Town and Country

Metropolitan areas, Berlin, Hamburg, the Ruhr, sustainable urban development, natural parks and landscapes.

Traumblick auf die Milchstraße

Dark sky parks in Germany

You can see the stars best when it's really dark: we'll take you to three dark sky parks in Germany.

Nick Snipes im „Bunker B“ am Bahnhof Gesundbrunnen

Berlin's dark side: tracking down history underground

Nick Snipes from the US takes visitors on tours of the Berlin Underworlds, as well as studying history at Freie Universität.

Chemnitz als Kulturhauptstadt: Die Stadt wird zur Bühne.

Full programme of events courtesy of European Capital of Culture

How is Chemnitz faring as European Capital of Culture 2025? We take you with us on a video tour.

Die Grubenbahn im Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden

What’s happening nowadays in mines and tunnels?

Previously mining, now culture: Many former underground workplaces are now being used for exhibitions, concerts or guided tours.

Die Hackeschen Höfe im Herzen der Hauptstadt

Experience Berlin

From Mitte via Prenzlauer Berg to Kreuzberg

Just in Berlin for a day? We’ll guide you through one of its most beautiful streets and to the neighbourhood highlights away from the tourist spots.

Paddeln durch Berlins Wasseridylle Neu-Venedig

Experience Berlin

Berlin off the beaten track

Did you know that Venice is to be found in Berlin? Or what a typical East German flat looked like? Let us take you on a journey of discovery through the German capital!

Drei Kieze, drei Welten – vielfältig, kreativ, international

Experience Berlin

The different faces of Berlin

“Kieze” with character: Berlin’s iconic neighbourhoods

Berlin is a patchwork of different neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct character - known colloquially as “kieze”. Let us introduce you to three of these neighbourhoods.

Beliebtes Reiseziel: die deutschen Alpen

Images of Germany

An imposing mountain landscape

Majestic peaks, picturesque valleys – and a habitat for thousands of animal and plant species. We introduce you to the diversity of the German Alps.

Schwerin

Federal States of Germany

Whether you’re interested in economic regions, research centers, natural landscapes or cultural scenes – here you’re given an overview.

Deutschland: Die Landeshauptstädte auf einen Blick

State Capitals of Germany

How many federal states and state capitals does Germany have? This list provides an overview of the state capitals and their special features.

Die „Sommerstraße“ in Saarbrücken

Liveable cities - five creative ideas

What can be done to make urban life good in the future? People in Germany are putting their creative ideas into practice - we present our top five.

Blick auf Dresden: historische Kulisse, innovative Ideen

Three smart cities in Germany

Dresden, Flensburg and Wuppertal: three of the many cities in Germany that are implementing smart city ideas.

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