Germany Action & adventure, Animal, Autumn, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Lighthouse, Peaceful, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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Once known for the wall that divided it, the city of Berlin is now a unified, cosmopolitan city, known for its architecture, museums and festivals.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

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

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

Imagine you have been transported back in time as you explore this spectacular 11th-century castle, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that seems straight from a story.

More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

The splendid French neoclassical home of the Archbishop of Trier and the Prussian Crown Prince now houses federal government offices within its sprawling estate.

More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.

Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

Visit this pedestrianized boulevard to relax in riverfront cafes, take a cruise along the River Rhine, and celebrate Japanese culture in Germany.