best known for its famous Oktoberfest and World War two history Germany is
also home to some of Europa's most beautiful scenery fairytale castles
important historic sites and lively party scenes located in the heart of
Europe Germany maintains the continents most powerful economy an overview of the
best places to visit in Germany located in the Baltic Sea rugged Island is the
largest island in Germany connected to the mainland by the rug and bridge and
dragon cause why charming villas romantic seaside resorts
and beautiful beaches all draw tourists to rugged Island but the star attraction
is the Jasmine National Park famous for its unique charm lips rising 528 feet
161 metres over the sea another notable feature of rugged island escape are
gonna East Germany's northernmost tip where tourists can visit an old
lighthouse remnants of a Slovak castle and a picturesque fishing village
the largest city in Germany's federal state of Saxony leipzig is known for its
vibrant arson colchicine shaped by famous music composers like Bach Richard
Wagner and Felix Mendelssohn tourists today can enjoy performances of Bach's
music at the street Thomas Church where Vaughan once served this choir leader
and is now buried in addition to historic sites like the old town hall
the city boasts several impressive structures such as the Napoleonic
monument to the Battle of the nation's and right strict the former High Court
of the right one of Europe's largest town squares the Augusta's plats is
situated at the central campus Germany's second oldest university
situated on the Rhine River in the German federal state of North
rhine-westphalia cologne is one of the most popular places to visit in Germany
the city offers a vibrant array of attractions buzzing nightlife and a
stellar arts and culture scene Fallone also packs impressive landmarks such as
the city's informal symbol the Cologne Cathedral a stunning gothic Church
moreover the 12 Romanesque churches are magnificent examples of medieval
architecture
stretching between the cities of Benton and Bonn Germany the Milliron flows
through a dramatic geological formation called the Rhine Gorge this region
features a spectacular landscape dotted with some 40 medieval castles
picturesque villages and terraced vineyards the region's most famous
natural attraction is the lower lie the deepest or in most narrow section of the
Rhine Gorge which features a large treacherous rock that caused several
boating accidents prior to the 19th century the best way to experience the
romantic Rhine is by a river ball three
as one of the largest Baltic Sea ports in Germany Lubeck is located in the
country's northernmost state schleswig-holstein founded in 11:43
Lubeck served for several centuries as the capital seat of the Hanseatic League
although it was the first German city to be bombed and damaged during World War
Two Lubeck still retains much of its medieval architecture making it a
popular tourist destination a walk through the narrow streets of the
altstadt offers views of historic sites like the stunning Cathedral the 12th
century townhall and the old city gates of which the whole centre is the most
theme
before it was severely damaged from World War two bombings Dresden was known
as the jewel box because of its lavish collection of stunning art and
architecture after many years the city has restored much of its former glory
the capital of the federal state of Saxony Dresden offers a number of
historic sites like the stunning Fram Kircher Cathedral the city also boasts
many cultural institutions of which the semper Opera is most widely a theme
the most photographed building in Germany response Tynecastle
is also one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations nestled among the
breathtaking beauty of the bavarian alps near the town of Fossen this fairytale
castle served as the inspiration behind Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle
constructed in the late 1800s new Swan Stein Castle was never built for defense
purposes as most castles instead this castle was created as a fanciful retreat
king ludwig ii of bavaria who had a reputation for abiding in daydreams
instead of reality with historic treasures like the medieval old bridge
the heidelberg castle the Church of the Holy Spirit and the ninth Street Gorge
house it is no wonder that Heidelberg is a popular tourist attraction the city
center's main street coughs this is packed with clubs restaurants museums
art galleries shops and markets selling the likes of beer steins cuckoo clocks
and German sausages home to Germany's oldest University Heidelberg flung
academic history can be retraced along the philosopher's walk a scenic footpath
often blocked by many earlier philosophers and professors
a federal state and the capital city of Germany Berlin is widely associated with
its World War two history and former division of East and West Germany by the
Berlin Wall during the Cold War since the fall of the historic wall in 1989
Berlin today is now with vas unified city diverse and ethnic groups
and abundant in sightseeing attractions culture and nightlife many tourists are
drawn to Berlin's famous historic structures which include the Brandenburg
Gate and the Reichstag although most of the Berlin Wall was demolished there are
some portions still standing near checkpoint charlie and right
best known is the origin of the world famous Oktoberfest
Minik is one of the best places to visit in Germany with a great culture scene
Munich is home to several sophisticated opera houses and theaters like the
National Theatre the city center is an attractive blend of classic and modern
architecture teeming and historic churches medieval walls and royal
palaces as well as bustling shopping centers and nightlife Venice Munich
Oktoberfest began in 1910 with the royal wedding celebration today this famous
beer festival draws millions of visitors every year to take part in the revelry
that involves several gigantic beer tents delicious Bavarian food and
millions of liters of beer