Travel to Germany

You can read all of the Germany travel guides but they all recommend different places to visit but the guide may not always help. There are numerous famous places that are worth visiting after you book your holiday accommodation in Germany.

Whether it's historic or modern culture, Germany is sure to never disappoint its tourists. From entertainment to adventure, Germany is well set to ensure you come back and visit time and time again.

1) Cologne Cathedral

Located at the banks of River Rhine, the Cologne Cathedral in Germany is alleged to be the most visited tourist attraction of Germany. The cathedral is over 600 year old and has magnificent architecture to see, reflecting Gothic style. The Shrine of the Three Magi, the most sacred place of the cathedral, is a brilliantly coated tomb. It is believed by locals that the remains of the Three Wise Men are kept here. To gain access to the cathedral you must climb 500 steps, if you want to reach the summit of the south tower. When you eventually arrive, you will see the most spectacular panoramic view of the city.

2) Neuschwanstein

Built by King Ludwig II, this world famous castle proudly stands adjacent to the fantastic setting of the Alps in the southern part of Bavaria. Neuschwanstein happens to the be the most well regarded fairytale castle and is frequently visited by many tourists in Germany. Neuschwanstein was designed during the medieval periodand the most fascinating fact is that this castle inspired Sir Walt Disney to base his magic kingdom on this, and the ever so popular Disney Castle was built on this spectacular Bavarian sight.

3) Heidelberg Castle

Located in south-western Germany, a visit to this very charming city of Heidelberg really should not be missed. This castle ranks among many of the most fantastic attractions of the world and also within Germany. Heidelberg which, houses Heidelberg Castle is beautiful. The castle stands proud in the heart of a medieval castle complex. The picturesque quaint town is stunning.

4) Checkpoint Charlie

Established in 1962, Checkpoint Charlie was a border crossing point. The most popular attraction about this place is the "Haus am Checkpoint Charlie" Museum, which accommodates the history of the Berlin Wall and the partition of the city exhibition. All of the original artifacts that were used historically, are showcased in the museum.

5) Saxony

One of the most visited places of Germany is The Saxon Switzerland National Park. Here, the beauty of the place and its scenery will steal your heart and imagination. Do not forget to take your camera, there are magnificent views of the rock needles, cliffs and deep gorges which make a perfect picture photo.

6) Black Forest

Known as Schwarzwald in Germany, The Black Forest is said to be the most popular tourist attraction located located in south west of Germany. There are amazing views of dense forests, mountains and waterfall - don't forget your camera.

Thuringia is a small state of Germany and is situated in its central region. Though earlier it was a place that was not much known to people far and wide but as with the developing state of this place, it is fast becoming a very popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

As Thuringia has emerged as an incredible place after its years of re-establishment, it has actually begun to be favored by people from all over to spend their vacations so that quality time can be spent with family and friends. If you are too looking forward to make a trip to Thuringia then it is certainly a wise choice. German rentals are very popular in the Thuringia region, with a wide choice of rental accommodation in the towns and countyside.

The very place called Thuringia is an exciting destination with inviting countryside, world class cultural centers and vast lush forests to make a spectacular view. Offering high quality recreational and entertainment facilities for you, Thuringia can render this very trip as the most memorable one. There is so much to see, enjoy and to do at this wonderful place.

Thuringia is known most for the picturesque castles and palaces that it holds to add grace to its remarkable culture. There are about 400 such incredible medieval castles, palaces towers over mountain tops, rocks and hills and great castle ruins to visit over to relish at lying at the beautiful expanse of the valleys.

Along with featuring the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Friedenstein Castle in Gotha, Wartburg Castle and the great Palaces of the Dornburg, other enthralling romantic medieval castles and palaces can also be found here. The exotic and exciting knight plays, medieval fests and the historical festivals can be attended in order to experience the very essence and the history of various past centuries of Thuringia.

When you come here, be it any season, you will never fall short of activities that need to be done. You can always enjoy the very unspoilt nature of Thuringia and experience the freshness of the forest cover it holds. The deciduous forests, the exquisite valleys by rivers Werra, Unstrut and Saale and the great Hainich National Park can render your trip as really worthwhile and momentous.

The very remarkable historic gardens, private gardens and the parks of Thuringia too add certain charm to the feel of this place incredibly. Having over 2,000 of the garden monuments, Thuringia features theme gardens of medieval Egapark in Erfurt and Bad Langensalza as well.

If you are coming here with your family then you can have a blissful experience. You can hike all the way to the most popular and longest ridge rail and discover the intoxicating environs of the Rennsteig. You can also cycle the entire way to challenge the hill down dale tracks and explore the natural landscapes on your own.

You can also indulge in mountain climbing tours, riding, canoeing at the sea, skiing, golfing and tobogganing as well. The great fairy tale world can come alive if you dig in the mines, grottoes and the caves of Thuringia. Among all the cave sites, Saalfed Fairy Grottoes are most popular and greatly cherished.

So, when you have decided to hit this incredible place of Thuringia on a rental holiday these vacations, pack your bags fast and fly over to relive history and experience the best of the cultures of the world.

Lower Saxony or Niedersachsen in German is the 2nd biggest federal state in Germany and is situated in the north-western part of the country. The state is a mix of mountains and flatlands and the whole area along the River Weser provides spectacular views of lakes, waterfalls, rivers, windmills and mountains. Borkum island is as beautiful as are the Harz Mountain peaks.

Lower Saxony offers extensive mixed wood lands of the country, countless moors and eight big cities. East Frisian islands have been the most popular destinations among the German families. German rentals are very popular in the Lower Saxony Region. The first thing you should not forget to do in the Lower Saxony is skiing.

Harz Mountains offer most northerly skiing resorts of Germany which are a real treat for the ski lovers. If you are not carrying your ski equipments with you, then you can even hire or purchase them from the popular ski resorts in Lower Saxony.

The second thing you should not miss is enjoying at the fairs of Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony. Europe met in the EXPO 200 and CEBIT, the largest computer fair in the world, and since then it has been attracting a large number of visitors every year.
Visiting Goslar is the third thing you will love to do while in Lower Saxony.

It is situated at about 45 miles from Hannover and is home to Kaiserpfalz, the emperor's residence. There are several medieval age timbered houses which are still standing with pride. You can also visit the nearby town of the Clausthal Zellerfeld where the largest church of wood in Europe has been located.

The fourth thing that visitors surely do in Lower Saxony is to take a cruise down the River Weser from the Hannoversch-Munden to the Hameln south Hannover. Make sure to arrive there at least one hour before the departure time of the boat so that you get time to admire the impressive framework art of the buildings.

It is a 145 km trip and takes an entire day passing through inspiring places for legends like Pied Piper of Hameln and other Grimm's fairy tales. You can stop at the Corvery to view the Benedictine abbey of the 9th century and also its magnificent frescoes.
While on a visit to Lower Saxony, the fifth thing you will love to do is to enjoy its wildlife and forest areas with your kids.

The Wilseder Berg Nature Park is situated between the Aller and Elbe rivers and while riding on a horse carriage, your children will love to explore the juniper bushes and purple heather. Vogelpark Walsrode claims to be the biggest bird zoo of the world and plants and birds from all continents can be found here including owls, penguins, storks, parrots, cranes and flamingoes.

Apart from that, an adventure playground is also present in the zoo which has separate sections for children below and over 10 years of age. Otterzentrum Hankensbuttel offers 80,000 sq m of meadows, fields, ponds and streams where wild animals such as otters, martens and badgers take refuge in.

The diversity of the Lower Saxony region make it a very popular area for a self catering holiday, either in a holiday home in the summer or a ski chalet in the winter.

A rental home gives the visitor the time to explore the culture, food, shopping and the splendid scenery of this German region.