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Top Cities and Destinations in Germany

Discover extraordinary cities and picturesque locations that will captivate you with their rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning beauty.

berlin

Berlin

Berlin
munich

Munich

Bavaria
hamburg

Hamburg

Hamburg
cologne

Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia
frankfurt

Frankfurt

Hesse
dusseldorf

Düsseldorf

North Rhine-Westphalia
dresden

Dresden

Saxony
bremen

Bremen

Bremen
leipzig

Leipzig

Saxony
stuttgart

Stuttgart

Baden-Württemberg
hanover

Hanover

Lower Saxony
essen

Essen

North Rhine-Westphalia
potsdam

Potsdam

Brandenburg
bonn

Bonn

North Rhine-Westphalia
freiburg

Freiburg

Baden-Württemberg
aachen

Aachen

North Rhine-Westphalia
nuremberg

Nuremberg

Bavaria
lubeck

Lübeck

Schleswig-Holstein
dortmund

Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia
wiesbaden

Wiesbaden

Hesse
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Germany stands as a beacon of cultural richness, technological advancement, and historical significance in the heart of Europe. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-quality products, Germany is synonymous with brands like BMW, Volkswagen, and Siemens, which are just a tip of the iceberg in the country's vast industrial landscape.

Berlin, the capital city, is a hub of contemporary culture, political history, and vibrant nightlife. The iconic Brandenburg Gate and the remains of the Berlin Wall serve as powerful reminders of the city's turbulent past, while the Reichstag Building is a testament to its present-day democratic spirit. Berlin's Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, houses treasures of ancient and modern art, including the Pergamon Museum and the Alte Nationalgalerie.

Munich, the heart of Bavaria, is famed for its Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival. However, the city is more than just beer gardens; it boasts the historic Marienplatz, the Gothic Revival Neuschwanstein Castle, and the BMW Museum, which showcases the brand's century-long history.

The Black Forest, with its dense woodlands and traditional cuckoo clocks, is a storybook come to life. It's a paradise for hikers and nature lovers, and also the birthplace of the famous Black Forest gateau. The Romantic Road, a scenic route winding through medieval towns like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, offers a journey through the heartland of German romance and folklore.

The Rhine Valley, with its stunning riverscapes, is dotted with castles and vineyards, making it a prime destination for those seeking the natural beauty and wine tasting. Cologne, with its imposing Gothic cathedral, stands as a cultural landmark, while the city of Frankfurt, Germany's financial powerhouse, showcases the country's modern skyline.

German cuisine, with its emphasis on hearty meals, features dishes such as Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Schnitzel. Bread, a staple of the German diet, comes in over 300 varieties. The country is also famous for its Christmas markets, where traditional crafts and festive treats can be enjoyed.

In addition to its cultural and culinary offerings, Germany is a leader in sustainability and green technology, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy sources. Events like the Berlinale film festival, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Wagner Festival in Bayreuth highlight Germany's ongoing commitment to the arts.

Germany Top Attractions

Famous places and interesting landmarks

  • brandenburg gate berlin
  • partnach gorge garmisch partenkirchen
  • zeil frankfurt
  • neuschwanstein castle schwangau
  • nymphenburg palace munich
  • pergamon museum berlin
  • goethestrasse frankfurt
  • sanssouci potsdam
  • hohe strasse cologne
  • olympiapark munich
  • devils gorge ernzen
  • deutsches museum munich
  • cologne cathedral
  • englischer garten munich
  • mercedes benz museum stuttgart
  • musee de sachsenhausen oranienburg
  • fernsehturm berlin
  • autostadt wolfsburg
  • luftwaffenmuseum der bundeswehr berlin
  • friedrichstrasse berlin
  • schokoladenmuseum cologne
  • volklingen ironworks
  • memorial to the murdered jews of europe berlin
  • potsdamer platz berlin
  • wilhelma stuttgart
  • east side gallery berlin
  • nymphenburg palace park munich
  • german museum of technology berlin

Things to See and Do by Category

Interesting and worth visiting places and tourist attractions appreciated by most tourists. See the list of places to visit when planning a trip to Germany.

Unesco

Museum

Church

Specialty museum

Park

Forts and castles

Natural attraction

  • Partnach Gorge

    Partnach Gorge

    Garmisch-PartenkirchenScenic, popular place for hikingNatural attractionNature
  • Devil's Gorge

    Devil's Gorge

    ErnzenNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Loreley

    Loreley

    Sankt GoarNatureNatural attractionRock
  • Schwedenlöcher

    Schwedenlöcher

    Saxon Switzerland National ParkNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Hohentwiel

    Hohentwiel

    SingenLandmark peak with medieval fort ruinsNatureNatural attraction
  • Teufelsberg

    Teufelsberg

    BerlinNatureNatural attractionHill
  • Triberg Waterfalls

    Triberg Waterfalls

    Triberg Im SchwarzwaldHigh waterfall reached by a hiking trailNatureNatural attraction
  • Blautopf

    Blautopf

    BlaubeurenNatural attractionCaveBody of water

History museum

Nature

  • Partnach Gorge

    Partnach Gorge

    Garmisch-PartenkirchenScenic, popular place for hikingNatural attractionNature
  • Devil's Gorge

    Devil's Gorge

    ErnzenNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Middle Rhine

    Middle Rhine

    KoblenzNatureCanyon
  • Loreley

    Loreley

    Sankt GoarNatureNatural attractionRock
  • Schwedenlöcher

    Schwedenlöcher

    Saxon Switzerland National ParkNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Hohentwiel

    Hohentwiel

    SingenLandmark peak with medieval fort ruinsNatureNatural attraction
  • Teufelsberg

    Teufelsberg

    BerlinNatureNatural attractionHill
  • Triberg Waterfalls

    Triberg Waterfalls

    Triberg Im SchwarzwaldHigh waterfall reached by a hiking trailNatureNatural attraction

Theater

Concerts and shows

Historical place

City hall

  • City Hall

    City Hall

    HamburgGrand civic building with guided toursNeo-renaissance architectureArchitecture
  • Rotes Rathaus

    Rotes Rathaus

    BerlinImposing neo Renaissance town hallNeo-renaissance architectureCity hall
  • Neues Rathaus

    Neues Rathaus

    MunichNeo-Gothic town hall with 85m towerGothic Revival architectureCity hall
  • City Hall

    City Hall

    Bremen600-year-old town hall with a restaurant City hallGothic architecture
  • New Town Hall

    New Town Hall

    HanoverOrnate building with grand dome and viewsCity hall
  • City Hall

    City Hall

    AachenTown hall hosting replica crown jewelsGothic architectureArchitecture
  • Römer

    Römer

    FrankfurtIconic town hall since 1405 with balconyMuseumCity hall
  • New Town Hall

    New Town Hall

    LeipzigVernacular architectureCity hallHistorical place

Art museum

Lake

Zoo

Baroque architecture

  • Nymphenburg Palace

    Nymphenburg Palace

    MunichRegal 18th-century palace and coach museumMuseumBaroque architecture
  • Sanssouci

    Sanssouci

    PotsdamIconic palace of Frederick the GreatMuseumHistory museum
  • Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

    Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

    DresdenWorld-renowned collection of paintingsMuseumBaroque architecture
  • Berlin Cathedral

    Berlin Cathedral

    BerlinElaborate 19th-century cathedralChurchBaroque architecture
  • Hercules monument

    Hercules monument

    KasselComplex devoted to ancient Greek demigodBaroque architecturePalace
  • Residenz Würzburg

    Residenz Würzburg

    Würzburg Forts and castlesBaroque architecture
  • Bode Museum

    Bode Museum

    BerlinSculpture and Byzantine art collectionsMuseumBaroque architecture
  • Schloss Pillnitz

    Schloss Pillnitz

    DresdenRestored renaissance palace with gardensMuseumBaroque architecture

Gothic architecture

  • Cologne Cathedral

    Cologne Cathedral

    CologneGrand Gothic cathedral with twin spires ChurchGothic Revival architecture
  • Aachen Cathedral

    Aachen Cathedral

    AachenIconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel ChurchGothic architecture
  • Holstentor

    Holstentor

    LübeckMuseum in an iconic Gothic city gateMuseumGothic architecture
  • Ulm Minster

    Ulm Minster

    Ulm19th-century church, the world's tallestChurchArchitecture
  • Münster Cathedral

    Münster Cathedral

    Münster13th-century Catholic place of worshipChurchSacred and religious sites
  • Burg Pfalzgrafenstein

    Burg Pfalzgrafenstein

    Kaub14th-century castle set on a tiny islandForts and castlesMuseum
  • Frauenkirche

    Frauenkirche

    MunichGothic church with iconic domed towersGothic architectureChurch
  • Marksburg

    Marksburg

    BraubachMedieval castle and former prison on RhineForts and castlesHistory museum

Mountain

  • Teufelsberg

    Teufelsberg

    BerlinNatureNatural attractionHill
  • Brocken

    Brocken

    SchierkeIconic mountain with a train and museumNatureNatural attraction
  • Drachenfels

    Drachenfels

    KönigswinterHill with a cog railway and castle ruinsNatural attractionMountain
  • Bastei

    Bastei

    Saxon Switzerland National ParkFamous rock formation in a national parkNatureNatural attraction
  • Killesbergpark

    Killesbergpark

    StuttgartParkMountain
  • Vaalserberg

    Vaalserberg

    AachenNatural attractionParkMountain
  • Großer Feldberg

    Großer Feldberg

    Schmitten im TaunusMountain with a transmitter and bike parkNatural attractionMountain
  • Schauinsland

    Schauinsland

    FreiburgHistoric mountain with a lookout towerNatureNatural attraction

Bridge

Tower

Sacred and religious sites

  • Aachen Cathedral

    Aachen Cathedral

    AachenIconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel ChurchGothic architecture
  • Speyer Cathedral

    Speyer Cathedral

    Speyer11th-century Romanesque cathedral ChurchArchitecture
  • Hauptkirche St. Michaelis

    Hauptkirche St. Michaelis

    HamburgLutheran church with a landmark towerChurchBaroque architecture
  • Münster Cathedral

    Münster Cathedral

    Münster13th-century Catholic place of worshipChurchSacred and religious sites
  • High Cathedral of Saint Peter

    High Cathedral of Saint Peter

    TrierFortress-like cathedral founded in 1035 ChurchRomanesque architecture
  • Frauenkirche

    Frauenkirche

    MunichGothic church with iconic domed towersGothic architectureChurch
  • St. Sebald

    St. Sebald

    NurembergMedieval church with a large pipe organChurchSacred and religious sites
  • Bamberg Cathedral

    Bamberg Cathedral

    BambergRomanesque cathedral known for sculptureChurchSacred and religious sites

Architecture

Amusement park

  • Autostadt

    Autostadt

    WolfsburgVokswagen motoring museum with attractionsMuseumAmusement
  • El Toro

    El Toro

    LengenfeldTheme parkAmusement park
  • Magic Park

    Magic Park

    Verden an der AllerTheme parkAmusement park
  • Freizeit-Land

    Freizeit-Land

    GeiselwindTheme parkEntertainmentAmusement park
  • Wildpark

    Wildpark

    PoingTheme parkAmusement parkPark
  • Wodan Timbur Coaster

    Wodan Timbur Coaster

    Europa ParkWooden coaster that goes up to 62 mphAmusementAmusement ride
  • Blue Fire

    Blue Fire

    Europa ParkAmusementAmusement rideAmusement park
  • Piraten in Batavia

    Piraten in Batavia

    Europa ParkAmusementAmusement rideAmusement park

Aquarium

Memorial

View point

  • Ulm Minster

    Ulm Minster

    Ulm19th-century church, the world's tallestChurchArchitecture
  • Burg Hohenzollern

    Burg Hohenzollern

    HechingenMountaintop, 19th-century castleForts and castlesHistorical place
  • Skyline Plaza

    Skyline Plaza

    FrankfurtShoppingShopping centrePark
  • Marksburg

    Marksburg

    BraubachMedieval castle and former prison on RhineForts and castlesHistory museum
  • Teufelsberg

    Teufelsberg

    BerlinNatureNatural attractionHill
  • Brocken

    Brocken

    SchierkeIconic mountain with a train and museumNatureNatural attraction
  • Drachenfels

    Drachenfels

    KönigswinterHill with a cog railway and castle ruinsNatural attractionMountain
  • Königsstuhl

    Königsstuhl

    Jasmund National ParkChalk cliff and vista in a national parkNatureNatural attraction

Neighbourhood

Shopping

Outdoor activities

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