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This 19th-century garden features century-old greenhouses and grounds, including a plot dedicated to Frankfurt’s most famous author, Goethe.

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Follow a timeline of German history from 1945 until the present at this expansive modern museum with exclusive access to historical landmarks in Bonn.

Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.

Watched over by a fairytale-like castle on top of a mountain, this city on the banks of the Rhine has quaint riverfront resorts and an enchanting local myth.

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

Set around Bavaria’s largest mountain lake is a village renowned for its well-groomed ski runs, superb snow park and summer hiking opportunities.

Ski and snowboard down powdery slopes, stay in an igloo and experience panoramic views over the Bavarian alps at this resort located on Germany’s highest glacier.

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

Discover the stories of captains and conquerors at this huge converted warehouse, home to the world’s largest private collection of maritime treasures.

Luxurious spas, mineral water, medieval streets and regional red wines combine to make this city a popular tourist destination.

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.

Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.

Travel through the sophisticated cities and quaint villages of this European country to experience its breweries, folk traditions and fascinating history.

Ski on the same slopes that put alpine skiing on the Olympic schedule in 1936 at this Bavarian alpine ski resort on the plateau beneath Germany’s highest mountain.