Places

Covering an area of 202 hectares, the Bremen Bürgerpark is one of Germany’s best-maintained city parks, popular with both tourists and locals. Located a short walk from Bremen’s Hauptbahnhof (train station), the Bremen Bürgerpark is one of the city’s real treasures, with plenty of activities and attractions for all ages. …

A journey into the past through Hamburg’s Old Elbe Tunnel. The Old Elbe Tunnel, or Alter Elbtunnel in German, opened in 1911 and extends for 426 metres (1,398 ft) under the Elbe River from St. Pauli to Steinwerder in the Port of Hamburg. Historical monument it may be, but even …

Hannover’s Unfinished Underground Station – One Ghost Tour You Won’t Want To Miss. Located deep underground, Hannover’s Central Railway Station is one of the city’s lesser known tourist attractions – the “Geisterbahnhof” or “Ghost Station”. Originally built in the early 1970s as a station for Hannover’s planned “D” light rail line, the …

No Need to Strap Yourself In On This Walkable Rollercoaster. If you are terrified of roller coasters, but still have a head for heights, this is definitely one way to experience the thrill. The first impression given by this immense sculpture is that it’s like any other roller coaster, with …

The Rhein Kirmes – Dusseldorf Fun Fair. Attracting more than 4 million visitors annually, the “Größte Kirmes am Rhein” or Largest Fair on the Rhine is a Dusseldorf Funfair which proudly claims to be one of Germany’s biggest fun fairs. Taking place in the summer time during the third week …

Ediger-Eller, Germany. The numerous villages on the Mosel River hug its meandering banks, with some extending upwards onto the steep vineyards behind which are renowned worldwide for producing some truly fantastic wines. With many of the houses featuring original half-timbered designs, these quaint little villages are reminiscent of a time long past, …