Germany

Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt; Germany has an incredible number of amazing cities located within its borders and as such the vast majority of tourists head to these hubs of activity.

Few places capture the atmosphere of medieval Europe quite like this enchanting walled town.

Medieval streets, imposing fortifications, and centuries of artistic and cultural heritage make this one of Germany’s most fascinating historic cities.

Towering alpine peaks, deep green forests, mirror-like lakes, and storybook villages give this region an almost mythical atmosphere.

Set at the confluence of three rivers in eastern Germany, this historic city has long played an important role in European trade and culture.

The capital of Bavaria, Munich, is Germany’s third biggest city and is known worldwide for its famous celebration of Bavarian culture – the annual Oktoberfest.

I lived in Berlin for six months as part of a study abroad program, and it’s been one of my favorite European cities to visit ever since.

Though the country is often more associated with chilly alpine sports than warm weather outdoor activities, Germany’s lakes have always held a central position in the lives of its citizens, who flock to them in droves during their summer breaks.

Few landmarks look as though they have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale.

Berlin – just the name of the city invokes images filled with war and peace, division and unity, a dark history and a bright future.

Germany has a reputation of being imposing, harsh and forbidding. That may be true of the big cities, but not the small villages.

Munich is a glorious city that shrugs off the coldness and sternness of buildings that are so prevalent elsewhere in Germany.

Imagine a town where centuries-old stone walls rise above sparkling blue water, narrow cobblestone lanes wind past crooked half-timbered houses, and terraced vineyards run down the hillsides toward one of Central Europe’s largest lakes.

Situated in the far east corner of Germany, this is one of the country’s most striking cities.

Few cities can claim to have given their name to something as globally recognized as a fragrance.