Highlights: Berlin, Hamburg, Rügen Island, Cologne, Lüneburg Heath, Mecklenburg, Munich, East Frisia, Rhine-Moselle area, Thuringia
Best time to visit: The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, although city sightseeing can be done year-round and winter sports vacations from December to March.
Official language: German
Currency: Euro
Time difference: CET and CEST
Province capital: Berlin