Germany
48 Hours In: Heidelberg
One of Germany's best Christmas markets is held in this historic city – and once you've paid a visit to Santa's house, there are plenty of other distractions, too.
Inside Germany
Berlin: The division and reintegration of a nation
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
It was a bitter winter’s night in the formerly Soviet East Berlin. The stark harshness of the uniform greyscale tower blocks, menacing leftovers of the repressive Moscow-controlled GDR regime, and lack of directions on the dark streets inspired trepidation in Rainer Hildebrant.
Don't look down: the 'Saxon Switzerland'
Saturday, 19 July 2008
In the 18th century, a pair of intrepid artists dubbed this corner of Germany 'Saxon Switzerland' and the name stuck. Hilary Macaskill follows in their footsteps
Mecklenburg: Fairy-tale land of lakes
Saturday, 28 June 2008
In a corner of Germany cloaked from the West for 40 years lies a fairy-tale land of lakes and castles. Ray Kershaw steers through Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg: Fairy-tale land of lakes and castles
Saturday, 28 June 2008
In a corner of Germany cloaked from the West for 40 years lies a fairy-tale land of lakes and castles. Ray Kershaw steers through Mecklenburg
24-Hour Room Service: East Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
Saturday, 3 May 2008
Not so long ago, if you'd suggested opening a hip upmarket hotel just off Hamburg's Reeperbahn, quite a lot of Germans would have thought you were mad. However, locals have always known that this notorious street is more than just the centre of Hamburg's lurid red light trade. It's also the hub of its thriving entertainment scene – and since it opened in 2004, East has been a leading player in the Reeperbahn's revival. Today, the surrounding area of St Pauli is Hamburg's liveliest district, and East has played a big part in its success.
The Complete Guide To: Green Germany
Saturday, 26 April 2008
From opulent spas favoured by WAGS to unspoilt forests, parks and sustainable guest houses, Germany has everything a low-impact tourist could wish for
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