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'.
Resting on the bank of the mighty Elbe River, Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, is one of Germany’s oldest cities and is famously known as being home the ornate Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catherine, the first Gothic cathedral ever to be built on German soil. Identifiable by its two striking bridges and picture-perfect cityscape, this lively hub offers an eclectic mix of architectural gems, contemporary facades, and cultural wonders, all set amidst flourishing green landscapes. In terms of unique architectural structures, Hundertwasser's Green Citadel of Magdeburg; Bastion Cleve; Jahrtausendturm; and Magdeburger Reiter are all a true delight. Must-see attractions include: Monastery of Our Lady Magdeburg and the Museum of Cultural History Magdeburg. Don’t forget to visit the Biosphärenreservat Mittelelbe, a magical nature reserve offering scenic hiking and cycling trails.
