Fairy-tale towns
Stroll the cobbles of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Quedlinburg – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wernigerode charms with its hilltop castle, while Goslar's stained-glass church windows simply delight.
©Florian Trykowski
Outstanding cultural attractions
The city of Trier boasts Roman landmarks, including the imposing Porta Nigra and an ancient amphitheatre. In Dessau, the Bauhaus buildings showcase the movement that transformed modern architecture.
©Kulturstiftung Dessau-Wörlitz, Michael Deutsch
A tantalising taste of Hollywood
Görlitz's old town has been seen in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Inglourious Basterds. In Potsdam, Babelsberg Studios has hosted shows like Dark and Babylon Berlin. Don't miss the adjacent Filmpark.
©Sina Ettmer