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This Central European jewel has more than bratwurst and beer. Find cosmopolitan cities, scenic wineries, charming coastline and intriguing history.

Once a center of leather-making and typography, this small but mighty 19th-century industrial city is just across the river from Frankfurt.

Acting as an entry to the medieval stone bridge, the Kramerbrucke, this 12th-century church has seen a long and varied history. Its Red Tower has some of Erfurt’s best panoramic views.

Hear the legends and tales of Martin Luther and St. Elizabeth that are entwined with the history of this iconic German castle.

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

Delight in the energetic atmosphere of Munich’s central square, where Christmas stalls, gothic-style buildings and the city’s famous carillon each add to its old-town charms.  

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

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

The capital of Lower Saxony, one of the areas hardest hit by the Second World War, Hannover is now a major center in northern Germany.

This Central European jewel has more than bratwurst and beer. Find cosmopolitan cities, scenic wineries, charming coastline and intriguing history.

Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.

Rising like a fortress over Erfurt’s Old Town, this medieval place of worship is one of the most magnificent structures in all of Thuringia.

Medieval castle ruins on a hillside look out onto medieval alleys in one of Germany’s best-known and most beloved Old Town centers.

Drive around the “Cradle of the Automobile” or bike along the riverbanks of this region to see historic cities, splendid castles, romantic gardens and museums.

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

Medieval castle ruins on a hillside look out onto medieval alleys in one of Germany’s best-known and most beloved Old Town centers.