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Close-up of a white apartment Bauhaus-Building designed by Walter Gropius in Dessau with a blue sky above

Sep 20, 20266 min read

A Guide to Dessau, Germany

A large white building with turrets and a central tower by a river; on the green hillside on the other side is a stone castle.

Aug 28, 20266 min read

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Germany

A busy beach lapped by large waves on a windy day.

Jul 27, 202611 min read

The 19 Best Things to Do in Germany

Colorful beach chairs scattered across the sands on a vast beach backed by grass-covered sand dunes.

May 13, 20268 min read

10 of the Best Beaches in Germany

canto-v3600468 - Along the Romantic Road in Schwangau, Germany. Ivanova Tetyana/Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20266 min read

6 Top Road Trips in Germany

The Black Forest region in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Milamai/Getty Images

Aug 2, 20255 min read

Discover Where Locals Travel in Germany

Diving into the Obersee, the Bavarian Alps. Valentin Wolf/Getty Images

Jun 19, 20255 min read

6 Highlights of a Road Trip Across Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg

From Currywurst and Döner in Berlin to beer and pork in Bavaria, here are the best things to eat and drink in Germany © Nikada / Getty Images

Dec 17, 202416 min read

16 Must-Try Foods and Drinks in Germany – and the Best Places to Enjoy Them

Two cyclists ride through vineyards in Rhineland-Palatinate; they cycle away from the camera and straight down a narrow road between rows of vines.

Jul 25, 20247 min read

8 of the Best Cycling Routes in Germany

Find out how to blend in like a local in Germany with this guide to what you need to know before you go © PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek / Shutterstock

May 9, 20246 min read

What You Need to Know Before Going to Germany

Head to spots like Lake Konigssee in the fall for fewer visitors and colorful vistas © canadastock / Shutterstock

May 8, 20243 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Germany? We Help You Decide

Escape the urban stress and mess with a bracing hike in Bavaria © Westend61 / Getty Images

May 8, 20245 min read

Discover Germany on These 6 Incredible Hikes

Money-savings tips from joining free festivals like this one in Berlin to getting a Deutsche Bahn rail pass © Linka A Odom / Getty Images

May 4, 20246 min read

10 Tips for Traveling in Germany on a Budget

Smiling little boy and his father waiting express train on railway station platform

May 4, 20244 min read

Get Around in Germany with These Top Transportation Options

For many tourists, Germany's visa requirements are straightforward © A-Tom / Getty Images

Jul 23, 20234 min read

Do You Need a Visa to Go to Germany?

From exploring national parks to lounging by a lake, plan your family vacation in Germany with these top activities for all ages © Tom Werner / Getty Images

Jul 13, 20239 min read

11 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Germany

Crowds of passengers in Frankfurt Central Station

Mar 2, 20234 min read

Explained: How Can Travelers Benefit from Germany's New Monthly Train Pass?

The half-timber old town hall of Quedlinburg.

Aug 2, 20227 min read

How I Traveled Using Germany’s €9 Travel Pass: My 48-Hour Itinerary

People wearing mask waiting for ICE train on platform at station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof).

Jul 26, 20225 min read

Traveling to Germany? 6 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Go

The U-bahn going over the Oberbaum Bridge in Berlin

Jul 15, 20227 min read

Explore Germany for €9 This Summer: These Are the Best Itineraries to See the Most for Less

A traveler arriving in Germany

Aug 16, 20212 min read

Germany Imposes Tougher Restrictions on US Visitors

A national park landscape in Germany

Jun 26, 20217 min read

Top 10 National Parks in Germany

An outside bar in Berlin is busy at nighttime.

May 17, 20212 min read

Why German Nightclubs Could Be Declared Cultural Institutions

A traveler on a train in Europe

Apr 20, 20212 min read

Germany Wants to Encourage Travelers to Take Trains over Planes

Toronto Canada, August 20, 2024; A full train view of a Via Rail sleek modern Siemens train set passing by a green forest area., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-02T17:28:21.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Experience Canada 1, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Jan 9, 20202 min read

Travelling by Train in Germany Has Just Got Cheaper

A scenic shot of the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany surrounded by snowy mountain forests, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T14:58:00.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: social, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Dec 12, 20196 min read

The Naked Truth About Naturism in Germany

The Bavarian Alps in winter. canadastock / Shutterstock Images

Jan 8, 20165 min read

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bavaria

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