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Main street in Tauberbischofsheim, Bavaria, Germany. Richi McWallace/Shutterstock

Overview

Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of feasts, treats and temptations experiencing Germany's soul-stirring scenery, spirit-lifting culture, big-city beauties, romantic palaces and half-timbered towns.

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Attraction in Friedrichshain
East Side Gallery
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Attraction in Bavaria
KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
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Attraction in Munich
Schloss Nymphenburg
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Attraction in Munich
Residenzmuseum
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Attraction in Munich
Münchner Stadtmuseum
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Attraction in City West & Charlottenburg
Schloss Charlottenburg
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Attraction in Cologne
Kölner Dom
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Attraction in Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Abteikirche Maria Laach

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Saxony has the most distinctive identity of all of Germany's diverse regions. Here are the top things to do in this historic corner of eastern Germany.

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Best Time to Visit

Find the perfect season for your visit to Germany with this guide to what's happening through the year.

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Things to Know

Do you have a trip planned, or are considering going to Germany soon? Here are 6 questions to ask before you go.

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Transportation

Germany's public transportation network is one of the best in the world (and kids under 15 travel on trains for free). Read on for how to explore Germany.

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Visa Requirements

Do you know if you need a visa to visit Germany? We can help you work it out.

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Best Road Trips

Visit historic towns, castles and palaces, plus epic mountains and remote beaches on these top touring routes through Germany.

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Money and Costs

The German rail company Deutsche Bahn have cut their long distance fares for the first time in 17 years, in a new effort to make train travel more…

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Traveling with Kids

Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…

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5 Shops

You probably don’t need to be told that Hamburg has no shortage of cultural, architectural and artistic attractions, but once you’ve checked off the…

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