The country of “Ossis” and “Wessis” 

Germany has played an important part in European history, as is clearly shown by the thousands of museums, castles and other historic buildings that can be found throughout the country.

After a division lasting almost 30 years, East and West Germany were reunited in 1989. However, there is still a marked difference between the two parts. The West is wealthier than ever, but the East is still affected by its Communist past. Precisely because of these great differences, Germany is very popular among tourists.

Important cities that you must certainly visit for their magnificent historical collections include Stuttgart, Dresden and Potsdam. Nature-lovers will be attracted by the Black Forest near Stuttgart and the Bavarian Forest, which is one of the biggest forests in Europe. Over 7,000 kilometres of paths have been mapped out and are ideal for long forest hikes.

Destinations in Germany

Berlin Take a flight to Berlin, the capital of Germany, and discover its numerous museums and theatres, its notable nineteenth and twentieth century architecture, its thriving nightlife or business centre – the choice is yours. >>

Frankfurt The city of Frankfurt is not only the financial centre of Germany and Europe, it also has a great deal to offer tourists. >>

Hamburg Hamburg is a true cultural metropolis. It has over 30 theatres, 6 playhouses and 50 museums. It is therefore well worth a visit.  >>

Munich Munich has a great deal to offer people of all ages who are interested in history, art or architecture. One of the main attraction are the famous beer gardens. >>