Inspiring Germany

Summer At Last: Beer Gardens, Swimming Fun, Strawberry Ice Cream

Winter is the favourite season for any romantic. Outside, snowed-in forests and frozen lakes beckon. Inside, it feels cosy with baked goods, mulled wine and candlelight.

The sun is warming the air, the days are getting longer, everywhere things are budding and blossoming: it's spring in Germany - time for getaways, blossom festivals, asparagus feasting and popular Easter traditions.

A huge beach, nostalgic industrial heritage and a massive crater from prehistoric times: come with us on a trip beyond the tourist hotspots in Germany. Our off-the-beaten-track highlights.

Are you looking for guaranteed sunshine? You won't find that anywhere. But there are certain places that enjoy more sunshine than others. Find out more about top sunny spots in Germany.

Flying horses, pop art bananas and fire hydrants with flower patterns: street art is taking over urban areas. But it's not all about spraying or tagging. In many places, you will find art that catches the eye, such as yarn-bombed lampposts, bins with monster eyes or placards that employ techniques such as irony or alienation. Here is a creative foray into six exciting street art cities in Germany.

If you dream of living in a fairy-tale world, Thuringia is the place for you. The state boasts in excess of 2,000 parks and gardens – perfect spots for a stroll in the countryside with countless palaces standing regally in the background. With its wealth of tourist attractions, there are many reasons to visit this state. And there's an additional one in 2021, when the German National Garden Show, held in the state capital of Erfurt and many other places, will put on a firework display of blossoming highlights.

Almost no other natural region of Germany evokes more romantic feelings than the Rhine. A trip along the river is like a voyage into a fairy-tale land, with no fewer than 60 picturesque castles and formidable fortresses presiding over the river from the surrounding hilltops.

Views that will be imprinted on your memory forever: to add the perfect special touch to your holiday. From mountain peaks to natural terraces and city towers: discover some of the most spectacular viewpoints in Germany.

Whether castles for eternal happiness, rocking benches for two with a view or a cosy dinner in a dark grotto: Germany offers a heartfelt welcome and no end of romantic places for lovers. Get set for a voyage of Love around Germany.

If you want to marvel at Icelandic-style geysers, gondolas straight from Venice and many other wonders, all you need to do is come to Germany. Many of the attractions around the world have a twin – let's embark on a German voyage of discovery brimming with exotic surprises.

The most leaning tower in the world, a city that predates Rome and the largest cuckoo clock to ever be created... Who knew there were so many incredible records just waiting to be discovered in Germany?

You think you know a lot about Germany? We present you with facts that are guaranteed to surprise you.