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    Germany
    Facts and Map
    Capital:
    Berlin
    Area:
    356978km2
    Population:
    82540000
    Language:
    German
    Currency:
    Euro (EUR)
    Map of Germany
    The country at the heart of Europe that’s so rich in culture and history, we’re simply bursting.

    Neuschwanstein, Copyright Hans Peter Merten

    Albert Einstein once said “the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.” Germany is the land of the mysterious. From fairytales castles perched tantalisingly high on craggy mountain tops, so tiny romantic villages with chocolate box charm.

    Germany’s landscape is as diverse as any country in the world. From the awe-inspiring Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze mountain, Germany’s tallest at 2.962 meters (9.715 feet), providing a playground for hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter; down to the spotless 38 kilometer (24 mile) stretch of golden sandy beach on the island of Sylt and the National Park of Wattenmeer in the North. Or the Black Forest, which is not only abundant in fragrant flora and fauna, but also with myths and legends of the fairies and goblins that reside here.

    A couple enjoying wine at a restaurant, Berlin Brandenburg Gate, Funkemarie in front of Düsseldorf town hall

    For any visitor with a curious mind, Germany’s cities never fail to delight.

    The great and exhilarating cities of Berlin, Germany’s fascinating capital city, with its exceptional architecture, 150 theatres, 170 museums, two-mile long shopping district and numerous festivals; Hamburg, with a maze of canals and waterways and the famous Reeperbahn; Munich, the state capital of Bavaria, popular all year round with its snow-capped Alps and sunny beer gardens; and Frankfurt, a modern and dynamic city of industry and finance, with one of the world’s largest exhibition centers and Germany’s busiest airport creating a gateway through Germany and beyond.

    We invite you to discover our favourite places and welcome you in with open arms. We hope your stay in Germany is as magical as any time you’ve ever had.

     
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    Munich Frauenkirche, city hall and Theatinerkirche
    Cities and Towns
    Vibrant cities with amazing architecture, fabulous shopping and pulsating nightlife. Enchanting medieval villages and traditional wine villages with friendly festivals and regional specialities.
    Musicians in front of the audience
    Culture
    Discover the colourful history of the castles and palaces, explore the fascinating museums and fun-packed amusement parks or delve into the modern fantasy worlds of musicals and variety shows.
    Pleasure boat at the Danube gorge
    Nature and Geography
    Germany has a wealth of unspoilt natural landscapes. Its flora and fauna are wonderfully diverse and often unique - perfect for experiencing nature at its best.
    Black Forest: girl in traditional costume
    States/Regions
    The history and traditions of Germany's regions are as rich and diverse as the country's scenery. There are famous architectural and cultural monuments to admire wherever you go and a feast of regional culinary specialities just waiting to be discovered.
    Berlin: dome of the Reichstag
    State
    Interesting information about the Federal Republic of Germany and its individual states.
    Frankfurt/Main: airport
    Useful information
    This section contains all the important information you need to plan your holiday and to find out more about Germany.
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