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Destinations › United States of America › New York

New York - the city that never sleeps

New York City, also known as “The Big Apple”, is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world. With its sights, cultural highlights and incomparable atmosphere, it attracts millions of visitors every year. No matter how often you visit the city, there is always something new to discover.

New York is a city full of world-famous attractions that should not be missed on any trip. The Statue of Liberty, the symbol of freedom, is a must-see for every visitor. Take the ferry directly to the statue and Ellis Island or book a tour around the island.

Times Square is the beating heart of Manhattan. With its huge neon signs and lively atmosphere, it is a particularly impressive experience in the evening. Then the square is full and hectic, so if you prefer it a little quieter, you should go there in the morning.

New York, Freiheitsstatue


The city offers visitors numerous different viewing platforms. From the Edge (where you stand on a glass floor) to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (full of mirrors and experiences) to the most famous place, the Empire State Building, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city.

The city’s bridges also offer excellent views. A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge offers views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River and Brooklyn.

The metropolis also offers green places that invite you to relax. Central Park is the green lung of the city. Whether it’s a walk, a bike ride or a picnic – the park is a place to relax.


New York is not only a city of sights, but also a place where you can enjoy life to the full. From the luxury stores of Fifth Avenue to the trendy boutiques of SoHo, the city is a shopper’s paradise. A variety of culinary experiences, such as a classic bagel, pizza, cheesecake or burger, are not to be missed.

The city is a cultural center with world-famous museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the American Museum of Natural History. A visit to Broadway for one of the spectacular shows is also an absolute highlight.

Places of interest in New York

A red and white Roosevelt Island Tramway cable car suspended from thick wires glides past the skyscrapers and apartment buildings of New York City under a clear blue sky.
Roosevelt Island: New York’s most spectacular cable car ride

There are several ways to get to Roosevelt Island. I was traveling by public transport and had to decide: the underground approach by metro or the ride with the Roosevelt Island Tramway, an aerial cable car over the East River.

Roosevelt Island   →
A low-angle shot of the Statue of Liberty in New York stands tall against a cloudy, overcast sky, holding her torch high and a tablet in her left arm.
Lady Liberty and her hidden stories

A gray, rainy morning in Manhattan. The fog hangs low over the Hudson River as I board the ferry. It feels almost magical, almost like October 28, 1886, the day the Statue of Liberty was ceremoniously dedicated in New York. Back then, it was pouring rain too, but the excitement was boundless.

Lady Liberty in New York    →
A single white rose rests on the polished black granite of the National September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York, where the names of victims like Kenneth Waldie are etched into the surface. The background shows a row of green trees and modern city buildings reflected in the memorial's dark, rain-speckled stone.
Where silence speaks: My visit to Ground Zero

There are places in this world that seemingly make time stand still. They are places so emotionally charged that writing about them is difficult for me. Ground Zero in New York is exactly such a place that touched me deeply on a personal level.

Ground Zero   →
People sit at tables under umbrellas and lounge on the lawn at Bryant Park in New York City, surrounded by lush green trees and towering skyscrapers.
Bryant Park: New York's green living room has stolen my heart

It is easy to miss a piece of greenery in the middle of the urban canyons of Midtown Manhattan. Sometimes, as we strolled along between the skyscrapers, I longed for it. But this thought vanished the moment I stepped into Bryant Park.

Bryant Park   →
A woman in sunglasses stands on an observation deck with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline, featuring the Empire State Building prominently in the background.
The Empire State Building: an icon, a legend and the heartbeat of New York

In New York's "war of the observation decks," several skyscrapers compete for the favor of tourists. Today, choosing the right platform is less about finding the "best view" and more about what suits your personal travel style. The Empire State Building is the undisputed classic - a historical legend that showcases New York from the…

Empire State Building   →
A view from Oak Bridge in New York's Central Park shows lush green trees framing a calm lake that reflects the towering skyscrapers of the city skyline under a clear blue sky.
Central Park: How to explore the heart of Manhattan

Right in the middle of Manhattan, where streets and avenues weave a geometric web of concrete, lies the 341-hectare Central Park. It is the lungs of the city, its sanctuary, and a living monument to one of the boldest urban planning visions of the 19th century.

Central Park   →
Vessels in der Nähe der High Line
Vessel: New York's controversial landmark

A gigantic, shimmering honeycomb of steel and concrete stands in the middle of Manhattan. The Vessel in Hudson Yards is a structure that polarizes. But since its reopening with new safety measures and a $10 admission fee, the question for every New York visitor is: Is it worth climbing what is arguably the most famous…

Vessel    →
Highline New York
High Line NYC: The Ultimate Guide for Your Walk

Strolling through the urban canyons of Manhattan, surrounded by wild gardens and modern art – that's the High Line. What was once a rusty railway bridge is now an absolute highlight for tourists and locals alike.

High Line   →
New York: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: silver balloons with a view

An experience awaited me at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt that I won't soon forget! The multi-sensory experience combines art, architecture, thrills and breathtaking views of New York City.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt   →
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal: a journey of discovery beyond the tracks

A visit to Grand Central Terminal is a discovery tour for anyone who loves the unusual and fascinating. Few places embody the energy, ambition and architectural splendor of this city like Grand Central Terminal.

Grand Central Terminal   →

Staying overnight in the cit

RIU Plaza NY Times Square Hotellobby
RIU Plaza NY Times Square - 5 minutes to Times Square

If you're looking for a hotel in New York, you really are spoiled for choice. We opted for the 4-star RIU Plaza NY Times Square based on reviews, location and the breakfast on offer. A good choice, as it turned out.

RIU Plaza NY Times Square   →

Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square
45 Times Square Hotel
Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square
Riu Plaza New York Times Square
W New York – Times Square
M Social Hotel Times Square New York
6 Columbus Central Park Hotel

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A red and white Roosevelt Island Tramway cable car suspended from thick wires glides past the skyscrapers and apartment buildings of New York City under a clear blue sky.

Roosevelt Island: New York’s most spectacular cable car ride


There are several ways to get to Roosevelt Island. I was traveling by public transport and had to decide: the underground approach by metro or the ride with the Roosevelt Island Tramway, an aerial cable car over the East River.

Continue Reading about Roosevelt Island: New York’s most spectacular cable car ride

A low-angle shot of the Statue of Liberty in New York stands tall against a cloudy, overcast sky, holding her torch high and a tablet in her left arm.

Lady Liberty and her hidden stories

A gray, rainy morning in Manhattan. The fog hangs low over the Hudson River as I board the ferry. It feels almost magical, almost like October 28, 1886, the day the Statue of Liberty was ceremoniously dedicated in New York. Back then, it was pouring rain too, but the excitement was boundless.

Continue Reading about Lady Liberty and her hidden stories

A single white rose rests on the polished black granite of the National September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York, where the names of victims like Kenneth Waldie are etched into the surface. The background shows a row of green trees and modern city buildings reflected in the memorial's dark, rain-speckled stone.

Where silence speaks: My visit to Ground Zero

There are places in this world that seemingly make time stand still. They are places so emotionally charged that writing about them is difficult for me. Ground Zero in New York is exactly such a place that touched me deeply on a personal level.

Continue Reading about Where silence speaks: My visit to Ground Zero

People sit at tables under umbrellas and lounge on the lawn at Bryant Park in New York City, surrounded by lush green trees and towering skyscrapers.

Bryant Park: New York’s green living room has stolen my heart

It is easy to miss a piece of greenery in the middle of the urban canyons of Midtown Manhattan. Sometimes, as we strolled along between the skyscrapers, I longed for it. But this thought vanished the moment I stepped into Bryant Park.

Continue Reading about Bryant Park: New York’s green living room has stolen my heart

A woman in sunglasses stands on an observation deck with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline, featuring the Empire State Building prominently in the background.

The Empire State Building: an icon, a legend and the heartbeat of New York

In New York’s “war of the observation decks,” several skyscrapers compete for the favor of tourists. Today, choosing the right platform is less about finding the “best view” and more about what suits your personal travel style. The Empire State Building is the undisputed classic – a historical legend that showcases New York from the heart of Midtown.

Continue Reading about The Empire State Building: an icon, a legend and the heartbeat of New York

A view from Oak Bridge in New York's Central Park shows lush green trees framing a calm lake that reflects the towering skyscrapers of the city skyline under a clear blue sky.

Central Park: How to explore the heart of Manhattan

Right in the middle of Manhattan, where streets and avenues weave a geometric web of concrete, lies the 341-hectare Central Park. It is the lungs of the city, its sanctuary, and a living monument to one of the boldest urban planning visions of the 19th century.

Continue Reading about Central Park: How to explore the heart of Manhattan

A New York Metro train with red lights passes through the 33rd Street station, viewed from a platform across four sets of tracks separated by dark metal support beams.

Riding the Metro in New York: The ultimate guide from 2026

One of the first questions every tourist asks when visiting an unknown city is: “What is the best way to get from A to B?” In New York, this is relatively easy to answer: “Use public transport, preferably the subway!”

Continue Reading about Riding the Metro in New York: The ultimate guide from 2026

Vessels in der Nähe der High Line

Vessel: New York’s controversial landmark

A gigantic, shimmering honeycomb of steel and concrete stands in the middle of Manhattan. The Vessel in Hudson Yards is a structure that polarizes. But since its reopening with new safety measures and a $10 admission fee, the question for every New York visitor is: Is it worth climbing what is arguably the most famous staircase in the world, or is the view from below enough?

Continue Reading about Vessel: New York’s controversial landmark

Highline New York

High Line NYC: The Ultimate Guide for Your Walk

Strolling through the urban canyons of Manhattan, surrounded by wild gardens and modern art – that’s the High Line. What was once a rusty railway bridge is now an absolute highlight for tourists and locals alike.

Continue Reading about High Line NYC: The Ultimate Guide for Your Walk

RIU Plaza NY Times Square Hotellobby

RIU Plaza NY Times Square – 5 minutes to Times Square

If you’re looking for a hotel in New York, you really are spoiled for choice. We opted for the 4-star RIU Plaza NY Times Square based on reviews, location and the breakfast on offer. A good choice, as it turned out.

Continue Reading about RIU Plaza NY Times Square – 5 minutes to Times Square

New York: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: silver balloons with a view

An experience awaited me at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt that I won’t soon forget! The multi-sensory experience combines art, architecture, thrills and breathtaking views of New York City.

Continue Reading about SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: silver balloons with a view

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal: a journey of discovery beyond the tracks

A visit to Grand Central Terminal is a discovery tour for anyone who loves the unusual and fascinating. Few places embody the energy, ambition and architectural splendor of this city like Grand Central Terminal.

Continue Reading about Grand Central Terminal: a journey of discovery beyond the tracks

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