Düsseldorf is the capital of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. On an international and economical level, it is Germany’s second most important city, after Frankfurt, and located in the very heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region, one of Europe's most densely populated metropolitan areas. The city is situated on the Rhine and renowned for its many events, in particular its fashion and trade fairs. Four colleges are situated there, including the renowned Kunstakademie (arts academy). The city is well-known for its old town, the annual carnival celebrations and the shopping opportunities it offers: The “Kö”, an abbreviation for Königsallee (“King’s Avenue”), is a popular shopping destination. Some of the most renowned jewellery shops, designer labels and galleries have their stores there. The many museums and art galleries are further magnets for visitors. In sports, the state capital can also offer quite a lot, ranging from top teams and traditional clubs in football, ice hockey, handball, table tennis and basketball to the numerous clubs for everyone. This lifestyle metropolis on the Rhine invites you to discover it, experience it and enjoy it.

Karlsruhe, situated in the Rhine valley between the Palatine Mountains, the Vosges and the Black Forest, is a young and hospitable city in the heart of Europe, a melting pot for cultural, technological and scientific achievements. Quality of life is high and the region booming. Karlsruhe is also known as a “green city”, and with its 2,000 acres of public parks and green spaces probably provides the biggest diversity of havens of quiet and relaxation of any city in Germany. Moreover, many street cafés and beer gardens invite people to unwind. Kaiserstraße, the longest shopping street in the Baden region, is the ideal place for a shopping spree. There are also many marvellous museums, and besides the arts and other cultural choices Karlsruhe also offers many culinary delights: Baden’s cuisine is world-famous. Let yourself be stimulated by the pleasures of life in Karlsruhe.

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The town of Uetersen It is a small town with 17,800 inhabitants and is also known as Rose City on the Pinnau river. It is part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. It is not for nothing that Hamburg, the green city on the water, is considered one of Germany’s most beautiful. With 1.8 million inhabitants the country‘s second-largest city, Hamburg offers a unique mix of exquisite art and culture, number-one musical hits, entertaining theatre, excellent shopping, luscious night life and lots of landmark sites that exemplify the 1,200 years of its history. Every visitor will be thrilled by its flair and maritime charm. Be it the rivers Elbe and Alster, the Hafencity, the Speicherstadt or the Fischmarkt: every day, there are plenty of new things to be discovered, experienced and admired.

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