Völklingen ironworks - Industrial heritage

Völklingen ironworks - Industrial heritage

Iron, steel and techno. The former ironworks is a World Cultural Heritage Site that also puts on festivals. The plant shut down in 1986, but now it's open to visitors and hosts art exhibitions and events like the Electro Magnetic festival.

Grand Gardens in Hanover

Green is the dominant color in the capital of the state of Lower Saxony. Lake Maschsee and the banks of the Leine river are popular spots for leisure and recreation. That's also true of the Herrenhausen Gardens, dating back to the 17th century.

Summer fun in Munich

They are popular with locals and tourists alike: Munich's beer gardens are the place to be during the warm summer months. And that's the way it's been for over 200 years - as much a Bavarian tradition as veal sausage and beer.

Clubbing in Berlin

Berlin's reputation as a party capital draws a lot of young people to the city. Popular districts to meet, greet, eat, drink and dance include Mitte, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Neukölln.

Check-in, the New DW travel guide

Whether the Zugspitze, the Baltic Sea or Berlin – each episode highlights a unique part of Germany. Join guides Nicole Frölich and Lukas Stege on their exciting tours of discover.