December 19, 2007: Baden-Wuerttemberg could be described as a State of Kings. The Houses of Hohenzollern, Stauffen, Baden and Wuerttemberg produced many of Germany's counts, princes, Prussian Kings and German emperors.

Palaces and castles in Germany are all original. There is not just a handful of well-preserved ones, but several hundred from all epochs and of every genre. Taking a quick spin through Germany's nine Magic Cities from Munich in the South to Hamburg in the North, many of the castle host great museums where visitors can explore the past or discover something new.

To the delight of fans and drivers of German cars around the world, Porsche will be opening a new museum at the end of 2008. Complementing the enormously successful Mercedes Benz Museum which opened two years ago to great acclaim, the Porsche Museum will be yet another reason to jump off the Autobahn and visit this city dedicated to cars and their creators.

New York, Sep 18 - With the launch of it's German American Heritage website,www.germanoriginality.com, the German National Tourist Office and the German Information Center and their partners are riding the wave of heritage travel which is now at an all-time high.

New York, Sep 10 - From medieval fortesses to crystal museums, magnificient castles and palaces of religious pilgramige, Bavaria has it all and more.

New York, Aug 16 - On the fourth of July, a new emigration museum in Hamburg opens its doors: the BallinStadt museum. In the period from 1850 to 1939 the port of Hamburg was the gateway to a new world and a better life in a far-off country for five million people from all over Europe.

New York, Aug 16 - Experience Bavaria's breathtaking scenery and keep an eye on culture while hiking, walking or simply absorbing Bavaria's unique beauty.

New York, Jun 1 - Nestled in a lovely landscape of hills and mountains between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein, the sparkling Lake Constance is a perfect summer destination. Visitors can stroll along the lakeside promenade, cycle the shores, visit the charming villages by boat, and even explore the area via the zeppelin. Historical sites such as the Castle Meersburg and the pre-historic lake village in Unteruhldingen attract visitors form all over the world. The most popular destinations are the 'flower island' of Mainau and Reichenau Island, which is a UNESCO site of World Cultural Heritage

New York, Jun 1 - Düsseldorf is not only Germany's second largest business city, but also has an international reputation as a center for art and culture featuring outstanding museums, theaters, and more than 100 art galleries. The city on the Rhine is also home to various architectural art pieces such as the Benrath Palace and the Media Harbor.

New York, April 19 - Old and new are echoed in the outstanding museums and collections of Germany's Magic Cities. The nine-member alliance has hundreds of museums offering visitors eye-popping cultural experiences.

Frankfurt, April 12 - In 2007, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is putting the spotlight on the various cultural attractions in Germany's cities and regions, focusing its global marketing activities on the theme of "Art and Culture in Germany".

Frankfurt, April 12 - The activities of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) for promoting Germany abroad focus on the mega-trends culture and health on which both the "City Tours/Events" and "Health & Fitness Holidays" product lines are based. Product lines are delivered using "theme years", "basic themes" and "key themes".

Frankfurt, April 12 - "Destination Germany" started 2007 with continued growth in incoming tourism. In January 2007 German accommodation providers with more than 9 beds recorded around 2.9 million overnight stays by international visitors, an increase of 5.8 per cent.

New York, February 8 - Discovering Germany by Bike, a new brochure offered by the German National Tourist Office, is a fantastic resource to planning your trip for the family or friends.

New York, February 1 - Fresh from its exciting and successful World Cup experience, Germany is now abuzz with its preparations for its art and culture highlights for next year. With over 6,000 museums and galleries and over 400 opera and music halls, Germany is a bastion for art and history lovers and those seeking wonderful sight-seeing.

New York, January 22 - The German National Tourist Office has re-launched its website: www.ComeToGermany.com with the Top Ten things to do and see in Germany! In a new linear layout sprinkled with ever-changing and hip new photos of Germany's destinations and events, www.ComeToGermany.com is an exciting portrayal of Germany today. Consumers, journalists and the travel trade will find new information, travel tools and maps that will both delight and inform!

Frankfurt, January 17 - The mega-trends of culture and health are the two themes on which the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) consistently focuses its global activities, and on which both the "City Tours/Events" and "Health & Fitness Holidays" product lines are based. Product lines are delivered using "theme years" and "basic themes".