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A tourist destination is a country, city, town, or other area that is particularly attractive to tourists.

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DW Eco India (Sendungslogo Composite)

Eco India: Waste — what to do with it?

Billions of tons of waste are produced each year. What can we do about it?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 31, 202426:04 min
A black plate with green asparagus and mushrooms in a white sauce with green wild herbs, and a black-gloved hand holding a black poisonous mushroom, Finland

Finnish fine dining — poisonous mushrooms

Eating false morel mushrooms can be lethal. Is DW reporter Ruben Kalus brave enough to try them?
HealthOctober 13, 202405:27 min
The Berlin TV tower soars above the city at Alexanderplatz, Germany

Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55

DW soars high above the hustle and bustle of Germany's capital Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
LifestyleOctober 12, 202404:31 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

The Berlin's TV Tower turns 55, Finland’s popular poisonous mushrooms and Börek in all its variety.
LifestyleOctober 11, 202426:04 min
Souvenir magnets on display in the center of Tirana

Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

As Albania sees a surge in visitors, foreign workers, mainly from the Philippines, are filling staff shortages.
BusinessOctober 11, 202402:45 min
A bus is seen driving through a tight mountain tunnel

Driving Switzerland's most dangerous bus route

The road to the small village of Derborence is a thrilling, nerve-wracking experience for bus drivers and passengers.
SocietyOctober 1, 202402:10 min
DW Sendung Eco India | Trash Center

Trash Center in Tamil Nadu

In the community of Coonoor, an NGO is converting waste into compost, which is also used to fertilize plants.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 8, 202403:51 min
Euro 2024: Public Viewing Berlin

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

How is the European Football Championship affecting Germany right now? And what do tourists think?
SocietyJuly 4, 202426:04 min
A young blonde woman in Paris, standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, holding her hand up, palm facing the camera

What NOT to do on a city trip to Paris

We have no shortage of tips for what to see and do in Paris, but what should you stay away from?
TravelJuly 2, 202405:22 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

How the younger set live in Amsterdam, soprano Pretty Yende and tips for a visit to Paris.
LifestyleJune 28, 202426:04 min
Migranten überqueren Ärmelkanal

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

British Prime Minister Sunak and his Tories hope to win votes with the slogan "Stop the boats".
PoliticsJune 27, 202426:03 min
Fokus Europa | Georgien: Fußballstars gegen die Regierung

Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

Georgian soccer stars take a stand against the actions of their pro-Russian government.
SocietyMay 30, 202426:03 min
DW-Moderatorin Ha Thanh Le Nguyen testet VR-Reisen

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The VR headset is making it easier to plan vacations and explore historic sites around the world.
Digital WorldApril 6, 202412:36 min
DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

Nigerian clay pots go viral, road-tripping through South Africa and Kenyan fashion made from trash
LifestyleMarch 6, 202426:05 min
DW Sendung Afrimaxx | 08.03.2023

On a road trip through South Africa

Explore South Africa, or as the locals call it, “Mzansi” by car.
TravelMarch 6, 202405:21 min
DW Sendung Euromaxx | Drachenburg

Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle

Drachenburg in western Germany looks just like a fairy-tale castle. But a dark history lurks behind its walls.
TravelMarch 6, 202405:41 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Percussionist Vivi Vassileva, the world’s rarest noodles and Drachenburg Castle.
LifestyleMarch 1, 202426:06 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Genderfluid model Felix Nieder, reasons to study in Spain and the world’s deepest hotel.
CultureFebruary 23, 202426:06 min
Thumbnail Euromaxx 15.09.2023

Albania: You Can't Trust Books, You Have to Go There!

What you should definitely check out on a trip to the southeastern European Republic of Albania.
TravelSeptember 16, 202304:55 min
A young woman in an orange sleeveless shirt stands, smiling, with the Wartburg Castle high above her

Exploring a millennium of history at Wartburg Castle

DW reporter Hannah Hummel looks at the nearly 1,000-year history of Wartburg Castle in Thuringia.
CultureSeptember 7, 202305:52 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Giant marionette dogs, busker Allie Sherlock, and a culinary tour of Albania's capital Tirana
CultureSeptember 1, 202326:06 min
Gehirn l Symbolbild l Illustration

How does our brain process experiences in VR?

VR is meant to simulate an accurate representation of reality, but how does it trick the brain?
Digital WorldAugust 29, 202302:33 min
Ha Thanh Le Nguyen puts her hands up to her head as she adjusts a VR headset

Is VR the future of travel?

Virtual reality is revolutionizing travel, letting us travel from the comfort of our sofas with just a headset.
Digital WorldAugust 28, 202302:03 min
Bilder aus dem Spreewald Flash-Galerie

What can save the Spreewald?

The Spreewald's canals and traditions are a paradise that attracts tourists. But that could change.
SocietyAugust 3, 202305:19 min
DW Sendung Euromaxx | Azoren

Far out in the Atlantic: a trip to the Azores

Hot springs, breathtaking views and lush nature: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee explores the Azores.
TravelFebruary 17, 202303:59 min
People relaxing on lying Playa Es Trenc beach on Mallorca

Tourist destinations under threat

How does the tourism industry cope with climate change and extreme heat waves?
TravelJuly 15, 2022
An areal view of Balos beach on the island of Crete.

Greece's most popular tourist destinations

From Santorini to Mykonos, we take a look at some of Greece's top tourist destinations ahead of a busy summer season.
TravelMay 19, 202210 images
Two Lufthansa planes, with a flight attendant standing in the door of the first one, wearing a face mask

Lufthansa expands services to tourist destinations

As holiday travel picks up again in Germany, Lufthansa has discovered tourists as an important revenue stream.
BusinessSeptember 9, 202102:51 min
A statue of Robin Hood at Nottingham Castle

Nudists disturb visitors in Sherwood Forest

Regular visitors to England's Sherwood Forest have been angered by the sight of naked men in the famous woods.
OffbeatAugust 6, 2021
Neuschwanstein Castle

Germany's most beautiful tourist destinations less crowded than ever

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle or gaze at the face of Nefertiti — during the pandemic you can do it without the crowds.
TravelSeptember 25, 20209 images
Damaged cars are seen after a storm on the island of Mallorca

Deadly storm ravages Mallorca

Spain has deployed military units to help rescue workers search for survivors.
CatastropheOctober 11, 2018
Bildergalerie Eiffelturm Touristen

France is still top tourist destination

France retained its position as the world's favourite tourism destination in 2016.
TravelAugust 3, 2017
Afrika Elektrizität Kapstadt

Cape Town shines as tourist destination

Cape Town expects a 13 percent jump in tourist arrivals this year to 1.77 million, officials said on Thursday.
TravelJuly 27, 2017
Brasilien Urlaubsland Rio de Janeiro

Tourist destination Brazil

Brazil is bracing itself for a flood of tourists. Here are some of the best places to visit in Brazil.
TravelJuly 29, 2016
Brasilien Urlaubsland Rio de Janeiro

Tourist destination Brazil

Here are some of the best places to visit in Brazil.
TravelJuly 29, 201613 images
Atlantikinsel St. Helena

Remote Saint Helena evolves into tourist destination

Saint Helena used to be a very remote place. Now an airport has placed Napoleon's place of exile on the tourist map.
November 25, 2015
female tourists with a selfie-stick in front of Gate Brandenburg in Berlin, Germany , Copyright: Wolfgang Kumm/dpa

Germany is the top tourist destination for young Europeans

A recent study has looked at the travel habits of young Europeans between 2007 and 2014.
October 7, 2015

Tourist Destination Malta

The archipelago of Malta is known for its mediterranean climate and its unspoiled landscapes. Starting in the capial of Valletta DW takes a tour of the main island and adjacent Gozo.
LifestyleNovember 16, 201404:22 min
Horse and carriage in front of a grand hotel in the Czech Republic

Is Prague overrated?

Is Prague overrated as a tourist destination? Rob Cameron finds out.
August 1, 201403:54 min
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

The cheapest tourist destinations to visit: Shift Ranking of July 18

1. Hanoi, Vietnam / 2. Jakarta, Indonesia / 3. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt / 4. Bangkok, Thailand / 5. Sofia, Bulgaria / Source: TripAdvisor
July 18, 2014

Shift Ranking of August 23: Most popular tourist destinations

1. France - 83.0 million tourists (2012)/ 2. United States - 67.0 million tourists/ 3. China/Spain - 57.7 million tourists/ 4. Italy - 46.4 million tourists/ 5. Turkey - 30.8 million tourists/ Source: UNWTO
August 23, 2013

Mariabrunn - Place of Pilgrimage and Popular Tourist Destination

Mariabrunn has been a popular spa town and pilgrimage site for centuries. Its waters are said to have miraculous healing powers, and have attracted visitors from across Europe. Today, most visitors come on weekend trips from nearby Munich.
CultureAugust 4, 201203:06 min
Travelers from Chinese mainland pose for a photo as the Taipei 101 skyscraper is seen in the background, in Taipei in 2009

Chinese tourists

China, the factory of the world, is pumping out tourists looking for new places to spend their cash.
September 26, 2011
Cable car on the Nebelhorn in the Allgäu

Discover Germany

Learn about golden eagles and go tobogganing in the summer in Germany's Allgäu region.
September 12, 2011