Germany is a place where urban cities are combined with laid-back coastal spots, world-renowned ski resorts, and charming Bavarian villages. Its capital, Berlin, is a melting pot of culture, history, gastronomy and art, while its cities of Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne all feature their own individual charm and character. Germany has a huge range of fantastic things to do, between visiting ring sobering war-time sites in Berlin, partying the night away in one of the many techno clubs, exploring majestic Bavarian castles, and hiking through the magical Black Forest.
The Berlin Wall marks one of Germany’s most significant pieces of history, with the wall representing the separation of East and West Berlin for nearly 30 years before it ‘fell’ in 1989. The wall is partially remaining, with the remains having since been turned into an open air museum and art gallery.
Time your Germany trip to align with the world-famous Oktoberfest, which is hosted in Munich and occurs around late September to early October every year.
Germany is known for its Zugspitze mountain peak, which is a popular ski destination, particularly in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area. You can expect ski slopes of varying difficulties and lively resorts with ski lodges. It’s one of the best ski destinations in Europe, and while you may not associate Germany with its ski destinations, its mountain peaks make for one of the best ski experiences you’ll likely have.
The famous Mercedes-Benz car brand was founded in Stuttgart and is popular across the world. Stuttgart features a Mercedes-Benz museum, which covers the history of the brand and various models throughout history. If you’re a car enthusiast, this is definitely an experience to tick off your bucket list.