A country of such diverse and varied landscapes, nature and culture - a vacation to Germany offers visitors a mosaic of experiences. Historic villages and cities offer a wealth of architectural delights from old churches to town halls, and opera houses. A traditional sight are the market stalls and beautiful cobbled streets of many towns or the many castles which dot the land.
Bavaria, with it's blue and white flag which is representative of the blue sky and white clouds, is a region typically known for the annual Octoberfest and very fine beer. But there is so much to discover! The Bavarian Alps with pristine lakes and towering mountains, provide a natural border and backdrop for the region, and are a popular outdoor recreation area for locals and visitors alike.
Frankfurt on the River Main plays host to an array of festivals, fairs, and carnivals each year such as the Festival of Lights. With a beautiful skyline Frantkfurt is a popular city for photographers to capture, especially during fireworks displays over the River Main.
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is the home of world class universities, top sporting events, and arts academies such as for music and dance. Many historic events have taken place alongside historic buildings which are a legacy of fine German architecture.
Further to the north there are the sandy beaches which fringe the North Sea and Germany's largest island - Ruegen Island situated off the coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania which is a popular tourist spot.
Enjoy browsing through our selection of pictures of Germany below.
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Christmas Market Frankfurt An annual event which takes place in the city of Frankfurt is the Christmas Market. The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the biggest christmas markets throughout Germany. Seen... |
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Brandenburger Tor Berlin The famous Brandenburger Tor topped with a chariot and horses in the city of Berlin, Germany, Europe. Shortly after nightfall the illumination comes up on all the famous buildings throughout the german... |
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Echternach Luxembourg The Schwarze Ernz situated near Echternach in Luxembourg, is surrounded by lush green flora. In the Muellerthal near Echternach the beautiful bridge is situated over the little creek called... |
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Skyline Of Frankfurt City Germany Europe The illuminated skyline of Frankfurt in Germany in the late evening seen from the Deutschherrenbruecke. The skyline of Frankfurt is the most spectacular of Germany. Headquarters of most german banks,... |
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Christmas Market In Germany An overview of the Christmas Market in Frankfurt, Germany seen from Nicolai Church. The famous christmas market in Frankfurt seen from the balcony of the Nicolai church. The cozy... |
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Main River Germany Fireworks Fireworks in Frankfurt on the banks of the River Main during the Main Festival. Once a year in August the river and city of Frankfurt in Germany are lit by a magnificient... |
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Bicycle Picture The colours of autumn surround an old bicycle which leans up against a table full of of squashes in Germany. Quiet fall scenery in a small town in northern Germany. |
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Hot Air Balloons Warstein Hot air ballons are preparing for take off at the montgolfiade in Warstein, Germany. Every year, in August or September one the the largest hot air ballon festival is taking place in a... |
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Justitia Moon Frankfurt A statue of the goddess of Justita with the moon behind her in downtown Frankfurt. A statue of the goddess Justita with scales and sword can be found in the middle of Frankfurt - on... |
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Castle Of Dreieich Germany The night lighting at the Castle of Dreieich in Germany creates beautiful reflections on the water during blue hour. The castle ruin of Dreieich near Frankfurt, Germany, provides nice views, especially during the... |
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Tawny Owl The beautiful plumage of the Tawny Owl at a show in Germany, Europe. Owl during a flight show in a zoo in Germany. The Tawny Owl is the most common and widespread owl... |
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Flying Bald Eagle Frankfurt Germany A show at the Ronneburg castle near Frankfurt in Germany features a display of a flying bald eagle and other species of eagles. The zoo at the Ronneburg castle near frankfurt provides an impressive flight show with bald and... |
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Brandenburger Tor Germany Quadriga on the Brandenburger Tor Germany, Europe. Shortly after nightfall the illumination comes up on all the famous buildings throughout the german... |
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Main River Frankfurt The Skyline of Frankfurt in the late evening with lights reflecting on the Main River. The skyline of Frankfurt is the most spectacular of Germany. Headquarter of most German banks,... |
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Lights Festival Frankfurt The annual Festival of Lights in Frankfurt, Germany is also known as Luminale, a lighting and cultural event. Every year the city of Frankfurt am Main in Germany conducts a festival of lights. Multiple light... |
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Mainfest Frankfurt Germany Cathedral during the Mainfest in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe. During the annual main fest, a big festival in Frankfurt, Germany, one of the main attractions is... |
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Water Castle Gluecksburg Germany The water castle in Gluecksburg on the northeastern coast of Germany. On the northeastern coast of Germany this idyllic water castle in Gluecksburg is well worth a... |
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Koenigssee Bavaria Germany The Koenigssee or Kings Lake Near Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. This air shot like photography was taken from a view point high above the famous Koenigssee - Kings... |
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Hot Air Balloon Basket Frankfurt The start of the Montgolfiade a colourful hot air balloon event in Frankfurt, Germany. During the annual montgolfiade near Frankfurt, germany, one can enjoy the mass start of the hot air... |
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Hot Air Balloon A bright coloured hot air balloon hovering over the ground. For 10 years every summer there is a hot air ballon festival in Bad Homburg, a little town near... |
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Snow Formation An interesting formation made in the snow in Germany, Europe. During the hard and long winter of 05/06 in Europe the snow formations in these abundant masses of... |
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Lone Sheep Germany A Lonely Sheep Stands On A Hill In The Coastal Area Of Germany, Europe. The German North West coast is well known for masses of sheep which maintain the grounds of the... |
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Picture Of Lindau Harbor Germany The beautiful boat Emily in the picturesque Lindau Harbor on the Bodensee (Lake Constance) in Germany, Europe. The picturesque city of Lindau on the southern end of Lake Constance offers a very nice harbor area... |
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Michelstadt Germany Snow surrounds the Town Hall in the town of Michelstadt, Germany, Europe. The ancient town of Michelstadt in Germany is hosting one of the best known regional christmas... |
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Olympic Stadium Roof Munich The detail of the roof on the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany. In 1972 the Olympic Games where taking place in Munich. For these games they build the Olympia Park... |
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Luminale Frankfurt Germany Festival of light - Luminale in Frankfurt, Germany. Since two years Frankfurt celebrates in early summer the Luminale. A festival of light in the whole... |
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Justitia Statue Frankfurt The statue of Justitia and a church at night in downtown Frankfurt, Germany. A statue of the goddess Justita with scales and sword can be found in the middle of Frankfurt - on... |
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Munich Germany Pictures The tower reflects in a pool at The Olympic Park of Munich, Germany, Europe. In 1972 the Olympic Games where taking place in Munich. For these games they build the Olympia Park... |
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Frankfurt Night Aerial The Skyline of Frankfurt at night in Germany, Europe. The skyline of Frankfurt is the most spectacular of Germany. Headquarter of most german banks,... |
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Birnau Church Lake Constance Germany The immaculate Birnau Church on the shores of Lake Constance is a fine example of baroque architecture in Germany, Europe. The church of Birnau on Lake Constance on southern Germany is one example of the rich architecture... |
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Water Lily Water Lily in a small pond A delicate pink water lily blooms in a small pond on a warm summer day. |
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Michelstadt Buildings are laborately decorated during christmas in the town of Michelstadt in Germany, Europe. The ancient town of Michelstadt in Germany is hosting one of the best known regional christmas... |
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City Hall Bamberg Germany An intriguing City Hall in the town of Bamberg built on the middle of a bridge in Germany, Europe. This unusual architecture of the old city hall was build on the bridge over the River Pegnitz in... |
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Frankfurt Blue Hour Picture The skyline in the city of Frankfurt is ablaze with both natural blue hour colours as well as the city lighting which reflects on the river. During the blue hour this scenery was seen from a busy railroad bridge in the east of Frankfurt.... |
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Frankfurt Germany The skyline of Frankfurt in the late evening over Germany. The skyline of Frankfurt is the most spectacular of Germany. Headquarter of most german banks,... |
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St Bartholomae Germany An aerial view of St Bartholomae near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. This air shot like photography was taken from a view point high above the famous Koenigssee - Kings... |
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Montgolfiade Warstein Germany Hot air ballons are preparing for take off at the montgolfiade in Warstein, Germany Every year, in August or September one the the largest hot air ballon festival is taking place in a... |
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Television Tower Frankfurt The Frankfurt Television Tower at night. Regardless of the fact it is not possible to get at the top of this tower, the television tower is... |
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Munich Airport Landing A plane is preparing for landing at the Munich Airport in Germany. Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria. The airport of Munich resides 30 km northeast... |
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Frankfurt Skyline The Skyline of Frankfurt in the late evening. The skyline of Frankfurt is the most spectacular of Germany. Headquarter of most german banks,... |
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Windmill Germany Windmill Of Backband The nice windmill of backband on Germany's west coast was photographed with fast rotating wings. |
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Airport Tower Munich The control tower at the Munich Airport in Germany, Europe. Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria. The airport of Munich resides 30 km northeast... |
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