Halle (Saale), Germany
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The 3,600-year-old archeological sensation is considered to be the oldest representation of the cosmos.
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Halle (Saale), Germany
The 3,600-year-old archeological sensation is considered to be the oldest representation of the cosmos.
Cottbus, Germany
The unusual burial site of a globetrotter, eccentric, adventurer, war hero, landscape designer, dandy, and writer.
Karpacz, Poland
On this Polish road, an optical illusion makes cars seem to roll uphill.
Dresden, Germany
An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.
Rabenau, Germany
Take a seat at this museum that celebrates a centuries-old tradition in a town known for its furniture.
Tharandt, Germany
Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.
Wonsees, Germany
These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.
Bad Schussenried, Germany
This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.
Erfurt, Germany
This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.
Lichtenstein, Germany
A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.
Blumberg, Germany
A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.
Donaueschingen, Germany
The great Danube river starts here.
Rottweil, Germany
Built to test magnetically levitated elevators, the tower also boasts Germany's highest visitor platform.
Hornberg, Germany
A unique showroom for bathroom fixtures featuring a giant toilet observation deck.
Staufen im Breisgau, Germany
A geothermal energy project gone wrong is fracturing the city's picturesque architecture.
Neustadt am Kulm, Germany
A tiny basalt mountain with an observation tower overlooking the beautiful Bavarian countryside.
Overloon, Netherlands
Oldest World War 2-themed museum in Western Europe.
Duisburg, Germany
No need to strap in for a “ride” on this walkable roller coaster.
Essen, Germany
This monolithic slab of art metal crowns a German slag heap.
Goslar, Germany
A peculiar trapezoidal building covered with wonderful humorous reliefs.
Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
Dark relics of one of the largest explosives factories of the Third Reich
Gommern, Germany
The resting place of 18th century German mummies.
Quedlinburg, Germany
The medieval institution is home to the precious treasure stolen in World War II in one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century.
Schwielowsee, Germany
Tucked away on the edge of a forest, this tranquil oasis brings a piece of Japan to rural Brandenburg.