Extra time at Euro 2024: day trips and more from Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Leipzig
Spectacular scenery and rich culture from the Alps to the North Sea are just a train ride away from the main hubs at this summer’s football tournament
December 2023
Dresden – the city that saved my Christmas
The city’s Christmas markets and baroque architecture will revive even a flagging festive spirit, while its steampunk street art is an edgy pick-me-up
October 2011
Dresden Military History Museum - in pictures
Images from Daniel Libeskind's visceral redesign for Dresden's Military History Museum
March 2011
New Europe: Germany
Wunderbar! The best of Germany
From chilling in the beach bars of Frankfurt to taking a paddle steamer on the Elbe, Germany has plenty to explore, say Andrew Eames and Barbara Geier
November 2010
Travel in Germany: Don't mention the war…
Everything comedian Al Murray knew about Germany was related to the second world war. So he spent three weeks travelling the country to find the culture behind the stereotypes
April 2010
The measure
The Measure
On the up: The Angelina look, Prada's torch and backcombing. Heading down: Amy Winehouse, gingham bows and porridge
June 2009
Bridge takes Dresden off Unesco world heritage list
German city loses privileged status due to construction of four-lane bridge across the river Elbe
April 2009
Walk the line
Manhattan's High Line, a disused aerial railway reborn as a lush ribbon of gardens, is about to open. David Vincent takes a sneak preview
March 2009
Expert panel
The expert panel
This week's question ... which is your favourite patisserie?
October 2008
Riding the Danube in a 5-star hotel on wheels
A new luxury train service brings a touch of glamour to central Europe. Robin McKie climbs on board
October 2007
Blog by blog guide to ...
Blog by blog guide to ... the next Berlin
Now the likes of Jennifer Lopez are cramping Berlin's style Benji Lanyado follows the blog trail to find Europe's next capital of creative cool.
April 2007
Who says Berlin's the only cool city in Germany?
Dresden has all the vibrancy of the capital, but you'll find most of the action crammed into a few blocks.
July 2000
Gilt trip
Fast forgetting its immediate past, Kate Evans finds a former East German city polishing up its act
