5 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions In Germany

April 4, 2022

Germany is a country that can be best described by its natural beauty, history, and unique culture. It becomes difficult to choose what to explore as there is an endless list of tourist attractions in Germany including some historical sites dating back to the medieval era, forests, mountains, and some small yet beautiful towns.

If you are looking for the best to sightsee in Germany then head towards top cities like Munich, Berlin, or Cologne city. In Germany, you will find plenty of cathedrals, grand castles, and unique historical buildings. While in Germany, you can either enjoy their famous festivals or get engaged with locals Germans.

If you planning a tour to Germany in the coming season or after that, then don’t miss out on our list of top 5 tourist attractions in Germany.

Also Read: 5 Reasons Why Germany Is One Of The Best Travel Destinations

Top 5 Tourist Attractions In Germany

1. Miniatur Wunderland

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The Miniatur Wunderland is one of the most notable tourist attractions in Germany that lies in the historic Port of Hamburg. The place is usually crowded as here you will visitors and guests spending hours with families. Miniatur Wunderland is quite exciting to visit especially during the night.

Miniatur Wunderland is the largest model railway in the world that also houses some sections dedicated to England, Unites States, and Scandinavia. Some other highlights in the place where Miniatur Wunderland resides include 890 trains, over 300,000 lights, and also around 200,000 human figures.

Visiting Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
Tuesday – 9.30 AM to 9.00 PM
Friday – 9.30 AM to 7.00 PM
Saturday – 8.00 AM to 9.00 PM
Sunday and other Holidays – 8.30 AM to 8.00 PM

Entry Fee:

Children(Under 16) – €12.50

Adults – €20.00

Major Highlights

The 9 Squares represent Italy, Venice, Switzerland, Central Germany, Austria, and Hamburg
263,000 Human Figures
Other 50,000 Figures

Location: Miniatur Wunderland Modelleisenbahn, Hamburg

2. Berlin’s Museum Island

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Also known as Museumsinsel, Berlin’s Museum Island is a world-famous tourist attraction in Germany situated between the Spree and Kupfergraben. Berlin’s Museum Island houses 5 museums named the Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum, Bode Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie and the Altes museum. The Pergamon Museum has a collection of various Islamic artworks, Greek and Roman art, with the major highlight naming the Market gate of Miletus.

Another notable museum on this island is the Neues Museum which has some exhibits taken from Egyptian museums, early history museums, some classic antiques as well as the bust of Nefertiti(wife of Akhaten). The museum island is open to the public and can be accessed from any boat, ship, tram, or bus.

Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Ideal Duration: 2 hours

Entry Fee:

Adult – €18

Senior Citizen – €9

Major Highlights:

The Bust of Queen Nefertiti in the Neues Museum
Wealth from the Roman and Greek eras in the Neues Museum
Middle east as well as some Islamic artworks in Pergamonmuseum
A huge collection of European sculptures in the Bode Museum

Location: Spree Island, Berlin, Germany

3. Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

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Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber is a picturesque town based on the Franconian Island of Germany. It is a well-preserved town in Germany dating back to the medieval era. The walls and towers of this town still look the same as they were in the 16th century. Among the top tourist attractions in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber include the town hall of the 13th century, the council tavern of the 14th century, an old clock, and some old churches.

As you start your tour to Rothenburg Ob der Tauber, begin from the old town which is filled with attractive streets where you will find some of the most ideal places for photography. It would be better if you are touring the city in December, especially during the time of Christmas. As you reach further, head towards the magnificent town hall which is considered one of the finest halls in southern Germany.

Major Highlights:

Rothenburg Town Hall
The Old Town
Plonlein
St. Jame’s Church
Medieval Crime Museum
The Master Builder’s House
Spitalhof and Spitaltor

Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Bavaria

4. Munich’s Marienplatz

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The major center of attraction in Munich, Marienplatz is a world-famous square for the Christmas market, championship celebrations, and various other cultural events. Also, there of plenty of things to do and explore in the streets of Marienplatz among which the Neues Rathaus “New Town Hall” is the major site to start from.

Being the top tourist place in Munich, you can also find plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops within the square. The most popular restaurants here are the Ratskeller and Wildmosers restaurants. Both restaurants are very much similar in terms of atmosphere, the only difference is the price which is much lower in the Wildmosers.

Best Time To Visit: March To May

Major Highlights:

New City Hall
St. Peter and City Hall Tower
Mariensaule Monument in the center of Square
Glockenspiel
Christkindlmarket

Location: Munich, Germany

5. The Ultimate Fairytale Castle: Neuschwanstein

The Ultimate Fairytale Castle “Neuschwanstein” is one of the top 3 major tourist attractions in Germany that welcomes over 1.4 million tourists every year. The castle is very much like one of the Disney movies, thus also referred to as the Disney Castle. It was initially built in the year 1869 by King Ludwig II to escape public life as he was quite eccentric and shy.

Another reason why it is called Disney Castle is that Walt Disney once visited the castle and later took it as an inspiration for his notable movies like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. The castle has a total of 200 rooms and unfortunately, only 15 of them could be completed due to the certain death of King Ludwig.

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