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DISCOVER YOUR
GERMAN ORIGINS

Travel planning

We have everything you need to start planning an unforgettable trip to Germany . Find exciting articles, media galleries, travel inspiration, and travel tips to guide you along the way. Discover cities and towns, activities for all ages, unforgettable events, and can't-miss attractions. What are you waiting for? Let's go!

What it means to explore your German roots

We sent four Americans of German heritage to explore their roots in Germany. Follow Karen, Mike, Joe, and Matt as they hike through the German countryside, visit museums, explore where Gutenberg and Martin Luther worked, and visit the towns and villages where their ancestors lived.

German Emigration Center building with modern architecture and clear blue sky
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German Emigration Center
Interior of the Farina House with rows of perfume bottles and mirrors reflecting light
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Farina House
Statue of a medieval figure in the city of Münster with stone building
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Muenster
Frauenkirche in Dresden with blue sky and surrounding buildings
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Dresden
Statue of Martin Luther holding a book in black and white with blurred background
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Martin Luther
Night view of the Johannes Gutenberg statue and city lights reflected in the water
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Johannes Gutenberg
Traditional German beer festival with people and half-timbered houses in the background
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Deeply rooted in tradition: Germany's beers
Historic building in Northern Bavaria with a bridge over water and flowers in the foreground
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Hiking in Northern Bavaria
Aerial view of a German cityscape at sunset with river and buildings
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Photographing Germany

Featured itineraries

Be inspired to discover your German heritage with these suggested itineraries.

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City promenade with people and church towers in the background under a clear sky
cities
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Natural landscape with sandy beach and trees under bright sky
Natural landscapes
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Beach with wooden pier and people on beach chairs at sunset
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