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A large Christmas tree with many lights.

Festive market under Germany's biggest Christmas tree opens, despite the pandemic

Amid many Christmas market cancellations, the Dortmund Christmas market is welcoming visitors. But some changes and rules may dampen the festive spirit.  

International passengers walk through arrivals are at Heathrow International airport, carrying suitcases and wearing facemasks.

Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion, UN reports

Tourism has rebounded compared to 2020, but still remains below 2019 levels. Uneven vaccination rates and new strains could hinder this recovery.  

A German policewoman checks another woman's passport.

Who can travel to Germany now that COVID restrictions are being tightened again?

Coronavirus infections are surging in Germany. What does this mean for tourists? Here are the answers to some of the most pressing questions.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Saarland

Germany's 16 states: Saarland

Michelin-starred cuisine, a Franco-German way of life and the world's first industrial UNESCO World Heritage site are the pride of this small German state.  

Germany, Brandenburg Gate in autumn

What are the COVID entry rules for travelers to European countries?

Many countries have eased restrictions on everyday life, making tourism possible again this autumn. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU.  

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Coronavirus digest: Biden says omicron no 'cause for panic'

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 variant named omicron, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

US President Joe Biden has urged people to get booster shots and wear masks indoors as scientists study the omicron variant. Several countries have imposed fresh travel restrictions to stop its spread. DW has the latest.  

COVID: Israel to shut its borders to foreigners due to omicron variant

Travelers walk with their luggage outside Ben Gurion International Airport

Israel is closing its doors to the world as other countries confirm their first cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Phone-tracking technology will help officials to isolate those exposed to the new variant.  

EU states agree to suspend travel from southern African nations over new coronavirus variant

An airplane flies in front of a sun at sunset

The European Union has agreed to halt air travel from South Africa and several surrounding countries over a new COVID variant. Many other countries have banned travel from the region.  

COVID: US issues travel warning for Germany

Passengers carrying luggage in Frankfurt

Surging numbers of coronavirus infections in Europe have prompted US officials to advise citizens against traveling to Germany or Denmark.  

COVID in Germany: Bavaria and Saxony cancel Christmas markets

Dresden's Christmas market cordoned off

The southern German state has also imposed a lockdown on all districts that have a seven-day COVID incidence rate of over 1,000 per 100,000 people. In Saxony, a curfew for unvaccinated in hotspots is being imposed.  

Aerial view of the historical festiively lit Christmas Market on the Neumarkt in Dresden at night, Germany

Some German Christmas markets open amid COVID uncertainty

While some fairs are opening as planned, others are being cancelled to counter rising coronavirus infections. Here's everything you need to know.  

A finger pointing at a globe.

Long-distance travel under COVID restrictions

With the main travel season in Europe over, those who feel drawn to the sun must journey farther. But the ongoing coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation for both tourists and providers.  

Alexanderplatz square in Berlin

Hidden Berlin: 10 fun facts

Berlin has been a tourist magnet since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But few people realize that the multicultural city boasts some impressive superlatives. Here are 10 facts about the German capital.  

Griechenland Kreta Hafen von Chania

Greece has unexpectedly busy tourist season

On larger islands popular with tour operators, like Crete and Rhodes, September and October were busier than expected. Those in the industry wonder what 2022 will bring.  

A fjord in Norway with a village and mountain reflected in the water

Best Travel Destinations for 2022 revealed

Many have taken a break from traveling because of COVID. In 2022, hopefully, they can go again — maybe even to one of the top destinations announced by Lonely Planet for 2022. Here is their ranking in pictures.  

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Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie opening ceremony

Elbphilharmonie marks 5-year anniversary

Construction on Hamburg's iconic concert house was completed on October 31, 2016. To mark this anniversary, we've picked out some surprising facts and figures about the futuristic building.  

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04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

An adventure back through Berlin's history

Time travel back to Berlin in the 1920s, World War II, and finally the building of the Berlin Wall. Is there anything left from these pivotal historic moments that is visible in the cityscape today? A search for clues.  

09.2016 DW Check-in Moderatorin Nicole Frölich / Detailseite Moderatorenbio

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