Berlin   Fascinating metropolis in the heart of Europe, Berlin is now, more than before, a remarkable city. Grand palaces, incomparable art museums like the Pergamon and the Bauhaus, innumerable restaurants, a vast and varied music scene and nightlife all make Berlin a unique destination for learning the German language.

Frankfurt   Frankfurt, financial capital of Germany, sits astride the Main river right before it meets the Rhine, but the city has much more to offer than just commerce and business. Frankfurt spends more per year on the arts than any other city in Europe and it shows, with its fine theatres and galleries.

Hamburg   A city and a German federal state at the same time, Hamburg is the last of the great European city-states. The city center lines Lake Alster: classic facades, elegant shopping streets, street crafts, restaurants, grand hotels from the 19th century interspersed with medieval churches.

Munich   Munich is Bavaria's capital (1.2 million inhabitants) at the edge of the Alps is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in Germany. It is not only an international city, it is also a cultural leader which offers an extraordinary variety of leisure attractions.

Regensburg   Located in Bavaria about halfway between Munich and Nuernburg, Regensburg has retained a medieval atmosphere in its streets and buildings.