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'.
Bremen has long made its mark as one of Germany’s most progressive cities - it has clung firmly to its independence over the centuries and today is still one of Germany’s independent city-states, defined by its liberal attitudes. The old quarter houses an array of architectural treasures, such as the Renaissance City Hall, built in the early 15th century, and St Peter’s Cathedral, an ornate early Gothic building with a voluminous vaulted interior. For nightlife, head to the beer gardens on the riverside promenade known as the Schlachte or to the vibrant bar district of Viertel, which has been going strong since the 19th century.
The historically significant port city of Bremerhaven, set on the eastern bank at the mouth of the River Wesser, is located at the seaport of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremerhaven in Germany. With its name translating to Bremer Harbour, the picturesque Bremerhaven is famously known to be a place of great learning, with insightful institutions including the German Maritime Museum, the Historisches Museum Bremerhaven, the Kunstmuseum and the Klimahaus Bremerhaven. This diverse destination offers a unique blend of old and new, with its glistening silver cityscape, contrasting beautifully with the historically significant facades of the Radar Tower, the Alter Hafen, the Ochsenturm, and the Kaiserschleuse lighthouse. Don’t miss the tranquil Thieles Garten, a wonderfully enchanting garden home to beautiful sculptures.
The artists' village of Worpswede is idyllically set amidst scenic surroundings in the lowland of the River Hamme, in the unique area known as Devil’s Moor. Originating as a small settlement of just eight farms, the magical town of Worpswede has blossomed into a close-knit community of artists, who gain inspiration from the town’s green open pains, sunny blue skies, and historical architecture. Travellers interested in both art and history are spoilt for choice, as Worpswede is home to a wonderful range of alluring museums and architectural gems. Must-see attractions include the unique Cheese Bell museum; the insightful Museum at the Modersohn House; the iconic Heinrich Vogeler Museum; the contemporary art gallery of Great Art Show; and the historically significant Niedersachsenstein war memorial.
