Regions

Lusatia includes on the German side the regions in the south of Brandenburg and east of Saxony as well as Lower Silesia and Lubusz in Poland. Today, the Lusatian Neisse River forms the border between the German and Polish territories. The picturesque landscapes range from the Spree Forest to the Dresden Heath and the Zittau Mountains.

Romantic Franconia will enchant you in the truest sense of the word with its medieval flair, half-timbered houses and innumerable country houses, castles and palaces.

Today, the Upper Palatinate is primarily a recreational area. Jurasteig, the 5 Rivers cycle path, canoe trips on the Vils, Naab and Regen rivers or even walks tracing the mining history along the Erzweg and the Bavarian Iron Way attract lovers of nature and culture.

Holstein Switzerland has plenty of open meadows, soft hills and clear lakes. The nature park hiking trail connects the five nature parks in Schleswig-Holstein.

200 years ago, the characteristic heathlands stretched far over large parts of northern Germany. The cultural landscape that was formed by overgrazing in the Neolithic age is today kept open for grazing for heathland sheep – a traditional, native breed of sheep.

Holidaying in the North Sea is as varied and changeable as the surface of the sea itself. The beach is attractive in bright sunshine. On a long walk through the dunes, the unique and raw charm of the North Sea is demonstrated by the wind, clouds and salty sea breeze. If it’s raining, abundant wellness offers provide restoration and relaxation. When the tide is out, a walk in the Wadden Sea is a unique experience. The nearby hinterland that is shaped by the ocean climate with its extensive pastoral landscapes invites you to actively discover them and relax.

Altmark lies in the northern part of Saxony-Anhalt, between the Drawehn region in Lower Saxony, the Elbe in the east as well as the Wendland region and the Magdeburger Börde. As part of the Margraviate of Brandenburg, the ancient cultural landscape obtained its historical significance in the Middle Ages when the Margraves of Brandenburg were given the right to the electoral vote.

As far as Brandenburg – so extensive are its worlds of experience. Its palaces and castles bear witness to the Margrave’s Electorate of Brandenburg and Prussia’s illustrious past. Its large-scale protected areas, rich in woodlands and waterways such as the Dahme-Heideseen Natural Park or the Unteres Oderland Natural Park enable visitors to feel nature’s heartbeat.

In the middle of the Mecklenburg Lakeland is Germany’s largest inland lake – Müritz. It’s a paradise for all types of water sports: bathing, swimming, sailing, surfing, canoe and kayaking. There are wonderful cycling tours along the shores of the Müritz to Malchow or to the town harbour of Waren.

The Bergisches Land starts directly outside the gates of Cologne and is a paradise for hikers and romantics. The mountain panorama track rewards the efforts of hikers with fabulous views. Its route takes you on a circular tour through unspoiled nature, along rivers, through forests, over hills and valleys