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Where to visit in Germany

Our travel experts have collated their top recommendations of where to visit in Germany.

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  Frankfurt

  Frankfurt is a financial metropolis and a major transportation hub, with direct flights here from many cities around the world. But it’s not just business, this 2,000-year-old city boasts a mix of modern and historic, with cobbled paths lined with boutiques and lively cafes, and sleek high rises, including the Main Tower, the only one open to the public, Take the 40-second elevator ride to the top for a sweeping view of the city from 650 feet above. While you’re here, don’t miss sampling signature drink, a light alcoholic apple cide, in one of the apple cider taverns in the Sachsenhausen district.

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  Hamburg

  A port city in Northern Germany, Hamburg is well-worth visiting, with its many picturesque canals and waterways leading to its nickname, the “Venice of the North.” It offers lots of maritime charm as one of the country’s most appealing cities and boasts a thriving nightlife, with the hub known as “Reeperbahn.” There are many places to dine alfresco on a terrace, soaking up the sun on a warm summer’s day, and, of course, as the inspiration for the hamburger came from Hamburg, you’ll have to try one here, ideally at Otto’s Burger near the central station.

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  Berlin

  Germany’s capital is famous for its grit and its glamour, with a world-famous alternative scene. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to creativity, with lots of quirky art, cultural experimentation, and an insane nightlife found in everything from beer gardens to industrial techno temples. History can be found around every corner, from the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie to a magnificent Prussian Palace. The city was headquartered by Nazis, bombed, divided in two by the Berlin Wall, and eventually reunited. Visitors can even stand in the very room where the Holocaust was planned.

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  Munich

  Munich famously plays host to the annual Oktoberfest – visit the Hofbrauhaus any time of the year to enjoy a ginormous-size brew, but it’s also quite modern as the unofficial capital of technology and publishing in Europe. You’ll find plenty of natural beauty running alongside the River Isar with a backdrop of the Bavarian Alps. In the city’s central square, Marienplatz, you’ll find many fabulous landmarks to marvel at like the Mariensaule, the Old and New Town Hall, with its tower housing an over century-old Glockenspiel. Watch the life-size figures reenact Bavarian history events at 11 a.m. and noon daily.

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  Nuremberg

  A popular day trip from Munich, Nuremberg is a storybook town with spectacular medieval architecture located on an important medieval trade route called Castle Road. It boasts 950+ years of history that can be seen in Kaiserburg Castle, and Weinstadel hosts a photogenic half-timber façade. The city is jam-packed with architectural wonders, soak up its charms with a walk along Weißgerbergasse, and be sure to sample the intense nightlife along with the famously tasty handcrafted Rotbier (red beer).

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  Baden Baden

  Located along the banks of the Oos River at the edge of the Black Forest, Baden Baden is a resort town in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, a tranquil paradise with beautiful parks, gardens, the Black Forest, magnificent 19th-century French-influenced architecture, and thermal spas. In fact, it may best be known as Europe’s most fashionable spa town, set top extensive underground hot springs, tracing its spa heritage to Roman times. Ruins of Roman baths can still be seen right in the city center.

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  Heidelberg

  Set along the Neckar River in southwest German, Heidelberg is famous for its Old Bridge, one of the most popular attractions in the region. Many also come to see Heidelberg Castle, which lies 260 feet up the hillside dominating the town’s historic center, boasting some of the most significant Renaissance structures in the North Alps. Visitors can tour the collection of buildings, admire the lovely courtyard and blend of impressive architectural styles – it dates back to the 1300s, but was rebuilt during the 17th- and 18th-centuries. You’ll find many pubs to relax in and shops selling cuckoo clocks and beer steins.

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  Dresden

  Dresden sits on the banks of the Elbe River, sometimes referred to as the “Florence of the Elbe.” The lush city is jam-packed with picturesque parks, brilliant gardens and forests, as well as being rich in history, culture and art. In fact, in the 19th-century, operatic composer Wilhelm Wagner debuted a number of his works here. You’ll find some great museums to explore like Grünes Gewölbe, along with exquisite examples of baroque architecture. While the historic center was nearly destroyed during World War II, all the landmarks have been rebuilt to their original splendor.