HelloMondo / Germany
Germany is a popular tourist destination worldwide. Discover the country, and its top cities, from Berlin to Frankfurt.
We suggest to plan a 4 days trip to Germany
Medieval old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) is the most populated country of European Union. Situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north and the Alps to the south, is the ninth most visited country in the world as of 2017. Germany is a country rich in history, traditions and places to be discovered.
Since Germany is a very vast country, it can take from 2-3 days to weeks to visit it properly. 10 days is the ideal time to visit most of Germany’s treasures from north to south.
Best time to visit Germany is from May to December but the summer months from July to September are undoubtedly the warmest time of the year.
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| Capital | Berlin |
| Time in Germany | GMT+2 |
| Language spoken | German |
| Religion | Christian church (Catholicism and Protestantism) |
| Population | 83.190.556 (2020 estimate) |
| Unesco World Heritage Sites | 51 |
Thanks to its 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Germany is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Some of the cities to visit absolutely: Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Hannover, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Dresden.
Germany is located in the heart of Europe. It is the seventh-largest country in Europe and borders with nine countries. To the north it borders on Denmark, to the south it borders on Austria and France.
During the Christmas period there are many markets scattered thoughout the country that contribute to creating a magical atmosphere. Dresden is known for having the oldest Christmas market in Germany (Dresden Striezelmarkt) and it is almost certainly the oldest in the world. A common feature of all the Christmas markets to make them magical and fantastic are the countless sparkling lights and amazing decorations. Weihnachtsmarkt Am Kölner Dom is the biggest and most popular Christmas market in Cologne. There you can find original ideas for your Christmas gifts. Some of the cities that host the most popular Christmas markets are Dresden , Cologne, Berlin, Stuttgart and Munich.
If you visit Germany you must absolutely taste some typical and delicious dishes before returning home. For a tipically German lunch or dinner you can’t miss the famous Currywurst, a grilled pork sausage sprinkled with a mixture of curry and ketchup that can be served with fried or a bread roll. Currywurst is the most famous German street food and can be easily found in small kiosks. Among the other tasty dishes to taste don’t miss the pretzels or the wide choice of roasts and meats (Schweinbraten…). In the German cuisine there is no shortage of desserts, among the best known the Kugelhupf, the Käsekuchen, the Scwarzwälder Kirschtorte and the Berliner ballen.
In Munich, in charming Bavaria, you can take part in the Oktoberfest every year. It is the world’s largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival. The Oktoberfest starts around the middle or end of September and lasts around 16-18 days until the first Sunday in October. It is the largest fair in the world, expected every year by more than 6 million people from all over the world. More than 7.5 million mugs of beer are served and consumed at each event.