The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in germany"
Named by 5 of 81. BerlinGermanyA young, cosmopolitan capital with many landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate.Described as a place for shopping, nightlife and exhibitions.Best time to visit Berlin
Named by 5 of 82. MunichBavaria, GermanyWorth a day or a weekend, with beer gardens and Marienplatz.Known for beer gardens and historic landmarks like Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche.Best time to visit Munich
Named by 5 of 83. HamburgGermanyThe second-largest city in Germany and a major port, known for its historic warehouse district.The Speicherstadt warehouse district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Named by 4 of 84. HeidelbergBaden-Wuerttemberg, GermanyA university town known for its Old Town and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle.Visitors there speak languages from all over the world.
Named by 4 of 85. DresdenSaxony, GermanyKnown for baroque architecture, including the Zwinger Palace and Frauenkirche.Listed as one of the cities for history lovers.
Named by 4 of 86. NurembergBavaria, GermanyHome to the Kaiserburg, one of the best known imperial palaces of the Middle Ages.Has Christmas markets that one guide singles out for a city break.
Named by 3 of 87. Black ForestBaden-Wuerttemberg, GermanyOver 24,000 km of hiking, cross country skiing and cycling trails.A holiday area known for landscapes, hiking trails and traditional villages.
Named by 3 of 88. FrankfurtHesse, GermanyKnown for skyscrapers and business, with older sights at the Roemerberg and St. Paul's Church.Described as the starting point for many trips.
Named by 3 of 89. CologneNorth Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyNamed among the top Christmas market cities.Called one of Germany's biggest shopping centres.
Named by 3 of 810. Rhine ValleyRhineland-Palatinate, GermanyA UNESCO World Heritage Site with historic castles.Ruedesheim and Koblenz's Deutsches Eck each draw millions of visitors a year.
Named by 2 of 811. Neuschwanstein CastleBavaria, GermanyMore foreign visitors than Germans come to see it.A 19th-century castle in the Bavarian Alps.
Named by 2 of 812. Rothenburg ob der TauberBavaria, GermanyMany Germans consider it the most beautiful town in the country.Night watchman and hangman tours are suggested.
Named by 2 of 813. Bavarian Alps and ZugspitzeBavaria, GermanyZugspitze is Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 metres.Walking trails, snowshoeing and mountain villages with old traditions.
Named by 2 of 814. RuegenMecklenburg-Western Pomerania, GermanySandy, dune-lined beaches and birdlife, with car-free cycling trails.A holiday island in the Baltic Sea.
Named by 2 of 815. LeipzigSaxony, GermanyDescribed as livelier than ever.
Named by 2 of 816. BambergBavaria, GermanyThe old town can be seen on foot in one day.
17. KoenigsseeBavaria, GermanyA lake in Berchtesgaden National Park reached by boat, shared with many visitors.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Germany.
One local guide says Bavaria probably has the most impressive highlights in Germany, including the Alps.
What are the best ways to travel around Germany?
Train travel is convenient, with local and long-distance networks serving almost the whole country. Motorways also reach nearly every point of interest by car.
Named by 5 of 81. BerlinA young, cosmopolitan capital with many landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate.Described as a place for shopping, nightlife and exhibitions.Best time to visit Berlin
Named by 5 of 82. MunichWorth a day or a weekend, with beer gardens and Marienplatz.Known for beer gardens and historic landmarks like Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche.Best time to visit Munich
Named by 5 of 83. HamburgThe second-largest city in Germany and a major port, known for its historic warehouse district.The Speicherstadt warehouse district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Named by 4 of 84. HeidelbergA university town known for its Old Town and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle.Visitors there speak languages from all over the world.Named by 4 of 85. DresdenKnown for baroque architecture, including the Zwinger Palace and Frauenkirche.Listed as one of the cities for history lovers.
Named by 4 of 86. NurembergHome to the Kaiserburg, one of the best known imperial palaces of the Middle Ages.Has Christmas markets that one guide singles out for a city break.
Named by 3 of 87. Black ForestOver 24,000 km of hiking, cross country skiing and cycling trails.A holiday area known for landscapes, hiking trails and traditional villages.Named by 3 of 88. FrankfurtKnown for skyscrapers and business, with older sights at the Roemerberg and St. Paul's Church.Described as the starting point for many trips.
Named by 3 of 89. CologneNamed among the top Christmas market cities.Called one of Germany's biggest shopping centres.
Named by 3 of 810. Rhine ValleyA UNESCO World Heritage Site with historic castles.Ruedesheim and Koblenz's Deutsches Eck each draw millions of visitors a year.
Named by 2 of 811. Neuschwanstein CastleMore foreign visitors than Germans come to see it.A 19th-century castle in the Bavarian Alps.
Named by 2 of 812. Rothenburg ob der TauberMany Germans consider it the most beautiful town in the country.Night watchman and hangman tours are suggested.
Named by 2 of 813. Bavarian Alps and ZugspitzeZugspitze is Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 metres.Walking trails, snowshoeing and mountain villages with old traditions.
Named by 2 of 814. RuegenSandy, dune-lined beaches and birdlife, with car-free cycling trails.A holiday island in the Baltic Sea.Named by 2 of 815. LeipzigDescribed as livelier than ever.
Named by 2 of 816. BambergThe old town can be seen on foot in one day.
17. KoenigsseeA lake in Berchtesgaden National Park reached by boat, shared with many visitors.
