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• Brandenburg Gate
• Museum Island
• Pergamon Museum
• Checkpoint Charlie
• U-Bahn & S-Bahn
• Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Germany’s capital city Berlin dates back to the 13th century, and there are plenty of things to see and do to keep you busy during your trip.

Top sites include the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of separation between East and West Berlin. This neoclassical monument has witnessed the history of Berlin since the 18th century and is one of the most historically significant sites in the city.

Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is not to be missed: the Altes Museum (Roman, Etruscan and Greek art), the Bode Museum (antique and Byzantine art and sculptures), the Alte Nationalgalerie (Romantic, Neoclassical, early Modernist and Impressionist artwork) and the Pergamon Museum, one of the most visited in Europe.

History buffs may want a photo at Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most famous crossing points between East and West Germany, decked out to look exactly as it did during the Cold War.

Getting around is fairly easy on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn (underground and light rail). The closest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport, around 45 minutes from the city centre.

• Town Hall
• Kunsthalle Hamburg
• Planten un Blomen
• Japanese tea room
• Hamburg Airport

The major port city of Hamburg boasts plenty of top sites and attractions, whether you’re here for a week or a weekend.

One of the top sites is the Town Hall, a grand neo-Renaissance building with luxury state rooms and vaulted hallways. Take a guided tour and learn about Hamburg’s rich past.

The Kunsthalle Hamburg is a must for museum fans: this major art museum covers 7 centuries of world art across 3 buildings, from medieval altarpieces to contemporary photography.

Planten un Blomen is a lush green escape from the city, with a lake, themed gardens, summer concerts and fountain shows, and even a Japanese tea room.

Hamburg is a compact city, easy to explore on foot or by bike. The closest airport is Hamburg Airport, around 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre.

• Marienplatz
• St Peter’s Church
• Nymphenburg Palace
• English Garden
• Allianz Arena
• Munich International Airport

Bavaria’s capital Munich is a city steeped in history, with plenty of world-class attractions to explore.

Marienplatz is Munich’s central square, home to the iconic St Peter’s Church, a toy museum and 2 town halls. Nymphenburg Palace is a regal 200-hectare palace estate built in the 18th century, with rich rococo interiors, baroque gardens and its own coach museum.

The English Garden is the perfect spot to relax after a busy day. This sprawling urban park even has its own beer garden, so you can sample what the city is truly famous for.

Football fans will love the Allianz Arena, the stadium of Germany’s most successful football team, Bayern Munich. Take a stadium tour and visit the museum and gift shop.

Munich is an exceptionally compact city, which makes getting around easy. The closest airport is Munich International Airport, around 40–45 minutes from the city centre on the Munich Airport bus.

• Römer
• Palmengarten
• Städel Museum
• Main Tower
• Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt is a city in central Germany on the river Main, with plenty of things to see and do.

The Römer is Frankfurt’s iconic town hall. Built in 1405, this medieval building is one of the city’s most important landmarks.

The Palmengarten is a sprawling 19th-century botanic garden with orchid and palm collections, and the Städel Museum holds European art dating back to the Middle Ages as well as more modern pieces.

For panoramic views, the Main Tower soars 200 m above the ground and houses its own restaurant with river and city views.

Frankfurt is a compact city with pedestrianised streets, perfect for exploring on foot. The closest airport is Frankfurt Airport, around 30 minutes from the city centre on the Frankfurt Airport bus.

• Cologne Cathedral
• Chocolate Museum
• Museum Ludwig
• Cologne Bonn Airport

The 2,000-year-old city of Cologne spans the river Rhine in western Germany and is known for its Gothic architecture and sprawling river views.

Popular sights include the grand Gothic Cologne Cathedral, the Chocolate Museum, which traces 3,000 years of the history of chocolate, and Museum Ludwig, with its prints, sketches, paintings and ceramics.

Cologne is a compact city, easy to explore on foot or by bike. The closest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, served by its own train station, making travel into the city centre easy.

• Rhine Tower
• Königsallee
• Schloss Benrath
• Düsseldorf International Airport

The city of Düsseldorf in western Germany is famed for its art and fashion scene, with plenty of things to see and do.

The Rhine Tower has an observation deck with panoramic views of the city, plus an onsite restaurant in case you need to stop and refuel.

The Königsallee is known for the picturesque canal that runs through it and its luxury stores, making it ideal for a spot of retail therapy.

Schloss Benrath is a stunning residence with ornate gardens, a lake and a museum, and it hosts regular events, so check what’s on before you visit.

Exploring this compact city is easy on foot or by bike. The closest airport is Düsseldorf International Airport, around a 20-minute drive into the city centre.

• Mercedes-Benz Museum
• Porsche Museum
• Wilhelma
• Killesbergpark
• Bohnenviertel
• Stuttgart Airport

The capital of south-west Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state, Stuttgart is famed as a manufacturing hub. Both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche have museums and headquarters in the city.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum traces the car maker’s history with modern and vintage cars, while the Porsche Museum houses cars from the early 20th century to the present day.

For a family day out, Wilhelma is a zoo and botanical garden in a huge park and one of the area’s most popular attractions. Popular green spaces include Killesbergpark, Rosensteinpark and the Schlossgarten.

Need to refuel? Try Café Scholz on Marktplatz or the quaint Bohnenviertel, with its studios, galleries, pubs and cafés.

Stuttgart is compact and easy to get around on the U-Bahn. The closest airport is Stuttgart Airport, around 20 minutes into the city centre by car.

• Frauenkirche
• Zwinger Palace
• Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
• Old Town
• Dresden Airport

The capital of the eastern German state of Saxony, Dresden is famed for its classic architecture, art museums and reconstructed old town.

The Frauenkirche, a baroque church completed in 1743, is renowned for its grand dome.

The Zwinger palace is home to several museums, including the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, which exhibits classic pieces such as Raphael’s ‘Sistine Madonna’.

Dresden’s old town and new town are compact enough to explore fully in a weekend. The closest airport is Dresden Airport, served by its own train station, making travel into the city centre easy.

• Leipzig Zoo
• Museum of City History
• St. Nicholas Church
• Leipzig/Halle Airport

Leipzig lies in the federal state of Saxony. It is the most populous city in the region and the 10th most populous in the country.

For a fun-filled family day, Leipzig Zoo has themed areas devoted to 850 species in naturalistic habitats.

For a cultural fix, the Museum of City History in the old town showcases documents, artefacts and crafts from the city’s history. St. Nicholas Church, initially built in a Romanesque style, was enlarged in the 16th century with Gothic elements.

Leipzig is a compact city, easy to explore on foot or by bike. The closest airport is Leipzig/Halle Airport, around 20 minutes into the city centre by car.

• Town Hall
• Roland statue
• Market Square
• St. Peter’s Cathedral
• Bremen Airport

Bremen straddles the Weser River in north-west Germany and is famed for its role in maritime trade, as depicted by the Hanseatic buildings of Market Square.

One of the most popular attractions is the 600-year-old Town Hall, with its mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, model ships in the upper hall and an onsite restaurant.

Nearby is the Roland statue, a huge stone figure that symbolises the freedom of trade. St. Peter’s Cathedral is famed for its twin spires and medieval crypts.

Bremen is a compact city, easy to explore on foot or from one of its bike-sharing stations. The closest airport is Bremen Airport, a speedy 9 minutes from the city centre by tram.