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Germany
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.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Cologne
Cologne’s geographical and spiritual heart – and its single-biggest tourist draw – is the magnificent Kölner Dom. With its soaring twin spires, this is…
Aachen
It’s impossible to overestimate the significance of Aachen’s magnificent cathedral. The burial place of Charlemagne, it’s where more than 30 German kings…
Bavarian Alps
A pocket-sized trove of weird treasures, Schloss Linderhof was Ludwig II’s smallest but most sumptuous palace, and the only one he lived to see fully…
Füssen
Appearing through the mountaintops like a mirage, Schloss Neuschwanstein was the model for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. King Ludwig II planned this…
Dresden
A collaboration between the architect Matthäus Pöppelmann and the sculptor Balthasar Permoser, the Zwinger was built between 1710 and 1728 on the orders…
Füssen
King Ludwig II grew up at the sun-yellow Schloss Hohenschwangau and later enjoyed summers here until his death in 1886. His father, Maximilian II, built…
Freiburg
With its lacy spires, cheeky gargoyles and intricate entrance portal, Freiburg’s 11th-century minster cuts an impressive figure above the central market…
Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
From cities to countryside to high mountain peaks, experience the best of Germany with these top things to do.
Read articleThings to Know
From paying with cash to not crossing against a red light, here are the things you need to know before going to Germany.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Do you know if you need a visa to visit Germany? We can help you work it out.
Read articleMoney and Costs
From Deutsche Bahn rail passes to camping in the summer months, there are plenty of ways to save money in Germany.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
With lots of family-friendly activities and a well-developed infrastructure, Germany is an ideal destination for families traveling with kids of all ages.
Read articleBest 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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