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850 Birthday Candles for Munich

One of Germany's most-visited cities, Munich is celebrating its 850th birthday. Click on the gallery below for a look at what makes the Bavarian capital so special.

 
 

Maritime Museum to Cement Hamburg's Tourist Appeal

A reporter takes a picture of a model of the

A large new maritime history museum opens this week in Germany's principal seaport, Hamburg. It adds to a growing collection of seafaring tourist attractions on the city's waterfront. »

 

Picture Galleries

On the Rhine

Bonn University

Germany's former capital is now a center of business, culture and politics.

 
 

Castles and Cafes

Bridge in Heidelberg

Take a virtual tour of one of Germany's most picturesque cities.

 
 

In the South

The Bavarian capital is home to Oktoberfest -- and much, much more.

 
 
 

Germany's Neckar Valley By Bike

Yellow castle

Sandstone cliffs surround the valley through which the Neckar River flows in southwest Germany. It's one of Germany's most scenic bike paths. »

 

Berlin Gets New Art Exhibition Center

Brush dipped in red paint

After a long wait, the German capital will finally get its own art exhibition hall -- but only for two years. After that, it'll have to pull out. But until then, top Berlin artists will have a place to show their work.  »

 

Frankfurt is Germany's Most Robust City, Says Study

The Frankfurt skyline

According to a new city ranking study, Germany's commercial core is Frankfurt, home to one of the most important stock exchanges in the world. Many of the country's former industrial hubs came out bottom of the list.  »

 

Germany Looks to Boost Biking as Europe Pedals Past

Participants of the Critical Mass bicycle ride lift their bicycles above their heads following their ride across Budapest, Hungary

Germany wants to double its bicycle traffic by 2012. While breaking Germany's car addiction has proved a major challenge, other European cities have shown it's possible to make the switch. »

 



 
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