Northern Germany has very varied landscapes, ranging from the sandy beaches on the Baltic and North Sea coasts to the moraine hills of Schleswig-Holstein and the moorlands of the Luneburger Heide. 
Nature-lovers are enchanted by the countless lakes in Mecklenburg and the Harz mountains, while those interested in history or architecture enjoy the Renaissance castles along the Weser River and the Gothic brick architecture in former Hanseatic towns.
Historic buildings in Goslar and Hildesheim testify to the importance of these two towns.
Helgoland is a popular tourist destination. Red cliffs as high as skyscrapers, a picturesque town and the sea aquarium are the star attractions of this island.
Bremen, a historic harbour town, draws visitors with its many historic buildings and monuments, including a Renaissance-Gothic town hall.
Oldenburg, symbolized by its heraldic shield, is famous for its large collection of paintings and interiors in its Kunstmuseum (art museum).
Fehmarn, one of the largest of the German islands, is linked with the German mainland by a railway bridge constructed in 1963.
Rügen enchants visitors with its chalky white cliffs, which contrast starkly with the deep blues and greens of the surrounding Baltic Sea.
Lübeck suffered massive damage in World War II, but its Gothic town hall survived the attacks and the city’s beautiful old town has been rebuilt.
Hamburg not only has attractive museums and valuable monuments, but also such lively and bustling places as the Fischmarkt, a huge market held every Sunday morning where it is possible to purchase virtually anything.
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