Attractions

This Swabian town built its fortune on salt and brine. Today its staircase marketplace, half-timbered lanes, and open-air theater draw visitors to the Kocher Valley.

The Harzer Schmalspurbahnen network offers 140 kilometers of historic steam-powered rail lines climbing through forests, river valleys, and up the Brocken, northern Germany’s highest peak.

Just an hour from Berlin, the Spreewald’s network of canals, traditional pickle farms, and Sorbian villages offers one of Germany’s most unusual landscapes—best explored by paddle.

Standing where Charlemagne was crowned, Aachen Cathedral holds 1,200 years of European history in its octagonal walls—and the throne where 30 German kings began their reigns.

The twin spires of Cologne Cathedral have watched over the Rhine for more than 600 years. Here’s what makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site one of Europe’s most magnificent churches.

From Würzburg’s baroque splendor to the Alpine foothills near Füssen, the Romantic Road winds through 350 kilometers of medieval towns, vineyards, and half-timbered charm. Here’s how to drive Germany’s most famous route.

The Fuggerei in Augsburg remains the world’s oldest social housing complex still in use. Walk its cobbled lanes, visit its museum, and discover how an annual rent of 88 cents has barely changed since 1521.

Hamelin is famous for its medieval legend, but this Weser Renaissance town offers far more than fairy tales—cobbled streets, ornate gabled houses, and a charming old town that feels frozen in time.

Standing at 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze offers year-round alpine adventure, three cable cars, and views across four countries. Here’s how to plan your visit to Germany’s highest mountain.

Rising dramatically from the Teutoburg Forest, the Externsteine rock pillars blend natural wonder with ancient history. Here’s what makes this enigmatic landmark one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most compelling destinations.