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Want to know more about Germany?
Dip into our inspiring E-book and get your first impressions about the sheer diversity of Germany as a travel destination. The E-book is available in 26 different languages. Click here

Further information:
You can find more information about Germany on our website at: www.germany-tourism.de, or on our local websites.
 

Discover your German Heritage

'Good-bye Auswanderer'; copyright: German Emigration Center Bremerhaven
There are many ways to learn about and explore German American heritage - special trips and itineraries; the museums; the traditions and festivals; the products and brands and the people behind them. Don't forget to join our community, share your story and learn about all things German in America.
 
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Offers and Itineraries

German Emigration Center Bremerhaven, Photo: Werner Huthmacher
Find the right trip for you from a great selection of heritage travel offers.  Group and individual trips - tested itineraries or tailor-made.
 
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Heritage Region

Blackforest Openair Museum 'Vogtsbauernhof', Gutach, Germany
Explore the heritage regions where your ancestors came from. Explore where famous Germans came from and when and why they emigrated. Find out about where German American history started at historical heritage sites, and how you can travel along historic routes.
 
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Made in Germany

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
The things you use every day may have a connection to your heritage.  Find out  which inventions were made in Germany or which Germans were responsible for well-known products or famous brands. And if you want to know more about your favorite German dish, you'll find it here too. Celebrate with one of our tasty dishes with traditional recipes.
 
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German Heritage in the US

Historic facts are informative and expand your travels.  Find a timeline of emigration,  learn what German traditions have found their way into your annual holidays and celebrations; which words from the German language are now in yours; and then meet the Famous People  - you might be surprised who shares  your heritage.
 
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Community

DZT, Photo: Rainer Kiedrowski
Click here to connect with others that have an interest in anything related to German heritage. Share thoughts on heritage sites, trips, recipes, and find a German American event where you can meet them in person.
 
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Special Travel Packages

click here to check the latest heritage travel deals!

Discover German Originality

Discover German Originality-Heritage Tours to Germany brochure available to download here (pdf) 

In the Footsteps of your Ancestors

German Heritage Flyer, provided by GNTO The opportunities for heritage travel are spread throughout Germany. Click here to read about exciting attractions in Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven, Baden-Wuerttemberg and Thuringia, and offerings from Air Berlin, Choice Hotels and Mercurio Bike Travel. Our partners welcome you to Germany to discover your roots and German originality.

Search For Your Roots...

click here to find out all about local records, geneology databases etc...