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What to see in Germany
Germany Attractions
Germany remains one of the worlds leading sightseeing destinations by virtue of its unique and important historical attractions, charming medieval buildings, varied, beautiful landscape, and legendary cultural events. The country has played a leading role in world history and many of its attractions, varying from the celebrated to the infamous, are connected to this colourful legacy.
The major cities, such as Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt, are attractions unto themselves, each jam-packed with historical treasures and sites of interest. Dachau and Checkpoint Charlie point to more troubled periods, while the magnificent Rhineland and Garmisch-Partenkirchen region offer natural splendour to please the most demanding outdoors enthusiast. Munich is home to one of the worlds biggest parties, the legendary Oktoberfest, while the Romantic Road between Berlin and Frankfurt is a self-drive tourist classic that never fails to disappoint with its perfectly preserved towns and villages.
Germany is certainly a year-round destination, although be warned that the European winters (December to February) can get very cold. The best way to travel around the country is by train as the network is comprehensive, very reliable and safe, and decent value for money. Another good option is to rent a car and drive between attractions as fast as you like on the Autobahn.
Blankenese
This quaint town on the steep Elbe hillside was once a fishing village favoured by retired ship captains. Today it has…
Brandenburg Gate
The impressive and symbolic Brandenburg Gate that lay forlorn for so long in the no man's land behind the Berlin Wall,…
Charlottenburg Palace
Schloss Charlottenburg is the largest and oldest palace in Berlin, an 18th century Baroque structure that was originally…
Checkpoint Charlie
The infamous border crossing point in the wall dividing West and East Berlin has now become a shrine to the wall's memory…
Cologne
Cologne (or Köln) is one of the largest cities in Germany, and a bustling hub of media and business on the Rhine.…
Dachau Memorial Site
About 10 miles (16km) to the northwest of Munich on the Stuttgart Autobahn is the town of Dachau, once a quiet artists'…
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is one of Germany's economic hubs, with a densely populated city centre housing over 10 million people.…
Mainz
The capital of the Rhineland, Mainz is a bustling city with a curious but exciting mixture of medieval architecture and…
Marienplatz
The Marienplatz is the heart of Munich and the site of its most important historic buildings. The square is dominated…
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Opened shortly before the start of the Football World Cup in Germany, the impressive Mercedes-Benz Museum is housed in…
Neuschwanstein
The fairytale castle built by King Ludwig II (known as 'Mad King Ludwig' until his death in 1886) has become the trademark…
Palace Square (Schlossplatz)
The symbolic heart of Stuttgart, the Schlossplatz or Palace Square, is a popular meeting point for locals and travellers…
Porsche Museum
The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart is a retrospective of more than 75 years of Porsche engineering and memorabilia. Porsche…
Reeperbahn
Hamburg's notorious red light district to the east of the city centre in the St Pauli zone has become its second-greatest…
Reichstag
The Reichstag is one of Berlin's most famous buildings. The seat of Germany's parliament since 1894, the building has…
Romantic Road
To experience the best of medieval Germany, thousands of visitors drive, bus or cycle their way along the Romantic Road,…
The Fairy Tale Road
The Fairy Tale Road follows a meandering 370-mile (595km) route that traces the path of famous storytellers the Brothers…
Wilhelma Zoo
Europe's only combined zoological and botanical garden, the Wilhelma Zoo never fails to leave a lasting impression on…
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