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From seaside towns to epic castles, there are many fascinating places to visit in Germany’s northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein is probably most well-known for its proximity to Denmark, flat terrain and coastline, but there’s plenty more to discover in this region. In this list of beautiful places to visit in Schleswig-Holstein, we’ll be sharing … Read more
Known as the “Green Heart of Germany”, the state of Thuringia offers visitors many natural places to explore, as well as exciting man-made attractions. Thuringia is most known for its dense forests, walking trails and winter sports, but that’s not all there is to discover here! In this list of beautiful places to visit in … Read more
The German state of Saxony-Anhalt contains the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, so there is no shortage of exciting things for visitors to discover! Saxony-Anhalt is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, even though it was technically only created after WWII. While its seven world heritage sites are big drawcards, … Read more
As one of the most historic regions in Germany, the state of Saxony offers visitors much in the way of beautiful castles, notable buildings, and natural wonders. The cities of Dresden and Leipzig are famous for being centres of politics and trading, respectively, while there are also many stunning landscapes outside of the main cities. … Read more
From old industrial sites to stunning natural beauty, visitors to Germany’s second-smallest state will find plenty to explore! Saarland is well known as an area with lots of gorgeous forests ideal for hiking, but it also contains a number of interesting man-made attractions and unique cultural aspects. In this list of beautiful places to visit … Read more
The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is one of the best parts of the country to visit if you want to explore romantic castles and drink wine! Bordering Belgium, Luxembourg and France, Rhineland-Palatinate is well known as a wine-growing region, with many gorgeous (and famous!) castles scattered throughout. In this list of beautiful places to visit … Read more
The dynamic German state of North Rhine-Westphalia contains the most castles and fortresses in Germany, but there are also many cultural highlights to explore, with a little something for everyone. And while some of the most famous places in NRW are cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf, there is plenty more to discover beyond city life. … Read more
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in German) may be a bit of a tongue-twisting mouthful to say, but it’s also a region in Germany with plenty to enjoy! Since Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is located on the Baltic Sea Coast, it’s most known for its beaches, although there are many other attractions to explore as well. In this list … Read more
As the only German state which contains both mountainous and coastal areas, Lower Saxony is a great place to visit for exploring varied attractions! Lower Saxony borders both the Netherlands and the North Sea, while also surrounding the state enclave of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. It’s known for its stunning natural delights as … Read more
Hesse (AKA Hessen), is a state in Germany which offers much for visitors to explore, from bustling cities and sleepy towns to magical castles and palaces. Most known for Germany’s largest airport (Frankfurt Airport, AKA Rhein-Main Flughafen) and the financial metropolis of Frankfurt, there is actually much more to discover in this region than just … Read more