Bremen - Bremerhaven - America

More than 7 million people emigrated from Bremen and Bremerhaven. Learn how emigration fever influenced the city’s economic growth and history. Discover its old town, hanseatic past and the saga of the famous town musicians. Further down the Weser River, Bremerhaven tells the story of the North German Lloyd and the journey to America.

Hamburg - Cuxhaven - America

Hamburg was the port of embarkation for millions of emigrants. In 1889 the Hapag/Hamburg America Line started its operation from the port of Cuxhaven. Discover Hamburg’s emigration trail and the city’s hanseatic flair, cruise by high speed ferry to Cuxhaven, visit the historic Hapag passenger terminal (1902 state-of-the-art-building) and learn about emigration history in the Cuxhaven area.

Oldenburg Heritage City Package

The former Grand-Duchy of Oldenburg sent numerous emigrants to America. Many of them ploughed the Western Plains, built the railroads and canals and farmed the Midwest. Popular destinations were Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana but also Texas and other states. Among the famous emigrants was Friedrich Ernst, father of German emigration to Texas.

Bremen Heritage City Package

More then 7 million people emigrated through Bremen and Bremerhaven and made the cities the most important port of embarkation next to Le Havre, Hamburg, Rotterdam, and other cities. The Bremen Heritage City Package allows you to explore the migration experience on your own. The city will speak to you of the promise of America and along with the history of Bremen and Bremerhaven you will discover the saga of the North German Lloyd..

Hamburg Heritage City Package

Hamburg was the most important port of embarkation for millions of emigrants from Eastern Europe and Germany next to Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Liverpool and other cities. We have put together a package for the individual traveler to provide accommodation, transportation, maps, valuable information and the tools to make your stay enjoyable and interesting, discover the history of Hamburg ant the Hamburg America Line.

Bad Windsheim (Bavaria)

If your ancestors are from Bavaria, this would be a perfect location to explore one of Germany's most beautiful states. Baden Wurttemberg. is located close to the Autobahn, two hours from Frankfurt or Munich Airport, 1 hour to Nuremberg, Würzburg or Bamberg and 30 minutes to Rothenburg, most famous city on the Romantic Road.

Stuttgart Heritage City Package

While you walk through your history, you will discover a really wonderful city, Stuttgart, conveniently located close to some of the most famous places in Germany like the Black Forest, Lake Constance, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, ....Visit the cultural highlights of Stuttgart and undertake the most attractive excursions to all the marvelous places in that region.