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Berlin was once primarily known for the wall that divided the city, but today it’s a united city, renowned for its museums and festivals. Made up of twelve distinct districts, each with its own identity, its setup makes Berlin easy to navigate and explore. If you like history, hit the central Mitte district where you’ll find Berlin\'s finest museums, including the Pergamon Museum and Bode Museum. Then, of course, there Museum Island, a whole island dedicated to cultural treasure troves. A short walk to the east and you’ll find the DDR Museum, where you learn more about life under the East German regime.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Imagine you have been transported back in time as you explore this spectacular 11th-century castle, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that seems straight from a story.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

A hidden gem in the Moselle Valley, this town has immaculate medieval landmarks, idyllic walking trails and a history stretching back to Roman times.

With its soaring sandstone walls and stunning turquoise dome, this cathedral is a highpoint in the city’s skyline and spiritual life.

A hidden gem in the Moselle Valley, this town has immaculate medieval landmarks, idyllic walking trails and a history stretching back to Roman times.

A hidden gem in the Moselle Valley, this town has immaculate medieval landmarks, idyllic walking trails and a history stretching back to Roman times.

A hidden gem in the Moselle Valley, this town has immaculate medieval landmarks, idyllic walking trails and a history stretching back to Roman times.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Go on outings to World War II landmarks and naval museums, and experience a massive annual sailing party at this busy port city.

Go on outings to World War II landmarks and naval museums, and experience a massive annual sailing party at this busy port city.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.

This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.