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Five cities, thousands of years in the making
Five charming cities brimming with personality and purpose
Ten cities, dozens of unforgettable dishes
Munich, the former residence of royals and a mecca of culture, is conveniently located in the heart of Europe. It offers the best of art and culture, innovation, and creativity, all boasting a genuine authenticity.
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Stuttgart is one of Germany’s most fascinating and inspiring cities. Intricate palaces contrast with modern architecture, while world-class automobile museums, ballet ensembles, vast parks, and excellent culinary delights abound.
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Nuremberg is full of life, with a vibrant, varied history and a wide range of culinary delights. This city is loved by cultural enthusiasts and gourmets from all over the world. Nuremberg’s Old Town offers a medieval flair, where you can find everything your heart desires.
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The Hanseatic city of Bremen is located in the vibrant heart of northwest Germany and is home to the Bremen Town Musicians. It’s a city where different aspects of history, tradition, science, nature, and culture come together.
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Maritime character and history make Hamburg one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The elegant Elbe River, the UNESCO Speicherstadt, and the traditional Hamburg fish market are widely visited by tourists traveling near and far.
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Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Semperoper, Elbe, a varied offering of museums and theaters – this is what makes Dresden one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. Discover the fascinating history, pore over art treasures and experience a unique atmosphere.
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Tradition meets zeitgeist in Leipzig, more popular than ever and one of the greenest and fastest-growing cities in Germany. No wonder, as it’s rare to find such a combination of culture and nature in a pulsating metropolis.
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Frankfurt is an international city and the gateway to Germany. But it’s not just about the hustle and bustle. It’s also a place of great history and tradition, cozy comforts, lush oases, and festive celebrations. Frankfurt is a charming city with a great deal of flair and countless sights to explore.
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Cologne is the oldest city amongst Germany's metropolises. Home to Cologne Cathedral, the nation's most famous tourist destination, the city offers a wonderful cultural life and a wide range of museums, traditional cuisine, and world-class events.
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Düsseldorf is known for a high density of art and cultural institutions and an interesting mix of historical and modern landmarks. Friends of beer culture will love the local Altbier, while fashionistas and shopaholics will enjoy the shopping districts.
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When it comes to world-class institutions, this Bavarian metropolis is in a league of its own. In Munich’s Maxvorstadt district alone you’ll find 18 museums, over 40 galleries, and six universities that together hold over five millennia of arts and cultural artifacts.
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Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, is one of the greenest cities in all of Germany (over a quarter of its land is covered in pristine forests). The distinction however belies the city’s longer-standing reputation as Europe’s “cradle of the automobile.”
The photogenic capital of the Franconia region may as well have been plucked straight from a fairytale, what with its adorable city squares, 11th-century Kaiserburg, Gothic churches, and Tudor-style homes (most famously that of German painter Albrecht Dürer).
Founded about 800 years ago, it’s no surprise that the history-rich capital of Saxony boasts a dizzying array of historic sites. From the royal palace to the Opera House, Dresden is full of delights.
Leipzig is a city where tradition meets zeitgeist. Here, world-renowned cultural institutions meet vibrant city life, relaxed nature, and creative hotspots.
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Five Cities, Thousands of Years in the Making
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Situated in northwestern Germany, Bremen’s proximity to Scandinavia gives it a similar feel to its Nordic neighbors in architecture and coffee culture but did you know that Bremen happens to be one of the most important European hubs of science, aviation, and aeronautics?
Three commodity trades have shaped the evolution of this fascinating maritime metropolis: coffee, tea, and spice. There’s no better place to learn about each than at the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt. Take a boat tour through the site’s network of narrow canals.
Frankfurt am Main is a modern metropolis known to most as Germany's leading transit and finance hub. Even still, an astounding variety of cultural marvels is tucked between the glinting glass and steel towers.
Home to Germany’s most popular tourist attraction, the majestic UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral, this lovely city on the Rhine is a boon for art lovers and aesthetes.
Upriver in Düsseldorf, you’ll meet a fashion-forward city known for its pioneering architecture; artistic and cultural hotspots. Despite the polished appearance, Düsseldorf does have a bohemian side with robust creative energy that flows into the streets.
Five Charming Cities Brimming with Personality and Purpose
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No matter where you’re headed for a meal—a restaurant or Biergarten—don’t leave Munich without trying three of its most iconic savory dishes: Weißwurst (a short and thick breakfast sausage), Steckerlfisch (grilled mackerel skewers), and naturally, a warm pretzel.
Gastronomy in Stuttgart runs the gamut of dining experiences, from Michelin-star fine dining to traditional Swabian delicacies served in cozy holes-in-the-wall and Besenwirtschaften (broom taverns run by local wine growers).
If Nuremberg had a signature scent, it’d be the smell of wood-fired bratwurst. The definition of what makes a real bratwurst versus any other sausage has been protected since the Middle Ages.
Bremen’s grand Ratskeller has a particularly long tradition of culinary indulgence. The wine list runs to over 70 pages and is regarded by aficionados as a veritable encyclopedia of wine, with 650 delicious-sounding varieties to choose from.
Unsurprisingly, fish is all the rage in a maritime city like Hamburg—especially the fish sandwich. A tradition dating back to 1703.
While the origin of Dresdner Christstollen, also known as Striezel, dates back to a 15th-century Christmas market, this sweet cake is still widely available today.
Coffeehouse culture is nothing new in Leipzig—even J.S. Bach dedicated his Coffee Cantata to the social tradition back in the mid-18th century.
When in Frankfurt, quench your thirst with apple wine (also known as Ebbelwoi, Schoppe, or Stöffche), a 250-year-old tipple traditionally drunk from a Gerippten, a glass with a diamond pattern poured from a Bembel.
If Cologne is famous for one type of beer, it’s a Kölsch. Though there are 25 different brands of Kölsch, this easy-drinking beer can only be brewed within Cologne’s city limits.
With the “Longest Bar in the World” and more than 260 bars in its Old Town, Düsseldorf means business when it comes to pub culture.
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Ten Cities, Dozens of Unforgettable Dishes
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