• Hannover: the world's marketplace for innovation.
    Hannover ©Deutsche Messe AG
  • Frankfurt: museum of truth, beauty and virtue.
    Frankfurt ©Norbert Miguletz (Abgebildete Werke: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2013; The Estate of Francis Bacon; Succession Picasso)
  • Nuremberg: Germany's most vibrant museum of history.
    Nuremberg ©picture alliance (Bildagentur Huber)
  • Leipzig city of heroes and city of music.
    Leipzig ©LTM (Gert Mothes)
  • Berlin: a world city of distinction.
    Berlin ©Getty Images
  • Cologne: a city bursting with life.
    Cologne ©DZT

Magic Cities: the eleven stars of Germany

Every year, Germany's biggest and most popular cities attract millions of visitors from all over the world. Everyone from business travellers and cultural aficionados to shopaholics and party animals will find exactly what they're looking for.

The Magic Cities lead the way for urban breaks in Germany. Discover the maritime vibe in Hamburg "Maritime City" or the creative fashion scene in Berlin "City of cool". Düsseldorf "City of fashion" is great for shopping, Dresden "City of culture" oozes baroque splendour. Visit flagship international trade fairs in Hannover "City of innovation" and the Christmas market in Nürnberg "City of history". Discover Bach, books and art nouveau architecture in Leipzig "City of music"? Or how about the Alps in Munich "City of lifestyle"? Traditional German cider in Frankfurt "City of art", musicals in Stuttgart "City of cars" and chocolate in Cologne "City of exuberance"? The choice is yours!

For a tour of Germany's top destinations, look no further than the Magic Cities!

Win a prize during ITB Asia 2013 by competing in our Magic Cities Germany Raffle. Participation is possible from the ITB Asia Opening day (Wednesday 17th October) 10:00 h until Thursday 18th October 2012 16:45h. The completed form is to be handed in at the GNTB booth L7220. Click here to download participation form.