: six times UNESCO has awarded Saxony-Anhalt the coveted title of "World Heritage ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cover photo: Maik Gutmann during a photo session on the beach of Graal-Müritz © TMV / Tiemann

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Photo safari on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg - memories that last

Calling Maik Gutmann a passionate light hunter sounds a bit complicated, but it captures his passion exactly: The photographer loves ...

The Loreley statue overlooking the Rhine ©AdobeStock/Alice_D

Rhineland-Palatinate

Romanticism on the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate

Already in the 19th century the Rhine had cult character: Especially the Middle Rhine inspired many artists. To this day, the river is associated with ...