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Hotel Burg Wernberg Bavaria has a fairytale enchantment to its looks but is up-to-date on the inside.

Stay the night in this former German castle that has some serious history

A castle at a great cultural crossroads provides the perfect base for exploring a German region often overlooked by overseas visitors.

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The Dortmund Christmas market and its giant tree.

The nine things you must do in Dortmund, Germany

War history, industrial heritage and the world's largest Christmas tree.

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Wurzburg may not be the prettiest town in the historic region of Franconia, but this writer finds it captivating.

A slice of German history topped off with a local drop

Wurzburg's baroque palace and history is only topped by a cold glass of the Franconia region's favourite drop, silvaner.

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Caroline Gladstone
Frederik Mayet will play Jesus in the 2020 Passion Play, held once a decade in Germany.

What travel has taught me: Frederik Mayet, actor

Five weeks travelling with a group in one campervan was a lesson in living simply with fewer belongings.

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Julietta Jameson
Bonn, Germany.

The nine things you must do in Bonn, Germany

From Beethoven to gummy bears, schnitzels to war history, Bonn has plenty to offer.

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David Whitley
Sites such as Treptower Park provide a glimpse into Berlin's anguished soul.

The controversial Soviet monument in the heart of western Europe

Its military starkness upsets some, but there's no denying the power of this memorial to Soviet soldiers.

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Mark Chipperfield
Schloss Elmau never slips into the pretensions of many luxury hotels, yet it's one of Europe's best.

Bavaria's Schloss Elmau hotel is one out of the box

Being less predictable may just be the next big marker of true luxury.

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Thirty years after the wall fell, Berlin has become one of the world's greatest destinations.

How Berlin became one of the world's greatest destinations

Vivid, provocative Berlin is one of the world's great destinations for thoughtful travellers and this year marks 30 years since the fall of its Wall.

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There is so much more to Germany than beer and sausages. This is a tantalising country of spectacular scenery, grand palaces and magical forests. From Berlin to Bavaria and Oktoberfest to Christmas markets, this is an all-in-one experience for travellers of any age. Indulge in local treats, learn of folktales or bask under big-city lights. This place won't disappoint.

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There is so much more to Germany than beer and sausages. This is a tantalising country of spectacular scenery, grand palaces and magical forests. From Berlin to Bavaria and Oktoberfest to Christmas markets, this is an all-in-one experience for travellers of any age. Indulge in local treats, learn of folktales or bask under big-city lights. This place won't disappoint.

Population: 80 million
Capital: Berlin
Official Language: German
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