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This picturesque city, set in the Ore Mountains, is known for its skiing and historic architecture.

Marvel at Baroque masterpieces, browse art exhibits and catch a thrilling performance at one of Germany’s finest opera houses at this Old Town square.

Decadent halls with painted ceilings, pavilion-dotted grounds and extravagant state coaches are just a few of the features of this historic palace.

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.

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 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.

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

A glorious collection of glass paintings and wooden sculptures dating back centuries are among the treasures in the chapel of this moated castle.

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

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

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.

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.

Visit this 15th-century cathedral and admire its soaring red brick exterior, enormous inner chambers and an unbeatable view of Munich from its tower. 

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

Resplendent palaces and glorious gardens combine with lively shopping districts and colorful festivals at this city in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state.

In this resort village, experience the best of the Bavarian Alps, from world-class skiing on shimmering glaciers to scenic hiking routes, heritage trails and dense woods.

A tranquil medieval town in the heart of Lower Saxony, Goslar rests secluded at the foot of the Harz Mountains, yet it is just a few hours west of Berlin.

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.

This picturesque city, set in the Ore Mountains, is known for its skiing and historic architecture.

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

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.