Germany

Potsdam is a beautiful city filled with palaces and gardens, such as Sanssouci Palace and Park. It is the capital of the state of Brandenburg and has a population of almost 200,000. The city is just 40 km (24.85 miles) southwest of Berlin, the capital of Germany, and is...

Bremen is a city in northwest Germany on the beautiful Weser River with a population of around half a million. It is 120 km (75 miles) from Hamburg and a top spot for a day trip, however, I think it is worth a much longer visit as it is...

Bonn was the capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990, during which time Germany was divided in two. However, after the Berlin Wall came down, East and West Germany were united, and Berlin was declared the capital. Despite losing this status, Bonn is an interesting city to visit...

Leipzig is a historical German city with plenty of exciting things to see and do. The city has long been one of Germany’s wealthiest and as a result is a key centre for art and culture. Famous composer Bach was from Leipzig and there are many spots across the...

Frankfurt is a city of two halves seamlessly intertwined, with glistening sky scrapers, big banks and businesses on one side and traditional buildings, cosy cafes and plenty of history on the other. This mixture makes Frankfurt a great destination to spend a weekend exploring a European city. One of...

Nuremberg is a beautiful German city that has taken the time to carefully preserve its medieval history. Spend some time exploring the Old Town, where many of the structures feature half-timbered frames. The Old Town wall is a must-visit landmark and one that offers some lovely views of the...