A museum honoring Germany’s cucumber mecca offers a great dill of gherkin history.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

The 3,600-year-old archeological sensation is considered to be the oldest representation of the cosmos.

An engineering wonder at Pillnitz Castle protects a precious 230-year-old flowering shrub.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

A Nazi concentration camp and Anne Frank's place of death.

When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.

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

The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.

The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.

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

Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.

At one of Berlin’s oldest churches, visitors can place mosaic tiles to help restore a medieval mural.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

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