Take a trip Germany

Take a trip in Germany

Germany? Most people start with Berlin. Not a city you stroll through. You fall into it. Noise, layers, movement that never quite stops. And then Munich, Hanover, Düsseldorf, Hamburg. Each its own rhythm. None like the others.

Further out, the land changes pace. Villages scattered, rivers slow, hills soft. Towns rebuilt after the war — not identical to before, but close enough to remember.

If you feel like moving, there’s room. Paths stretch through forest, over fields, down quiet roads. The Black Forest National Park covers nearly 10,000 hectares between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt. Tall trees. Still water. Air that stays cool, even in summer. A guide might help — or not. Sometimes, wandering works.

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5 ideas for guided tours in Germany

  • Rugen Island

    Allemagne - Île Rügen

    Out in the Baltic Sea, Rügen stands apart — Germany’s largest island. A long bridge ties it to the mainland, near Stralsund. Down south, resorts like Sellin and Göhren stretch along wide beaches. Up north, white chalk cliffs rise from the sea in Jasmund National Park. At the tip, Cape Arkona, a lighthouse, and a quiet fishing village. It all feels slightly out of time.

  • Neuschwanstein

    Allemagne - Neuschwanstein

    Hidden deep in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle rises above Füssen, two hundred meters up. It was built in the late 1800s, where two old fortresses used to stand. King Ludwig II had it imagined as his private world — but never really lived to see it finished.

    High white towers. Sharp peaks behind. Mist sometimes curling below. The place doesn’t feel quite real. Walt Disney borrowed from it. But the silence, the scale — that’s not something you copy.

  • Lübeck

    Allemagne - Lübeck

    In the north, up in Schleswig-Holstein, there’s Lübeck. A Baltic port, old and once powerful. It began in the 12th century. War hit hard, but somehow, the center survived. Two rivers wrap around it like arms. The streets curl. Passages narrow, then widen.

    You turn a corner, find a gate, a quiet courtyard, a chapel you didn’t expect. The cathedral, the town hall, still standing. A little worn, maybe. But still watching.

  • Lake Constance

    Allemagne - lac de Constance Bodensee

    At the edge of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, Lake Constance spreads wide. Green hills roll down to the water. Boats drift. Each stop feels like its own world.

    Reichenau Island, known for its abbey and ancient vegetable gardens.
    Meersburg, perched above vineyards. Wines here — white, rosé, deep red — carry the light of the lake.
    Mainau, forty-five hectares of flowers, palm trees, and trees older than memory.
    Lindau, with a lighthouse and quiet walkways. The Green Route links it to Contrexéville.
    – And Constance, or Bodensee in German, once Roman. Founded in the 4th century. Still looking toward the shore.

  • Cologne

    Allemagne - Cologne

    Out west, along the Rhine, Cologne rises without shouting. Damaged, yes — bombed and rebuilt — but never erased. The cathedral still cuts the sky. Two spires, over 150 meters high. Still there. Somehow.

    The rest of the city moves quietly. Easy to get around. Bikes, slow walks, shaded paths. The botanical garden is vast — over 10,000 species, growing side by side. And from the Deutzer Bridge, the whole city drifts in view. Stone, glass, steel. A skyline that doesn’t need to prove anything.

Must-Visit Attractions in Germany

  • Bavaria – Explore the Bavarian Alps, the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, as well as Munich, famous for the Oktoberfest.
  • Rhineland-Palatinate – Discover the Rhine Valley, its vineyards and castles, as well as the historic city of Mainz.
  • Brandenburg – This region surrounds Berlin and features natural sites like the Spreewald Forest National Park and Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam.
  • Baden-Württemberg – Visit the Black Forest, Lake Constance, and the university city of Heidelberg, known for its medieval castle.
  • Saxony – Explore Dresden and Leipzig, cities rich in history and culture, as well as the rock formations of Saxon Switzerland National Park.
  • North Rhine-Westphalia – Home to Cologne and its famous cathedral, this region is also known for its industrial landscapes transformed into green spaces.
  • Lower Saxony – Discover Hanover, the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, and the Harz Mountains for hiking and natural scenery.
  • Hamburg – Known for its port and canals, Hamburg is a vibrant city with many neighborhoods to explore, such as Speicherstadt.
  • Saarland – Explore Saarbrücken, the Saar River, and the vineyards that characterize this region near France.
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – This coastal region is renowned for its Baltic Sea beaches, islands like Rügen, and seaside resorts.
  • Thuringia – Explore the city of Erfurt, the Thuringian Forest, and Weimar, the birthplace of the Bauhaus movement and a historic cultural center.

Practical Information Germany

Capital

Berlin

Official Language

German

Area

357,022 km²

National Holiday

October 3

Population

83 million

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1)

Climate

Temperate

Phone Code

+49

Voltage and Plugs

230 V, Type C & F

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