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Cities & Culture

Dresden: Frauenkirche ©DZT (Francesco Carovillano)

Germany is full of wonderful culture that just wants to be discovered. There is something for everyone in Germany's most diverse selection of towns and cities, and at Germany’s top museums or other cultural institutions.

Towns & cities

More than 10,000 German towns and cities between the North Sea and the Alps are just waiting to be discovered. Each and every one of them has its own unique character and impresses visitors with unforgettable highlights.

Museums

Germany's museums set the bar high. With an unparalleled variety of themes, genuine treasures, unique concepts and internationally renowned collections that open up completely new perspectives.

Shopping and discover

Shoppers will be in heaven in Germany. You can find everything you could ever wish for: from bargains to haute couture, from second-hand knick-knacks to futuristic finds, from international to typically German. Always efficient, easily accessible and, every now and again, at unbelievably great prices. Or would you rather become an explorer? Then visit one of the numerous adventure worlds

Magic Cities

Germany is open & ready again for you to experience the vibrancy and character of our unique “Magic Cities”. Enjoy the diversity of ten cities and their inspiring culture, food and unforgettable attractions.

Historic Highlights of Germany

The "Historical Highlights of Germany" are 17 cities combining historical heritage with modern urban lifestyles, each making its own specific contribution to culture, business and science.

Museums (arts and architecture)

From Old Masters to modern masterpieces, Germany is home to extraordinary treasures of the art world spanning every period and century. Guests marvel at fine art in all its forms of expression and discover architectural wonders that defined their eras.

Hanseatic Cities

The tradition of the German Hanseatic cities goes back to the Middle Ages. In the course of time more and more cities joined the merchant association. Even if not all of them are located in the north of the country, the most famous are to be found here.

Hollywood comes to Germany – cities doubling up as film sets

Fancy paying a visit to film sets where the likes of Brad Pitt and Halle Berry do what they do best? Think that means you need to hop on a plane and travel all the way to Hollywood? Think again! You may not have realised it until now, but there are plenty of German towns and cities that double up as film sets for major cinematic releases. Here's a look at just some of them...