HISTORIC CITIES. TIMELESS STORIES.
Germany
Discover Germany through medieval trading towns, imperial castles, Hanseatic ports and the monuments of a turbulent modern history. From Berlin’s landmarks and Munich’s royal squares to Gothic cathedrals, restored old towns and dramatic river valleys, explore the many regions and stories that shaped central Europe.
A LAND OF IMPERIAL CITIES AND LIVING HISTORY
Discover Germany Through the Ages
From Roman frontier towns and medieval imperial cities to Reformation churches, royal residences, industrial landmarks and memorials of the twentieth century, Germany offers a rich historical journey. Explore the places that tell the story of a country shaped by trade, ideas, unification and remembrance.
EXPLORE BY DESTINATION
Discover Germany’s Destinations
Berlin
Explore the German capital through Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, surviving Berlin Wall sites and memorials that reflect Prussian heritage, division and reunification.
Munich
Discover Bavaria’s historic capital, with the Marienplatz, Residenz palace, royal art collections and long-standing brewing traditions beneath the nearby Alps.
Hamburg
Explore this historic Hanseatic port through Speicherstadt’s brick warehouses, the harbour, maritime museums and elegant waterways linking commerce and culture.
Dresden
Discover Saxony’s former royal capital, where the Frauenkirche, Zwinger and riverside palaces reveal Baroque splendour and the story of post-war reconstruction.
Cologne
Visit a city founded in Roman times and celebrated for its monumental Gothic cathedral, Rhine riverfront, medieval churches and centuries of regional commerce.
GERMANY THROUGH THE AGES
A Brief History of Germany
Germany’s history encompasses Roman frontier settlements, the medieval Holy Roman Empire, the Reformation, the growth of Prussia, nineteenth-century unification and the tragedies of dictatorship and war. Its modern story includes peaceful reunification and a renewed commitment to democratic remembrance.
962
Holy Roman Empire
Otto I is crowned emperor; the medieval empire becomes a defining political framework for German-speaking lands.
1517
Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses help launch a religious and social transformation across central Europe.
1871
German Unification
The German Empire is proclaimed at Versailles following the Franco-Prussian War, uniting many German states.
1918–1919
Republic & Democracy
The First World War ends, the monarchy falls and Germany establishes the Weimar Republic.
1933–1945
Nazi Dictatorship & War
Nazi rule brings persecution, the Holocaust and the devastation of the Second World War; remembrance remains essential.
1989–1990
The Wall Falls & Reunification
The Berlin Wall opens in 1989, and East and West Germany reunify on 3 October 1990.
Imperial Heritage
Medieval churches, fortified towns and imperial monuments reflect the Holy Roman Empire’s many regional centres of power.
Regional Kingdoms
Prussian, Bavarian and Saxon palaces, museums and ceremonial squares reveal centuries of dynastic rule and artistic patronage.
Remembrance & Reunification
Memorials, museums and remaining Berlin Wall sites help visitors confront the Nazi era, Cold War division and Germany’s democratic renewal.
PLAN YOUR GERMANY TRIP
Everything You Need for Germany
Plan a journey through Germany’s historic cities, medieval towns, national parks and cultural landmarks, with accommodation, activities, transport and flights.
Hotels
Find accommodation from historic city hotels and family-run guesthouses to countryside inns and castles converted into comfortable stays.
Tours & Activities
Discover guided city walks, castle visits, museum experiences and regional cultural tours across Germany.
Car Hire
Explore Romantic Road towns, Rhine Valley castles, Black Forest landscapes and lesser-known historic places at your own pace.
Flights
Compare routes to airports across Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
Trains & Buses
Use Germany’s extensive rail and bus network to connect major cities, medieval towns and scenic regions; check schedules and reservations.