This is Why You Need to Visit Germany

Germany is the land of marvelous castles, fairytale towns, delicious Riesling wine, world-famous beers, and much more. And even with all of that and that it is a well-known country, I feel it is often overlooked by many travelers when they come to Europe. Perhaps because they don’t know what it has to offer besides Berlin, Munich and the Oktoberfest.

I have to be honest. We were no different before we moved here. But let me tell you Germany is pretty amazing. So, here are 5 reasons why you need to visit Germany on your next trip to Europe.

Small Towns

If you were to ask me right now, I’m going to Germany where should I go? I would tell you right away to forget about the big cities and head to the countryside and small towns. There is where the real magic is.

Germany has countless towns that will make you feel like you are a knight or a princess from a fairy tale. From the walled medieval towns to gingerbread houses, and farmer’s villages in the Alps, I’m sure a piece of your heart will stay here forever.

I love visiting small towns rather than big cities because you get a real glimpse of how the locals live and the experience is more authentic.

In your visit, you cannot miss to walk on the wall of the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber or drink beer by the liter in a Biergarten in the Alps.

My favourites so far are Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Cochem, Dinkelsbühl, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Christmas Markets

When the firsts snow showers arrive in mid-November something special happens in Germany. Hundreds of Christmas markets with beautifully decorated stalls and delicious food start popping up all over the country.

With charming stalls selling world-famous handmade decorations, the most beautiful Cuckoo Clocks you’ve ever seen, and finger-licking food, giant Christmas trees, tiny ferry wheels, and Christmas songs in the background, your inner child will burst in happiness.

A big part of the markets is food. With roasted nuts and other sweets galore, traditional German food, and heartwarming hot drinks, the markets are heaven for the foodies.

Foods you have to try are käsespätzle (the perfect plate for vegetarians), Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes), Flammkuchen (similar to a flatbread pizza), and Stollen (bread with dried fruits, nuts, and spices).

Drinks you can’t leave without trying are the famous Glühwein (mulled wine), Feuerzangenbowle (“a stronger version of Glühwein”), and hot whiskey with ginger liquor.

There is no Christmas market like a German Christmas market. Our favorites so far are in Dresden and Nuremberg.

Note: Most Christmas Markets are open from the end of November until the 24th of December.

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Castles

If you thought castles only live in fairy tale books and Disney movies, then you have never been to Germany.

Germany is full of magnificent castles that will bring around all your childhood fantasies of being a king or queen every time you look at them.

Most people only know about the Neuschwanstein Castle, but as I said earlier Germany full of castles. In fact, there is another one right beside it, the Hohenschwangau Castle.

On your next trip to Germany do not forget to add a castle to your schedule. I assure you that you will have one near you.

If you want to score some points with your significant other. I recommend taking an evening to watch the sunset with a bottle of wine and a castle in the distance.

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Oktoberfest

You know it had to be on the list.

Coming to the Oktoberfest is on many people’s bucket lists and for good reason. Just imagine a field full of rides, 17 huge tents and 22 small tents fully decorated, and thousands of people from all over the world with one purpose, drink beer by the liter, and have a great time.

One of the great things about the Oktoberfest is the themed tents. Each tent is a work of art and the atmosphere that is created by the decorations, music, and everyone dressed up is out of this world.

So, get your Lederhosen or Dirndl and be one of the 6 million people that comes every year to dance, eat, party, and make friends whilst drinking delicious beer.

It is an experience you will never forget! Well… you actually might if you know what I mean 😉

Ohh!! and if you cannot make it to the Oktoberfest, perhaps you have another chance. From the last week of April to the first week of May takes place the Frühlingfest, the Oktoberfest’s little sister. Same party and experience, but in a smaller proportion.

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Nature

Germany is gifted with plenty of natural beauty being part of the Alps. Which don’t just provide adrenaline seekers with fantastic slopes in the winter. And mountain biking, paragliding, climbing, and hiking during the summer.

Not a daring person? No problem you can still have plenty of fun without having to do anything extreme.

Even in areas where you would not say are incredibly beautiful, Germany’s weather frequently creates moody conditions that turn them into magical landscapes.

Even though most of the places I show here are in the Alps, Germany’s natural beauty extends way beyond the mountains. For example, The Black Forest, Cliffs in Jasmund National Park, wine hills of Franconia, the rock formations in Saxon Switzerland National Park, and the Devil’s Bridge to name a few.

Some of our favorite places so far are the Caribbean like lake of Eibsee, Königsee, Obersee, the Zugspitze, and the Partnachklamm.

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Have you been to any of the places I mentioned here? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for reading 

And keep exploring

j ⋀⋁ i e r ✧ ☽