Places to Visit in Germany

Visiting Germany for the first time seems fascinating with its historical cities and small towns. You can explore the vast forests, the abundance of mountains, and much more to make your travel interesting.

It is not about beauty always. Speaking for the old days and wars, have you thought about buying international travel insurance on this trip to Germany? Well, it would be a great idea if you do so. Usually, travelling to a foreign land is safe but having insurance can make you have safe travel.

If you are a first-time traveller, to make things easier, you can read along the must-visit tourist attractions here.

List of Places to Visit in Germany

Here is a list of places that you must visit during your travel trip to Germany. These are the most popular places with the highest tourist attraction -

• Berlin's Brandenburg Gate
• The Black Forest
• Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
• The Ultimate Fairytale Castle
• Museum Island in Berlin
• The Historic Port of Hamburg
• Bamberg and the Bürgerstadt
• The Rhine Valley
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Insel Mainau
• Sanssouci Park and Palace
• The Berlin Wall

Travel destination in Germany are crowded during the tourism time (March to May), but Germany doesn’t stay behind to attract their visitors.

How? Well, the tourism industry in Germany is wide and they can offer you numerous attractive things that will make you appreciate it.

Berlin's Brandenburg Gate

Undoubtedly, one of the best places and vastly known as the attraction among every tourist is Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. Why? It was built in 1791 for Frederick William, the king. It is modelled using the Acropolis in Athens. Despite being the most popular landmark, it is also the symbol of Berlin as well as of division from the cold world war. Now, it is used as a national symbol of peace around the globe. As a pro tip, while visiting Germany, buying travel insurance will feel beneficial in having a safe journey.

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The Black Forest

With the dark and densely wooden hills, the Black Forest is a key attraction in Germany, and it is the most visited region. You can locate The Black Forest in the southwestern corner of the country, and it is a wide forest. It starts from Pforzheim and ends at Waldshut, making it 160 kilometres long forest from north to high rhine. Hikers will love this place as it represents true beauty, and it is termed as heaven for hikers. There are several other attractions to this place which are the Black Forest Railway, impressive waterfalls, Triberg and more. The open-air museum is a must-visit for every tourist, and it will give a memory of lifelong. You can explore differently by picking up the map and exploring the town.

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

Cologne Cathedral, also termed as Kölner Dom in Germany, is an infamous place located on the bank of the Rhine. Apart from being the most popular landmark, this place has historical values. You can explore the high gothic architecture that is termed as the highest and largest cathedrals around Europe. It was started in 1248 and become a remarkable landmark in the middle ages. Why so? Well, the architecture is one of its kind and it represents the true beauty of the old days.

The Ultimate Fairytale Castle

The old town of Füssen is situated in the Ammergau and Allgäu Alps. It is a popular alpine, and it is one of the popular winter sports centres. From this location, you can explore Germany from a different perspective. You can find that Neuschwanstein Castle is visiting from this location. The picturesque look and architecture of its kind represent Royalty.  The luxury of the old era is still magnificent, and by exploring this location from a perspective of a German, you will be amazed.

Museum Island in Berlin

The well-pronounced landmark in berlin for every visitor till this day of writing this post is Berlin’s Museum Island. This museum is built between the Kupfergraben and the river spree. This is a 400 meters long canal slightly at bay from the river. You can find the oldest and vital museum of berlin at this place. Despite being the most visited site in Berlin, there are numerous other buildings to explore in the region. The knowledge of antiquity in the form of art is something new to explore for every tourist. These buildings are centuries old and were added from 1843 to 1876. Some of the art museums are built-in 1904. So, you have a lot to explore while visiting this place.

The Historic Port of Hamburg

Do you love visiting seaports and love to admire their beauty? Well, if you want to take a historic journey in the middle of a family vacation, the Historic Port of Hamburg will be the best thing to try out. This historic port is situated at the river Elbe which is in Hamburg. This place is also called "Gateway to the World" and widely popular for tourism. In term of volume, this place is the country's largest seaport, and millions of people visit this place every year to learn about the history and what's so cool about this place.

Bamberg and the Bürgerstadt

Bamberg is a city in Franconia, and it is situated in a beautiful landscape location near the river Regnitz. This location is close to the confluence. This place is also popular for its Witch Prison called The Drudenhaus, and it was built in the 16th century. The prison is no longer standing now, but you can still find a detailed account of numerous cases and how people used to treat them here.  It also has an amazing pedestrian zone, home to a 17th-century baroque church.  You have a town hall and numerous other places to visit during your journey in this town. If you want to try something new, then you can go for the delicious food in this town.

The Rhine Valley

If you are travelling south, you can find some of the picturesque old towns connecting to the Rhine Valley. This town is a famous town of worms, splendid cathedrals, and medieval architecture. This place is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is also called the most beautiful place to explore during your travel trip to Germany. You not only get to explore the location but the tasty food, cultural clothing and many more things make this place good enough to visit. You can try out some adventurous activities during your travel to the Rhine Valley.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

While exploring the beauty of a country, going with the old town locations that are preserved till this day should be everyone’s priority. If you are finding some of the oldest but must-visit location which is preserved till this day is Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It is a medieval old town, and it is one of the primary attraction among tourist. Germany has only three towns that are preserved, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber one of them with intact walls. If you want to explore the same beauty and well-preserved locations, then you can head toward Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen.

Insel Mainau

Insel Mainau is considered the Flower Island of Lake Constance, and it is known for spot-on beauty. This place is rated and listed by thousands of visitor for must-visit due to its calming beauty. Visiting the green lands and cherishing the sea from a bay is offering a top-notch experience to its visitors. There are different types of flowers that you get to explore during your travel. You can plan a travel trip to lake Constance 1 and enjoy something new here.

Sanssouci Park and Palace

Sanssouci Park and Palace are situated in Potsdam, and it was built by the King of Prussia called Fedrick the Great. This place is usually named as the German’s Rival of Versailles, but it is not exactly true. Coming to the point, Sanssouci is counted in the Rococo style, and it is also smaller than the French Baroque. However, this place is notable and popular for having numerous impressive temples, follies and other attractions in the park. While heading to such a beautiful palace, you will be filled with enormous energy, and it would be a great experience.

The Berlin Wall

In the era of the cold world war, The Berlin Wall played a crucial role and it becomes a symbolic position. The history of world war is still preserved and this wall shows the bitter truth of war. During a trip to Berlin, having a visit to the Berlin Wall is a must for everyone. Why? As the old saying goes "History Repeat Itself" and learning about history can prevent us from making the same mistakes. So, instead of moving on, taking a close look at what happened, how cruel it was and other things will awake the inner you and help you to see the world from a different perspective.

These are the twelve amazing places that every visitor must opt for while travelling to Germany. The mentioned locations are popular and known for their history, culture and art values. Germany played an important role in the world war, and learning Germany from a close angle will help explore the world differently. Those who are travelling with student visa should also consider applying for student travel insurance. Germany offers many exposures to international students.

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