Best places to visit in Germany from Sylt to Berchtesgaden in Bavaria
Best places to visit in Germany show you the highlights of what to see and visit in Germany.
Travel to Germany can be many things. Germany is a big important EU country, however, it is an often overlooked holiday destination. Why exactly? But Germany is a fantastic travel and holiday country in every way, offering a wealth of opportunities for all kinds of travelers. And it is safe to travel here, the people are friendly, and the food is splendid.
Whether you’re looking for a city break, ski holiday or beach holiday, whether you’re looking for cultural trips or hikes in beautiful mountains, or whether you’re looking for beer or wine, Germany has what we’re looking for.
Best places to visit in Germany. Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany. Here, Martin Luther translated the bible.
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Germany’s stormy history alone is something that attracts millions of tourists to Europe’s most populous nation every year. Here, those interested in history can delve into the history of thousands of castles, into the Reformation, historical wars and events, and not least into the music, the memorials, and the diversity of German culture.
Did you know that Germany has 20,000 castles, you can visit many of them? We curated this subject.
Let’s take a closer look at Germany. We begin with the beautiful Vesterhav, a stone’s throw from near Rømø.
Sylt, Germany’s fashionable sea resort
Sylt, an exclusive sea resort near Denmark, must be mentioned as one of the best places to visit in Germany.
Sylt, Germany, Northern sea resort
The North German Wadden Sea, Sylt, which lies just south of Denmark’s Rømø, is a popular tourist destination for Germans. The island is inhabited by around 20,000 people, and as a tourist destination is on the pretty exclusive end, but no more than Skagen, we can all be there. It is an island where many wealthy Germans have their summer house. But Sylt is also an island that, in terms of nature, architecture and culture, is reminiscent of the Danish Wadden Sea islands of Fanø and Rømø. Here you will find sand dune plantations full of thatched houses and kilometers of sandy beaches.
Hamburg, you will be amazed at what Hamburg can offer on a weekend
One of Northern Europe’s largest cities is also close to the Danish border. A good hour’s flight from almost anywhere in the EU like Copenhagen, and you are in Germany’s second-largest city with more than 2.8 million inhabitants.
Best places to visit in Germany. Hamburg skyline
Hamburg is an interesting mix of a modern metropolis with all that goes with cultural life, modern architecture and an extremely cosmopolitan atmosphere, at the same time that Hamburg is one of Europe’s largest port cities with plenty of associated industry. The city’s colorful and famous quarter, Skt. Pauli, who also still at a wide selection of nightclubs, bars, casinos and strip clubs. Hamburg is in every way a real metropolis that will always be worth a weekend trip.
We have covered Hamburg in more detail here.
Rügen, popularly known as Germany’s Riviera
In the Baltic Sea, we find what is often called Germany’s Riviera. Kilometer after kilometer of sandy beaches facing the calm waters of the Baltic Sea have for decades made the area along the German Baltic Sea coast, and especially the long island, Rügen, a very popular holiday destination among Germans.
Places to visit in Germany. Rügen, Seebrucke Sellin, Germany
The relatively close location to cities such as Rostock and Berlin makes the island an obvious holiday destination for many Germans, and the proximity to Denmark means that as a Dane you can meet many compatriots on the long sandy beaches.
In addition to the beaches, you will also find chalk cliffs on Rügen that are confusingly similar to Møns Klint. In addition, there is the beautiful nature reserve Jasmund, and then you must not deceive yourself to experience Prora, a gigantic holiday building begun in the 1930s, which today has been converted into holiday apartments, hostels, hotels and museums.
Berlin sunset city skyline at Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Germany
Best places to visit in Germany: Berlin, “First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin” (Cohen)
The German capital is known to many, but nevertheless always worth a visit. As a city, Berlin is incredibly many things at the same time. It is a hyper-modern metropolis with hundreds of nationalities, and it is a big city with a long and exciting history. These are shantytowns and they are endless rows of concrete dwellings. It’s street art and culture, atmospheric streets with small cozy bars, and it’s wide boulevards with street crowds and real city life.
Berlin – Brandenburg Gate at night
If you are in Berlin, you mustn’t miss out on major sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, and then you can take advantage of an afternoon at the city’s huge Olympic Stadium, built for the Olympics in 1936, and home ground for the city’s football pride, Hertha Berlin.
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Fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany
Of more than 20.000 castles in Germany, this one stands out. The beautiful Schloss Neuschwanstein in southwestern Germany.
Famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, before sunrise
The castle is well known as an example of the quality of German architecture and was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in honor of the composer Richard Wagner. The castle is visited by more than 1.5 million tourists every year, and is one of Europe’s most loved tourist destinations.
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Dresden, a modern center of art and culture
Florence on the Elbe, as the city is also called, is one of Germany’s great cultural cities, and for centuries was home to the kings and princes of Saxony. Dresden was a cultural center of art and music for centuries, but the city was almost totally destroyed during a massive Allied bombardment at the end of World War II.
Dresden, Saxen, Germany
Since then, the city has been resurrected and is again today a center of culture and history, and the reconstruction of Dresden has given it a distinctive character of modern buildings among the remains of the historic medieval city, and you should especially visit the historic Frauenkirche, just as one should not miss visiting the Zwinger, the large palatial garden complex that attracts tourists from all over the world every year.
Black Forest and mountain. Vineyard near the small town of Staufen
The Black Forest is a large mountain and forest area in southwestern Germany, close to both France and Switzerland.
The area is more than 6,000 square kilometers and is a true dreamland for nature lovers, and an obvious destination for travelers with their hiking boots firmly tied on their feet.
The Black Mountains, Best places to visit in Germany
The area has extremely rich wildlife, and between the large hills and mountain slopes, in the valleys, you will find a multitude of small cozy villages, where you can rest your feet and enjoy a good glass of local wine in the meantime.
Nuremberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany
Historic Nuremberg is described by many as the most beautiful city in all of Germany. The old town center from the Middle Ages offers a multitude of small winding streets and half-timbered houses, and everywhere in the city, you can see the city’s history in the streets, churches and spectacular architecture.
Nuremberg; Germany
For those interested in history, there will be many hours to spend at the city’s Documentation Museum about the Second World War, and then you should visit the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, which displays everything about German culture from ancient times to the present day. Munich, Bayen’s capital with foosball and Oktoberfest
The capital of the state of Bavaria, and for many people synonymous with the pride of the city, the football club Bayern Munich. But Munich is much more than that. The almost 1000-year-old Marienplatz in the middle of Munich is the heart of the city, and one of the most well-known places in the southern German capital. Munich is also known worldwide for its many large beer halls, which have always been an important part of life in the city. You feel
thirsty, you can visit the famous Hofbräuhaus from the 16th century and at the same time get a taste of the city’s history.
October festival in Munich
Berchtesgaden in Bavaria
Just before Germany meets Austria, we find the beautiful mountain town, Berchtesgaden, which should be every nature or architecture lover’s dream destination. The city lies in the valley between several large mountains and the glacial lake Königssee, and the area is among the most beautiful in the country.
Idyllic mountain landscape in the Bavarian Alps, Berchtesgaden
The town dates from the 12th century and has a long and credible history. The whole area is ideal for trips out into nature and the German Alps, and there are also good opportunities to practice skiing at the area’s ski resorts. High above the city is the Kehlsteinhaus, also called the Eagle’s Nest, which was built for Adolf Hitler, from where you have a fantastic view of the city and the area, and the Kehlsteinhaus is open to tourists.
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Frankfurt Airport then you are in the middle of Germany. So rent a car and the adventure begins.
