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Germany

Germany

Germany

Fairytale castles, forests and modern cities.

Best Time

May – September, December (markets)

Visa

Schengen visa for many

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

German

Weather

Temperate, -1 to 25°C

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Top Attractions

  • •Neuschwanstein Castle
  • •Brandenburg Gate
  • •Black Forest
  • •Cologne Cathedral
  • •Bavarian Alps

Popular Cities

  • •Berlin
  • •Munich
  • •Frankfurt
  • •Hamburg

Recommended Hotels

  • •Hotel Adlon Kempinski
  • •Bayerischer Hof
  • •The Fontenay

Best Restaurants

  • •Restaurant Tim Raue
  • •Beer gardens
  • •Bavarian taverns

Things to Do

  • •Castle tours
  • •Oktoberfest
  • •Rhine cruise
  • •Christmas markets

Mountains

  • •Zugspitze
  • •Bavarian Alps

Nightlife

  • •Berlin techno clubs
  • •Munich beer halls

Shopping

  • •Kurfürstendamm
  • •Christmas markets

Local Food

  • •Bratwurst
  • •Pretzels
  • •Schnitzel
  • •German beer

Travel Tips

  • •Carry cash — cards not universal
  • •Sundays most shops close
  • •Punctuality is valued

Transportation

Efficient ICE trains and the Autobahn network.