Transportation between airports and the city center

There are two airports in Berlin, with the newest one (Brandenburg) opening in 2020. The latter is the largest and Berlin’s main airport.

Tegel Airport was closed at the end of 2020, while Schönefeld now operates as one of the terminals of Brandenburg Airport.

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport

Located 18 km south of Berlin’s center, next to Berlin-Schönefeld Airport.

It has two terminals (T1, T2) and is easily accessible from Berlin’s center in multiple ways.

Berlin public transport tickets are only valid with a „C” zone supplementary ticket.

S-Bahn

S9 and S45 trains (similar to suburban rail) take you to the T1-T2 station.

Transfer options to the metro are available at various stops for both lines.

X7 ExpressBus

Operates 24/7 between Rudow U7 metro station and the T1-T2 stop. Also stops at T5 (Schönefeld).

The fastest way to get in by bus (about 18 minutes travel time from the metro station), as it has no intermediate stops outside the terminals.

Schönefeld Airport (Terminal T5 of Brandenburg Airport)

Schönefeld Airport became Terminal T5 of Brandenburg Airport.

You can travel between T1-T2 and T5 terminals using the S9 and S45 trains.

Berlin public transport tickets are only valid with a „C” zone supplementary ticket.

Airport-Express Schönefeld

RE7, RB14, or RB19 trains can take you to the city center between 4:30 and 23:00.

Transfer options to the metro are available at various stops for all lines.

S-Bahn

S45 and S9 trains also provide access to the city.

Transfer options to the metro are available at various stops for both lines.

Buses

Several bus lines operate to the airport, providing transfers to metro or train in the suburbs.

The best choice is the X7 bus, operating 24/7 to Rudow U7 metro station (with its other terminus at the T1-T2 stop).

Additionally, buses 163, 164, and 171 operate with longer travel times.

You can find all information about transportation between T1, T2, and T5 (Schönefeld) terminals and Berlin here!

Berlin city public transport

Berlin has an excellent public transportation system, with easy access everywhere by metro (U-Bahn), bus, and suburban rail (S-Bahn).

We must highlight bus 100, which covers the main attractions in the city center. It’s worth using this service.

Berlin is divided into three zones (A, B, C), with almost all attractions located in zones A and B. For Brandenburg and Schönefeld airports, an ABC ticket or an AB ticket with a „C” supplement is required.

Tickets

AB tickets (Einzelfahrschein) and ABC tickets are valid for 2 hours with unlimited transfers but cannot be used for return trips.

If you only have an AB ticket, you need a „C” supplement to travel to zone C.

In the AB zone, you can also buy a short-trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) for a maximum of 3 metro or S-Bahn stops, or 6 bus or tram stops.

The 4-trip collective ticket allows 4 trips and is available for AB and ABC zones.

The 4-trip short-trip ticket (4-Fahrten-Karte Kurzstrecke) contains 4 short-trip tickets, valid for a maximum of 3 metro or S-Bahn stops, or 6 bus or tram stops.

Day ticket, weekly pass

AB and ABC day tickets (24-Stunden-karte) are available, valid for 24 hours after validation.

Group day tickets (24-Stunden-Karte Kleingruppen) can be purchased for up to 5 people. Valid for 24 hours after validation.

AB and ABC 7-day passes (7-Tage-Karte) are available, valid until midnight of the 7th day. These allow free travel for up to 3 children aged 6-14 with an adult on holidays, weekends, and weekdays after 8 PM.

Prices can be found collected here!

Ticket prices

For prices, the first price is for those over 14, the second price is for ages 6-14 (except for the last row).

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The 9 best museums in Berlin

Gemäldegalerie

One of Berlin’s most significant art museums, housing a collection of European paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries.

Highlights include works by German, Italian, Dutch, and Flemish master painters: Botticelli, Caravaggio, Dürer, Rembrandt, and more.

The museum building itself is a work of art, with modern design and thoughtful exhibition plans that highlight the beauty of the artworks.

All information can be found here!

Getting there: Take bus 200 to the Tiergartenstrasse stop.

German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches Museum)

It presents the long history of the German nation, with its main exhibition showcasing numerous images, objects, and documents.

The exhibitions cover a wide range of political, social, economic, and cultural topics, presenting Germany’s diverse history and its impact on Europe and the world.

Anyone who loves history and European history should definitely visit.

All information can be found here!

Getting there: Take bus 100 or 200 to the Staatsoper stop.

Stasi Museum

If you are interested in the activities of the secret service before the reunification, this is the place for you!

The museum is housed in the former headquarters of the Stasi, where you can find propaganda materials, books, spy equipment, and much more, as well as tour the offices of the leadership.

All information can be found here!

Getting there: Take the U5 subway to the Magdalenenstrasse stop, then walk 400 meters.

DDR Museum

This interactive museum showcases life in the GDR (East Germany), including its harsh everyday realities.

You can experience the atmosphere of East German homes, taste typical foods of the era, and learn about East German propaganda and state security systems.

Due to its interactivity, knowledge of the German language is an advantage, but the museum is also interesting for non-German speakers.

You can also drive the old car in a Trabant simulator. 😊

All information can be found here!

Getting there: Take bus 100 or 200, or tram M4, M5, or M6 to the Spandauer Strasse/Marienkirche stop.

The following museums are located on Museum Island (Museumsinsel). Most of the museums are concentrated in this area, so you don’t have to travel far if you want to visit several of them.

Altes Museum (Old Museum)

This was the first building on the island, serving as the Prussian Royal Museum in the 19th century.

The building, designed in a classical style by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in the early 19th century, is worth visiting for its colonnade and staircase alone.

The museum primarily focuses on the collection of ancient Greek and Roman art: sculpture, ceramics, coins, and jewelry. Highlights include masterpieces of Greek vase painting and significant Roman sculptures and reliefs.

All information can be found here!

Neues Museum (New Museum)

The building, opened in 1855 and designed by Friedrich August Stüler, suffered significant damage during World War II and can now be seen in its reconstructed form.

The collection’s most important pieces are the treasures of the Egyptian Museum (e.g., mummies, sarcophagi), artifacts from German prehistory, the ethnographic collection, and engravings.

All information can be found here!

Pergamon Museum

The museum is renowned for its monumental architectural structures and collections of ancient art.

Opened in 1930, the museum is divided into three main sections: the Museum of the Ancient Near East, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the Museum of Classical Antiquities.

Its most popular exhibit is the Pergamon Altar, a massive remnant of a Greek temple, but other impressive items include the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the reconstruction of the Market Gate of Miletus.

The Museum of Islamic Art offers a rich collection of medieval and later Islamic art objects, including carpets, ceramics, and jewelry.

All information can be found here!

Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery)

Built between 1867 and 1876, the gallery features paintings from the Classicism, Romanticism, Biedermeier, and Impressionism periods.

The gallery, built in red sandstone and resembling a classical Greek temple resting on a 12-meter pedestal, lacks colonnades on its sides. Since the 1950s, an equestrian statue of Frederick William IV has stood in front of the building.

Many significant paintings by the German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich are exhibited here. The collection also includes works by the Berlin architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, paintings by Karl Blechen, portraits by Philipp Otto Runge and Gottlieb Schick.

The exhibition includes works by French Impressionists Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Paul Cezanne.

All information can be found here!

Bode Museum

The museum, originally opened in 1904 as the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum, suffered extensive damage during World War II and reopened late in 2006. It is the northernmost building on Museum Island, often featured in images.

The museum’s main collections are medieval European sculptures, Byzantine art, and a coin collection. All three thematic collections are of international significance.

Its sixty-six rooms house 1,700 small and large sculptures (in ivory, marble, wood), more than 150 paintings, and 4,000 coins.

All information can be found here!

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The capital city of Germany was the most famous location of the Cold War due to the Berlin Wall. After reunification, Berlin maintained its leading role. About one-third of the city’s area is made up of forests, parks, gardens, rivers, canals, and lakes.

Berlin attractions

Brandenburg Gate

One of Germany’s most visited attractions and a symbol of Berlin.

Throughout its more than three-hundred-year history, it has served many different functions: a symbol of peace, war, victory, terror, and above all, war (at the time, the Cold War), and since 1989, a monument to German reunification.

It was here that Ronald Reagan spoke his famous words: „Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”

Access: U55 metro to Bundestag station; Bus 100 to Reichstag/Bundestag stop.

Holocaust Memorial

Next to the Brandenburg Gate is this park, which aims to remind visitors of the horrors of the Holocaust and the suffering of its victims.

The memorial is located on a 19,000 square meter area covered with 2,711 concrete columns of varying heights and arrangements. The columns stand on undulating terrain with gradually rising stone blocks.

It’s a moving experience to walk through here and go down to the information center at the end, but it’s definitely worth doing! Here you can find photographs, documents, and life stories that provide deeper insight into this dark chapter of history.

Entry is free!

Reichstag

It functioned as the parliament of the German Empire until it was set on fire in 1933, and since 1999 it has once again been home to the German legislature.

Its glass dome is one of Berlin’s top attractions, offering an unforgettable view of the German capital from its viewing platform, and you can even see into the Bundestag’s plenary chamber!

Entry to the dome is free, but online registration is required! All information and registration can be found here!

Access: U55 metro to Bundestag station; Bus 100 to Reichstag/Bundestag stop.

Checkpoint Charlie

It was the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin, and this checkpoint became a symbol of the Cold War. Following the erection of the Berlin Wall in 1961, this point was the site of the famous standoff between American and Soviet tanks.

Directly to the right of the wall, in the Mauermuseum (Checkpoint Charlie Museum), you can see some of the most unusual vehicles used for escapes, such as the one-person submarine, and other exhibits documenting what happened during the division.

Access: U6 metro to Kochstrasse/Checkpoint Charlie station.

Berlin Wall Memorial

This remaining piece of the Berlin Wall commemorates the wall that divided Germany and Berlin during the Cold War.

Since 1999, an exhibition and documentation center has been operating, showcasing the former border barrier and informing visitors about the wall, daily life around it, and its fall.

Entry is free!

Access: U8 metro, M10 tram to Bernauer Strasse station.

Berlin Cathedral (Dom)

A Protestant cathedral on the northern part of the Spree River island, known as Museum Island.

The building was constructed between 1894 and 1905 based on designs by architect Julius Raschdorff, during the reign of Emperor Wilhelm II. Built in neo-baroque style, its distinctive green dome is a defining element of the city’s skyline.

The crypt beneath the cathedral serves as the final resting place for numerous significant rulers and family members of the Hohenzollern dynasty. This crypt is one of the largest royal burial sites in Europe.

It is the most significant Protestant church building in Germany. It often hosts concerts as well.

The 98-meter-high dome offers a full panoramic view of the city, worth admiring Berlin from here. You can reach it via 270 steps.

All information can be found here!

Access: Bus 100, 200 to Lustgarten stop.

Gendarmenmarkt

Located in the historic city center, often referred to as Berlin’s most beautiful square. It got its name from the gendarme regiment (Gens d’Armes) stationed here in 1703.

The square features the French and German Cathedrals, the Schauspielhaus, and a statue of Schiller. But when in the square, don’t just look ahead, look down too! Quotes from famous German figures are engraved on the square’s pavement.

Access: U6 metro to Französische Strasse; U2 metro to Stadtmitte or Hausvogteiplatz station.

Oberbaumbrücke

The Oberbaum Bridge is a double-deck bridge crossing the Spree River in Berlin and is considered one of the city’s landmarks.

It connects Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, districts once separated by the wall, making it an important symbol of Berlin’s unity.

East Side Gallery

Currently the world’s longest open-air gallery.

More than a hundred paintings can be seen on an original, still intact section of the Berlin Wall over a kilometer long on Mühlenstrasse. The most famous is the kiss between Erich Honecker and Leonid Brezhnev.

Access: S3, S5, S7, S9 train to Ostbahnhof station.

Friedrichstadt-Palast

Also called the „German Broadway,” this building is Europe’s largest revue theater. It’s a true cultural center where the Berlinale and film festivals are held.

Access: U6 metro, tram 12 to Oranienburger Tor stop.

Unter den Linden Boulevard

Literally translated as „under the linden trees.” The boulevard is located in the immediate vicinity of the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, extending all the way to the Opera House.

Be sure to take a pleasant stroll along this 1.5 km long boulevard!

Access: U55 metro, S1 and S2 train, Bus 100 to Brandenburger Tor stop.

TV Tower

Germany’s tallest freestanding building, interestingly located in the city center at Alexanderplatz.

There’s an observation deck where visitors can go up to 207 meters. Another special feature is a restaurant that rotates completely in half an hour, allowing you to enjoy a 360-degree panorama.

All information can be found here!

Zoo

Germany’s oldest and one of the world’s largest zoos. The park is 160 years old and home to about 1,400 animal species and a total of 14,000 individuals.

One of its attractions is the monkey house and a darkened building where nocturnal animals can be observed.

All information can be found here!

Access: U2, U3, U9 metro, S3, S5, S7, S9 train to Zoologischer Garten station.

Botanical Garden

Here you can see plants from all over the world, totaling about 3 million specimens. The most notable are the tropical greenhouses, where large palms, bamboos, and water lilies can be viewed.

The botanical garden also includes a museum, the Botanical Museum (Botanische Museum), and a large herbarium (Herbarium Berolinense).

All information can be found here!

Access: S1 train to Botanischer Garten station, then 700 m on foot.

Victory Column (Siegessäule)

Berlin’s main symbol, erected to commemorate the Prussian victory over Denmark in 1864.

The column stands on a granite pedestal and is divided into four separate parts. The lower part is decorated with reliefs and mosaics depicting Prussian victories. On top stands an 8.3-meter-high gilded bronze statue representing Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory.

285 steps lead to the statue’s viewing platform, climbing which offers a wonderful view of Berlin, with the entire city visible from the tower.

All information can be found here!

Access: U9 metro to Hansaplatz station, then 600 m on foot; Bus 100 to Großer Stern stop.

Charlottenburg Palace

It’s a bit further from the center, but it’s considered Berlin’s most beautiful palace, so it’s worth a visit. In 1705, King Frederick I asked the builders to make the castle similar to Versailles.

In the center of the palace are the Hohenzollern apartments and the Porcelain Room, whose ceiling is decorated with Chinese and Japanese figures. The palace garden features elements of both French and English styles.

All information can be found here!

Access: U7 metro to Richard-Wagner-Platz station, then 750 m on foot.

Sony Center

So that Berlin doesn’t miss out on modern style, an open shopping center was built on Potsdamer Platz, connected by a steel structure. In the dark, it lights up in different colors, making it worth visiting at night.

Access: U2 metro, S1, S2 train to Potsdamer Platz station.

Currywurst

How does a food item end up in this article? It was created by Herta Heuwer in 1949 and has become Germany’s most popular fast food. It even has its own museum – if you have free time, visit the Currywurst Museum.

Tourist passes

Berlin WelcomeCard

Provides discounts on many attractions, and most passes include free public transportation.

There are three types of passes: Berlin WelcomeCard, Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive, and Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island.

Berlin WelcomeCard:

• For 48-hour, 4 and 5-day passes, free public transportation in AB or ABC zones is included;
• For 72-hour and 6-day passes, it can be purchased without public transportation, or with free AB or ABC zone public transportation;
• Free public transportation for up to 3 children (up to 14 years old);
• Discounted entry to more than 180 locations.

Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island:

• Only available as a 72-hour pass;
• Can be purchased without public transportation, or with free AB or ABC zone public transportation;
• Free public transportation for up to 3 children (up to 14 years old);
• Discounted entry to more than 180 locations;
• Free entry to museums on Museum Island.

Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive:

• Available for 48, 72 hours, 4, 5, and 6 days;
• Free public transportation, including Potsdam and airport train;
• Free entry to more than 30 locations;
• Discounted entry to about 150 locations;
• Cheaper pass for ages 3-14.

All information can be found here!

CityTourcard

Provides discounts to numerous locations. All types include free public transportation. Separate AB and ABC zone passes are available.

Options for 48-hour, 72-hour, and 4, 5, 6-day passes are available.

With one pass, up to three children (ages 6-14) can use public transportation for free.

All information can be found here!

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Germany is not only one of the leading countries in Europe, but in the world. Its history goes back a long way, symbolising its status as a great power. Many of its buildings and sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its castle and fortress architecture should be highlighted. Its land borders are Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France and the Benelux countries to the west.

Best places in Germany

Berlin

Berlin is a significant European center of politics, media, culture, and science, no wonder the capital is packed with attractions.

The city’s present is defined by its history: the Brandenburg Gate, a section of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Holocaust Memorial all recall slices of the past.

Culture is also an integral part of the city. There are numerous museums in Berlin, most of which are on the specially designed Museum Island. Besides the „traditional” ones, several focus on the last hundred years, such as the Stasi Museum or the GDR Museum.

Berlin attractions

Black Forest

Located in southwestern Germany, it’s the country’s most important tourist region and most popular resort area. The Danube River also originates from here.

The name probably makes many think. The mountain range got its name from the dark color of the numerous coniferous trees found here.

There are countless waterfalls, gorges, and hiking trails in this area, making it a perfect spot for those who enjoy active excursions.

Munich

The capital of Bavaria is one of the world’s most livable cities. It’s best known for Oktoberfest and the Bayern Munich football team.

Besides its charming city center, the Nymphenburg Palace attracts tourists. Built in the 17th century in Baroque style, both the building and its park are must-see sights in the city.

The aforementioned Oktoberfest is one of the world’s largest folk festivals, held since 1810. For this occasion, breweries brew special beers, which should be consumed cautiously due to their high alcohol content. After consuming two one-liter beers, I felt quite good. 🙂

Munich attractions

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Who hasn’t seen this wonderful castle in pictures! The 19th-century Bavarian castle is among the world’s most famous.

The building, located in the southern part of Germany in the municipality of Schwangau on a rock in the Pöllat Gorge, was commissioned by Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, to realize his childhood dreams. Due to his admiration and respect for Richard Wagner, some rooms and decorations in the castle are themed after the characters in Wagner’s operas.

Neuschwanstein inspired the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, Los Angeles, and was the basis for the castle in the Cinderella animated film.

Saxon Switzerland National Park

The name might be misleading, as the park is not in Switzerland but on the border with the Czech Republic. It got its name because Swiss painters traveled here and named the region.

Its most famous natural formations are the sandstone table mountains. Among these, the most famous is Bastei, which rises about 200 meters above the Elbe. We can admire the rocks closely from a bridge.

Dresden

The city is often called the Florence of the Elbe, originally due to its art collections, Baroque and Mediterranean architecture, and its picturesque and climatically favorable location.

Dresden is internationally known as a cultural city, with numerous important buildings like the Baroque Zwinger, outstanding museums, and famous orchestras like the Saxon State Orchestra or the Kreuzchor.

Most of the city center we know today is reconstructed and renovated. This is due to the bombing of Dresden, which resulted in the complete destruction of the city center.

In 1434, one of the world’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets, the Dresdener Striezelmarkt, was established here.

Dresden attractions

Moritzburg Castle

If we’re in Dresden, we must not miss the castle 13 km away. It’s a Baroque hunting lodge built on an artificial island. A beautiful example of medieval castle architecture.

Prince Moritz of Saxony had it built in the 16th century. The castle was continuously beautified, and its park and several surrounding lakes were created in the first half of the 18th century. The main function of the castle was the nobility’s hunting, and we can still admire its splendor today.

There are more than 100 rooms, with a special feature being the leather wallpaper covering about 60 rooms. Both the castle and the park are open to visitors.

Königssee

Possibly Germany’s most beautiful lake, near the German-Austrian border. Known not only for its beauty but also for the echo that forms on the lake.

Electric boats operate on the lake, docking at two places. One of these is the St. Bartholomew’s Church, named after the saint with a special onion dome, beautifully situated on the lakeshore.

Cologne

Situated along the Rhine, Cologne, with its history spanning over 2000 years, is one of Germany’s oldest cities. This is reflected in the city’s beauty.

The city’s symbol is, of course, the Gothic cathedral, the Cologne Cathedral. A World Heritage site, it was built over a long period, from 1248 to 1880. Its towers are over 150 meters tall, and with its spires, it reaches a height of 157 meters, making it the second tallest church in Germany and the third tallest in the world.

Another distinctive religious building is the Great St. Martin Church. Its unique feature is a tower much taller than usual, significantly increasing the building’s overall height.

Cologne attractions, museums

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Located in Bavaria, near Nuremberg, in the valley of the Tauber River, this wonderful small town is part of the World Heritage.

Rothenburg is considered one of Germany’s most beautiful towns, thanks to its medieval old town. It is surrounded by a high, well-preserved medieval wall. You can walk along this wall for about 4 kilometers. Every building in the old town splendidly displays its medieval grandeur, beautifully restored.

Sanssouci Park, Potsdam

Located 40 km west of Berlin, in the city of Potsdam, this was a former Prussian royal palace complex.

The foundation of the palace and the accompanying park was laid down by Frederick the Great in 1744. Compared to contemporary European courts, it is a modest late Baroque or Rococo palace, regarded as a major work of Knobelsdorff, and was completed in two years. This residence and its gardens, often referred to as the „Prussian Versailles” were declared a part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1990.

The palace was smaller during Frederick the Great’s time and was gradually expanded with new parts. This was when the Peace Temple, the Orangery, and the Marly Garden were built in the garden.

If you are in Berlin and have a free day, it’s definitely worth taking a train to visit this place!

Mainau

A small island in the northern basin of Lake Constance, it is a botanical garden, a historical castle park, and a cultural center. It’s one of Germany’s most attractive tourist facilities.

The 45-hectare area is almost entirely filled with thousands of flowers, and the flowers in the park are arranged so that their wilting is not noticeable.

Another attraction is the butterfly house. Numerous colorful butterflies flutter in the air. Interestingly, the butterflies are extremely gentle and friendly.

Lake Constance and surroundings attractions, programs

Bamberg

Located not far from Nuremberg, the town’s historical center is the largest intact city core in Germany. It has been on the UNESCO German World Heritage list since 1993.

In the old town, numerous monuments can be seen. Among these, the most famous is the old town hall, which stands on a small island, providing a splendid sight. It currently houses a porcelain museum.

The cathedral is also worth mentioning. In the 13th-century church, there is the Bamberg Horseman statue and the marble tomb of Henry II.

Marburg

Officially known as Marburg an der Lahn, it is located halfway between Frankfurt and Kassel.

A charming town dominated by churches and a castle on a hillside, full of Gothic and Renaissance architectural memories. The preservation of the old monuments is due to the city’s decline between 1600 and 1850.

The counts’ castle was built on a 287-meter high hill and is visible from almost everywhere. It was the first residence of the counts of Hesse. It houses some of the largest Gothic halls in Central Europe in secular (non-ecclesiastical) architecture.

Famous for its medieval churches. Particularly worth mentioning is the Elisabeth Church, Germany’s oldest purely Gothic building and a symbol of the city. Here lies the final resting place of Paul von Hindenburg, the post-World War I president.

Schwerin Castle

Located in the center of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, on one of the islands of Lake Schwerin. The castle is also referred to as the „Neuschwanstein of the North”.

The building, which also houses the state parliament, operates as a museum and was previously the seat of the Obotrites (a Western Slavic tribe) for centuries. Among more than 2000 castles and manors in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the castle is considered the most famous and magnificent.

It is one of Europe’s most significant romantic historicizing buildings, gaining its current form during multiple reconstructions and renovations between 1845 and 1857.

Zugspitze

At 2962 meters above sea level, it is Germany’s highest peak and also borders Austria.

The peak can be climbed from several directions, but due to storms, it’s not easy to conquer. The peak is accessible by two types of vehicles: a cogwheel train (Bavarian Zugspitze) or a cable car (Eibseeseilbahn).

Heidelberg

The town, located in the Neckar River valley, is famous for its old town, university, and the castle towering above the city.

Its old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Its most beautiful sight is the church on Marktplatz, founded by Emperor Ruprecht in 1400. The tomb of the emperor and his wife can be seen in the church.

Near the city, on an extension of the Geisberg, stands the castle, most of which was destroyed in the 18th century. It has been gradually renovated since then, but a part is still in ruins. However, the view of the city is magnificent, and the castle is an imposing sight from below.

Hohenzollern Castle

Located 50 km south of Stuttgart, atop Hohenzollern Mountain at an elevation of 855 meters.

Originally built in the 11th century, it was destroyed in the 15th century. The castle gained its current form in the 19th century when it was rebuilt by King Frederick William IV of Prussia in an English neo-Gothic and Loire castle style. The last Prussian Crown Prince, William, was the only one to reside here. He and his wife, Crown Princess Cecilia, are still laid to rest here.

Not only its exterior but also its interior spaces are impressive. It has 140 rooms where you can admire golden chandeliers, sculptures, and cathedral-like ceilings.

Rakotzbrücke

This unusual bridge stands near the Polish border, in the vicinity of the town of Gablenz.

Known also as the Devil’s Bridge, it was built by the then-owner of the park, Friedrich Hermann Rötschke. The bridge is made of basalt, and its foundations resemble basalt columns.

The stone bridge spanning over Rakotzsee becomes a true Instagram spot under the right natural conditions. The nearly semi-circular bridge, reflecting on the water surface, appears to form a complete circle. It is forbidden to walk on the bridge, but this is not a big issue since the view from the side is truly spectacular.

Moselle Valley and its two most beautiful sights

The Moselle River, meandering between the Luxembourg border and Koblenz, is one of the most beautiful regions in Germany.

The most beautiful part of this hilly landscape is Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem). In the town of the same name, the Moselle makes a 180-degree turn, where the castle rises above the town. Its interior is very beautiful, but its location and exterior are the real tourist attractions.

Another notable sight not far from the castle is Eltz Castle. Considered one of Germany’s most beautiful castles, it stands almost in its original state, as it was unaffected by any wars. The castle has been in the same family for 800 years, but today it is open to visitors.

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