Places To Visit In Germany

Bremerhaven, Germany

A land of progressive cities and delicate, castle-coated countryside, Germany mixes the old and the new into an appetizing touristic blend. From the Lederhosen and ample, aging beer halls to the world capital of techno and roads without speed limits, there are few who won’t find something to love.

If you’re a city type, Berlin’s world class museums, insuppressible techno parties (if you’re a heavy dance fanatic, Berlin’s hedonistic yearly ‘Love Parade’ is probably your idea of heaven) and glance at the narrowing city divide and what’s left of the Berlin Wall. Munich has it’s own agenda, proudly steeped in Bavarian culture and teeming with traditional lederhosen-filled beer halls. Once a year, Oktoberfest comes to town, and seems to bring half the world with it. Welcome to another unstoppable, beer-swilling German party.

If all night parties are not your thing, however, the stunning German countryside will come to the rescue. Drift along the Rhine, eyeing the vineyards coating the banks, or head for one of the hundreds of historical, castle-clad cities. The town of Hildesheim features squares full of oversized, aging, angular houses, where you can buy spicy wurst from gruff local farmers. Neuschwanstein Castle is a whitewashed mansion complete with Disney towers and turrets atop a forested hill, while the phenomenally bulky castle overlooking the town of Heidelberg is a remarkable hotspot.

If you want to experience Germany’s reputation for speed, hiring a car and heading down the nearest Autobahn will do, though the more ambitious head for the lengthy, classic road circuit at the Nurberg Ring. Formally the home of German Formula 1, the ring’s now open to the public, and you can test your pace against the well-practiced locals.

A glance at Germany’s more infamous history is on offer at the harrowing Holocaust war memorials at Dachau and Buchenwald, while the Christmas markets – prevalent throughout Germany – give a taste of the friendliness and welcoming ethos of the modern day natives.

Most visitors could happily spend months in Germany, but if you only have time for cuckoo clocks, castles and clubbing, not to worry, it’s still a memorable ancient-meets-modern destination.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt am Main is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2008 population of 670,000. The urban area had an estimated population of 2.26 million in 2001. The city is at the centre of the larger Frankfurt Rhine Main Region which has a population of 5.3 million and is Germany's second largest metropolitan area.

Most international flights land at Frankfurt's huge airport, and its massive 19th-century railway station is the busiest in Europe.

If all roads used to lead to Rome, today they seem to converge on Frankfurt, making it the hub of a great network of European traffic routes. Frankfurt today is both a much visited business center and a worthy tourist destination with a distinct personality.

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg first known for its cosmopolitan flair and its numerous historic and even idyllic features. Hamburg boasts of rich cosmopolitan living as Germany's second largest city, located in the northern part of the country.

In addition, the city center boasts the illustrious Reeperbahn night life district.

Home to large manufacturing and shipping ports including the Airbus aircraft manufacturers Narrow Body final assembly plant. Hamburg, plays a vital role transportation and logistics, ideally situated off the northern sea.

Munich, Germany

Munich is the capital of Germany's state of Bavaria, and is the third largest city in Germany. The city has a population of around 1.3 million and it is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps.

As wonderful as it is, there is much more to see and do in Munich than drink beer. Stroll down the pedestrian streets filled with small shops and then relax in a small cafe. Check out the beautiful Marienplatz. There are numerous attractions including the Glockenspiel and many churches in the surrounding area. Climb the clock tower of the Old Peter for an amazing view! And don't miss a walk through the Englischer Garten. If you like museums head for the Deutsche Museum or the BMW museum. The Olympia Park is definitely worth a visit too. Walk, cycle, or use the excellent and easy-to-use transit system.

The city has two particular symbols. The first one is a lion - you'll see colorful statues of lions scattered throughout the city. The other one is the "Münchner Stadtkindl", a infantile monk. If you have a close look at the older buildings in the city, you'll see it almost everywhere.

Of course, you must experience the ambiance of the Hofbrauhaus, and its one liter mugs!

Munich is also the home of the original Oktoberfest which starts on the third weekend of each September and lasts for two weeks. During these two weeks you will see many people wearing the traditional Bavarian dress, "Dirndl" for women and "Lederhosen" for men.

Sindelfingen, Germany

A land of progressive cities and delicate, castle-coated countryside, Germany mixes the old and the new into an appetizing touristic blend. From the Lederhosen and ample, aging beer halls to the world capital of techno and roads without speed limits, there are few who won’t find something to love.

If you’re a city type, Berlin’s world class museums, insuppressible techno parties (if you’re a heavy dance fanatic, Berlin’s hedonistic yearly ‘Love Parade’ is probably your idea of heaven) and glance at the narrowing city divide and what’s left of the Berlin Wall. Munich has it’s own agenda, proudly steeped in Bavarian culture and teeming with traditional lederhosen-filled beer halls. Once a year, Oktoberfest comes to town, and seems to bring half the world with it. Welcome to another unstoppable, beer-swilling German party.

If all night parties are not your thing, however, the stunning German countryside will come to the rescue. Drift along the Rhine, eyeing the vineyards coating the banks, or head for one of the hundreds of historical, castle-clad cities. The town of Hildesheim features squares full of oversized, aging, angular houses, where you can buy spicy wurst from gruff local farmers. Neuschwanstein Castle is a whitewashed mansion complete with Disney towers and turrets atop a forested hill, while the phenomenally bulky castle overlooking the town of Heidelberg is a remarkable hotspot.

If you want to experience Germany’s reputation for speed, hiring a car and heading down the nearest Autobahn will do, though the more ambitious head for the lengthy, classic road circuit at the Nurberg Ring. Formally the home of German Formula 1, the ring’s now open to the public, and you can test your pace against the well-practiced locals.

A glance at Germany’s more infamous history is on offer at the harrowing Holocaust war memorials at Dachau and Buchenwald, while the Christmas markets – prevalent throughout Germany – give a taste of the friendliness and welcoming ethos of the modern day natives.

Most visitors could happily spend months in Germany, but if you only have time for cuckoo clocks, castles and clubbing, not to worry, it’s still a memorable ancient-meets-modern destination.