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London cityscape with Thames, skyscrapers and distinctive skyline.
London cityscape with Thames, skyscrapers and distinctive skyline.

Take me (back)
to London

Published: 25 May 2022, 15:30

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London calling!

Whether for a weekend trip or a longer stay, England’s capital city is a popular travel destination. In the year 2019, London occupied 5th place in the global ranking with more than 19.5 million tourists.

Facts and figures

  • Time difference: -1 hour
  • Number of inhabitants: 9.4 million
  • Official language: English
  • Currency: British Pound (GBP)

A visit to the famous sights such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace or Big Ben is quite simply a must for any visit to London. And a visit to one of the more than 170 museums, such as the British Museum or the National Gallery, is just as rewarding.

10 Photos, 10 Facts

Tower Bridge in warm evening light with soft illumination.
From 1910 to 1982, the pedestrian bridges of Tower Bridge were closed to pedestrians as they were an attraction for pickpockets. Today they are accessible with a ticket. © Ttstudio / Adobe Stock
Big Ben by day, clock tower with architectural details.
Did you know? The concept “Big Ben” refers neither to the famous clock tower nor to the clock itself. The name is actually that of the bell, weighing 13.5 tonnes, inside the tower. © Iakov Kal / Adobe
Guard in uniform in front of Buckingham Palace.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has been a tradition for 700 years now. The number of Guards on sentry duty depends on whether the Queen is present. © Dusan Kafka / Adobe Stock
Expansive green space in Hyde Park with trees and walking paths.
Hyde Park is named after an old manor house called “Hyde Manor”. On “Speakers’ Corner” anyone may take to the stand and deliver a public speech. © Nadiyka / Adobe Stock
Top view of fish and chips with lemon slice and peas.
Fish and chips are just as much a part of England as the Queen. But the wrapping of fish `n` chips in newspaper is forbidden nowadays due to hygiene regulations. © Nelea Reazanteva / Adobe Stock
London Eye with park and pond in the foreground.
The London Eye is 135 metres high and thus the largest big wheel in Europe. Up to 800 people at a time may have a ride on the London Eye. © Kristina Blokhin / Adobe Stock
Red double-decker buses in London with Big Ben in the background.
The double-decker buses have long since attained cult status as a splash of red colour in the city and a popular photographic motif. © Mistervlad / Adobe Stock
St. Paul’s Cathedral in London with bridge in the foreground.
Many prominent couples have tied the knot in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Lady Diana and Prince Charles married here in 1981. © Jacki / Adobe Stock
Interior view of a London Tube station with incoming train.
The first section of the London Tube was built in 1863. This makes it the oldest Underground in the world. © stp23 / Adobe Stock
The Shard with Thames and London skyline in the foreground.
The Shard was the tallest building in Europe (309.6 metres high) for a few months until the Mercury City Tower in Moscow opened (338 metres high). © Asvolas / Adobe Stock

To wander on the trail of Harry Potter, James Bond…

… and Sherlock Holmes – only in London is this possible. The metropolis on the banks of the Thames fills many film fans with enthusiasm. The backdrops of the city, as locations for numerous blockbusters during the past years and decades, have long since become part of pop culture, from the Millennium Bridge of the world-famous “Harry Potter” films to the MI6 building, made famous by “James Bond”. 

Street in Notting Hill with colorful house façades.
The film “Notting Hill” with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant from the year 1999 brought fame to the London District of the same name. © Alexey Fedorenko / Adobe Stock
Aerial view of the MI6 building with surrounding urban area.
This is where, in "James Bond", Daniel Craig comes and goes constantly. The headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) on the South Bank. © Spotmatik / Adobe Stock
Paddington Station sign with platform in the background.
A small talking bear from Peru meets the Brown Family at Paddington Station in London: this is how the story of “Paddington” begins (2014). © William / Adobe Stock
Millennium Bridge in London with modern steel structure.
In "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009), the Millennium Bridge is destroyed by the evil Death-Eaters. In real life it is, fortunately, still there. © Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock
St Luke's Mews in London with colorful façades and cobblestone street.
The small alley St. Luke’s Mews served as the location for the popular Christmas film “Love Actually” (2003). © jjfarq / Adobe Stock

London from BER

Aircraft shortly before touching down on the runway

British Airways

easyJet

Ryanair

Heathrow

City Airport

Gatwick

Stansted

Luton

Five travel tips for …

  1. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  2. Marvel at Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster
  3. Admire the British Crown Jewels in the Tower of London
  4. Take a walk through Hyde Park
  5. Enjoy fish and chips in a traditional pub 

  1. Pay a visit to James Bond and others in Madame Tussaud’s
  2. Have a ride on a red double-decker bus 
  3. Visit London Zoo
  4. Admire the city from above in the London Eye
  5. Take a look behind the scenes at Wembley Stadium

  1. Dive deep into the world of Harry Potter on the Warner Bros. Studios Tour
  2. Prove, on platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station, that you are no Muggle
  3. Become a master detective in the Sherlock Holmes Museum
  4. Take a walk through Notting Hill and feel like Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant
  5. Have your photo taken with the cute little bear at Paddington Station

Title picture: London © heyengel / Adobe Stock

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