Stretching from the Alps to the Baltic and North Seas, Germany makes for inspiring, fascinating and invigorating travel. Spend one day exploring half-timbered medieval towns and spectacular baroque palaces in Bavaria, and the next immersing yourself in fast-paced cosmopolitan cities. Metropolises such as Berlin provide a world of variety, with renowned historic attractions Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin wall right next to the top techno clubs on earth. Art and design explode in continual evolution, with Weimar providing the mecca for fans of Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus Movement, and forward-thinking galleries dotted all over the country. Nature lovers have a paradise to explore, including pristine Alpine pistes, huge glimmering lakes, and thousands of miles of dense forest dotted with curative thermal springs. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in Germany's world-famous beer, sausage, and 'stollen'.
The city of Dortmund is the largest and most densely populated city in the Ruhr Industrial Area, yet it is also the region’s greenest city, with numerous parks, forests, botanical gardens and waterways peppering the urban canvas. Like the rest of the Ruhr, Dortmund is known for its rich culture, showcased in dozens of museums, theatres, exhibition centres and concert halls. Fans of theatre and classical music can take in performances at world-class venues such as the Konzerthaus and the Opernhaus Dortmund, while the city’s diverse museums delve into everything from art, culture and natural science to football, cuisine and the art of brewing. Don’t miss a visit to the iconic U-Tower, a former industrial brewing plant that is now a museum and centre for creativity, playing host to regular events, exhibitions and lectures.
