Democracy and freedom prevailed on one side of the German-German border; on the other reigned repression and dictatorship. After World War II, Germany was divided into East and West for 28 years. Families were torn apart. Buildings and entire communities were demolished to make way for the internal German border.

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in the country’s history. It was 35 years ago — and we celebrate:

Join us to learn more about this key period in German history! Look at our YouTube video or visit our Instagramaccount to watch five reels on the history of the German-German border, allowing you to discover the Berlin Wall Memorial – Bernauer Strasse (publication date: October 30, 2024), as well as the East side gallery (November 1) and Checkpoint Charlie in the German capital (November 8); the American observation post Alpha in Hesse (November 4); and the formerly divided village of Mödlareuth in Thuringia (November 6).

Win a DW travel kit!

Take a look at our image gallery below, the YouTube video published on November 3, and the Instagram Reels and maybe you will be inspired to take your next trip to Germany! Simply answer the following question:

Where in Germany would you most like to travel?

a) West of Germany: Cologne, Düsseldorf and Bonn

b) East of Germany: the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Dresden

c) Along the former Wall and to Berlin

d) In the north of Germany: Lübeck, Hamburg or the Wadden Sea

e) In the south of Germany: Lake Constance, Neuschwanstein or hiking in the Alps

Maybe you will be the lucky winner of our DW travel kit including a toiletry bag, neck pillow, luggage strap and cup. Registrations close on November 21, 2024. Click here for the conditions of participation.

Plus, on all our channels — DW Travel on YouTube, Instagram And Facebook — you will be able to discover the fascinating world of travel. Take a look!

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