Germany Downtown, Fall + Nature Pictures

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

Follow the ancient city ramparts of medieval Bremen and see preserved 18th-century houses, art museums and theaters along the historic promenade.

Stroll through the arboretum and manicured gardens of one of Europe’s largest botanical parks to see grand old trees, rare plants and tropical flora.

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. 

The splendid French neoclassical home of the Archbishop of Trier and the Prussian Crown Prince now houses federal government offices within its sprawling estate.

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

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

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

Bingen’s medieval panorama features this distinctive old Rhine River toll tower, which earned notoriety as the setting of a gruesome cautionary tale.

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

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

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

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

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.