Places

Hanover has a bad record because Germans who haven't actually been there think it is ugly. But the opposite is the case. This city is far more than just a location at which you change trains or go to a trade fair. Our reporter was impressed.

One of Berlin's favorite parks is Hasenheide. Located in the city's Neukölln district, it is the place for absolutely everyone, including families, dog owners,…

Located in south-eastern Saxony, close to the Czech and Polish borders, Pirna is at least 780 years old. Its medieval buildings, including the 'Sunshine…

At Gendarmenmarkt, the past has passed. Now, in the present, the square will be renovated and prepared for the future. The endeavor will take two years to complete and cost a big pile of money.

Thirty-three years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, some small parts of it are still standing. Here, the remainder is a reminder of the fact that freedom does…

Located in the central Black Forest, Gengenbach is a small town that offers three things above all: a lot of history, good food and excellent wine. Almost 2,000…

Located in Brandenburg province, in the town of Beelitz, former sanatoriums offer an intriguing view into the partially scary history of medicine. They are the spookiest tourist magnets in Germany.

For Berliners, Wittenberg is probably the best day trip destination of them all, especially if they have a 9 Euro Ticket. The town is all about one historical…

Cologne is one of those cities one does not forget. So many things about it are special, including this huge thing in its very center. It seems far bigger than…

Travelers who head north in the western part of Germany will reach Hamburg sooner or later. It's usually sooner. They will find a truly stunning city that offers water, more water, even more water, and culture.