Germany

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Berlin has a free-spirited vibe and Munich feels distinctly traditional, giving each city its own clear character. The well-developed train network makes it easy to plan a multi-city itinerary.

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Berlin

Berlin is Germany's capital and most populous city, ranking among the largest metropolises in the European Union. Surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, it's also a convenient base for visiting nearby Potsdam.

45 sights 9 guides Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Munich

Munich is the largest city in Germany's Bavaria state, situated along the Isar River north of the Alps. It's also well known as the host city of the 1972 Summer Olympics.

45 sights 9 guides Munich Airport (MUC)

Hamburg

Hamburg is northern Germany's largest port city, crossed by the Alster and Elbe rivers. Here you can also encounter its long history as a member of the Hanseatic League.

45 sights 9 guides Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a city on the Main River in Germany's Hesse state, home to the European Central Bank and the country's economic hub. It's a great place to explore downtown while soaking up the energy of a financial center.

45 sights 9 guides Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Cologne

Cologne is a city in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, with a long history dating back to Roman times. As one of Germany's largest cities, it's well worth exploring on foot at a leisurely pace.

45 sights 9 guides Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Top sights in Germany

Temples & religious sites

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral is a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral that stands as a symbol of Cologne, Germany, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of Germany's most famous landmarks, drawing countless visitors every day.

Museums & galleries

Pergamon Museum

A museum on Berlin's Museum Island that displays full-scale reconstructions of ancient monuments such as the Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate. Visitors can stand before these grand restorations in person.

Nature

congress of Berlin

In 1878, European powers convened in Berlin for an international congress that redrew the balance of power in the Balkans. It remains a landmark moment in modern diplomatic history, still referenced today.

Shopping & districts

Museum Island

An island in Berlin's Spree River, named for the cluster of museums gathered there. It's easy to explore on foot, moving between exhibitions.

Museums & galleries

Deutsches Museum

The Deutsches Museum in Munich is the world's largest museum of science and technology. Its more than 50 exhibition halls let visitors explore inventions and technical displays that trace the history of science.

Museums & galleries

Nymphenburg Palace

A palace in Munich that once served as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach family, Bavaria's former royal house. Here you can experience opulent royal architecture up close.

Zoos & aquariums

Berlin Zoological Garden

Germany's oldest and largest zoo, located within Berlin's Tiergarten park. With around 1,500 species and more than 20,000 animals, it's a great spot for a family outing.