Germany at twilight
The deep blue of the skies beams in the evening between sunset and before the intense darkness of night sets in - drawing attention to landmarks, squares and buildings, old and new alike.
Frankfurt's skyline
No other German city defines itself by its skyline as clearly as Frankfurt. These are the tallest buildings in Germany - the MesseTurm, or trade fair tower - was once the highest office block in Europe. Visible in the foreground is the new European Central Bank (ECB) on the grounds of the Frankfurt market hall, set against the sparkling silhouette of Frankfurt.
Dortmund, the Union Brewery U
The U crowns the tower of the former Dortmund Union Brewery. Since 2007, the historically protected fermentation and storage tower has been used as the "Center for Art and Creativity." The eye-catching animation is by film director Adolf Winkelmann: LED screens are installed around the rooftop of the tower, which show appropriate video art for the day and time.
Cologne's cathedral and city hall
The motifs that are interesting by day become magical during the twilight hours, as Cologne Cathedral and city hall show here from the Deutz Bridge. Cologne, with its landmark cathedral, is the largest city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Munich, Odeonsplatz
Odeonsplatz is one of the prettiest squares in central Munich. Its many cafés lend it a somewhat Mediterranean flair. Perhaps it also lies in the Theatine Church, which was built in the Italian high-Baroque style. To the left is the Feldherrenhalle which neighbors the Palais Preysing and Munich's royal garden.
Hamburg, St Pauli piers
It is a place that embodies wanderlust: the Port of Hamburg. This feeling is created by the huge container and cruise ships that dock and set sail here. At dusk, the ensemble of buildings on the Elbe with its landing bridges and the opposite container port, becomes an enchanting tourist spot.
Meissen, Albrechtsburg castle
High above the Elbe River sits the city of Meissen with its landmark, the Albrechtsburg castle. Built in the 15th century, its one of Germanys oldest castles. Meissen is also famous for the manufacture of porcelain. The best view of the city skyline is from the opposite bank of the Elbe.
Dresden's silhouette
Looking from the opposite bank of the river Elbe, Dresden shows itself at its best. Instead of skyscrapers, the city shines with baroque architecture, which earned it the nickname Florence on the Elbe. Since 2005, the dome of the rebuilt Frauenkirche has dominated the city's skyline.
The Sellin pier
It's a typical example of spa architecture of the German Baltic coast and the symbol of the island of Rügen. The 400-meter-long (1,312-foot-long) Sellin pier is a long-standing tourist attraction. Built in 1906, it has since been repeatedly damaged by severe ice conditions and even completely destroyed. In 1998, after six years of repair, Sellin was reacquainted with its historic landmark.
Magdeburg, Domplatz
For more than 800 years, Magdeburg Cathedral has been the city's landmark. Built in the 13th century, the cathedral is regarded as the oldest gothic building in Germany. Otto the Great, the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire is buried there.
Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein castle
The white shimmering facades of the Bavarian fairytale castle in the evening light are the realized dream of Bavarian King Ludwig II. Dainty, with battlements and towers, was just how he imagined a medieval knight's castle. It's the most famous of King Ludwig II's castles and one of the most photographed sights in Germany.