Eastern Germany has a rich, distinctive history and plenty to see and do for travelers. Discover Leipzig, Dresden, and Berlin's own eastern part. The federal states in this region are Brandenburg, Sachsen, and the city-state of Berlin.
Visit Dresden New
Dresden was long considered Germany's most beautiful city, even after years of languishing under the GDR. Today, energetic reconstruction is bringing Dresden back to its Baroque glory, in time for its 800th birthday celebration.
Berlin Travel Resources
This directory of travel resources for the Berlin metro area provides information about accommodations, restaurants, and sights to see.
Brandenburg Hotels
Choose among 16 different metro areas of Brandenburg, including Potsdam and Cottbus, and you will get a list of hotels from luxury to discount.
Dresden
From the Dresden tourist office, this site provides an A-Z list of sights, with descriptions. The rest of the site leads to German-language links for accommodations, dining, and cultural events.
Elbe River Bicycling Path Best of the Net
Bicycle along the Elbe River from Dessau to Bad Schandau and beyond. You'll also find here accommodations along the way, information on culture, photos, and information on the Cycle Ticket for German Railways.
Luther House in Wittenberg
This museum discusses the life and work of Germany's religious reformer, Martin Luther. It is housed in Luther's own house, whose sitting room/study is closely authentic to the way Luther created it.
Potsdam
Excite's travel section provides an excerpt from the Rough Guide for Potsdam. Read about the Sanssouci palace and park and nearby gardens, and find out about getting there from Berlin.
Sachsen (Saxony)
The state of Sachsen (Saxony) includes the major cities of Chemnitz, Dresden, and Leipzig. This tourist office site provides in-depth information about city tours, historical buildings, monuments, castles, and Saxony's Silver Road.
