The world's most delightful not-NOT-religion welcomes visitors to the town of Templin, just like its more stoic peers.

A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.

This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.

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

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

Wax models of disease and deformity are on display at this German medical museum.

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

One man's personal kunstkammer, museum and shop.

Money made from smuggling sugar helped create this wondrous rock maze in honor of the Prussian Queen Louise.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.

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

Berlin's oldest surviving academic architecture hosted decades of animal dissections.

A Black Forest cuckoo clock theme park features one timepiece big enough to walk inside.

From Iggy Pop to David Bowie to Nick Cave, this regal music studio has served some of the all time greats.

Explore the complex ecology of this multifaceted nature preserve by riverboat.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

Home to 10,000 medical specimens including the remains of Rudolf Virchow's extensive collection of pathological specimens.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.