Germany Bird, Lighthouse + Nature Pictures

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Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

Delight in the panoramic views of Luebeck’s rooftops, attend performing arts events and shop at a Christmas market at this converted church. 

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

Escape from the bustle of the city to admire beautiful blooms and learn about unusual horticultural species.

This Central European jewel has more than bratwurst and beer. Find cosmopolitan cities, scenic wineries, charming coastline and intriguing history.

This Central European jewel has more than bratwurst and beer. Find cosmopolitan cities, scenic wineries, charming coastline and intriguing history.

Get a front-row seat to the beauty of Lake Constance along a path where many cafés and bars can make a planned short stroll take all day.

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.

Go hiking, attend a hockey game and immerse yourself in art, all in one day. 

Marvel at the acclaimed orchid collection and see the elegant plots of plants from across the world in this particularly enchanting botanical garden.

Take a short ferry trip across Lake Starnberg to tour a historic royal villa with a circular rose garden.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Get a front-row seat to the beauty of Lake Constance along a path where many cafés and bars can make a planned short stroll take all day.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

Take a short ferry trip across Lake Starnberg to tour a historic royal villa with a circular rose garden.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.