Tourist Attractions

If you’re looking for some tourist attractions to visit on your next trip to Germany, I’ve compiled some great places to check out below.

  • The Brandenburg Gate
    • The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is a popular tourist attraction that is part of almost every visit in Germany. The gate dates back to a long and symbolic period in history. Between 1788 and 1791, the gate was built at the behest of Prussian King Frederick William II on Pariser Platz in Berlin and was intended as a symbol of peace. Its original name was therefore also “Peace Gate.” The model for the construction was the Acropolis in Athens.
    • With the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate became a symbol of division, as it stood in the middle of the restricted area. With the fall of the Wall, the gate then became a symbol of the reunification of Germany. Today it is a great attraction for all Berlin visitors and one of the most important sights in Berlin.Brandenburger Gate - Germany

 

  • Cologne Cathedral
    • Cologne Cathedral is popular with tourists and pilgrims alike: With more than six million visitors a year, it is Germany’s most popular tourist attraction and also one of the most important pilgrimage churches in Europe. Art lovers certainly get their money’s worth, too, as the church building is one of the European masterpieces of High Gothic architecture.
    • The foundation stones of today’s Cologne Cathedral were laid as early as the Middle Ages, in 1248. In 1530, the construction was stopped for lack of money and the unfinished cathedral shaped the image of the German city of Cologne for over 300 years. It was not until 1842 that construction continued and was completed in 1880.Cologne Cathedral - View from the river

 

  • Neuschwanstein Castle
    • Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II and built in the Ammergau Alps in the style of old German medieval castles.
    • The foundation stone was laid on September 5, 1869. In the family tradition, the building plan, a portrait of the builder and money coins from his reign were embedded in the cornerstone. Guided by various architectural and artistic motifs, the romantic image of a medieval knight’s castle was thus created, the completion of which the king himself never saw.
    • Shortly after the king’s passing, Neuschwanstein Castle was opened to the public and has since offered an impressive glimpse into the world of the fairytale King Ludwig II. Due to its spectacular location and the fact that it served as inspiration for Disney movies such as “Cinderella,” the fascinating architectural masterpiece attracts more than a million visitors every year and is one of the best places to visit in Germany.Neuschwanstein - Germany

 

  • The Capital City of Berlin and the Berlin Wall
    • After the end of the Cold War, Berlin was chosen as the capital of recently-unified Germany. Berlin has not only historical buildings but also the infamous Berlin Wall. For almost three decades, the city was divided by a wall: From August 13, 1961, to November 9, 1989. It cut right through the middle of Berlin, separating the city into East and West Germany.
    • Between July 1990 and November 1991, around 155 km of the Berlin Wall were gradually dismantled, 43 km of which served as the inner-city border between Eastern Germany and Western Germany. As a result, only a few remnants of this structure, which shaped the cityscape for decades after World War II, remain in Berlin. The longest preserved piece of the Wall is located on Bernauer Strasse.Berlin Wall - Germany

 

  • The Flower Island of Lake Constance
    • The island of Mainau in Lake Constance is located at one of the southernmost tips of Germany and has beautiful parks. Over a million tulips in spring, more than 1,000 roses in bloom in summer and over 12,000 magnificent dahlias in autumn: The island is a flower paradise all year round!
    • The flower year begins in spring with one of Germany’s largest orchid shows in the Palm House on Mainau Island. In spring, thousands of tulips and daffodils also bloom. During summer, roses, and fall, dahlias, invite you to choose the most beautiful flowers. The flower island in Lake Constance with its tropical and semitropical vegetation is certainly one of the most beautiful parks in the world and one of the best places to visit in Germany.Island Mainau: Flower Island of Lake Constance - Germany