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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.

Taking It Slow on Germany's North Sea Coast

Stepping onto the East Frisian islands off Germany’s North Sea coast might be like stepping back in time. The word hectic has no meaning -- especially not on the cozy isle of Spiekeroog. »Mehr zu: title"

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On the Rhine

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

 

• Bilder: Bonn

 

Castles and Cafes

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

 

• Bilder: Heidelberg

 

In the South

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

 

• Bilder: Munich

 

 

Germany's Oldest Operating Rack Railway Turns 125

It's transported some 35 million people to the top of one of Europe's most-visited mountains: the Drachenfels, or Dragon Rock, rack railway in western Germany.  »Mehr zu: title"

German Plans to Double Size of North Sea Island Helgoland

Helgoland, an island in the North Sea which was once fiercely contested between Britain and Germany, could nearly double in size under a land reclamation project which won official clearance this week. »Mehr zu: title"

Maritime Museum to Cement Hamburg's Tourist Appeal

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. »Mehr zu: title"

Germany's Neckar Valley By Bike

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

• Berlin Gets New Art Exhibition Center  | 07.06.2008

  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 | 30.05.2008

  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 | 30.05.2008

  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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