A leisurely hike through the Berchtesgadener Land district past crystal clear lakes surrounded by mountains; a musical evening at a concert in the Berlin Philharmonic; a walk through the lively center of Hamburg with a delicious franzbrötchen in hand.
Unfortunately, such experiences are not currently possible, at least not in physical form; but there are more and more offers for virtual experiences, which inspire us and shorten our time until the right vacation. Germany is a land of many faces that will surprise you again and again. Find out interesting facts about the country and its people, and try it out in the quiz, how well you already know Germany.
Enjoy the show of nature
Zugspitze at 2,962 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Germany. From the top you can admire a wonderful view of more than 400 mountains in 4 countries. Did you know that you can also enjoy this beautiful view from home? Admire it through the panoramic camera at the top Zugspitze. Would you rather watch a stunning video of the emerald Royal Lake in the National Park instead Berchtesgaden? One way or another, you are cordially invited on a virtual journey through the most beautiful German landscapes!
Traditional recipes that you can prepare at home
Bake a delicious Bavarian-style or fragrant pork leg Hamburg franzbrötchen muffins. You can conjure up the taste of Germany at home with traditional recipes. Each German state has its own culinary specialties, from the Thuringian dumplings, whose history dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, to the delicious Swabian onion pies, which is traditionally served with wine from Baden-Württemberg.
Listen to the sounds of Germany
With which sounds connecting Germany? Maybe with classical music as it is Beethoven's Fifth Symphony? If you also love music, join us on a virtual tour of the concert hall at the Berlin Philharmonic and listen to one of more than 600 concerts from the last 10 years. Would you rather enjoy modern club music from Berlin DJs? On the United We Stream platform, you can listen to many live broadcasts from the German DJ scene.
Test your knowledge of Germany
Do you know how the German specialty Maultaschen came about? Can you guess what the most common German surname is? Or, what dog breed could be named after a German city? In our quiz, you can test your knowledge of Germany and learn a lot of interesting things at the same time.
UNESCO's cultural heritage can now also be admired virtually
Did you know that Germany boasts as many as 46 sights on the UNESCO list of natural and cultural heritage? Among them are architectural and artistic masterpieces, picturesque cultural landscapes and parks, unique natural areas and sights that bear witness to social and technological development. Many of them can also be visited virtually. Now you can spend some time as a virtual guest in Goethe's house or Nietzsche's archive in Weimar. In Hildesheim, you can also virtually visit the church of St. Michael, one of the most beautiful early Romanesque churches in Germany, and Hildesheim Cathedral- both have been part of the world cultural heritage since 1985.
Let's dream a little more...
It is clear that a virtual offer cannot replace a real trip to another country, tasting the local cuisine, getting to know the locals and discovering the local attractions and hidden corners. Even now, we can dream about the trip, plan it and imagine what it will be like to experience it all live. At the same time, we can gather ideas, learn something new and escape everyday life for a moment.
