Germany wears its riches well: elegant big-city charm, picture-postcard small towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer are all there for the enjoying. Germany's reunification in 1990 was the beginning of yet another chapter in Germany's complex history. No visitor will remain untouched by this country's past and the way it affects the nation today.

Germany, a country with no natural barriers to the west and east, is located in the heart of Europe. It has long been influenced by neighbours and this cultural exchange helps to explain the richness and diversity of German culture. One of the country's major attractions is its natural scenery, which is respected and protected by its people ; the varied landscape include the lush plains bordering the River Rhine, the forested Harz mountains, the Baltic beaches, and the Luneburg Heath.

The country's rich museums bear witness to a civilization deeply influenced by the Arts. Tourist from around the world come to immerse themselves in this cradle of Romanticism.

Major Tourist Cities / Areas Information:
	Berlin
	Dusseldorf
	Frankfurt
	Hamburg
	Munich
	Stuttgart