Siegen, Germany
Hainer Stollen
The abandoned mine where American troops discovered a treasure trove of art and artifacts hidden by the Nazis.
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Siegen, Germany
The abandoned mine where American troops discovered a treasure trove of art and artifacts hidden by the Nazis.
Chiemsee, Germany
Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.
Waldeck, Germany
As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.
Heidelberg, Germany
This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.
Frankfurt, Germany
From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.
Heidelberg, Germany
A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.
Bad Schandau, Germany
An ornate century-old elevator still connects the two halves of Bad Schandau.
Cologne, Germany
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
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.
Königswinter, Germany
This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."
Passau, Germany
When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.
Hamburg, Germany
Executed in 1401, Exhumed in 1878, Stolen in 2010.
Munich, Germany
One man's personal kunstkammer, museum and shop.
Thale, Germany
This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.
Brunswick, Germany
Bursting forth from a historic German neighborhood, these day-glo palaces are now a bright fixture in the town.
Berlin, Germany
The final resting place of many of Germany's most famous communists.
Königswinter, Germany
A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.
Schonach im Schwarzwald, Germany
A Black Forest cuckoo clock theme park features one timepiece big enough to walk inside.
Bonn, Germany
Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.
Bad Schussenried, Germany
This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.
Oberhausen, Germany
An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.
Kassel, Germany
This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.