A country of contrasts, Germany is a mix of age-old traditions and forward-thinking ideals. The landscapes of Germany are at once charming, bewitching, and staggeringly pretty: thick moody forests, romantic river valleys, fairy-tale castles, vast expanses of vineyards, perfectly preserved half-timbered towns and of course not forgetting the stunning splendor of the Alps.
Its unique culture and cuisine makes it one of the most popular countries to visit. With multiple options to choose from, it sure gets tough when you ponder about places to visit in Germany. The following destinations, with their splendid architecture and unquestionable charm, are hands down the most beautiful places in Germany.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Franconia, Bavaria
The ancient Bavarian Colonial Town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is often regarded as among the most beautiful cities in Germany, but also as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe.
Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria
Upper Franconia is a city in Bavaria, Germany. It has many popular attractions, including Veste Coburg, Bamberg old town, Klein Venedig, making it well worth a visit.
Bamberg is one of Germany’s largest medieval towns and is remarkably well preserved. It is little wonder then that Bamberg has been UNESCO world heritage site since 1993.
Bastei Bridge, Elbe River, Saxon Switzerland
The Bastei is one of Germany’s most unique landscapes. Giant pinnacles of sandstone rock tower over the Elbe River and the green countryside. Spanning these pinnacles is a stone bridge, dramatic in its appearance, as it connects these towers of rock and then seems to lead nowhere.
Blautopf, Blaubeuren, Baden-Wurttemberg
The Blautopf (German for Blue pot) is a spring that serves as the source of the river Blau in the karst landscape on the Swabian Jura's southern edge. This beautiful blue dazzling treasure called Blautopf in Baden-Württenberg is situated in the Swabian Jura (Swabian Alps) in Southern Germany.
Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral church, located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe. The cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Cologne Cathedral is a building of superlatives that is the centre and hallmark of this city on the Rhine.
Hängeseilbrücke Geierlay (Geierlay Suspension Bridge), Hunsrück Mountains, Rhineland-Palatinate
Geierlay is one of the most picturesque bridges and the longest suspension bridge in Germany. Inaugurated in October 2015, the bridge became a popular site with more than 300.000 visitors annually and in total 1.6 million at the beginning of April 2022.
Görlitz, Saxony
Görlitz is the most easterly town in Germany and, for many, the most beautiful. This is perhaps not surprising when you consider that the town has over 3,500 architectural monuments spanning 500 years, most of which have been lovingly restored to wow visitors.
Harz National Park, Lower Saxony
Experiencing and enjoying nature are at the centre of things for guests and inhabitants of the Harz Mountains region. National park visitor centres offer interactive exhibitions in respect of natural history and cultural topics and give advice as to hiking routes and events.
Lake Königssee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
Königssee Lake, located in the Berchtesgaden National Park, is one of the most spectacular and beautiful lakes not only in the state of Bavaria but in whole Germany. You will feel like being part of a fairy tale when you are there.
Lake Schrecksee, Bavarian Alps
Located in a high mountain valley and surrounded by stunning peaks a mere 300 metres from the Austrian border, Lake Schrecksee is Germany’s highest alpine lake with an island, at an impressive altitude of just under 6,000ft.
Lake Schrecksee located in charming Bavaria is the most stunning mountain lake. It’s not only one of the most beautiful lakes in southern Germany but also one of the most beautiful lakes on the planet.
Lichtenstein Castle, Baden-Württemberg
Located on the edge of the Swabian Alps in the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg lies the Lichtenstein Castle. It has many popular attractions, including Abenteuer Park Schloss Lichtenstein, Lichtenstein Castle, making it well worth a visit. Lichtenstein Castle is often considered one of the most fairytale-esque castles to visit in all of Germany. During the spring and summer the surrounding landscape is very green and lush, during autumn, however, is when Lichtenstein Castle is at its best.
Mosel Valley, between Eifel and Hunsrück mountains
One of the most beautiful German river landscapes can be found along the Moselle River. Wending between vertiginous vine-covered slopes, the Moselle (Mosel in German) is narrower than its neighbour, the Rhine, and has a more intimate charm. All along, it’s all vineyards, forests, castles, and picturesque towns looking like a fairytale!
Museum Island, Berlin
A unique ensemble of buildings on Spreeinsel (Spree Island) in the heart of Berlin. It encompasses five large Berlin museums built under the Prussian rulers as well as a reception and exhibition building, the James Simon Gallery, opened in 2019. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Berlin’s historic Mitte
Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau, Bavaria
With 1.4 million visitors per year, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is one of Germany’s top three most visited tourist attractions. The famous “Disney castle” is located in Hohenschwangau, a village in the green region of the Allgäu in Bavaria.
Partnach Gorge, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria
Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural monuments in Bavaria! New fascinating sights, wherever you look: Declared a natural monument in 1912, the Partnachklamm gorge in the neighboring town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen with its wild waterfalls, rapids and pools fascinates young and old.
Pilgrimage Church of Wies, Steingaden, Bavaria
Miraculously preserved in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley, the Church of Wies (1745–54), the work of architect Dominikus Zimmermann, is a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo – exuberant, colourful and joyful.
Rakotzbrücke (Rakotz Bridge), Gablenz, Saxony
The Rakotz Bridge, or to put it in German the Rakotzbrücke, is located in the park called Azalea and Rhododendon Park Kromlau, in the Municipality of Gablenz in the district of Görlitz, Saxony, Germany. The circular bridge attracts many visitors, in part due to its recent Instagram fame, and is an easy day trip from Berlin.
Residenz Munchen, Munich
In 1385, the Wittelsbachs began construction of a new residence that eventually became a much larger complex. The largest part of the work was undertaken during the Renaissance and Classical period (Festsaalbau, Königsbau). Today, the Residence is a museum with 130 rooms giving an overview of four centuries of princely rule.
Rügen Island, Baltic Sea
Welcome to Germany's largest island, with a myriad of terrains to delight outdoor explorers, from sandy coastlines to dramatic chalk cliffs. It's been a seaside resort since 1818 and is one of Germany's top vacation spots. A holiday destination for more than 200 years, it is known for its sandy beaches, chalk cliffs and Bodden lagoons. In a number of the seaside towns you can find noble resort architecture (Bäderarchitektur) style buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
"Saar Loop" at Mettlach, Saar River
The exceptional view from the Saarloop stays with a lot of Saarland-visitors even after their visit. Marvel at the unique miracle of nature, build from the sheer power of water. Extended over millions of years, the river has cut deep into the quartzite hills and created a natural experience that has no equal
Sylt, Frisian Islands, North Sea
Sylt is the largest of the North Frisian islands. For decades, it's been a popular destination for the rich and famous - and also for average folks who just want to spend a few days relaxing by the sea.
Tüchersfeld, Pottenstein, Bavaria
Pottenstein is town in Franconian Switzerland, in the district of Upper Franconia. Pottenstein is in the steep rocky gorge carved by the River Püttlach, with many interesting rock formations, overlooked by Pottenstein Castle since the 11th century.
Wiblingen Abbey, Ulm, Baden-Württemberg
Ulm history at its best, the Wiblingen Abbey built in 1099 and witnessing a number of restoration projects since, today accommodates the best historic library you will ever see! The northern wing of the abbey which accommodates the library and the church is open for visitors while the rest of the abbey now accommodates the University of Ulm. The sheer pop of the color which exudes from the library books to the statues and the paintings which make you believe you have travelled back in time, is a rare experience.
Zugspitze, Wetterstein Mountains, Bavaria
The Zugspitze, which is the highest peak of Germany, is the most famous mountain of the Wetterstein Mountains.
Zwinger Palace, Dresden
Situated in the heart of the Saxon state capital, the Dresden Zwinger ranks among Germany’s most well-known Baroque buildings of Germany and is, apart from the Church of Our Lady, certainly the most famous building monument in Dresden. It accommodates internationally renowned museums and is a place for staging music and theater performances.
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