Germany is a European country located in central Europe, stretching from the Alps, across the North European plain to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea covering an area of 357,021 sq km. Germany has an estimated population of about 82 million. The bordering countries of Germany are Denmark, Poland, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Austria.
Since reunification, Germany has achieves a higher profile as a tourist destination in Europe. Germany has beautiful natural sights, some of the best architectural wonders of the world, fairy tales castle, medieval villages, spas and much more. Some of the major tourist attractions in Germany are Berlin, The Rhine Valley, The Black Forest, Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Bridge, Neuschwanstein Castle, The Frisian Island, The Romantic Road, Frankfurt, Lake Constance, Munich, Brandenburg Gate, Holstentor, Rugen Cliff, Cologne Cathedral Lindau and much more.
Some of the top tourist attractions in Germany
Berlin: Berlin an exciting and vibrant city is the capital of Germany. One third of the city comprises forests, gardens, parks, lakes and rivers. Berlin is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Some of the popular attractions of Berlins are Brandenburg Gate, Charlie Checkpoint, Sea Life Aquarium, Berlin Television Tower, Charlottenburg Palace, Museum Island, etc. Berlin has also some great shooping centre and restaurants.
Rhine Valley: Rhine River valley is a scenic and romantic area situated between Koblenz and Rudesheim. Rhine Valley is also included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rhine Valley has dozen of fortresses, monasteries, picturesque castle.
Neuschwanstein Castle: Neuschwanstein Castle is a fairytale castle famous for its history and design located on steep hill near Fussen in southwest Bavaria. It has been built in 1869 by King Ludwig II and has been an inspiration for Walt Disneyland. Neuschwanstein Castle is a most photographed building in Germany.
Heidelberg: Heidelberg is located in the valley of the Neckar river also known as romantic city. This lovable city features a great mix of old world beauty that occupies the narrow cobble stone streets. Popular attractions of Heidelberg are Heidelberg Castle, Old Town Bridge and river valley.
The Black Forest: The Black Forest, located in southwestern part of Germany is 140 miles long and 40 miles wide. This wooded mountain range is famous for several attractions. Popular attractions of Black Forests are the mineral enriched thermal springs, Open Air Museum, Triberg waterfalls and gorge of the river Wutach.
Cologne: The beautiful city of Cologne, situated on the banks of the river Rhine is the fourth largest city of Germany. Cologne is home to various museums, beautiful medieval houses such as Gurzenich, and hundreds of galleries. Cologne is also famous for its Cathedral- the third tallest in the world.
Food: Rote Grutze – a red fruit pudding, Sauerbraten- pickled roast meat, Schnitzel- a cutlet of boneless meat, Apfelstrudel- a kind of pastry, Kasespatzle- noodles made from wheat and egg.
Climate: Temperature during summer (June- September) ranges between 20 C-30 C with prolonged heat waves. Temperature during winter (December- March) ranges between 0 C -5 C. However the weather is not stable and predictable in Germany due to continental air masses from eastern Europe and marine air masses from Atlantic. It usually cool, misty and smoggy during autumn (October- November).
Since reunification, Germany has achieves a higher profile as a tourist destination in Europe. Germany has beautiful natural sights, some of the best architectural wonders of the world, fairy tales castle, medieval villages, spas and much more. Some of the major tourist attractions in Germany are Berlin, The Rhine Valley, The Black Forest, Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Bridge, Neuschwanstein Castle, The Frisian Island, The Romantic Road, Frankfurt, Lake Constance, Munich, Brandenburg Gate, Holstentor, Rugen Cliff, Cologne Cathedral Lindau and much more.
Some of the top tourist attractions in Germany
Berlin: Berlin an exciting and vibrant city is the capital of Germany. One third of the city comprises forests, gardens, parks, lakes and rivers. Berlin is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Some of the popular attractions of Berlins are Brandenburg Gate, Charlie Checkpoint, Sea Life Aquarium, Berlin Television Tower, Charlottenburg Palace, Museum Island, etc. Berlin has also some great shooping centre and restaurants.
Rhine Valley: Rhine River valley is a scenic and romantic area situated between Koblenz and Rudesheim. Rhine Valley is also included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rhine Valley has dozen of fortresses, monasteries, picturesque castle. Neuschwanstein Castle: Neuschwanstein Castle is a fairytale castle famous for its history and design located on steep hill near Fussen in southwest Bavaria. It has been built in 1869 by King Ludwig II and has been an inspiration for Walt Disneyland. Neuschwanstein Castle is a most photographed building in Germany.
Heidelberg: Heidelberg is located in the valley of the Neckar river also known as romantic city. This lovable city features a great mix of old world beauty that occupies the narrow cobble stone streets. Popular attractions of Heidelberg are Heidelberg Castle, Old Town Bridge and river valley.
The Black Forest: The Black Forest, located in southwestern part of Germany is 140 miles long and 40 miles wide. This wooded mountain range is famous for several attractions. Popular attractions of Black Forests are the mineral enriched thermal springs, Open Air Museum, Triberg waterfalls and gorge of the river Wutach.
Cologne: The beautiful city of Cologne, situated on the banks of the river Rhine is the fourth largest city of Germany. Cologne is home to various museums, beautiful medieval houses such as Gurzenich, and hundreds of galleries. Cologne is also famous for its Cathedral- the third tallest in the world.
Food: Rote Grutze – a red fruit pudding, Sauerbraten- pickled roast meat, Schnitzel- a cutlet of boneless meat, Apfelstrudel- a kind of pastry, Kasespatzle- noodles made from wheat and egg.
Climate: Temperature during summer (June- September) ranges between 20 C-30 C with prolonged heat waves. Temperature during winter (December- March) ranges between 0 C -5 C. However the weather is not stable and predictable in Germany due to continental air masses from eastern Europe and marine air masses from Atlantic. It usually cool, misty and smoggy during autumn (October- November).
Good list of the great castles in Germany
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