It may sound like a paradox, but it is true: since 2018, Frankfurt is proud of its “new old town”. As part of the DomRömer Project several streets and squares, which were destroyed during the Second World War, were reconstructed. By using more than 60 spolia, original components of the historic buildings, a new quarter has been created – with museums, cafes and shops.

Located in a building from Ottoman times, the Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography holds numerous treasures for its visitors. Not only the changing exhibitions are very interesting, but also the stunning architecture and pompous ornaments make this place worth a visit.

There are 57 nature reserves within Halmstad Municipality, with different types of flora and fauna. You'll find vast marshes, deciduous woods, steep mountain slopes, rushing waterfalls and a bird sanctuary. Lace up your hiking boots or pump up your bike tires and discover a Halmstad that surprises. If you prefer to explore by water, gently gliding in a canoe is a delightful experience. Distances are short, so you can feel like a true adventurer one minute and be back in your hammock the next. Galgberget, or 'Gallows Hill', just a stone's throw from the city centre, is peaceful despite its name hinting at the site's history. Walking paths, bridleways and fitness trails share space in the beech and mixed woods. With views over Laholms Bay and Halmstad's city centre, it's a perfect spot to rest on one of the benches. Several hiking trails wind through Haverdal's coastal forest reserve. If you listen closely, you might almost hear the gnarled pines lamenting the drifting sands and harsh sea winds. Further north, the nickname of Skipås Nature Reserve, “God’s Green Meadows”, speaks for itself. Venture deeper inland into the heart of the countryside, where meadows and lush mushroom-filled forests offer a bounty of outdoor activities. In Simlångsdalen, tranquil lake waters beckon for leisurely canoeing excursions.