Bavaria | Black Forest | Germany's East | Rhine Valley | 'Ruhrpott' (Ruhr Valley) | North and Baltic Sea

Region		Bavaria
		The county of Bavaria prides itself on its uniqueness and is effectively if not officially a state within the German state. Bavaria features beautiful lakes, forests and the towering summits of the Alps.

Region		Black Forest
		The Black Forest ('Schwarzwald') is a region of Germany mainly known for three distinctive features: its highlands, scenery and woods and its typical cake ('Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte').

Region		Germany's East
		In many ways the former German Democratic Republic is Germany's problem child. Still, Eastern Germany is an exciting destination with numerous architectural highlights and cultural and historical importance.

Region		Rhine Valley
		Due to its stunning beauty, the Rhine Valley is a popular holiday destination. Castles, cathedrals, woods and vineyards, hiking trails and a romantic river bed all contribute to the scenery.

Region		'Ruhrpott' - Ruhr Valley
		Ruhr Valley is famous for its industrial history, originally based on coal mining and steel production. Today, the region benefits from its industrial mix of energy production, environmental technologies and modern service industries.

Region		North and Baltic Sea
		The coastline of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea offer an interesting array of scenery from sandy beaches to jagged cliffs adorned with sleepy coastal towns.