What once used to be a cemetery is now the Janskerkhof Flower Market. Located in the square surrounding the historic Janskerk church, the area offers a vibrant flower market and a gathering place with cafes, restaurants and shops. Every Saturday visitors come here to admire not only the wide variety of flowers, but also its picturesque historic buildings and cobblestone streets.

The canal tour is the best way to explore Utrecht's rich history. As you cruise, marvel at the old wharf cellars, bridges and statues along the Oudegracht canal. Utrecht's houses along the canal are also something to admire, not to mention the iconic Dom Tower. The tour provides a comprehensive exploration of the city's history in multiple languages during the 1.5-hour sail. Children and pets are welcome on board when accompanied by an adult.

The Rhine tower, the North Rhine-Westphalia parliament, the Gehry Buildings, the city gate or Colorium – MedienHafen is a hotspot for creative architecture in Düsseldorf. Several international architects played a creative role in the reconstruction of the old Rhine port area. Frank O. Gehry, David Chipperfield, Joe Coenen, Steven Holl and Claude Vasconi were among those who made a creative contribution to make it what it is today. Those goods depots which were protected by a preservation order had to be renovated with hi-tech engineering and creative interior design. The ancient storerooms have been recreated with a new style and grace. However, you can still feel the old port atmosphere everywhere despite all the reconstruction. Just a decade ago the warehouses were nothing but immense empty spaces inside. Today, various television channels and radio stations, and advertising and media agencies, design bureaus and suchlike have all set up shop inside. So that’s where the name came from: MedienHafen, which means media harbour. The MedienHafen also plays in the premier league where hospitality is concerned. From the exquisite “Berens am Kai”, with a Michelin star, through the “most golden” curry sausage in Düsseldorf, to a cosy cocktail in the evening – the restaurateurs here have adapted to their heterogeneous clientele, which is composed of business customers during the day and the funky in-crowd in the evening, who all meet up to party at the stylish “Rudas Studios” advertising film venue or at the “Port Seven”.

The coveted summertime escape of Germia Park lies just outside Pristina, and covers an impressive 62 square kilometres. Apart from the many hiking trails, its main attraction is the huge open-air swimming pool thoroughly enjoyed by locals. The Villa Germia restaurant on its grounds also has a great reputation.