Germany is the dream of every tourist. No matter what you may want to do when going on holiday, you can do it all while visiting Germany.
Close to 70 million tourists are visiting Germany every year, making it the 7th most visited country in the world.
If you are going there for the fist time and you can’t decide on where to go first, you might find very helpful our guide with Top rated destinations in Germany.
8 Top rated destinations in Germany
Berlin
Not only that Berlin is Germany’s capital and largest city but also one of its most important cultural, economical and political centres. Rebuilt-ed after the devastation of WWII, Berlin is a multicultural city which welcomes more than 24 million tourists every year.
Top attractions in Berlin: Museum Island, The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Opera, The Berlin Wall Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag Building, Charlottenburg Palace, Markthalle Neun The Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Museumand
Hamburg
Known as the “Venice of the North”, Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city. Hamburg is home to one of the largest ports in Europe and is considered to be a centre of international trade and business. Recently one of the city districts was added on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Top attractions in Hamburg: The Port of Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland, St. Michael’s Church, Museum of Arts and Crafts, Inner and Outer Alster, Park Planten un Blomen, International Maritime Museum and the Red District.
Munich
After being destroyed in WWII, the capital of Bavaria managed was completely reconstructed to become one of the best cities Germany has. Some people even consider it above Berlin from many point of view. During the cold season, Munich is hosting the most famous festival in Germany: Oktoberfest.
Top attractions in Munich: Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, Town Hall, Deutsches Museum, Olympiapark, BMW Museum, Englischer Garten, Schloss Nymphenburg and BMW Welt.
Heidelberg
Known as the most romantic city in Germany, Heidelberg is home to some of the most visited landmarks in Germany: Heidelberg Castle. Heidelberg is also home to the oldest university in Germany. The city attracts more than 4 million passengers every year.
Top attractions in Heidelberg: Heidelberg Castle, The old town, Heidelberg University, Königstuhl, Heidelberg Zoo and the Botanic Garden, Philosophers’ Way and Market Square.
Cologne
Cologne or Köln is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Known for its liberal views and for its famous Gothic architecture, Cologne is a hot spot for tourists. The city is also a major business and financial hub.
Top attractions in Cologne: Cologne Cathedral, Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Koelner Zoo, Museum Schnütgen, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig, Stadtgarten, Historic Old Town, Chocolate Museum , Alter Markt and Biergarten Rathenauplatz.
Dresden
Located in the East of Germany near the border with the Czech Republic, Dresden is the capital of Saxony and its most beautiful city. Known for its beautiful architecture, a vibrant culture, impressing cityscapes and amazing natural surroundings, Dresden is visited by more than 4 million tourists every year.
Top attractions in Dresden: Dresden Frauenkirche, Zwinger museum, Theaterplatz, Semper Opera House, Pillnitz Castle & Park, The Hofkirche of Dresden, Dresden Transport Museum, Brühlsche Terrasse and the Japanese Palace and the Golden Horseman
Rugen Island
Rugen Island is located in the Baltic Sea and it’s Germany’s largest island. Rugen Island picturesque landscapes transformed it into one of the top tourist destinations in Germany.
The island natural beauty attracts more than 5.5 million tourists every year.
Top attractions in Rugen Island: Kreidefelsen, Seebruecke Sellin, Baumwipfelpfad, Nationalpark Jasmund Konigsstuhl, Nationalpark-Zentrum Koenigsstuhl, Kreidemuseum Rugen
Lindau
Located on the shores of Lake Constance near the border with Austria, Lindau is among Germany top travelling destinations. It is a great destination for family holidays.
Top attractions in Lindau: Lighthouse, Port of Lindau, Stadtmuseum Lindau, Town Hall, visit Bregenz, Lake Constance Cruise and Maximilian Street.