Cities & Culture
Whether poets and thinkers, groundbreaking inventors, visionary artists, or world-famous musicians—Germany is rich in personalities who have made history. From historic residences and museums to inspiring places where they worked, a journey in the footsteps of German icons combines culture, history, and vivid impressions. Especially on anniversaries, you will find events here that celebrate the lives and works of these personalities in a variety of ways.
2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann's birth. What better reason to follow in the footsteps of this Nobel Prize winner! After all, his life and work not only offer plenty of inspiration for bookworms, but also draw people to three fascinating travel destinations.
In 2024, Germany celebrates Caspar David Friedrich's 250th birthday, whose works are considered icons of the Romantic era. Many of the locations that inspired his creations continue to captivate visitors with their untouched charm.
Faust, Werther, Götz von Berlichingen: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's works are among the most important in world literature, and hardly any other poet is held in such a high regard, both at home and abroad. No wonder that the places he went are also places of pilgrimage.
Germany is characterised by its poets and thinkers. Those who want to follow in the footsteps of Goethe, Thomas Mann, and other famous figures can embark on a literary journey.
Whether musicians, scientists or inventors: many Germans have achieved international fame. Some of them even have their own museum, where their lives and works are on display. Visitors can discover many fascinating facts about these famous personalities, including some that are rarely revealed.