Real enthusiasm for life. Blue skies and crystal clear lakes. Small medieval towns and vibrant cities. Old Bavarian traditions and warm hospitality. Mystical forests and snow-capped mountain peaks. Outdoor activities and relaxation.

The new Berlin is a city in transition. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, the country's largest city has become even more cosmopolitan, a place where "east meets west". Germany's vibrant capital is a permanent hive of activity.

A land of superlatives spanning the traditional and the modern. Home of the Hohenzollern royal family, cuckoo clocks, zeppelins, DaimlerChrysler and Porsche.

People with charm and joie de vivre, friendly and sincere. Whether you are looking for culture, activities or a family holiday – Hessen has countless attractions to offer. Frankfurt am Main is Europe's financial services capital and Frankfurt Airport is the largest aviation hub in continental Europe.

A federal state unlike any other. A region as interesting and diverse as the people who live here, its culture as rich and varied as the history that shaped it. A fascinating blend of romanticism and excitement. Discover an ideal holiday destination.

Apart from the well-known cities, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig, Saxony also has delightful smaller towns like Meissen, Seiffen or Annaberg that are well worth a visit. The Elbe Sandstone Massif in Saxon Switzerland and the Erzgebirge mountains never fail to enchant visitors.

A region of contrasts. City tours full of culture or industrial culture full of excitement, active holidays and rural bliss in natural surroundings, a haven of health and fitness for anyone seeking to relax - North Rhine Westphalia has it all!

One of the most exciting parts of northern Germany. From high to alternative culture, from historical to modern, from the urban to the countryside, excitement by day, by night, on land or on water: Hamburg is open to all sorts of influences.

Where the most precious treasures are nature and culture. The cradle of German Classicism, where the memory of Luther, Bach, Schiller and Goethe is still very much alive. Also home to Jena Optics and the largest teddy bear in the world.

Bremen, the dynamic heart of north-west Germany and the traditional home of the Bremen Town Musicians. A modern federal state that's a perfect blend of traditional values and a cosmopolitan outlook.

The region around the German capital offers the best of everything - Potsdam, its state capital, the idyllic Brandenburg countryside as well as the vibrant city of Berlin.

The region is shaped by water, be it the fascinating coastline or the varied countryside inland. The Hanseatic towns hold impressive reminders of the region's former power, and its seaside health resorts still reflect their history as leading spa destinations. Palaces, stately homes, parks, gardens and lakes are characteristic features of the state.

Discover something amazing - experiences for all to enjoy. From the East Frisian islands and Lower Saxony Wattenmeer national park to Lüneburg Heath and all the way to the Harz mountains there are plenty of attractive holiday regions.

The region is defined by the North Sea and the Baltic, with the rhythm of life determined by wind and waves and the ebb and flow of the tides. An ideal holiday destination for families, water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Saarland, the smallest of Germany's federal states, borders on France and Luxembourg. Its Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO world heritage site is its most popular cultural attraction.

Pre-history, the Middle Ages, the Reformation and the Enlightenment, industrialisation and classical modernism - Saxony Anhalt is a treasure trove for cultural, educational and sightseeing tours, perfectly combining learning and leisure.