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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.