Germany

Germany

Germany is one of the most influential European nations culturally, and one of the world's main economic powers. Known around the world for its precision engineering and high-tech products, it is equally admired by visitors for its old-world charm and "Gemütlichkeit" (coziness). If you have perceptions of Germany as simply homogeneous, it will surprise you with its many historical regions and local diversity.

Germany is synonymous with a lot of things — beer, food, sausages, “seriousness”, hiking, castles, and wild techno parties. There’s a vibrant international, art, and music scene in Berlin; beautiful forests in the west; great cathedrals; picturesque “sound of music” cities in the south; and overlooked historic cities and beaches in the north. They are always up for a beer. The more you visit Germany, the more you fall in love with it. It’s an ancient region with more to do than one can imagine. Don’t rush the country. Take your time. There’s a lot to see – and it’s all worth seeing.