Why wander far away when the good is so close? Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations. Not only tourists from abroad, but also locals discover the diversity of Germany. Whether singles or couples, families, art enthusiasts, adventurers or athletes: there is the perfect holiday in Germany for them.
Butjadingen is a peninsula in the far northwest of Lower Saxony, which is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. This is mainly due to the charming landscape, which was completely unknown to many visitors until then. The exciting thing is that Butjadingen is surrounded by various bodies of water. The North Sea, Jade and Weser together form a natural border. The...
Hiking, nature, wellness or city tour – whether you are a summer or winter type, everyone will find their suitable holiday experience in the Allgäu. Experience picturesque landscapes, imposing mountain peaks or the legendary fairytale castle Neuschwanstein Castle. The Allgäu Alps, which are up to 2,600 metres high, are very popular with winter sports...
The Altmühltal in the Bavarian administrative districts of Upper Bavaria, Upper Palatinate and Middle Franconia, which was founded in July 1969 and currently covers almost 3,000 km² in size, is located north of Ingolstadt. It follows the course of the almost 230-kilometre-long Altmühl River from its source on the 550-metre-high mountain range...
Wiesbaden is not only the state capital of the state of Hesse, but also one of the most important spas in all of Europe. The city is part of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, along with Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Mainz . Almost 300,000 inhabitants live in the second largest town in Hesse. Every year, 11.5 million tourists visit the city. Goldgasse, Landtag and...
Everything is a bit crooked and too small, the atmosphere Mediterranean-loud – light, casual and life-affirming. Cologne is not a chic Micki city, here it is down-to-earth. Churches, pubs, carnival – the three “Cs” have made the city famous. The wealth coupled with piety transformed Cologne into a major construction site immediately after the turn...
In a wide valley basin of the upper Elbe lies the worldwide fame Dresden. Travellers feel transported to more southern climes when they follow the Elbe downstream. Vineyard terraces are staggered on the slopes and well-kept estates peek out from behind fruit trees. “Florence on the Elbe” is the decorative epithet of a city that looks back on a long and...
The Lüneburg Heath is generally considered one of the most beautiful areas in Germany and is a true treasure of nature. However, it is much more than one of the green lungs of the country, but offers the right options for holidays for very different requirements. From hiking and sports to wellness and discovering a region that is known to many people by name but has...
With an area of about 31 m², Borkum is about 10 km long and a maximum of 7 km wide. It is the largest of the East Frisian Islands and is the westernmost of all the islands in the chain, with a distance of 12 km from the Dutch coast. The town of Borkum with its approximately 5300 inhabitants is a state-approved North Sea spa and offers a variety of spa facilities. As...
It’s Nepalese in the Hunsrück. At 360 metres, the second-longest German suspension rope bridge “Geierlay” (since 2017, the Titan RT in the Harz Mountains has been the longest suspension rope bridge in Germany at 483 metres) is modelled on the well-known Nepalese role models, which overcome the deepest gorges there and advance the infrastructure...
Germany is known for its long history and rich tradition in the field of higher education. Many of the German universities are among the oldest and most renowned in the world. In this article, we take a look at the eleven oldest universities in Germany, their founding years, their development over the centuries and their importance in today’s academic landscape...