Germany

Q: How did Germany form?

The Carolingian Empire of Charlemagne was divided into three territories in the 9th century. Louis the Germanic received the Eastern Francie, which would become Germany.

Q: In which city in Germany was the famous cake called the Black Forest invented?

The pastry chefs Josef Keller and Erwin Hildenbrand claim the authorship of the Black Forest cake, the recipe of which was invented either in Bad Godesberg in 1915 or in Tubingen in 1930.

Europe

Located in the western part of Europe, Germany offers travellers a multitude of natural and urban landscapes.

Hiking enthusiasts will find their happiness at the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Boat enthusiasts are sure to discover the network of lakes and rivers with the crystal clear waters of Mecklenburg.

Germany's major cities reveal ►

Tickets for Munich City Pass

Things to do and see - Germany

See the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, and world-class museums

Berlin

Marvel at a fairytale-like castle nestled in the Bavarian Alps

Neuschwanstein Castle

Witness a stunning twin-spired Gothic Cathedral

Cologne

Go hiking through evergreen forests and picturesque villages

Black Forest

Join the world's largest beer festival for traditional Bavarian beer

Munich

Take a scenic cruise and see vineyards, castles, and villages

Rhine River

Enter the Nuremberg Castle and see medieval fortifications

Nuremberg

Walk up a beautiful staircase in a Baroque palace with gardens

Würzburg

Discover the city of Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus movement

Weimar

Experience a city with a maritime charm and cosmopolitan outlook

Hamburg

Witness the Holstentor, one of the symbols of Lübeck

Lübeck

Festivals - Germany

FAQ - Germany

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How did Germany form?
The Carolingian Empire of Charlemagne was divided into three territories in the 9th century. Louis the Germanic received the Eastern Francie, which would become Germany.
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In which city in Germany was the famous cake called the Black Forest invented?
The pastry chefs Josef Keller and Erwin Hildenbrand claim the authorship of the Black Forest cake, the recipe of which was invented either in Bad Godesberg in 1915 or in Tubingen in 1930.