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Germany

Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of feasts, treats and temptations experiencing Germany's soul-stirring scenery, spirit-lifting culture, big-city beauties, romantic palaces and half-timbered towns.

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East Side Gallery
Friedrichshain
The East Side Gallery is the embodiment of Berlin’s grit and guts.
Gedenkstätte und Museum Sachsenhausen
Around Berlin
About 35km north of Berlin, Sachsenhausen was built by prisoners and opened in 1936 as a prototype for other camps. By 1945, some 200,000 people had…
KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
Bavaria
Officially called the KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau, this was the Nazis’ first concentration camp, built by Heinrich Himmler in March 1933 to house political…
Schloss Nymphenburg
Munich
This commanding palace and its lavish gardens sprawl around 5km northwest of the Altstadt. Begun in 1664 as a villa for Electress Adelaide of Savoy, the…
Residenzmuseum
Munich
Home to Bavaria's Wittelsbach rulers from 1508 until WWI, the Residenz is Munich's number-one attraction. The amazing treasures, as well as all the…
Münchner Stadtmuseum
Munich
Installed for the city's 850th birthday (2008), the Münchner Stadtmuseum's Typisch München (Typically Munich) exhibition – taking up the whole of a…
Schloss Charlottenburg
City West & Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg Palace is one of Berlin's few sites that still reflect the one-time grandeur of the Hohenzollern clan, which ruled the region from 1415 to…
Kölner Dom
Cologne
Cologne’s geographical and spiritual heart – and its single-biggest tourist draw – is the magnificent Kölner Dom. With its soaring twin spires, this is…

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Best Things to Do

From cities to countryside to high mountain peaks, experience the best of Germany with these top things to do.

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Things to Know

From paying with cash to not crossing against a red light, here are the things you need to know before going to Germany.

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Transportation

Germany's public transportation network is one of the best in the world (and kids under 15 travel on trains for free). Read on for how to explore Germany.

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Visa Requirements

Do you know if you need a visa to visit Germany? We can help you work it out.

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Money and Costs

From Deutsche Bahn rail passes to camping in the summer months, there are plenty of ways to save money in Germany.

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Traveling with Kids

With lots of family-friendly activities and a well-developed infrastructure, Germany is an ideal destination for families traveling with kids of all ages.

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Best Road Trips

Visit historic towns, castles and palaces, plus epic mountains and remote beaches on these top touring routes through Germany.

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Get Connected

Hate being off the grid or running out of battery? These tips will ensure your technology runs smoothly all through your travels.

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