As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.

This historic little railroad runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in Germany.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

The many—66 to be exact—faces of the German forest.

Goethe's "Faust" was inspired by these rock formations known as the "Devil's Pulpit" and "Witches' Altar."

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

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

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

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

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

Living trees form the structure of an open-air palace.

Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.

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

This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.

Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps, this beer garden was once Hitler's 50th birthday present.

"The most colorful grottoes of the world.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

Gardens representing parts of Asia, Europe, and the Mid East are tucked away among the Soviet-style buildings in East Berlin.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.