In present-day Germany, the former eastern territories of Germany (German: ehemalige deutsche Ostgebiete) refer to those territories east of the current eastern border of Germany, i.e. the Oder–Neisse line, which historically had been considered German and which were annexed by Poland and the Soviet Union after World War II.

List of cities and towns in East Prussia, as used before 1945: Landkreis Marienburg (Westpr.) This article is a translation of the German Wikipedia's Liste der Städte in Ostpreußen article.

From seaside resorts with beautiful white sand beaches to modern, bustling cities full of rich history – a visit to Northern and Eastern Germany offers visitors looking for diversity all of this and much more. The scenery of Northern Germany is a landscape of rich farmland fed by canals and rivers, expanses of moorland and heathery heath.

Below are links to subpages listing German language names of towns and villages in different regions of Poland. Due to the country's history, many of those names have been in actual use locally, and are thus not exonyms.

Jun 7, 2019 · Looking east, Leipzig and Dresden are the biggest cities and a great example of past and future. But there are plenty of smaller towns notable for their DDR past, unique architecture, and Sorbian population. Here are five East German towns worth a visit, but don't forget to check out other cities like Lindau.

Aug 19, 2024 · Travel through time as you discover nuggets of history and explore storied cities and fairytale towns with this epic East Germany itinerary. Journey down echelons of history in East Germany, formerly known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Nov 26, 2024 · From the Baroque towers and palaces of Dresden to the Berlin Wall, this is my guide to the best places to visit in Eastern Germany. I’ve been visiting this fascinating part of Germany for over 25 years. I have always found it one of the most compelling regions to visit.

Jun 3, 2024 · Eastern Germany is a source of endless delight for travelers enthusiastic about history, art, and architecture. The opulent cities in this part of the country boast spectacular skylines made of ancient palaces, soaring church towers, …

Below is a list of cities and towns in East Prussia. Königsberg, now Kaliningrad, in 1925. Danzig, now Gdańsk, in 1900.

Jul 21, 2018 · www.kartenmeister.com is the biggest database of its kind with over 103 thousand places names located East of the Oder and Neisse rivers – which are the Western borders of today’s Poland. The area covered by the database is coloured blue on the map. If you know a German name of the place, this tool will give you information on: