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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.

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.

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

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

Learn about World War II history or just take in the Weser Renaissance architecture of this three-sided hilltop castle with its captivating museums.

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

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

This pretty redbrick city is known for its seaside activities and beautiful coastline, but there is also art, architecture and history to enjoy.

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

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

This former residence of bishop princes from the Renaissance era has a Baroque garden, an open-air theater and a nature museum and art gallery in its former stables.

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

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

This former residence of bishop princes from the Renaissance era has a Baroque garden, an open-air theater and a nature museum and art gallery in its former stables.

Play volleyball, sail or just relax on the sand of this beloved northern beach, once the foremost vacation destination of Eastern Germans.

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

Go for a leisurely stroll or a refreshing swim in the Baltic Sea at this extensive beach fronting one of Mecklenberg’s biggest and oldest seaside resorts.

Walk through this early-Gothic cathedral’s grand nave to learn about a history spanning 1,200 years. See city views from its tower and find mummies in the crypt.

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.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

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.