Giveaway: 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Democracy and freedom prevailed on one side of the German-German border; repression and dictatorship reigned on the other. 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 inner-German border.

The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, heralding in a new era in the country's history. That was 35 years ago — and we're celebrating: 

Join us to learn more about this key period in German history! Watch our YouTube video or visit our Instagramaccount to watch five reels about the history of the German-German border, allowing you to discover the Berlin Wall Memorial – Bernauer Strasse (publication date: Oct 30, 2024), as well as the East Side Gallery (Nov 01) and Checkpoint Charlie in the German capital (Nov 08); the US Observation Post Alpha in Hessen (Nov 04); and the once-divided village of Mödlareuth in Thuringia (Nov 06). 

Win a DW Travel Kit! 

Have a look at our image gallery below, the YouTube video published on November 03, and the Instagram reels and maybe you'll be inspired to take your next trip to Germany! Simply answer the following question:  

 

Where in Germany would you most like to travel to?

 

a) To the west of Germany: Cologne, Düsseldorf and Bonn

b) To the east of Germany: The Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Dresden

c) Along the former Wall and to Berlin

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

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

 

Perhaps you'll be the lucky winner of our DW Travel Kit with a toiletries bag, neck cushion, luggage strap and cup. Entries close on November 28, 2024. Click here for the conditions of participation.

What's more, on all our channels — DW Travel on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook — you can experience the fascinating world of travel. Have a look! 

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