Northern Horizons

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster River, which is a tributary of the Elbe. At the same time it is one of the three new federal states since the reunification of Germany. The Hamburg fish market is a popular tourist magnet. The Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Visitors can get up close to their stars at the Panoptikum, a wax museum. The Speicherstadt offers cafes, museums and smaller canals and the Elbphilharmonie, which is located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a "cultural monument for all".

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.

Our insider tip: Hanover! Let yourself be enchanted by the charm and the chilled atmosphere of Hanover! Stroll over markets and through the alleys of the old town, recharge your batteries in the greenery, for example around the Maschsee or in the city forest Eilenriede. Hanover is a city of short distances - maybe rent a bike and let yourself drift relaxed from one district to the next. Along the Ihme, an idyllic bike path connects the Maschsee and the trendy district of Linden with its popular Saturday market, many small individual stores, boutiques, restaurants and cafés.

Our insider tip: Hanover! Let yourself be enchanted by the charm and the chilled atmosphere of Hanover! Stroll over markets and through the alleys of the old town, recharge your batteries in the greenery, for example around the Maschsee or in the city forest Eilenriede. Hanover is a city of short distances - maybe rent a bike and let yourself drift relaxed from one district to the next. Along the Ihme, an idyllic bike path connects the Maschsee and the trendy district of Linden with its popular Saturday market, many small individual stores, boutiques, restaurants and cafés.

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.

The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It is mainly known as a car city, because a large VW plant is located here. In addition, VW has a large museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Furthermore, one can visit the "Science Center Phaeno" in Wolfsburg, which is convincing from the outside by its special architecture, and from the inside by its exciting content on the subject of natural science and technology. The visitor is introduced to over 350 phenomena. Furthermore, the city also has an art museum, a planetarium and designer outlets to offer..

The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It is mainly known as a car city, because a large VW plant is located here. In addition, VW has a large museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Furthermore, one can visit the "Science Center Phaeno" in Wolfsburg, which is convincing from the outside by its special architecture, and from the inside by its exciting content on the subject of natural science and technology. The visitor is introduced to over 350 phenomena. Furthermore, the city also has an art museum, a planetarium and designer outlets to offer..

Burg near Magdeburg is the self-proclaimed city of towers. Northeast of the state capital, the Elbe River marks the city area with its course. The medieval walls and towers can be seen from afar. For more than 300 years, the Witches' Tower has towered over the town. It is cozy in the old town quarter, where small cafés invite you to take a break after a walk through the old town alleys. Tuesdays and Fridays are market days in the streets of the city center. In addition to the regional vendors, the stores and boutiques also attract visitors - and restaurants and cafés in the lively center of the tower city take care of hunger. The churches, above all the Romanesque church of St. Nicolai or St. Peter's from the 13th century, are an exciting destination not only for churchgoers. After a short stroll through the city, the shady giant trees in Goethepark provide welcome cooling.

The city of Magdeburg on the Elbe is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt. Among the prominent sights is the Gothic Cathedral of Magdeburg in the center. Next to it is the Hundertwasser House with the Green Citadel, in whose courtyard the typical architecture and colorful columns of the artist can be admired. The millennium tower, built of wood, is the highest wooden building in the world with a height of 60 meters and can be walked and climbed by visitors. Also worth seeing is the beautifully landscaped Elbauenpark.

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.