Commence your city walk at Alexanderplatz, known to locals as simply "Alex". This public square is dominated by the impressive TV Tower, built by the former socialist East German government in the 1960's as a showcase to the West. Today the tower shapes the skyline of the city. See the World Time Clock, which shows the time for various cities around the world, and the Red City Hall, once again Berlin's administrative center since reunification. Take a stroll down the boulevard "Unter den Linden" to Bebelplatz, the site of the Nazi book burnings and see the memorial to commemorate the event. Walk through the Hackesche Hoefe - a courtyard complex built in the "Judenstil" or Art Nouveau style. Pass through the medieval Nikolai Quarter, famous for its vibrant restaurants and cafes which was destroyed by Allied bombing in WWII, but has since been rebuilt. Then view Museum Island, home to a complex of 5 major museums and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A city with a rich and complex past, your Berlin City Walk will be one of the most memorable parts of your trip!

Join a professional, licensed tour guide as you discover one of the most historical cities in Germany. Although nothing remains of the mortar and cement-block barrier between East and West Berlin, the Berlin Wall (built in 1961; destroyed in 1989) is still a main “site” in Berlin. View the well-known Brandenburg Gate, once a main gate hidden behind a 10-foot barrier and now known for celebratory dancing on its flat top during the reunification. Travel to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, the most famous border crossing point. Checkpoint Charlie, once a wooden guard hut, was the most (in)famous border-crossing point between East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. All that remains of the checkpoint itself is a skeletal watchtower and a memorial of attempted escapees. Follow your guide as they lead you through the museum’s accounts of the most ingenious of these escape attempts— even a few by hot air balloon.

On the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the new documentation center and memorial opened as a dedication to Berlin's tumultuous history. The permanent exhibition focuses on the history and political climate that led to the creation of the Wall, its eventual fall, and the resulting reunification of Germany through artifacts, biographies and multimedia galleries.

From the fire tornado to the water vortex, the Phaeno Center will have you asking and answering questions about some of the world’s wildest phenomena. Let curiosity and the promise of scientific discovery be your guide.

The botanika and the surrounding Rhododendron Park house showcase the second-largest rhododendron collection in the world: 600 wild species and 3,000 breeds thrive here. In the Science Centre, you’ll experience the world of plants and their animal allies from unusual perspectives.

The Overseas Harbour in Bremerhaven is the fifth largest transshipment harbour in Europe and boasts the longest river quay in the world. The largest number of automobiles and the freshest fruits are shipped here, but you’ll also be able to find a wide variety of imports and exports such as coffee and beer. The Harbor Bus Tour starts in the historic Fishery Harbour where you’ll learn how fish are smoked and processed. Throughout the course of the tour, you’ll see just how hard making a living off the sea could be.

Encounter the moving family stories of the emigrants–and also learn about the eventful paths of those who have made Germany their home since the 17th century. How does it feel to leave your homeland behind and to start off to a new life? You'll get a glimpse during this emotionally-charged visit.

Experience the climate variations along the 8th degree of longitude at Klimahaus Bremerhaven. From Cameroon to Antarctica, the interactive exhibits help visitors to literally grasp the complex interdependencies in the climatic system of the Earth.

Hamburg is a major port city in northern Germany crossed by hundreds of canals and green spaces. Its proximity to the North Sea gives this little metropolis a pleasant climate, perfect for taking long walks along Jungfernstieg boulevard, which connects the Altstadt (old town) and the Neustadt (new town). Be sure to try the local specialty, Aalsuppe, a traditional soup made from ham broth, vegetables and dried fruits.

Who knew miniature could be so big?! At Miniatur Wunderland you’ll experience the world’s largest model railway. Watch the modelers and technicians working in the Wunderland and observe how the different landscapes from America to Austria emerge before your eyes.

From 1230 to 1535, Lübeck was one of the principal merchant cities along the Baltic and North Seas. Despite being severely damaged during WWII, it has remained a center for maritime commerce to this day and the basic structure of the old city, consisting mainly of 15th- and 16th-century patrician residences, public monuments (the famous Holstentor brick gate), churches and salt storehouses, remains unaltered.