24 hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, commonly referred to as the Venice of the North, is the cultural, financial and creative centre of the Netherlands.
What to Do in Hamburg in Winter
When a cold winter breeze blows over the Hanseatic city, it’s nice to find some cosy places where you can sit and linger. Whether it’s warmth, atmospheric lighting, music or good company – Hamburg exudes warmth and comfort in many different ways.
Leipzig Painter Heiko Mattausch
Many roads lead to art and if there is one person for whom pursuing this path has paid off, it is Heiko Mattausch. Born in Döbeln, he initially worked as an architect for many years before finally deciding to do what he had always gravitated towards: painting. Now he is a full-time painter in Leipzig. A glance at his paintings shows that architecture wasn’t just a professional pit stop, but rather a formative guidepost.
Martijn Doolaard – One Year on a Bike
‘I was totally exposed in the open field but at the same time completely isolated in the infinity of the landscape.’
Martijn Doolaard traded the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey. An adventure that took him from Amsterdam to Singapore – in 335 days, through 18 countries, covering more than 17,000 kilometres.
Experience your MEININGER moment …
Experience your MEININGER moment and have every month the chance to win a two-night stay in a double room at the MEININGER Hotel of your choice!
Climate Protection in Berlin
Berlin is stripping off. In the city’s first packaging-free supermarket, customers can expect not only the best quality organic products, but can also take a stand on environmental protection by doing away with annoying plastic at the same time.
The MIMA Museum in Brussels
Brussels is a city of surprises and constant change, and one of the best illustrations of this is MIMA – the Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art
DIY workshops in Berlin
Our slogan this winter is ‘Do it yourself!’ No other season is better suited to being creative and trying something new. So what about creating your very own chocolate, beer, perfume or art masterpiece? We’ve collected a few of the most out of the ordinary workshops in Berlin, where not only will you learn real craftsmanship, but you’ll also create your very own personal souvenirs. All the workshops are available in German and English.
Frankfurt Bahnhofsviertel
From once shady backstreets to a contemporary hotspot with cool restaurants and bars, Frankfurt Bahnhofsviertel has reinvented itself.
