Category: Museums

Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany is the largest model railway exhibition in the world, spanning nearly 1,700 square meters across seven miniature “lands” including Knuffingen, Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland.

Highlights include a working miniature airport where model planes taxi and take off, a day-and-night cycle that plays out every 15 minutes, and thousands of hand-built figures, cars, and trains in constant motion. The Hamburg section recreates the city’s HafenCity and Elbphilharmonie in remarkable detail.

Booking tickets online in advance is essential, as timed entry helps manage the crowds that visit this top-rated German attraction. Arriving early morning or in the evening tends to mean shorter lines and a more relaxed pace through the exhibits.

Major art collection in a vast neoclassical building displaying about 900 paintings at any one time.

Motor company’s futuristic distribution center & exhibition hall, with a restaurant & event space.

Futuristic steel museum housing engines, designs plus vintage & new cars from the much-loved brand.

Huge collection of model ships, art, uniforms & photographs in Hamburg’s oldest preserved warehouse.

Unique sensorial exhibit in complete darkness, with visits led by blind & visually-impaired guides.

The Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts, nestled in the heart of Munich, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of art and artistic creation. Established as a haven for talented individuals to hone their skills and explore innovative concepts, it serves as a vital hub for both emerging and established artists. Visitors can delve into exhibitions showcasing a diverse range of works, from traditional paintings and sculptures to contemporary installations and performance art. The academy’s rich history and ongoing commitment to artistic excellence make it an invaluable cultural treasure in the city.

Gallery with 19th-century German art featuring European landscapes, plus works by Arnold Böcklin.

Vast, contemporary museum housing art, architecture, design & graphics of the 19th & 20th centuries.

Museum with changing themed exhibitions of classic, modern & decorative art, design & photography.