Tucked in a lovely valley between the Rhine River and the Taunus Mountains, Hesse's capital of Wiesbaden has long been an important spa city, dating back to Roman times when it was called Aquae Mattiacorum. In the 19th century, Wiesbaden also became a popular gambling center. For a soothing plunge, try the famous Kaiser Friedrich's Therme in the city center. And don't miss the Schlossplatz (Palace Square) and impressive Kurhaus Wiesbaden event and conference center, both within a few blocks.
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Surrounded by one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions, Stuttgart beckons cultural junkies with its acclaimed ballet, opera and philharmonic, while auto fans get revved up over the Mercedes Benz Museum. There's more green space than urban sprawl in the festival-friendly city, home to Europe's largest zoo and botanic garden combo, the Wilhelma. The WÂrttembergisches Landesmuseum, in one of the city's oldest structures, traces area history from the Stone Age. Buses or subway provide handy transport.
Discover the best top things to do in Daun, Germany including Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun, Gemuendener Maar, Lieserpfad, GesundLand Vulkaneifel, Eifel-Vulkanmuseum, Segelflugverein Vulkaneifel, Sommerrodelbahn.
Anthem: Bayernhymne (German) "Hymn of Bavaria"
Second only to Berlin in size and population, the city of Hamburg is home to one of the biggest harbors in Europe. A stroll along its many waterways and canals illustrates why it has been called the "Venice of the North." Don't miss a trip to the local fish market (Fischmarkt), the Merchants District (marked by its imposing red-brick architecture), a fine dining experience along the river or a night out in the university quarter. And did we mention the Reeperbahn (red light district)? It's quite famous for its… red lights.
Saxony-Anhalt (German: Sachsen-Anhalt, pronounced [ˌzaksn̩ ˈʔanhalt]) is a landlocked federal state of Germany surrounded by the federal states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony and Thuringia. Its capital is Magdeburg and its largest city is Halle (Saale). Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of 20,447.7 square kilometres (7,894.9 sq mi) and has a population of 2.23 million. It is the 8th largest state in Germany by area and the 10th largest by population.
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Arena Geisingen, Gazi-Stadion auf der Waldau, Mercedes Benz Arena, SAP Arena, ZF Arena Friedrichshafen, Schwarzwald-Stadion, Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Carl-Benz Stadion, Ostalb Arena - Stadt Aalen, MHP Arena.
Dortmund has become a center of high-tech industry, but back in the day, it was one of Germany's first brewing centers, and Dortmunder beer is definitely worth tasting in a local bar. Visit the Reinoldkirche or the Marienkirche, or venture south of town to the ruins of Hohensyburg Castle. December is an especially festive time to visit Dortmund—one of Germany's biggest Christmas markets takes over the center of town.
Discover the best top things to do in Triberg, Germany including Triberg Town Hall Conference Room, Schwarzwaldbahn Erlebnispfad, Triberger Waterfall, Black Forest Museum (Schwarzwaldmuseum), Eble Uhren-Park.
Augsburg (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯ksbʊʁk] ( listen); Austro-Bavarian: Augschburg) is a city in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It was a Free Imperial City for over 500 years, and is notable for the Augsburg Confession.
Überlingen is a German city on the northern shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee). After the city of Friedrichshafen, it is the second largest city in the Bodenseekreis (district), and a central point for the outlying communities. Since January 1, 1993, Überlingen has been categorized as a large district city (Große Kreisstadt).
Siegen (German pronunciation: [ˈziːɡn̩] ( listen)) is a city in Germany, in the south Westphalian part of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Discover the best top things to do in , Germany including Brandenburgisches Haupt- und Landgestut, Ritter von Kalebuz, Dorfkirche Koritz, Kreuzkirche, Herz-Jesu-Kirche.
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Coordinates: 51°N 9°E / 51°N 9°E / 51; 9
Discover the best top things to do in Wolgast, Germany including Fahrgastschifffahrt Lademann & Mos, Kapelle St. Gertrud Wolgast, St. Petri Kirche, Tierpark Wolgast, Musikcafe Wolgast, Peenebrucke, Skulpturenpark Katzow, Rungehaus, Wolgast Rathaus.
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dusseldorf is a regional economic powerhouse straddling the banks of the Rhine River. Altstadt is not just Dusseldorf's lovely old town, but also where the city's nightlife is based and where Altbier, its native dark beer, is plentiful. Dusselforfians take their beer seriously. Königsallee (Ko to the locals), Dusseldorf's famous shopping street, has many high-end stores. And the Museum Kunst Palast has one of the Rhineland's best art collections.
Discover the best top things to do in Kaisheim, Germany including Schloss Leitheim, Kloster Kaisheim - Kaisersaal, Kath. Pfarramt Kaisheim, Heidebrunnl in Kaisheim, Museum "Hinter Gittern".
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