by Kristen Hess
Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Sat April 13, 2024
Germany has the largest economy in Europe
and is one of its top tourist destinations due to its rich history,
world-famous cuisine, breathtaking scenery, and fascinating culture, among many
other things that attract travelers from across the globe.
Here are six places you should check out during your
stay in Deutschland.
6. The Fernsehturm
Completed in 1969 during communist rule, the
Fernsehturm is one of Germany's most fascinating monuments and a staple of
Berlin due to its massive size and unique space-age architecture. Inside,
travelers can take pictures and enjoy a stunning view of the city below while
enjoying a meal at the restaurant at the top.
5. The Charlottenburg Palace
The Charlottenburg Palace or "Schloss
Charlottenburg" is a stunning preserved Baroque Palace in the
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district of Berlin that looks like something
straight out of a period piece film or fairytale. Visitors to the palace can
tour the grounds on a guided tour, take photos, and even see Baroque
period-inspired concerts.
4. The Bavarian Alps
The Bavarian Alps are a vast mountain range located at
the bottom of the German state of Bavaria. They are a destination that has
become synonymous with Germany
worldwide due to their gigantic size and stunning natural beauty. The mountains
are also home to numerous picturesque towns and ski resorts.
3. The City of Wiesbaden
Located near Frankfurt and often overlooked, Wiesbaden
is one of Germany's most underrated, historically important cities, owing to
its preserved architecture because of how little the town saw of World War 2.
Besides its stunning design, Wiesbaden is also known for its numerous hot
springs, which gave the city its name, "Meadow Baths."
Neuschwanstein castle at sunset. (Photo Credit: yorgen67 / Adobe Stock)
2. Neuschwanstein Castle
Constructed in 1886 and situated in the aforementioned
Bavarian Alps, The Neuschwanstein Castle, or Schloss Neuschwanstein, is well
known internationally as one of the symbols of the era of romanticism and has
been featured in numerous films and other media. The castle, combined with the
scenery surrounding it, appears to be something almost from a storybook, and
due to how appealing it is, it is often regarded as one of Germany's
most popular tourist destinations, attracting over one million visitors
annually.
1. The Regensburg Sausage Kitchen
The Regensburg Sausage Kitchen, also known as
"Historische Wurstküche zu Regensburg," is a restaurant located in
the city of Regensburg that is often considered to be the oldest continuously
operating restaurant in the world because it has been open since the 1100s.
Besides its history, visiting guests can enjoy classic German fare of sausages,
sauerkraut, saure zipfel, sauerbraten and classic German beer.
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