Browse Points of Interest in Germany

On the outskirts of Koblenz, the neo-Gothic towers of Schloss Stolzenfels come into view. The castle's origins date from the mid-13th century, when the archbishop of Trier sought to counter the influence (and toll rights) of the archbishop of Mainz,… [ + ] More Details

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (Festung Ehrenbreitstein) is a fortress on the mountain of the same name on the east bank of the Rhine opposite Koblenz. It was built as the backbone of the regional fortification system, Festung Koblenz, by Prussia between… [ + ] More Details

The Füssen Heritage Museum is situated in the south-west wing of the former Benedictine Monastery of St Mang, which was built under the architect Johann Jakob Herkomer from early 18th century Venetian examples.

The Hohes Schloss (High Castle), the former summer residence of the prince bishops of Augsburg and one of Bavaria's largest and best preserved late Gothic castle complexes, is Füssen's landmark. Today the castle houses a branch gallery of… [ + ] More Details

Bebenhausen Abbey was a Cistercian monastery located in the village of Bebenhausen (now a district of Tübingen). It was built by Rudolf I of Tübingen, probably in 1183. After the Reformation the abbey buildings were used at various times as a school,… [ + ] More Details

The Stiftskirche is a late gothic structure built by Peter von Koblenz in 1470. The stained glass windows were designed by Peter Hemmel of Andlau who also designed windows in Ulm, Augsburg, Nürnberg, München and Straßburg. The church has one of… [ + ] More Details

The visually dominating City Hall was built with three stories in 1435, in 1508 heightened by a fourth level, and in 1511 decorated with an artfully made astronomical clock by Johannes Stöffler. The clock, which still functions, shows the course… [ + ] More Details

Hohentübingen Castle was first mentioned in 1078. It is now part of Tübingen University's Departments of Classical Archaeology, Primeval and Early History, and their collections are open to the public. Highlights include numerous archeological treasures… [ + ] More Details

The botanical gardens of the University of Ulm were founded in 1981 and, covering an area of 28 ha, are among the largest in Germany. The garden contains a medicinal garden, daylily garden, arboretum, pond, rose garden, cottage garden, and meadow.… [ + ] More Details

Ulm´s town hall is situated not far from the Minster and is easily recognised by its opulently painted, early renaissance façade. The oldest part of the present building, the main South East building, was built in 1370 as a “new trading house”.… [ + ] More Details