Best Cities in Germany to Visit

1. Berlin

Berlin is not only Germany’s capital and largest city, but it is also the cultural center of the nation. After the separation of the East and West during the Cold War, Berlin was reunited in,1990.

It soon emerged as a Cosmopolitan, international city, which was dear to its museums, history, Avante-grade art, and architecture. It is not surprising that Berlin is the most popular tourist destination in the country, where many visitors are interested in experiencing their turbulent political history as well as experiencing the energy of their world-renowned nightlife.

With an estimated population of 3.7 million, Berlin is the second most populous city in the European Union and is accurately home to a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Although it can be a metropolis with an impressive city skyline and lots of shopping options, one-third of Berlin is covered in lush forests, canals, lakes, rivers, bizarre parks and gardens. But of course, a major tourist attraction of the city has a diverse history. Certainly a few monuments will be included in Berlin tour, such as the Berlin Wall (including Checkpoint Charlie), which is one of the top tourist attractions in Germany.

A series of Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust, and fascinating museums. Apart from this, prestigious structures such as Reichstag (Govt. Building), Gedachhenstichky (Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church) and Farnsthurm (TV Tower) have become symbols not only for Berlin but also for the country.

Berlin Famous for: Noted for its Cultural Flair.
Places To Visit Berlin: Brandenburg Gate | Reichstag Building | Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe | East Side Gallery
Best time to visit Berlin: May | October

2. Munich

The Bavarian capital, built on the coast of Munich, is the Danube’s largest auxiliary river and the way to the Alps. The first resident of the city was Benedictine monk, following which the city, was named.

Munich is known as Muchan in Germany. It is called one of the most beautiful and attractive cities in Germany, and it is listed, with exquisite architecture and museums.

Bavaria is home to a series of traditions, which are quite diverse from the rest of Germany, in which Oktoberfest (a famous annual festival that usually includes beer) attracts more than 6 million visitors annually. Traditional clothes such as lederhosen and dirndl, are included.

This city offers first-class museums and Regal German architecture such as Marienplatz and its famous Glockenspiel as well as the Nymphenburg Palace.

Munich is fancy, but that does not mean that people do not know how to have fun. It is home to favorite places like English Garden along with its famous Surfing Canal and FKK (Nudist) lawn.

Munich is generally a quiet city whose history dates back to the 12th century. Since then, it has been successful in developing a multicultural personality and becoming the village of the world, (Weltdorf for the local). Here in the automobile and multi-ethnic corporations go hand in hand with the latest technology, extensive history, and Bavarian rustic style.

3. Frankfurt

With the glowing glass shining on you from its tall buildings, Frankfurt is the business and financial center of Germany, and maximum of Europe is part of it. With more than 5.5 million people living in the city and its outer edges, this is a dynamic and vibrant place where there is plenty.

While the modern city center of the city is filled, with skyscrapers and merchants, the medieval old city is a beautiful contrast, because bizarre cafes and traditional taverns offer, delicious food and refreshing beer.

Located on the main river, there are some beautiful paths along its shore, while windy parks and peaceful neighborhoods only add to the attractiveness of the city. Pumping, Frankfurt is a great city to travel and enjoy nightlife with a fantastic range of museums.

Once you arrive here, make sure to check the St. Bartholomew Cathedral (which is the burial site of Bartholomew the Apostal), explore the art within the Städel Museum and visit Kleinmarkehal (one of the city’s best flea markets). Frankfurt’s most attractive tourist attraction is unmistakably its Altstadt, or the Old Town and its central square – Römerburg.

You will find Romer, a reputed building (reminiscent of a colorful gingerbread house), which has been the Town Hall of the city since 1405. Apart from this, other popular destinations in Frankfurt include the impressive greenhouse, a large vegetable garden with Palmington, the birthplace of famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Frankfurt Cathedral.

4. Hamburg

Germany’s second largest city, Hamburg, is located in the north of the country within a few hours from Berlin. It is a port city and is one of Europe’s largest ports. Who has welcomed people to trade and make merry since the Middle Ages?  Its story begins with the Roman era.

Fortunately, we can still admire a large part of its original architecture, because the city managed to preserve its historical value during the Second World War raid. Today, it is a fast developing hub who has attracted the greatness of the Navy and aerospace industry, as well as publication and communication companies,  have said that the world is the creator of the blast of North Germany.

Marine identity appears everywhere in the city because the port and the Elbe River still impersonate an influential role in the lives of its citizens.

Venice of the North

A stroll on many bridges and canals makes it easy to understand that it is ‘Venice of the North’ Why is the name given? Many waterways run through its center and in Hamburg jointly have more bridges than Amsterdam and Venice.

It is one of the massive refugees in the world and still, embraces the past, its navigator past. Culture and art lovers will go on a Hamburg tour with their art places, concert halls Albafilmoni and Laage, musical shows and more. In addition, it is worth a visit, the Miniatur Wunderland of Hamburg, the world’s largest model railway that takes you from Scandinavia to the United States and on a journey again.

The surrounding area of ​​Saint Pauli is also worth seeing. Spend time on the harbor with the morning visit of Fischmarkt (fish market). This assemblage place for locals and tourists was started in 1703 and sells fresh fish, flowers, and spices with live entertainment.

Hafencity has been newly built and offers the latest in shopping and food. If you hunker for the classic, stick to the city center with its elegant neoclassical charm (City Hall) and the shopping street of Moinenkirchstra, which is popularly known as Mo.

City Hall (Rathaus), the only palace in the city, is a prestigious, neoclassical building, whose interior decoration reflects the pride of the mid-19th-century class. Hamburg’s miniature museum is one of the most exciting and original museums to present the city. In fact, Hamburg has a lot to do, because it is one of Europe’s largest centers of science, research, and education.

5. Cologne

Founded by Rome, the Cologne (or Köln) is one of Germany’s oldest cities, and its beautiful architecture reflects its long history during different eras of time. Gothic churches, the old-Roman towers and then look at the past in contrast to the modern architecture.

The growing Cathedral of Cologne has dual towers, which reach up to 157 meters in the sky and can be seen, from the entire city, which takes 600 years to complete. Located right next to the train station, this is the first thing visitors see, and they never stop their eyes.

From here, the old city and the Rhine river pass through the west coast. Cologne is still the right center of Germany’s bustle, culture, metropolitan cities, and history.

While most of the old buildings in the city were destroyed during World War II . The Old City of Cologne (Altstadt) has some very picturesque colorful buildings and cobbled streets, which are the best cities to travel in Germany is one of them.

The colorful 19th-century home and ice cream café have a backdrop for a pleasant life walk. Cologne’s art galleries and excellent museums mark each corner. If your favorite is a Vice Chocolate, then you have a museum in Cologne.

The Chocolate Museum has covered a long history of turning cocoa beans into chocolates and finished with the most delicious of the fountain. The largest Gothic church in Northern Europe, it escaped 14 different bomb blasts during World War II but fell into the rest of the city.

Cologne is the undisputed carnival king in Germany. Just before Lent, the whole city goes crazy with balls, city parades, and public glasses.

6. Heidelberg

The old town of Heidelberg is located, in scenic southwestern Germany. The beautiful Heidelberg is one of the few German cities that succeeded to avoid being destroyed in World War II.

This means that many of the old world charms fill the narrow Cobblestone streets and baroque city centers, reflecting the romantic period of 18th century Germany. It hosts the most famous university, which is reflected, in the youthful, energetic environment of the city.

While the meaning of a city, Heidelberg is entirely circled by green forests, with this Necker River is curved, so you will never feel away from nature. Visitors enjoy spectacular views from Alte Brook (Old Bridge), which cross the Napular River, from the city back to Philosopher’s Way, and after that once the ruins of the magnificent Heidel Castle.

This inspiring atmosphere allowed Mark Twain to end his novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Be sure to visit the old bridge (beautiful in its own way, it also offers spectacular views of the city), partially restored Heidelberg Castle ruins, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Germany, and Samlang Wuhanorn An attractive museum featuring art from psychiatric prisoners of 1840-1945.

Heidelberg, a source of inspiration for some of the most famous poets, painters, philosophers, and writers, was an important center of German Romanticism of the 18th century. Here you can enjoy the spectacular views of the city.

7. Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a cosmopolitan city, famous for hosting trade shows. Although that posh may seem a bit off for modern and outsiders, when you look under, the surface you will discover its great art scene as well as a pumping nightlife.

A symbol for the city is Düsseldorf Redskelger, (Cartwheel Boy) and its image, can be seen throughout the city on souvenirs and statues. A beautiful city on the banks of the River Rhine, Düsseldorf attracts a large number of visitors every year. That city toils as the business and financial hub of international fame.

Dusseldorf is known for its rich art, Mendelsohn’s house, and composer Robert Schumann, Altbier, is a crisp beer that has a lot of hops. Its Altstadt is sometimes called ‘The Longest Bar in the World‘.

But buyers can shop for a year-round on Königsallee (Kings Avenue), which is known by local people as Kö. After some serious shopping, buses with an Altbier, a German-style gray alley.

It is a top fermentation like British Peel Els . And it can be enjoyed in classic pubs such as Schlussel, Fuchschen, Yeridge, or Schumacher. The work of great architects such as Chipperfield and Ghery also marks the cityscape.

8. Stuttgart

Capital city Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart is the eighth most visited city, in Germany and it is also the largest. Stuttgart is undesirable in South West Germany, but it is a car enthusiasts dream, modern architecture is available, and there are some of the largest beer festivals in Germany (outside of Oktoberfest).

Within the city, there are many historical and cultural attractions such as Stiftskirche church, New Castle, Old Castle, the Wilhelm Palais, and much more. Many parks and gardens also enhance the beauty of the city. Stuttgart is home to the world’s two largest car brands and Porsche Mercedes. Production is nearby and is a world class car museum for both companies.

The city was the world’s first TV tower, Fernártum Stuttgart (TV Tower) and it still dominates the horizon. Stuttgart’s public architecture is similar to fans and library readers.

Its luminescent, state-of-the-art design Instagram is ready, and it is a great service for its citizens with higher than 500,000 media units. Regardless of its size, Stuttgart has a tranquil atmosphere, and people living in the hills surrounding the city happily spend their time in their magnificent Biergarten or Hiking.

Against the classic landscape, there are contemporary elements like glass and metal staircases. There is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the buildings of the famous architect Le Corbusier near Stuttgart. One of its most impressive structures is open to the public.

9. Nuremberg (Nürnberg)

Nuremberg is one of Germany’s most famous cities, with lots of places to see. It is the most famous for searches when 22 major Nazi criminals, were sentenced to war crimes, there is enough, to offer visitors to the city of Nuremberg.

It is associated with gingerbread and probably the most infamously, Nuremberg test which happened after WWII. Nevertheless, it should know more about its grand architecture.

Once unofficially after working as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, untold riches were drawn into the city, the German kings later added its splendor. It is manifest from the churches and the Graceful castle which can be found, in the old city.

Once upon a visit, be sure to check Altstadt, visit St. Loren’s Church, go to the colorful streets of Weissgerbergasse and reflect on the horrors of history in the document center Nazi Party Rally.

A museum hosted in the converted residues of the former Congress Hall of the Nazi Party. While Nuremberg is worth visiting for any time of the year due to its bustling nightlife and sumptuous beer, Christmas is especially mysterious, thanks to its huge, shimmering Christmas market.

Medieval fortifications are still standing in the grand Gothic churches and a colorful market class along with its impressive old city.

10. Leipzig

Germany’s central state is the largest, and beautiful city of Saxony. Leipzig is known for its vibrant art and culture scene, shaped by famous music creators such as Felix Mendelsohn and Richard Wagner.

Located at the meeting point of three rivers, it has been the meeting point for a great mind. Goethe was a student in Leipzig, Bach worked as a Cantor, here and Martin Luther argued here. Once you visit here, be sure to check out the dramatic Volkerschlachtdenkmal, look at Old City Hall (and Market Square) and views from the Panorama Tower.

Tourists can enjoy the performances of Bach’s music in St. Thomas Church where Bach had once worked, as a choir and now he has been buried. But save some time for visual art; Spinnerei Galleries are some converting industrial buildings waving with the scale of their changed architectural and artistic ambition.

On a sunny day, rent a canoe and boating through the city. The 1743 Gändehaus Orchestra of Leipzig, the world’s oldest symphony orchestra, proves that art is alive in this great German city. Apart from being the center of German art and culture, the city is also famous in Germany’s recent history. Leipzig protesters launched a peaceful revolution, which led to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Like Dresden, low fares and a rebellious spirit continue to attract a young response culture. Winters through the city center in the Christmas market in winter, with a magnificent tree and Ferris wheel. The reconstruction of the university near the same is Polylinekerirsh.

One of the largest cities in Europe, Augustusplatz, is located in central Campus Germany’s second oldest university.