The NASA scientists behind Apollo 11 started out developing Nazi weapons at this abandoned German rocket factory.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

The Bauhaus-style former industrial complex is considered the world's most beautiful coal mine.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

An abandoned train station in Munich constructed for the 1972 Olympic games.

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

This museum tells the story of lake dwellers from 4000 BC to 850 BC, replete with stilt houses and goats.

A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

Rock-hewn monastery complex with hundreds of cave structures tucked away into the mountainside.

Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.

A massive, secret marina for the Nazis' most formidable weapon in the Atlantic.

A colossal sculptural lion built by the same man who designed the Statue of Liberty.