About 2000 years ago, during the time of the Romans, there was a legionary camp not far from the present-day city center, from which the city of Colonia Ulpia Traiana developed (destroyed around 275 AD). In the early Middle Ages, a new settlement emerged above the old Roman cemetery – the future Xanten, with the monastery and the St. Victor's Cathedral (8th century). According to a Latin text from the 9th century, the city was called Sanctos. Undoubtedly, this place name is related...
Stendal always was and still is one of the biggest cities of the Altmark.
It is located in the northern part of Saxony-Anhalt, directly in the beautiful landscape of the Uchte valley. The historical town covers an area of 94 ha. Here you can find many historical buildings – especially churches and public buildings – that represent the typical architectural style of the so-called Brickstone Gothic. All of these buildings proof the former wealth and importance of Stendal. Esp...
Welcome to the heart of Baden-Württemberg! Not only does Böblingen lie at the geographical center of the federal state but is also in the thick of things in many other respects. Embedded in a strong region, an outstanding natural landscape, and where the action is. The city’s 50,000 residents appreciate its central location and diversity. What makes it unique is its blend of urban flair and countryside setting. The many shops, restaurants, and cafés are perfect ports of...
Welcome to the only town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's uckermark region!
Strasburg
(Uckermark) is a town in the southern part of the district of
Vorpommern-Greifswald in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The town of Strasburg (Um.) is located about 130
km north-east of Berlin, in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald and is an
an old farming town.
It has had a town charter since 1250 and will be celebrating its 775th...
Welcome to Südlohn and Oeding - two lively villages in the countryside, right on the German-Dutch border
Südlohn and Oeding are two lively villages surrounded by greenery and ideal starting points for exploring the German-Dutch border region. On foot, by bike or motorized. The "boundless" diversity is proverbial in Südlohn. Witnesses to the past, art-historical treasures and a varied, well-kept hotel and restaurant scene promise active vacat...
Röslau has around 2100 inhabitants and several districts. It is beautifully situated on the Bavarian upper reaches of the Eger at an altitude of 555 to 602 meters. The "Zwölfgipfelblick" viewpoint is the geographical center of the Fichtelgebirge and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Six kilometers north of the district town of Wunsiedel (Festspiele, rock labyrinth), Röslau can be reached quickly via the Nuremberg-Berlin freeway from the Gefrees exi...
Oberdischingen, located on the Oberschwäbische Barockstraße, is characterized by his extraordinary townscape: 600 m long Kastanienallee leads to Herrengasse with Franz. Mansardhäusern (5 on each side of the street, 1777/84), further to the law firm (horseshoe -shaped) from 1767 and the Swabian Pantheon, a central building with dome (1800/32). Since September 10, 2023, the history of Oberdischingen has been processed in the Malefiz Museum (robber in the Spitzbubenland), but als...
The twin town of Dornburg-Camburg is situated in the middle of the Saale Valley, just outside the gates of the university town of Jena. It has a lot to offer: three castles, two museums, a spectacular iron bridge, castles, ruins, and a two-meter mirror telescope. Emperors Otto, Goethe, and Nietzsche have visited here, as have the crème de la crème of German ceramic art. Intrigued? The audio walk will guide you to the most important places in Dornburg-Camburg.
Im Ortsteil Finsterlohr-Burgstall liegt das ehemals keltische Oppidum und erklärt mit Infotafeln und Rundweg die interessante Geschichte hierzu. Dazu gehört auch die Flachsbrechhütte, die die Arbeitsschritte der Verarbeitung von Flachs zu Leinen zeigt.
Das Feuerwehrmuseum im Ortsteil Waldmannshofen beherbergt zahlreiche Exponate und ist in einem ehemaligen Wasserschloss untergebracht. Im Ortsteil Frauental steht die beeindruckende und gleichnamige Klosteranlage. Eine...
Explore one of the oldest places in Bavaria. Seated at the Danube between the cities of Passau and Deggendorf, Künzing has seen many people come and go in the last 7.000 years. In Roman Times, Künzing was at the frontier of the Roman Empire. The Romans erected the fort "Quintana" to defend the border. The remains of a wooden amphitheatre close to the Museum belong to the World Heritage "Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Danube Limes (western part)". These and other...
The idyllic town in Hohenlohe Land has been documented since 780. Approximately 400 years later, the Haltenbergstetten castle complex was built, which became closely intertwined with the history of Niederstetten. Due to its location in the Württemberg winegrowing region, the town evolved into one of the most important winemaking places in the region. Even the German poet Eduard Möricke was fond of it here. Today, Niederstetten serves as a starting point for hikes in the Main-Tauber...
Through Rüsselsheim’s most famous son Adam Opel, the town’s character is mostly marked by its “industry culture.” Many imposing buildings are evidence of this.
Whoever takes the time to discover Rüsselsheim will not only be pleasantly surprised but will also, at the same time, experience a lot of variety. For the town offers many facets of a varied and active life. For its citizens and for visitors from near and far, Rüsselshei...
“Close to the city and in the countryside”
Belm was first mentioned in writing as “Belehem” in 1190. But three centuries earlier there was already a parish that already included most of today's municipal area.
The Belmer Mill is located near the old Belmer town center on the “Tie”. The first mill at this location on the edge of the Belmer Bruch was built around 840. After that, however, the building was demolished or st...
Golzow Castle, situated between the western slopes of the Zauche and the Hoher Fläming, was first mentioned in a document of 1219. The castle formed the core for the development of the town of Golzow. The octagonal church on an artificial hill in the middle of the town was inaugurated on December 3, 1752. The old Golzow city hall was built in 1717 as a single-story half-timbered building with rooms over three meters high. The distillery, built on the same site in 1855, is still worth a v...