Town and Country

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

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.

Berlin: Viel Platz für Buntes und Kreatives

What attracts people to Berlin?

The federal capital attracts people from all over the world to Germany. We explain what makes Berlin so attractive.

Wahrzeichen Halles: „Roter Turm“ auf dem Marktplatz

In the heart of Germany

Focus on a special city: this year’s central celebrations for the Day of German Unity are taking place in Halle in Saxony-Anhalt.

Nationalhymne von Deutschland

German National Anthem

The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied

Reise: zehn deutsche Städte, die man gesehen haben muss

Destinations for trips and outings in the Federal States of Germany

From the coast to the Alpine foothills, from Saxony to the Saarland, these links inform you about destinations for trips and outings.

Dienstfahrräder wieder in Mode

Cycling in Germany

Environmentally friendly and close to nature – it’s fun to travel by bicycle

Jüdische Kultur von damals und heute wird an diesen Orten lebendig.

Experiencing Jewish culture in Germany

Historical sites and think tanks: examples of Jewish life to discover on your next visit to Germany.

Kunstaktion „Offenbacher Seefestpiele“

Re-urbanization – small towns are back again

They don’t have the glamour of metropolises, but they do have quite a few good ideas: three little-known cities and their appeal.

Installation von Hiwa K bei der documenta 14 in Kassel

Many small hotspots

The international cultural scene looks not only to Berlin but also to Kassel, Bayreuth and Recklinghausen.

Der Marktplatz in Böblingen

Böblingen instead of Berlin

Almost every third German lives in a medium-sized city - and the trend is rising. What makes small places attractive?

Diese Städte bieten Musik „Made in Germany“.

The sound of German cities

Berlin sounds extravagant, Hamburg handmade and Cologne free. We reveal what sound awaits you in what city.

Durch die Teilung Berlins bis zum Mauerfall 1989 gab es vieles doppelt

Berlin: a double take

Berlin's division until the fall of the Wall in 1989 doubled many things — a real added value for Berlin visitors today.

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