Places obstakel Wants to Go

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.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

This unique exhibit "Dialogue in the Dark" reverses roles as the visionless become guides and the sighted become ‘blind.’

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.

A wunderkammer of exoticism immortalized by Tom Waits.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

A memorial in the Tiergarten is a reminder of the suffering inflicted on homosexuals by the Nazi regime.

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

Striking occult iconography on a medieval German church.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A former ironworks that was the first UNESCO industrial site.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.

The great Danube river starts here.

The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.

Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater.

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.

Taste freshly foraged yarrow and black locust blossoms at this ambitious cocktail bar.