Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey, Germany

Visit Civitas Corvey

This is the latest place to be named a World Heritage Site in Germany. While it’s hardly the most famous, it was at the centre of a very important empire!

Berlin Modernism Housing Estates, Germany

Housing the masses in Berlin

With social housing, Berlin proved itself to be ahead of the times. Check out these remarkable housing estates from a century ago – still used today!

Museum Island, Berlin, Germany

The best way to see Museum Island

On an island in the middle of Berlin, this remarkable collection of museums is not just about the amazing collections but about the very idea of culture.

Hanseatic City of Lübeck, Germany

Things to do in Lübeck

This German city was once one of the wealthiest in Europe, and you can see this reflected in the grand historic centre.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany, World Heritage Site

Floating down a World Heritage Site

This beautiful blend of natural vistas and quaint towns has inspired many artists and poets. But the Upper Middle Rhine Valley needs to be seen for itself.

Town of Bamberg, Germany, World Heritage Site

Bamberg’s different layers

There was once a plan to turn this small German town into a ‘second Rome’. When you see it for yourself, it’s clear how it grew in grandeur.