20 Years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

2009 is a great year to visit Germany and experience history where it unfolded. After more than 28 years of German division, the Berlin Wall fell overnight from November 9 - 10, 1989, marking a historical event of global significance. Thanks to the peaceful revolution and the Fall of the Wall, millions of people were united as the two separated German countries were reunified. Germany invites you to visit the relics of that time such St. Nicholas' Church in Leipzig, the path of the Wall or the legendary Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin and relive history.

 

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Christmas markets - highlights of the festive season

Every year in late November, Germany transforms into a glittering festive wonderland. There are more than 2,500 delightful Christmas markets to discover, many of them set against historical backdrops. As well as browsing through the stalls and soaking up the yuletide atmosphere, visitors can look forward to Christmas concerts and the tempting aromas of cinnamon, lebkuchen, bratwurst sausages and mulled wine. Each venue and every Christmas market has a charm all of its own.

 

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Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg - more than just a museum

The Germanic National Museum, which doubles as a centre of research and education, is home to Germany's largest cultural history exhibition. From 19 November 2009 to 11 April 2010, a representative selection of works from the extensive Nuremberg poster collection will be on public display for the very first time.

 

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Mount Zugspitze - sensational ski resorts and breathtaking valleys

The Mount Zugspitze region makes a great destination for winter holidays. At 2,962 metres, the summit of Germany's tallest mountain rises high above the surrounding Alps and overlooks a variety-packed ski area framed by beautiful valley scenery. The region is a genuine year-round destination with its walking trails and cycle paths, its downhill skiing and snowboarding, and its cosy lodges and spas.

 

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber - the quintessential romantic German town

Such is the reputation of this delightful medieval town on Germany's Romantic Road that the excitement begins to mount before you've even arrived. It is renowned for its beautifully preserved old town and as a Christmas destination courtesy of the Reiterlesmarkt market and Käthe Wohlfahrt's famous decorations. Rothenburg ranks alongside Neuschwanstein Castle as one of the must-see attractions for American and Japanese visitors on a European tour.

 

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Stralsund - 775 years old and as fresh as ever

The town of Stralsund on the Baltic coast in eastern Germany has plenty to be proud of: a rich Hanseatic history, a location surrounded on three sides by water, a beautiful harbour and magnificent brick Gothic architecture. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and the gateway to Rügen Island. Stralsund's new Ozeaneum aquarium sheds light on a captivating undersea world, while Caribbean climes beckon at the HanseDom pool complex.

 

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Win an active weekend break at the four-star Jagdhaus Wiese hotel in the Sauerland region