Explore fairy-tale forests, timber towns, and modern cities of Germany
Visit Berlin, capital of Germany. See the Brandenburg Gate (18th-century neoclassical monument symbolizing German reunification), explore the Berlin Wall Memorial (preserved section with historical exhibits on Cold War division), visit Museum Island (UNESCO site with five museums including the Pergamon Museum with ancient artifacts), and try currywurst (iconic street food invented in post-war Berlin).
Visit Munich, capital of Bavaria in Germany. Explore Marienplatz (historic central square with the Glockenspiel clock tower and New Town Hall), see the Deutsches Museum (one of the world's largest museums of science and technology), relax in the English Garden (one of the largest urban parks globally with a Japanese teahouse and river surfing), and sample traditional Bavarian fare like Weisswurst (white sausage) and pretzels at a beer hall such as HofbrΓ€uhaus.
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the iconic fairy-tale castle in Bavaria, Germany, that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle
Visit Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city and major port. See the Elbphilharmonie concert hall (striking glass structure atop a historic warehouse), stroll through the Speicherstadt (largest warehouse district in the world, a UNESCO site with canals and red-brick buildings), explore the Miniatur Wunderland (world's largest model railway with detailed miniature scenes), and enjoy a FischbrΓΆtchen (traditional fish sandwich) at the Fischmarkt.
Discover Germany's castles, Alps, and traditional culture
Experience Cold War history at Berlin Wall crossing point
Visit Cologne, a historic city on the Rhine River in western Germany. See the Cologne Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site with twin spires and the Shrine of the Three Kings), explore the Romano-Germanic Museum (housing Roman mosaics and artifacts), stroll through the Old Town (with its colorful houses and traditional breweries), and cross the Hohenzollern Bridge (adorned with love locks and offering views of the river).
Visit Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub and cultural center. See the reconstructed medieval RΓΆmerberg square with its half-timbered houses, climb the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the StΓ€del Museum (one of Germany's most important art museums with works from the Middle Ages to modern times), and try local Apfelwein (apple wine) in the Sachsenhausen district.
Explore Germany's fairy tale forest and villages
Visit the Augustusburg Palace in BrΓΌhl, Germany, a masterpiece of Rococo architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the grand staircase designed by Balthasar Neumann, explore the lavish state apartments, and stroll through the ornate gardens. Don't miss the nearby Falkenlust hunting lodge, also part of the complex, known for its elegant interiors and picturesque park.
Visit Cologne Cathedral, a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction began in 1248 and took over 600 years to complete. It is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, standing at 157 meters, and houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary said to contain the bones of the Biblical Magi.
Visit Muskauer Park (Park MuΕΌakowski, Muzakowski), a UNESCO World Heritage site that spans the border between Germany and Poland, known for its beautiful landscape design and historic gardens
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