Travel to Germany

Germany is one of those countries which you can only discover if you spend lots of time exploring its landscape, its culture, its cuisine and its people. There are so many things to be done and seen in this great country that you will need moths or maybe even years to cover all the touristic attractions from Germany. However, there are very few people who can afford the luxury of spending more than a week or two in vacation. If you have only a limited time to see Germany you should definitely make some time in your schedule for its castles. Situated in some of the most beautiful areas in Germany and built with so much style and elegance, these castles will leave you breathless the moment you will see them.

Burg Eltz Castle

Burg Eltz Castle is one of Germany's best preserved castles. Built in the medieval period, the first written attestation of Burg Eltz dates back from 1157 and from then on the only family in whose administration this castle was is the Eltz family. Even nowadays, a third of the castle is not opened to public as it is the residence of the Eltz family. Only two thirds of the castle can be visited, yet they really worth the effort. You will see here wonderful frescoes, old furniture, paintings and art, beautifully decorated rooms in a style that has passed the proof of time.

Schloss Neuschwanstein

Another great and extremely famous castle, even not that old is Schloss Neuschwanstein. This castle's construction began in 1869, under the reign of King Ludwig II. He wanted an elegant, almost extravagant castle which will fully have its signature on it. It is said that there were no less than 14 carpenters who have worked on the king's bedroom and it took them about 4 years and a half to complete it. Unfortunately, many rooms were left unfinished when King Ludwig II was removed from the throne. However, what has been done is a work of art that deserves all our admiration and appreciation.

This castle is not only famous for its great tapestry, its works of art or its design, but also for the fact that it has served as model for the famous Disney castle from Disneyland. Thus, if you want to see the original, you should not miss this castle!

Frankenstein Castle

If you loved the famous story of Frankenstein, then you may also want to see where it all began. The Frankenstein castle, situated in Damstedt not far from Frankfurt, this castle served as inspiration for Mary Shelly's novel. There are all kinds of legends circulating about this castle and it would be quite interesting to hear what things have taken place inside the now ruined castle.

There are plenty other castles which will require your attention while in Germany. Yet, if your time is quite limited, try to see at least these ones. You will definitely return for more whenever you have the chance.

When you look at the number and types of theme parks in Germany, you can plan one or more vacations based on these attractions alone. For those with a yen for off-roading experiences, you just have to visit the VW Autostadt Complex in Woksburg. Under the supervision of a qualified instructor you will learn how to navigate steps and water barriers and handle an off-road vehicle in hazardous situations. The younger visitors can also learn from this experience in the kiddie cars, which are electric and even take a children driving test.

Experience the merging of cultures in Rust when you spend some time at the Europa-Park. This is the largest of Germany theme parks and the one that receives the most visitors annually. It is located near the resorts of the Rhine and the borders of France and Switzerland. This is a Disneyland like theme park with something for everyone. Each year there are more attractions added so if your second visit will give you more thrills than the first. Through the attractions you can actually visit every country of Europe and there are many celebrations and festivals at different times of the year.

Near Stuttgart, you can have a thrilling experience at the Tripsdrill Amusement Park. Take part in a soapbox race or enjoy others of the more than 100 unusual attractions for visitors of all ages. This venue also has an animal park housing wolves, lynx and bears. Visitors can watch the keepers feeding the animals at scheduled times.

The Babelsburg Film Park in Potsdam brings the stunt sector of the industry to you in a dramatic way. Explosions, daring performances and many more performances will have you holding your breath in anticipation of the outcome. Enjoy the illusions created by moving seats and other special effects. At Dreamland you will meet the little tiger of Janosch and you may even be able to take in an actual filming of a movie or TV show.

Fort Fun and Panorama Park in Sauerland is another theme park that you just have to visit. Here you can fly over the theme park in a hang-glider at the speed of 70 kilometres an hour. There are thrills galore for all ages, such as taking a water bob ride or hurtle down the side of a hill on the Trapper Slider.

These are but a few of the thrilling experiences that await you when you look into what Germany has to offer in terms of theme parks.