In Germany you will find the right place for every occasion as well as the biggest attractions.
1. Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is internationally one of the most famous sights of Germany and one of the most popular sights in Bavaria. Every year over 1.5 million tourists from all over the world come to see the fairy-tale castle. Its location in the foothills of the Alps also makes it a popular travel destination in Germany.
According to Ludwig II's planning, there should be 200 rooms in Neuschwanstein. In the end, only 15 were completed.
It was built from 1869 on behalf of the Bavarian King Ludwig II. For him,
Neuschwanstein was the perfect ideal of a medieval knight's castle.
Today these include a neo-Gothic style bedroom, a living room with original
furniture and the richly decorated throne room.
Neuschwanstein Castle is suitable for a trip with the family as well as for
a vacation as a couple. Up to 6000 people visit the castle every day.
You should definitely book your ticket online beforehand as the number of
visitors is limited.
2. Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is the top attraction in Berlin. Hardly a postcard of the capital city can do without an image of the photogenic gate.The Brandenburg Gate was built from 1789 to 1793 as the end of the boulevard of the Dorotheenstadt.
The Quadriga on the roof of the Brandenburg Gate was taken to Paris by Napoleon as prey. In 1814 she returned to Berlin.
Today, the classicist building also attracts so many visitors because it is inextricably linked to German history. During the division of Berlin, it stood directly on the border between East and West Berlin. Crossing a couple of decades ago seemed like a dream that could never be fulfilled.
3. Imperial Cathedral of Speyer
The Speyer Cathedral is the largest Romanesque church in the world and is one of the most beautiful sights in our country. In 1981 UNESCO declared the cathedral a World Heritage Site. When walking through the old town of Speyer, the sight cannot be overlooked.
8 emperors and kings and 4 queens were buried in the crypt of the cathedral. The crypt can be entered.
From the observation deck at a height of around 60 m you have a great view of Speyer and the region. On the way to the church tower, it is worth taking a look at the Kaisersaal. It lies above the entrance portal of the cathedral. In the hall there are nine monumental frescoes by the painter Johann Baptist Schraudolph, which were formerly seen on the walls of the transept.
When the cathedral was renovated, they were dismantled and stored. Since 2012 you can marvel at them in the Kaisersaal. Speyer is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany .
4. Marienplatz Munich
The central square in Munich is not only the starting point for the Munich pedestrian zone , you will also find many sights of the Bavarian capital there. The New Town Hall is a sight in itself . It was built from 1867 to 1909 and belongs to the neo-Gothic style.
The chimes in the town hall ring every day at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Due to the adjacent buildings and the many events that take place regularly at Marienplatz, the central square is a popular attraction in Munich and all of Germany.If you want to start a shopping day through the metropolis , Marienplatz is also the right starting point.
5. Moselle valley
The Moselle Valley is the oldest wine region in Germany and an equally popular travel destination for tourists from Germany and abroad.
The region is particularly known for the varieties Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Elbling, Kerner, Bacchus, Dornfelder, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.
You can hike through vineyards or bike here. A boat trip on the Moselle is also particularly idyllic. With a view of the vineyards and the romantic villages and towns along the water, your short break will be unique. Numerous grape varieties are grown in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine-growing region. Countless opportunities for a wine tasting are offered by winegrowers and in wine taverns throughout the Moselle valley.
6.Cologne Cathedral
City break Cologne
This German landmark is world-famous and, like many other buildings in Germany, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cologne Cathedral is a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
The construction of the Cologne Cathedral was an incredible 632 years. Work started in 1248 and ended in 1880.
Inside the church impresses with its size as well as from the outside. The main nave is 144 meters long and the vault is over 43 meters high.
You can reach the observation deck on the 157.22 meter high south tower after 533 steps . The Three Kings Shrine in the choir room dates from the 13th century and is the largest medieval goldsmith's work in Europe.
7. Mainau Flower Island
One of the most beautiful German sights is the flower island of Mainau. From 1951, Lennart Bernadotte, the son of the Swedish King Wilhelm , transformed Mainau into the flower island known today and opened it to visitors.
wants to reach the island in a special Attention hobby sailor: on the flower island there are landing stages.
He had resigned from the Swedish succession to the throne and devoted himself entirely to the project on the flower island of Mainau. Bernadotte also had the castle on the island of Mainau renovated and made it his home.
Today you can stroll through wonderful park landscapes - flowering beds and shrubs as far as the eye can see. Around a million tulips and other spring flowers bloom on Mainau in spring . In summer you can enjoy over 11,000 dahlias.
8. Imperial Castle Nuremberg
Another highlight of the travel destinations in Germany is the Kaiserburg
in Nuremberg.
The castle is around 1000 years old and was an imperial residence and burgrave seat of the noble family Hohenzollern.
Beer is stored in the cellar aisles below the castle. The Altstadthof brewery uses parts of the cellar system as ripening rooms.
It was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, but was then almost completely rebuilt. Today it is a popular tourist destination.
At the castle you will find a museum that illuminates the history of the castle and its inhabitants. The tour of the historical rooms takes you through the knight's hall, double chapel and kemenate, where the Kaiserburg Museum can be found to the castle garden of the Imperial Castle is particularly popular. A garden had been on the castle complex since 1425, but it has changed over the centuries.
9. Europa-Park Rust
Europa-Park Rust is a popular attraction for families in the south of Germany. Unlike many other amusement parks, it is open for several weeks even in winter . On 95 hectares you can experience endless fun.
The Europa-Park wins awards without end: best amusement park in the world, hotelier of the year, best attraction and much more. Applause.
You can even stay in 5 themed hotels in the park. Over 100 spectacular rides and breathtaking shows make your vacation to this well-known German attraction a special experience.
The park was originally planned as an exhibition area for the Mack family's products.
10. Heidelberg Castle
The Heidelberg Castle is one of the most famous ruins in Germany and is also popular with international tourists. In the preserved part of the castle you can see exhibitions about the history of the castle or take a walk in the spacious gardens.
The Heidelberg Castle was overrun by soldiers from the Sun King Louis XIV in 1689 and partially blown up by French pioneers in 1693.
A special highlight is the castle lighting that takes place annually in summer with a final firework display. From the so-called Philosophenweg you have a top view of the castle ruins of Heidelberg . This runs on the other side of the Neckar and bears its name because poets and thinkers let their thoughts wander here earlier.
11. Miniature Wonderland Hamburg
In Hamburg's warehouse district you can experience the world in small format. The Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg, founded in 2000, was the top attraction in Germany among foreign tourists in 2017, according to the German National Tourist Board.
Where else can you see so many attractions in the world in such a small
space ?
You can take a look at the Harz Mountains or the fictional small town of Knufflingen and its airport.
The fictional city of Knufflingen lives. In the city there are house fires, drug trafficking and numerous other depictions of realistic scenes.
A lot of technology has been installed so that things are not too static in the miniature world . Cars, ships and model trains are in motion. There are also many light and sound effects. The miniature wonderland Hamburg also takes you to America, Scandinavia, Hamburg, the Alps, Switzerland and Italy.
12. Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea of the North Sea is a real highlight for nature lovers. The influence of the tides can be clearly felt on many sections of the coast.
In the area of the Wadden Sea on the North Sea, around 9,000 square kilometers of the sea floor are exposed at low tide.
When the water has returned, you can go for a nice walk there or take a
carriage through the mudflats.
The Wadden Sea is also a resting place for migratory birds who take a break
here on their way south.
You will also find the famous lugworm in the Wadden Sea.
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