Overview

Places of interest in Germany

Overview
1 Saxon Switzerland
Sandstone towers and Elbe valley hikes
9.4
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore Königstein Fortress, perched high above the river
  • 🌉 Cross the iconic Bastei Bridge for sweeping views over the Elbe valley
  • 🏞️ Hike the Malerweg trail through dramatic sandstone pillars and cliffs
1 Saxon Switzerland National Park
National Park
2 Bayreuth
Wagner, baroque theaters and Franconian beer
9.4
A small Franconian town known worldwide for the annual Wagner festival and a UNESCO listed baroque opera house. The center is compact and walkable and trains from Nuremberg reach the station in about an hour.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Bayreuth's historic market square
  • 🍷 Taste Franconian wines at a local vineyard
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle from the base trail
3 Black Forest
Dark woods, lakes and hilltop villages
9.3
A large wooded mountain region in southwest Germany with deep valleys, lakes, hiking trails and spa towns. A guest card gives overnight visitors free buses and local trains in most areas, so a car isn't needed.
Highlights:
  • 🍰 Taste Black Forest cake at a local bakery
  • 💦 Stroll through Triberg waterfalls, Europe's highest falls
  • 🏞️ Hike the Schwarzwald Panorama Trail to summit views
1 Hohenzollern Castle
Hilltop castle of the Prussian royal family
A neo-Gothic castle on a hilltop at {{distance:m:855}} in the Swabian Alb, rebuilt in the 19th century as the Hohenzollern family seat. The treasury holds the last German emperor's crown set with diamonds.
Highlights:
  • 🌲 Stroll through the surrounding forest trails
  • ⚔️ Explore the medieval halls and weapon displays
  • 🏰 Climb to the summit for panoramic castle views
4 Pfalz
Wine villages and a vast sandstone forest
9.3
A wine region in southwest Germany between the Rhine plain and the French border, with the Deutsche Weinstraße on its eastern edge and the Pfälzerwald forest in the middle. Hikers can stop at volunteer-run huts for a glass of Schorle.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore medieval Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • 🍷 Sample Riesling at a local winery tasting room
  • 🚶‍♂️ Trek vineyards along the Moselle River
5 Bodensee
Alpine lake shared by three countries
9.2
A large lake at the foot of the Alps that Germany, Switzerland and Austria share. Konstanz, Lindau and Bregenz are on its shore, with ferries, a cycle path and islands such as Mainau and Reichenau.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Stroll through Lindau's Old Town and visit St. Peter's Cathedral
  • 🥾 Hike to the Überlinger Waterfall, enjoy panoramic views
  • 🚤 Cruise the lake on a classic paddle steamer
6 Rügen
Chalk cliffs, grand piers and long beaches
9.2
Germany's largest island has chalk cliffs and beech forest on the north-east coast, sandy beaches with historic resort architecture on the east and a steam railway between the resorts. Two bridges link it to Stralsund on the mainland.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Tour historic Rügen Castle ruins on Saal island
  • 🌲 Explore Jasmund National Park's chalk cliffs
  • 🏖️ Climb Cape Arkona cliffs for sunrise views
7 Sylt
Long North Sea beaches and a red cliff
9.2
The largest German North Sea island is about {{distance:km:38}} long with a sandy beach down its west coast and Wadden Sea mudflats on the east. The only land link is a railway causeway so cars cross on a shuttle train.
Highlights:
  • ⛴️ Ride the historic ferry to the island's northern tip
  • 🍤 Sample local clambake at a traditional fishing village
  • 🏞️ Stroll along Düne's dramatic cliffside paths
8 Lüneburg Heath
Heather moors, sheep and sandy trails
9.1
Highlights:
  • 🍺 Stroll through the historic Markt square and sample local brews
  • 🗼 Climb St. Mary's Church tower for panoramic views
  • 🏰 Explore the medieval city center on a guided walking tour
9 Berlin
Wall history, Museum Island and all-night clubs
9.1
Germany's capital and largest city, set along the Spree with the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and remains of the Berlin Wall. Each district feels different and some clubs stay open from Friday night into Monday morning.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit the Reichstag Dome for panoramic city views
  • 🌉 Admire the Brandenburg Gate illuminated at night
  • 🧱 Explore the Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery
2 Brandenburg Gate
Monument
3 Reichstag Building
POI
4 Museum Island
POI
2 Hermannstraße;Leinestraße;Tempelhofer Feld
POI
5 Berlin Zoological Garden
Germany's oldest zoo with giant pandas
A zoo in Berlin's City West that dates from 1844 and is the oldest in Germany. It shows about 1,200 species including giant pandas and sits a short walk from Zoologischer Garten rail station.
Highlights:
  • 🌺 Stroll through the lush Greenhouse Garden for tropical birds
  • 🦒 Visit the iconic Elephant House and feed giraffes
  • 🐘 Explore the historic Tiergarten zoo's diverse animal exhibits
1 Kaufhaus des Westens
Department Store
2 Bikini Berlin
Shopping Mall
10 Baden-Baden
Thermal baths and a leafy spa promenade
9.0
A refined spa town on the northern edge of the Black Forest with hot springs, Roman-Irish baths and a long tree-lined promenade along a small river. The station sits well outside the center so you need a bus into town.
Highlights:
  • 🛁 Relax in thermal waters of Friedrichsbad spa
  • 🍷 Sip world‑renowned wine at a local vineyard tour
  • 🌳 Stroll through the picturesque Lichtentaler Allee
11 Hanover
Baroque gardens, lakeside walks and big fairs
8.9
The capital of Lower Saxony is a calm city with green parks, a large city lake and a compact center. Fast trains meet here from across Germany and a painted red line on the ground leads to every main sight.
Highlights:
  • 🍺 Sample local brews at the historic Brauhaus Mönckeberg
  • 🎨 Stroll through Neustadt's vibrant street art scene
  • 🌸 Explore Herrenhausen Gardens' Baroque masterpieces
12 Dessau
Bauhaus landmarks and Elbe garden parks
8.9
A small city in Saxony-Anhalt and a world center of Bauhaus design with a famous school building and master houses. It also borders a UNESCO garden landscape of parks, lakes and palaces along the Elbe river.
Highlights:
  • 🍷 Sample Saale wine at a local winery
  • 🌳 Stroll through Grüneburgpark's historic gardens
  • 🏛️ Explore the iconic Bauhaus Museum Dessau
13 Frankenjura
Cliffs, caves, castles and small breweries
8.8
A hilly limestone region in northern Bavaria between Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth. Its valleys hold caves, castle ruins and one of Germany's best-known climbing areas. Small village breweries and forest beer cellars give many visitors a reason to stay overnight.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit the historic mining museum in Jáchymov
  • 🌄 Climb Jáchymov's panoramic viewpoint for sunset
  • 🚶‍♂️ Explore Růžičky rock formations via guided hike
14 Munich
Bavarian capital of beer gardens and museums
8.7
The capital of Bavaria, with a walkable old town around Marienplatz, large museums and shaded beer gardens. Oktoberfest is its best-known event while the Alps, the lakes and the royal castles are all within reach on a day trip.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb St. Peter’s Church tower for city views
  • 🏰 Visit the grand Nymphenburg Palace and gardens
  • 🍺 Raise a stein at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese
6 Weihenstephan
Brewing on the same hill for centuries
A state-run brewery on an abbey hill in Freising that claims to be the world's oldest. Guided tours end with a tasting and the Bräustüberl on the hill serves the beer fresh to visitors.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Stroll through historic town center and admire baroque architecture
  • 🥨 Sample traditional Bavarian pretzels at local market stalls
  • 🍺 Tour the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephaner
15 Kiel
Sailing, ferries and a Baltic fjord
8.7
A Baltic Sea port city on a long fjord with beaches, harbor ferries and one of the busiest sailing scenes in Europe. Trains from Hamburg take about an hour and ferries sail from the city to Norway and Sweden.
Highlights:
  • ⚓ Visit the maritime museum aboard a warship
  • 🛍️ Stroll along the vibrant Schillerstraße market
  • 🚢 Explore the historic Kiel Canal entrance
16 Bavaria
Alps, castles, beer gardens and old towns
8.6
The largest German state by area, with Munich as capital, the Alps along the southern border and castles, old towns and beer gardens across the rest. Oktoberfest and Neuschwanstein are the best known names while Franconia is quieter.
Highlights:
  • 🚗 Drive the scenic Romantic Road through medieval towns
  • 🍺 Join Oktoberfest in Munich and raise a stein with locals
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale icon of Bavaria
17 Kassel
Hilltop park, fountains and documenta art
8.6
A green city in northern Hesse with a UNESCO listed hill park, a huge Hercules statue and the home of the documenta art show. Fast trains reach the Wilhelmshöhe station from Frankfurt, Hanover and Berlin without a change.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Visit the modern art at Kunsthalle Kassel
  • 🌳 Stroll through the historic Kurpark gardens
  • 🏰 Explore the impressive Schloss Wilhelmshöhe castle grounds
18 Trier
Roman gates, baths and Moselle wine
8.6
One of Germany's oldest cities has a giant Roman gate, ancient baths and an amphitheater, all listed by UNESCO. Everything sits within walking distance in the center and vineyards line the nearby Moselle river valley.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Wander around Hauptmarkt, vibrant historic market square
  • ⛪ Visit Trier Cathedral, Germany’s oldest church
  • 🏰 Explore the ancient Roman Porta Nigra city gate
19 Franconia
Beer cellars, vineyards and Baroque palaces
8.4
The northern part of Bavaria, split into Upper, Middle and Lower Franconia. Nuremberg, Würzburg and Bamberg are the main cities, with five UNESCO sites, Main valley vineyards and about 300 breweries spread across the region.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Marienberg Fortress for views of Würzburg and vineyards
  • 🏘️ Explore medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s preserved old town
  • 🏰 Tour the Würzburg Residence, a Baroque architectural masterpiece
20 Cologne
Gothic cathedral, Roman ruins and Kölsch
8.4
A Rhine city of about 1.1 million with a Gothic cathedral next to the main station and Roman remains under the old town. Brewery taverns serve Kölsch beer in small glasses and a cheese roll called half a chicken.
Highlights:
  • 🍺 Taste authentic Kölsch beer in a traditional brewhouse
  • 🌇 Stroll along the Rhine River promenade at sunset
  • ⛪ Climb the Cologne Cathedral towers for panoramic Rhine views
7 Aachen Cathedral
Place of Worship
8 Cologne Cathedral
Place of Worship
3 Schildergasse
Way
21 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Alpine town below Germany's highest peak
8.3
An Alpine ski and hiking town in Bavaria, on the Austrian border and beneath the Zugspitze. Painted houses, a gorge and mountain railways make it easy to enjoy the peaks, with Munich about an hour and a half away.
Highlights:
  • ⛷️ Visit the iconic Olympic Ski Jump used in winter sports
  • 🌊 Hike through the stunning Partnachklamm Gorge
  • 🏔️ Ascend Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, for breathtaking views
3 Zugspitze
Alpine views from the country's highest summit
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit Maria Heimsuchung chapel, Germany’s highest church at the plateau
  • 🥾 Hike the Glacier Adventure Trail and explore Germany’s highest glacier
  • 🚡 Ride the world-record-holding Zugspitze cable car for stunning alpine views
22 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Half-timbered streets and a walkable town wall
8.3
A walled medieval town above the Tauber valley in Bavaria, on the Romantic Road. The town wall is lined with towers and open for walking. The old town is quietest in the evening, after the day-trip groups leave.
Highlights:
  • ⚖️ Explore the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum exhibits
  • 📸 Visit the iconic Plönlein for picturesque photo moments
  • 🏰 Walk the well-preserved medieval town walls and towers
23 Dresden
Baroque Elbe city rebuilt from the ruins
8.2
A Baroque city on the Elbe in Saxony, rebuilt after the 1945 bombing, with the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semperoper in a compact old town. The Neustadt across the river has cafés, courtyards and nightlife.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the Zwinger Palace and its stunning art collections
  • 🌉 Walk across the Augustus Bridge for views of the historic skyline
  • ⛪ Admire the reconstructed Frauenkirche and its breathtaking dome
24 Heidelberg
Castle ruin above the Neckar and old town
8.2
A city on the Neckar River in southwest Germany, known for its castle ruin above a baroque old town and for Germany's oldest university. A funicular goes up to the castle and Frankfurt is under an hour away by train.
Highlights:
  • 🐒 Cross the historic Old Bridge and touch the bridge monkey
  • 🌉 Stroll along the romantic Philosopher’s Walk by the Neckar River
  • 🏰 Climb up to Heidelberg Castle for breathtaking city views
9 Heidelberg Castle
Historic Castle
25 Moselle Valley
Steep vineyards and riverside wine towns
8.2
A winding river valley in western Germany lined with steep vineyards, castles and half-timbered wine towns. Cycle paths and walking trails follow the water and Trier, with its Roman monuments, sits at the upper end.
Highlights:
  • 🌿 Hike the scenic trails along the riverbanks
  • 🍷 Enjoy wine tasting at local Moselle vineyards
  • 🏰 Visit the stunning Eltz Castle nestled in the hills
10 Burg Eltz
Family-owned medieval castle in a forest valley
A medieval castle on a rock above a forest valley that has belonged to the same family since the 12th century and was never destroyed. A guided tour covers its rooms and the treasury.
Highlights:
  • 🍷 Taste local Riesling wine at cellar
  • 🚶‍♂️ Explore medieval town streets and cobblestones
  • 🏰 Visit Burg Eltz castle grounds
26 Schwangau
Fairytale castles below the Alps
8.2
A small Alpine foothill village in Bavaria beside two famous royal castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Lakes, mountain trails and a cable car surround it and trains from Munich reach nearby Füssen in about two hours.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore Hohenschwangau Castle, childhood home of King Ludwig II
  • 🌉 Walk across Marienbrücke for breathtaking castle views
  • 🏰 Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the iconic fairy-tale fortress
11 Neuschwanstein Castle
Ludwig II's unfinished castle above a gorge
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit Hohenschwangau Palace nearby historic site
  • 🌅 Stroll through Marienbrücke viewpoint for sunset
  • 🏰 Explore Neuschwanstein Castle's interior rooms
27 Berchtesgaden
Alpine town by Königssee and the Watzmann
8.1
An Alpine town in the far southeast corner of Bavaria, surrounded by Germany's only Alpine national park. Königssee lake, a salt mine and cable cars to mountain views are all close and Salzburg is about an hour away.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike to the crystal-clear Obersee and waterfall
  • 🦅 Admire breathtaking alpine views from the Eagle’s Nest
  • 🚤 Take the scenic boat across Königssee to St. Bartholomä
28 Düsseldorf
Rhine promenade, Altbier and Königsallee
8.1
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine, known for the Königsallee shopping boulevard, a lively old town of brewpubs and a harbor district with striking modern architecture. Cologne is 25 minutes away by train.
Highlights:
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic views from the Rheinturm tower
  • 🍻 Visit the historic Altstadt with lively pubs
  • 🛍️ Stroll along the elegant Königsallee shopping boulevard
4 Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
Historic Site
5 Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Recreation Ground
29 Potsdam
Prussian palaces and lakes near Berlin
8.1
The capital of Brandenburg, just southwest of Berlin, set among lakes and parks along the Havel river. It's best known for Sanssouci Palace and a UNESCO-listed ensemble of Prussian palaces and gardens, easily reached from Berlin by train.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the historic Cecilienhof Palace and conference site
  • 🏘️ Walk through the charming Dutch Quarter’s red-brick streets
  • 🏰 Tour the majestic Sanssouci Palace and gardens
30 Hamburg
Port city with warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie
8.1
Germany's second-largest city and a major port on the Elbe, with the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt and the nightlife of the Reeperbahn. Harbor ferries and canals give a city break a waterside feel.
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Climb St. Michael’s Church tower for sweeping city views
  • 🚤 Cruise the Elbe River and see Hamburg’s harbor from the water
  • 🏰 Walk through the historic Speicherstadt and admire its red-brick canals
12 Miniature Wonderland
Trains, planes and whole cities in miniature
A huge indoor model railway in Hamburg's old warehouse district, with more than 1,000 trains running through miniature countries, cities and an airport. Most visitors spend about three hours on the full layout.
Highlights:
  • 🚂 Control trains, planes, and fun interactive features
  • 💡 Watch day-to-night lighting cycles every 15 minutes
  • 🌍 Explore intricate miniature worlds from around the globe
4 Mönckebergstraße
Railway Station
5 Levantehaus
Historic Building
31 Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Riesling slopes and Taunus woods
8.1
A district west of Frankfurt that joins the Rheingau wine slopes on the Rhine with the wooded Taunus hills to the north. Trains from Wiesbaden follow the river and make a car optional for most wine towns here.
Highlights:
  • 🛥️ Cruise the Rhine River and admire castle views
  • 🏰 Visit the historic Eberbach Monastery and its grounds
  • 🍇 Tour vineyards along the scenic Rheingau Wine Route
32 Frankfurt am Main
Skyline, apple wine and a rebuilt old town
8.0
Germany's financial center on the Main River, with a high-rise skyline, a rebuilt old town and a row of museums on the riverbank. Apple wine taverns in Sachsenhausen and Germany's busiest airport are part of the city's character.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the Städel Museum and explore centuries of European art
  • 🏘️ Stroll through the Römerberg and admire its medieval houses
  • 🌆 Climb the Main Tower for sweeping panoramic views of Frankfurt
6 Kleinmarkthalle
Marketplace
7 Zeil
Way
8 Ku’damm
Restaurant
33 Constance
Lakeside old town on the Swiss border
8.0
A lakeside university town in southern Germany, right on the Swiss border. The old town escaped wartime bombing. The harbor, the Imperia statue and the lake ferries make it an easy base for exploring the region.
Highlights:
  • ⚓ Stroll along Konstanz Harbour and see Imperia statue
  • 🏰 Explore the charming medieval Old Town streets
  • 🌆 Climb Konstanz Cathedral tower for breathtaking city views
34 Mainau Island
Flower island in Lake Constance
A garden island in Lake Constance reached over a bridge from the mainland. It has a baroque castle, a palm house, a butterfly house and beds that change from spring bulbs to dahlias.
Highlights:
  • 🍷 Sample local Riesling wine beside the lake
  • 🚤 Take a scenic boat tour across Lake Constance
  • 🌸 Stroll through Mainau's blooming flower gardens
6 Bodenseekreis
Place
35 Füssen
Alpine old town near the royal castles
7.9
An old town in the Allgäu at the southern end of the Romantic Road. It's the closest town to Neuschwanstein Castle and has its own castle, an abbey and a waterfall on the Lech River, all within a short walk.
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Climb Hohes Schloss castle tower for panoramic views
  • 🏘️ Explore Füssen Old Town with its pastel-colored houses
  • 🏰 Visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle nearby
36 Bremen
Hanseatic port city with a UNESCO town hall
7.9
A compact port city on the Weser in northern Germany that forms a city-state with Bremerhaven. The market square has a UNESCO-listed town hall and the Roland statue with the Town Musicians statue right next door.
Highlights:
  • 🎶 See the iconic Bremen Town Musicians statue
  • 🏘️ Explore the charming medieval Schnoor Quarter streets
  • 🏛️ Visit the UNESCO-listed Bremen Town Hall and Roland statue
37 Bamberg
Smoked beer and a UNESCO old town
7.9
A UNESCO-listed old town on the Regnitz River in Upper Franconia, with a medieval cathedral, riverside fishermen's houses and a long beer tradition. Smoked beer is the local specialty while Nuremberg is about half an hour away by train.
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit Bamberg Cathedral and see the Bamberg Horseman statue
  • 🏛️ Take iconic photos at the Old Town Hall on the Regnitz River
  • 🌉 Explore medieval streets and bridges of Bamberg Altstadt
38 Harz National Park
Brocken peak, steam trains and wild forests
7.8
A forest national park in the Harz mountains of northern Germany, shared by Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. It's centered on the Brocken at {{distance:m:1141}}, which visitors can reach on foot or by narrow-gauge steam train.
Highlights:
  • 🪨 Explore mystical rock formations in the Bode Gorge
  • 🚂 Ride the scenic Brocken Railway through mountain forests
  • 🥾 Hike to the Brocken summit, the park’s highest peak
39 Regensburg
Medieval Danube city with a stone bridge
7.8
A medieval trading city on the northernmost bend of the Danube in Bavaria, with an old town on the UNESCO list. Visitors can see a 12th-century stone bridge, a Gothic cathedral and beer gardens by the river.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town’s cobbled streets
  • ⛪ Marvel at Regensburg Cathedral’s towering Gothic spires
  • 🌉 Walk across the historic Stone Bridge over the Danube
40 Leipzig
Bach, music and a lively creative scene
7.7
A large, lively city in Saxony, known for Bach, the Thomanerchor and the 1989 Monday demonstrations. Music, arcades, a huge railway station and former industrial districts turned creative make it easy to enjoy over a few days.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the vibrant Markt square and Old City Hall
  • 🎼 Visit St. Thomas Church, Bach's historic music site
  • 🗼 Climb the Völkerschlachtdenkmal Battle of Nations monument
7 Colditz Castle
Historic Castle
41 Würzburg
Baroque palace, fortress and Franconian wine
7.6
A lively university city on the Main river with a UNESCO listed baroque palace and a hilltop fortress. Vineyards reach the edge of the old town and fast trains from Frankfurt and Nuremberg arrive in about an hour.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb up to Fortress Marienberg for panoramic city views
  • 🍷 Walk across the historic Alte Mainbrücke with wine in hand
  • 🏰 Tour the Residence Palace and admire its Baroque frescoes
13 Würzburg Residence
Historic Castle
42 Thuringia
Goethe's Weimar, the Wartburg and the Rennsteig
7.6
A landlocked state in central Germany with five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and plenty of forested hills. Erfurt, Weimar and Eisenach are on the same rail line, so you can see several in one trip without a car.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike the Rennsteig trail across Thuringia’s forests and hills
  • 📜 Walk through Weimar’s historic old town and Goethe’s residence
  • 🏰 Visit Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
14 Wartburg
Historic Castle
43 Nuremberg
Imperial castle, gingerbread and Christmas market
7.5
The second-largest city in Bavaria, on the Pegnitz river in Franconia, with a walled old town and an imperial castle above it. It's known for its Christmas market, small grilled sausages and Nazi-era sites that are open to visitors.
Highlights:
  • 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through the medieval lanes of Nuremberg’s Old Town
  • 🏛️ Learn about history at the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • 🏰 Explore Nuremberg Castle and enjoy panoramic old town views
44 Rüdesheim am Rhein
Wine taverns beside the Upper Middle Rhine
7.5
A Rhine wine town in the Rheingau region of Hesse, known for the Drosselgasse lane of wine taverns, the Niederwald Monument above the vineyards and local Riesling and Spätburgunder wines. Frankfurt is about an hour away by regional train.
Highlights:
  • 🎶 Tour Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum
  • 🚡 Ride the Seilbahn cable car to Niederwald Monument
  • 🍷 Wander down the lively, historic Drosselgasse street
45 Freiburg im Breisgau
Sunny Black Forest gateway with a Gothic minster
7.5
A sunny university city at the edge of the Black Forest in southwest Germany, known for its Gothic minster, water channels in the streets and eco-minded districts. A cable car and hiking trails begin at the city's edge.
Highlights:
  • 🚠 Ride the Schauinslandbahn to explore the Black Forest mountains
  • 🚶‍♀️ Wander through the charming alleys of the old town
  • ⛪ Climb the tower of Freiburg Minster for panoramic views
46 Bonn
Beethoven's birthplace on the Rhine
7.5
A former West German capital on the Rhine and the birthplace of Beethoven. It has a compact old town, a line of major museums and cherry-blossom streets in spring. Cologne is about half an hour away by train.
Highlights:
  • 🚶‍♂️ Stroll along the Rhine Promenade and relax by the river
  • ⛪ Admire Bonn Minster, one of Germany's oldest churches
  • 🎼 Visit Beethoven-Haus and explore the composer's birthplace
47 Lübeck
Brick towers, marzipan and Hanseatic history
7.4
A UNESCO-listed island old town in northern Germany, once the leading city of the Hanseatic League. Its brick gate, church towers and marzipan shops draw visitors. The Baltic beach at Travemünde is a short ride away.
Highlights:
  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk the charming streets of Lübeck’s Old Town
  • ⛪ Explore St. Mary’s Church with its towering brick vault
  • 🏰 Visit the iconic Holstentor city gate and museum
48 Eastern Friesland
Tea, tidal flats and car-free islands
7.4
A flat coastal region in northwest Germany with Wadden Sea mudflats, a string of low sandy islands and a strong tea culture. Cycling is a way of life here and most ferries to the islands leave from small mainland harbors.
Highlights:
  • ⛴️ Explore the scenic East Frisian Islands by ferry
  • ⛪ Visit historic churches with unique leaning towers
  • 🚴‍♂️ Cycle through charming East Frisian villages and dikes
49 Münsterland
Moated castles and flat cycling country
7.4
A flat, green region of fields, pastures and moated castles in northwest Germany, close to the Dutch border. Cyclists come for the dense network of signposted routes. Münster, the university city, is the natural base for visits.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Admire the romantic moated castles of Nordkirchen and Vischering
  • 🏛️ Visit Münster’s historic Prinzipalmarkt square and its Gothic town hall
  • 🚴‍♂️ Cycle along the famous 100 Castles Route through the countryside
50 Brandenburg
Lakes, palaces and Spreewald canals
7.4
The state around Berlin, with Potsdam as its capital, thousands of lakes and a flat landscape of forests, heaths and rivers. Potsdam's palaces, the Spreewald canals and quiet lake regions are the main reasons to go.
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Walk along the well-preserved medieval city walls and towers
  • ⛪ Explore historic Brandenburg Cathedral on Cathedral Island
  • 🏰 Visit the stunning Sanssouci Palace and Gardens in Potsdam
51 Rust
Europa-Park's home on the Upper Rhine
7.2
A village in the Rhine plain of southwest Germany between Freiburg and Offenburg. It's home to Europa-Park, the country's largest theme park, along with the Rulantica water park and a Rhine floodplain nature reserve a short ride away.
Highlights:
  • 🎢 Ride the Europa-Park roller coasters for thrilling views
  • 🏘️ Explore the historic town center and its charming streets
  • 🎢 Visit Europa-Park, Germany’s largest theme park
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