This Cistercian monastery was the first in the German-speaking world

This former steel and coal plant is now a neon-lit industrial fantasia.

An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.

This massive steel pyramid can be entered by a set of jagged steps that let visitors stand in its heart.

The Bauhaus-style former industrial complex is considered the world's most beautiful coal mine.

This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.

The first recognized Neanderthal remains were found in this now-lost cave in 1856.

Be it nature, art, or abandoned military architecture this eclectic German "museum" has you covered.

This concrete church spent a period of its history as a World War II bunker.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

This futuristic German television spire is actually the world's largest digital clock.

An abandoned underground bathroom is now a space for public art.

A coin-operated model railway tucked inside a busy train station