From a capital full of contrasts to a castle among mountains: a handful of starting points for your curiosity.
Layer upon layer of history meets an independent creative spirit. Berlin invites long walks past the Brandenburg Gate, along the River Spree and through neighbourhoods where galleries and cafés sit beside reminders of the city's past.
Munich has its own rhythm. Grand avenues give way to lively markets, historic churches and neighbourhood cafés. The city mixes centuries of Bavarian tradition with contemporary art, design and easy access to mountain country.
High above the village of Hohenschwangau stands a castle designed to feel like a dream. Commissioned by King Ludwig II in the 19th century, Neuschwanstein combines dramatic architecture with the wooded slopes of the Bavarian foothills.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a delight of half-timbered houses, steep roofs and winding cobbled lanes. Its historic centre preserves the feeling of a medieval town, especially around the famous Plönlein and the old city walls.
