Germany Tourism

Welcome To Germany

Germany is a Western European country with a terrain of vast forests, rivers and mountain ranges, and 2 millennia of history. Berlin, its capital, is home to thriving art and nightlife scenes, iconic Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and cavernous beer halls, including 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank.While German exerts its influence on the countries that border it — Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland and Poland — all of these cultures have, in varying degrees, had a hand in shaping today’s Germany.
History, culture, and natural beauty perhaps best describe the essence of vacationing in Germany. With its historic cities and small towns, along with an abundance of forests and mountains, visitors are spoiled for choice. Those wanting to sightsee or experience the arts should head to the metropolitan areas, while those looking to engage in recreational activities should visit places such as the Bavarian Alps, the Black Forest, or the Mosel Valley. Lovely old cathedrals and grand palaces are everywhere, and in the smaller towns and villages, many centuries-old traditions continue. At the cultural heart of Germany is the capital, Berlin, home to many fine museums and galleries, while nature lovers will find a world of possibilities in Germany’s great outdoors.

Popular Destinations In Germany

• Brandenburg Gate
• Berlin Wall
• Cologne Cathedral
• Zugspitze
• Europa Park
• Heidelberg Castle
• Museum Island
• Pergamon Museum
• Dresden Frauenkirche
• Englischer Girten
• Marien Platz

Culture of Germany

German culture has spanned the entire German-speaking world. From its roots, culture in Germany has been shaped by major intellectual and popular currents in Europe, both religious and secular. Historically Germany has been called Das Land der Dichter und Denker
There are a number of public holidays in Germany. Bavaria, which is a small part of Germany, is particularly associated with its traditional Oktoberfest celebrations, its carnival culture and globally influential Christmas customs known as Weihnachten. 3 October has been the national day of Germany since 1990, celebrated as the German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit). The UNESCO inscribed 38 properties in Germany on the World Heritage List
Germany has been named the world’s second most respected nation among 50 countries in 2013. A global opinion poll for the BBC revealed that Germany is recognized for having the most positive influence in the world in 2011, 2013, and 2014

Nightclubs & Nightlife in Germany

• • Berghain

Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin, Germany

• • P1

Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München, Germany

• • Tresor

Köpenicker Str. 70, 10179 Berlin, Germany

• • Sugar

Herzogspitalstraße 6, 80331 München, Germany

• • Club Night

Am Stadtweg 10, 99817 Eisenach, Germany