Your guide to Germany
From the Alps in the South, the Bavarian plateau and the hills of central Germany to the coast of North and Baltic Sea across Germany like a miniature train landscape, adorned with old towns, medieval houses, gothic churches and small towns.
The different counties, monarchies and states Germany did not join until centuries. Therefore, Germany has not one, but many major cities. Each city has its own unique character, formed by its history and the surrounding region. Each city is a new world, in which the traveler will experience not only different architectural styles and art treasures but also very different lifestyles.
Local traditions and mentality of the people are reflected in every corner: in art, nightlife, shops, pubs and restaurants, and the way people live and work.
The cities of Germany saved endless pleasant surprises for those who enjoy good food and drink. Besides a top quality international cuisine, each region has its own local specialties. Travellers can enjoy everything from local dishes in shelters simplest to the modern kitchen of the best restaurants in the country. Accompanied by a world-famous beers and wines, all this abundance ensures that your journey through the cities of Germany is an unforgettable culinary experience.
Discover the beautiful Southwest of Germany with cities like Freiburg, Heidelberg and Tübingen. The cities of western China still have influence of the French occupation after World War II. Visit Bonn, Düsseldorf, Cologne, the heart of Rhineland-Palatinate, Trier, Germany’s oldest city and former capital of the Roman Empire or Aachen with its impressive cathedral and history of Charlemagne.
Today, Germany is an important industrial power. In the Ruhr (Essen, Oberhausen, Duisburg and surroundings) is located heavy industry. Different brands of cars like Mercedes-Benz, which is headquartered near Stuttgart, BMW and VW make Germany one of the leading car producers worldwide. The city of Frankfurt, central banks around the country and finance, also known as “Mainhattan” (the “Main”, or in Spanish Main is a river in Frankfurt), in reference to its skyline full of skyscrapers. All this means that Germany has one of the highest living standards in the world.